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We discuss an article written by a parent and civil rights advocate, Nikole Hannah Jones, and an interview that includes her daughter, Najya, over the Mom’s decision to put her in a ‘bad school’ in an effort to combat the impacts of the resegregation... more

We discuss our thoughts and feelings about the Ed Sheeran/Macklemore drama after Robert Kraft censored Macklemore for his out spoken support of the Palestinian struggle.  Some of what we say may (or may not) surprise you. Check us out! whatsl... more

Katy, former member of PSL, talks with us about here reasons for joining and then leaving the Party for Socialism and Liberation.  Many parallels with our own experience in the ISO. Check us out!Katy’s Substack

Katy’s Withdrawel Letter from PSL

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Ellis MV: A childhood friend of Michal’s joins us to talk about his political journey from demonstration against the war in Iraq to the genocide in Gaza. We get a view from the younger generation on how people are digesting the current political mome... more

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Ellis MV
Member of Democratic Socialists of America in the Bay Area; physics graduate student
Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)
Episode: Ellis MV: Young Socialist, Old Predicament
Kenny Annis
Guest on AI discussion; previously appeared on the show
Former ISO member, activist
Episode: Things Are Getting Weird
Nel Bonilla
PhD candidate researching migration sociology, social geography and conflict studies
Independent/academic
Episode: Nel Bonilla: Geopolitics as Team Sports (Where Has the Class Analysis Gone?)
Jeffrey Strahl
Co-host/guest with a background in engineering and activism
Independent researcher/activist
Episode: Improving Towards Oblivion: The Origins of Capitalism (Part 2)
Josh David
Radical libertarian; founder of Liberty on the Rocks Denver chapter; libertarian anarchist meetup organizer; author-to-be of a cyberpunk movement book
Liberty on the Rocks (Denver), Libertarian anarchist meetup group, Liberty and Privacy Internet Library
Episode: A Window into Libertarian Values w/ Josh David
Mike Chappell
Starving artist, musician, playwright and actor known for Dr. Antonioni's Imaginary Disease
Independent artist
Episode: Mike Chappelle: From AIDS Op to Covid Op
Pham Binh
Former member of the International Social Organization; writer on history and social movements
Independent activist/writer
Episode: What Kind of Revolutionary Organization Would We Join?
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
LaborFest
Episode: A.I., Labor and the Future of the World: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025

Hosts

Eduardo Sanchez Abarca
Host of What's Left? with a focus on U.S. left issues, solidarity and internationalism
Andy Lipson
Host with a Marxist orientation, engaged in labor and socialist discourse
Andrew Lipson
Co-host contributing historical and theoretical perspectives
Michael Hoffman
Co-host with background in math, activism, and socialist organizing

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
    Japan5 years ago
  • Awesome Stuff

    Great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KismoBee
    United States5 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 Kingdom5 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 States8 years ago

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Guests consistently bring insightful, well-informed analysis.
Listeners praise civility and thoughtful critique of mainstream narratives.
Engaging intergenerational dialogue with strong leftist perspectives.

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Ellis MV: Young Socialist, Old Predicament
Q: What is your generational assessment of potential for revolution, and how do you see current activism evolving?
There is recognition of cynicism in older generations and hope in younger activists, with emphasis on maintaining a principled, internationalist approach and building durable, democratic socialist organizing.
Ellis MV: Young Socialist, Old Predicament
Q: How would you describe your version of socialism, and what core ideas sustain it?
Ellis argues that socialism must guarantee human dignity for all and be rooted in ecological limits, rejecting a system that commodifies everything and exploiting the global poor for profit.
The Myth of the Free Market, and the Real Origin of Capitalism (Part 1)
Q: Can you explain Ellen Meiksins Wood's view that early trade was governed more by tradition and guild rules than by market imperatives?
Jeff explains that early commerce operated under pre-existing conventions—buyers and sellers returning to the same networks, guild-controlled production and market rules—so exchanges were governed by established relationships rather than free competition. This challenges the idea that markets naturally emerge from opportunistic trade.
UESF Strike Victory or Strike Out?
Q: What were the primary issues people were talking about that were spoken of as being important?
Key concerns included healthcare, salary increases for classified and certificated staff, sanctuary schools, and staffing levels for nurses and counselors.
Looking Back on 2025
Q: What were your two favorite episodes?
The hosts all share their favorite episodes, discussing their learnings and personal connections to those topics.

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This show repeatedly centers on leftist organizing, anti-imperialism, and grassroots resistance, with long-form conversations that fuse personal histories, labor and tenant organizing, and critiques of capitalism and state power. Episodes commonly blend historical analysis with current struggles—from Gaza solidarity and immigration to AI-driven enclosure and education activism—often featuring practical theorems about building power from below, mutual aid, and cross-border solidarity. A standout trait is the clear commitment to grounding theory in local organizing work, while maintaining a lively, intergenerational dialogue between hosts and guests. The format tends to be approachable for politically engaged listeners who want rigorous analy... more

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