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Eduardo and Andy's host a weekly discussion about issues and challenges to the U.S. Left.

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This episode is in Spanish and it's a discussion of Eduardo with a friend from Venezuela (Luis) about what has happened in Venezuela and what it means to people in Venezuela and throughout Latin and South America.

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John Klyczek joins us to discuss Operation Gladio, the CIA and MI6 led false flag operations in Europe after World War 2.  What do those events tell us about all the seemingly ‘random’ violence that is occurring all around us.  Is it actually random?... more

We interview Aaron Leonard, author of “Menace of our Time: The Long War Against American Communism”.  What role did the US state play in both giving American Communism a bad name among US workers and in foiling workers attempts to fight for a better ... more

Andy, Michael and John Klyczek meet up at he San Francisco Public library to speak on an A.I. and Education Panel. Check us out!

AI, Labor & the Commodification of Education for Profit & Control

Upswing AI - John Klyczek

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Recent Guests

Aaron J. Leonard
An author and historian focused on the interplay of radicalism and oppression.
Episode: "Menace of our Time": an Interview with Aaron Leonard
Steve Zeltzer
Founder of LaborFest and producer of Workweek and Capitalism, Race and Democracy on Pacifica
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Episode: A.I., Labor and the Future of the World: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025
Fabio Vighi
Professor of Critical Theory and Italian at Cardiff University.
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Episode: Fabio Vighi, the Covid Op & Emergency Capitalism
Kenny Annis
Longtime friend of Andy and Michael, former member of the ISO, socialist activist concerned about the implications of AI.
Episode: AI: WAYMO Dangerous Than People Think
John Klyczek
Author of 'School World Order' and contributor to several political publications
Tri-Day Books
Episode: What Drives Us: Facts or Faith?
Jay Azavari
Founder of ATA and host of Rising Sovereign Podcast
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Episode: Hurricane Helene, Humanity and Hope: An Interview with Jay Azavari
Eric Heinze
Professor of Law and Humanities at Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London
Episode: What Happened to the “Reform or Revolution” Debate?
Jonathan Sanchez
Father, educator, community member of the Mission District in San Francisco, California
Episode: The Problems of Being a Man
Ted Rall
Syndicated political cartoonist, columnist, author of 'What's Left?'
Episode: “What’s Left: Radical Solutions for Radical People” w/ Ted Rall

Hosts

Andy Libson
Co-host and teacher, engaging critically with contemporary political issues.
Eduardo Barca
Co-host and political commentator with a focus on social issues from a leftist perspective.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • Thought-provoking

    Appreciate the thoughtful analysis.

    I’m a right wing nutjob, so much so, that I’ve come full circle and I’m meeting you guys on the other side.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ねめまぬへ
    Japan4 years ago
  • Awesome Stuff

    Great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KismoBee
    United States4 years ago
  • Important conversations

    Like the people here, I’ve felt marooned and homeless the past two years after decades organising on the left. The fact that ‘the left’ can’t recognise the most dangerous and comprehensive attack on the working class when it stares them in the face has been awful to see. Thanks for daring to put this out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cityeyrie
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Danny3855

    Thought provoking podcast that offers divergent thoughts from the mainstream left

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SenorFitolero
    United States5 years ago
  • A SOCIALIST American & LEFT-LIBERTARIAN/PROGRESSIVE Mexican

    What great mix of ingredients to this salad of political ideas. These guys are courageously expanding the dialogue on the political left which is VERY MUCH NEEDED. Two transplants to San Francisco, Ca, two activists, two friends, two former colleagues of the same SFUSD Union... taking on an experimental YouTube/Podcast challenge as citizen sociopolitical critics that have taken their café political discussions to an archaic living room couch. Their different styles and points of view are what I ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kukulove808
    United States7 years ago

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People commend the hosts for their ability to present complex political ideas in an accessible way.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful analysis and varying perspectives shared in discussions.
The engaging dynamic between the hosts contributes significantly to the enjoyment and relatability of the content.
Reviews often highlight the podcast's commitment to addressing comprehensive issues affecting the working class.

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"Menace of our Time": an Interview with Aaron Leonard
Q: Do you think that counterintelligence has essentially been replaced by a more robust and holistic approach we can think of as counterinsurgency?
The FBI in 1956 started this counterintelligence program, and they saw the Communist Party as in crisis.
"Menace of our Time": an Interview with Aaron Leonard
Q: How do you see the journey you took in your own life that led you to become a person who would write a book like this?
I've got six books out now, and I'm slowly cobbling together a little bit of a memoir as to who I am.
A.I., Labor and the Future of the World: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025
Q: What are some of the horrors you see AI creating?
Zeltzer discusses the use of AI to monitor and exploit workers in environments like Amazon, where health risks are neglected in favor of efficiency.
A.I., Labor and the Future of the World: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025
Q: How did you get from where you were to here?
Zeltzer explains his background as a San Francisco native, active in labor movements and technology's impact on workers, advocating for an international labor media movement.
The United Nations: UN Means "the Opposite of"
Q: What is your view of the UN today as an institution?
The host expresses skepticism regarding the UN, sharing that over the years, he has become more distrustful due to various scandals and failures of the organization to effectively address major global issues.

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