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139 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 20 ratingscheck out season three of “lush left” -- link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marys-place-media/id1540846836?i=1000515194164 -- same amazing guests, top-tier journalists from every major outlet, progressive politics, policy, candidates on the state and national level and more -- plus all-things wellness and self care!
Lush Left Podcast is a show featuring progressive politics. interviews and commentary with the best journalists, writers, candidates and more. discussions on wellness and creativity.
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GAIUS PUBLIUS - ON THE FORMATION OF THE NEXT US CONSTITUTION
July 27, 2018 18:36 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MBGaius Publius, a professional writer living on the West Coast of the United States and frequent contributor to DownWithTyranny, digby, Truthout, and Naked Capitalism talks about the evolving US Constitution and how it will need to change to meet the needs of the 21st Century and tackle inequality. Read his piece on the topic here: https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/The-next-U-S-Constitution-is-forming-now-13047939.php Follow him on Twitter @Gaius_Publius Follow him on Tu...
Alessandra Biaggi - Candidate for NY State Senate District 34
July 27, 2018 17:56 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBAlessandra Biaggi - Candidate for NY State Senate District 34 Alessandra Biaggi is taking on the founder of the IDC in NY's 34th Senate District, she's a brilliant progressive taking the Republican light establishment on head on. Support her campaign: https://www.biaggi4ny.com/ Follow her on Twitter: @biaggi4ny
Kerri Evelyn Harris - Candidate for US Senate in Delaware
July 27, 2018 17:42 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MBKerri Evelyn Harris - Candidate for US Senate in Delaware Kerri Evelyn Harris is a bold progressive taking on incumbent Senator Tom Carper in the Democratic Primary in Delaware. Kerri has a bold vision for a more just, equal and fairer society. She has a background as an organizer and knows what needs to be done to fulfill the promises she's making on the campaign trail when in the Senate. Support her campaign: https://www.kerrievelynharris.com Follow her on Twitter: @kerriharrisde
Tish Lampert - Photographer, Activist, Host of the America Speaks Podcast
July 23, 2018 22:23 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBTish's work is a visual documentary of our nation’s contemporary historic milestones, and reminds us where we’ve been, who we are, and brings into focus our changing democracy, framing the story through the power of the printed image. Her work has been compiled into a book, "I Protest" she is also the host of "The AMERICA SPEAKS PODCAST" on KSFR for more Tish Lampert see her work at https://www.tishlampert.org
DIGBY ON CIVILITY, CIVICS, COMMUNITY ONLINE AND COMING TO OUR SENSES ON THE LEFT
July 06, 2018 21:24 - 1 hour - 238 MBWe talk to Heather Digby Parkr about civility, civics, community online and coming to our senses on the left! We track back to our roots talking about blog culture under GW Bush, how progressives lost our way during Obama, and how we are getting our groove back under Trump. We didn't pull any punches asking the important questions about whether the Democrats have the guts to take on Trump, what we can learn from the Bush Era to resist the Trump Regime, and what we need to do to ensure 2020 ...
RASHIDA TLAIB - PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATE FOR MICHIGAN'S 13TH DISTRICT
July 06, 2018 21:07 - 17 minutes - 14.2 MBRashida Tlaib is a Blue America endorsed Candidate running in Michigan's 13th Congressional District. Rashida is a former State Representative in Lansing and has been a people’s lawyer at the Sugar Law Center for Economic and Social Justice, she's an activist legislator who will take the people's message to Congress and take it to the streets if necessary. She is not messing around, and if we want someone who will put her life on the line for progressive values it is Rashida Tlaib! Get invo...
LAURA BELIN - IA'S 20 WK ABORTION BAN & ROE VS WADE
July 06, 2018 21:03 - 33 minutes - 26.7 MBLaura Belin of Bleeding Heartland talks to hosts Mary Angela Perna and David Slavick about the Iowa GOP's attack on women's right to choose, how pro-choice groups are fighting back, and strategies for taking on anti-choice laws in the post-Roe v Wade era that may come with a new Trump SCOTUS candidate. Read Laura's piece How Iowa's 20-week abortion ban could be overturned: https://www.bleedingheartland.com/2018/06/30/how-iowas-20-week-abortion-ban-could-be-overturned/ Follow Laura on Twitt...
Julia Salazar - DSA Endorsed Democratic Candidate Running For The NY Senate In North Brooklyn
June 29, 2018 16:43 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBJulia Salazar - DSA Endorsed Democratic Candidate Running For The NY Senate In North Brooklyn On heels of Alexandria Ocasio Cortez win we talk to Julia Salazar the brilliant organizer, thinker & unapologetically left DSA endorsed Dem Senate candidate running in NY’s 18th representing North Brooklyn. w/Mary Angela Perna & David Slavick. Get involved in Julia's Campaign: https://salazarforsenate.com/ Give to Julia's Campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/salazar-for-senate-1 Follow Juli...
Progressive victory in 2018 with Southern Political Director of Working Families Eric Robertson
June 27, 2018 00:33 - 49 minutes - 114 MBEric Robertson is the whip smart, pull no punches, never say die Southern Political Director of Working Families Party. In this interview we talk about what victory looks like in 2018. We cannot understate how valuable his voice is in supporting a better progressive politics in the US. Eric's insights are irreverant and unmatched. He gets progressive politics and what can win the future. Support Eric's work with Working Families Party here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/wfpnc_general?re...
Gaius Publius on winning a progressive future in the Democratic Party through "high leverage races"
June 27, 2018 00:10 - 48 minutes - 38.6 MBGaius Publius on winning a progressive future in the Democratic Party by supporting aggressive progressives in "high leverage races." Gaius makes some incredibly insightful points in this interview and his wisdom is hard to contradict. It's a must listen for anyone who wants a better future for the country. Check out all of his writing at: https://gaiuspublius.tumblr.com/ Follow him on twitter at: https://twitter.com/gaius_publius?lang=en
Laura Belin of Bleeding Heartland - Iowa Primary Recap & What's Driving Voters to the Polls in 2018
June 20, 2018 13:47 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBGreat discussion with our Heartland Correspondent Laura Belin of Bleeding Heartland following up on the iowa primaries, year of the woman, & the issues motivating voters in 2018! We go deep on the Iowa Governors race, education policy, Iowa's four Congressional races and more! Don't miss this great conversation with one of the true pros of political journalism! Read more from Laura Belin at: www.bleedingheartland.com Follow Laura on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/desmoinesdem
Saira Rao - Publisher and Progressive Candidate Running in #CO01
June 17, 2018 13:52 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBSaira Rao is a briliant lawyer, publisher and progressive candidate running in Colorado's 1st Congressional District. The primary date is June 26th! Here's what Blue America's Howie Klein says about Saira Rao: "Denver is not a swing district. Obama won it by double digit margins both times he ran and in 2016 Hillary beat Trump there 69–23%. The PVI is a healthy D+21. And in the 2016 caucus Bernie won 14,624 (54.4%) to 12,097 (45.0%). This is exactly the kind of district that should be sendin...
Michael Devito JR - Progressive Democratic Candidate Running in #NY11 District
June 17, 2018 00:23 - 23 minutes - 18.8 MBThe NY Democratic Primary is coming up June 26th! It's time that one of the Bluest States have True Blue Progressives representing them in Congress. Michael Devito Jr is a soulful, heartfelt, former Marine, educator and real progressive vying to take on likely GOP winner convicted felon and right-winger Michael Grimm in NY11 General. Listen to this episode and you'll know why we need more people like him in Congress! Learn More and Contribute at: https://www.devitoforcongress.com/ Follow Mic...
DuWayne Gregory - Progressive Democratic Candidate Running in #NY02 Who Can Beat Peter King!
June 09, 2018 00:00 - 19 minutes - 20.9 MBDuWayne Gregory is the Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer & Progressive Democratic congressional candidate running in #NY02 who has the message, charisma and experience to knock of Peter King this November! He’s a strong progressive not afraid to stand for #MedicareForAll! Endorsed by Sister Giant, Working Families Party, Congressional Black Caucus, Blue America and more! The 2018 Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district is R+3, meaning that in the previous two presidential elec...
Organizing the New Progressive South With Eric Robertson of Working Families Party
June 08, 2018 22:56 - 32 minutes - 31.9 MBOrganizing the New Progressive South With Southern Political Director of Working Families Party Eric Robertson. Follow Eric at https://twitter.com/eric4themany Learn more at http://workingfamilies.org/
Laura Belin - Bleeding Heartland - (Almost) Everything You Need To Know About the Iowa Primary
June 03, 2018 00:00 - 30 minutes - 26.5 MBLaura Belin of Bleeding Heartland fills us in on all things Iowa Primary! We talk about the Democratic Governors Race, the new voter law and how that may affect voter turnout, and all four of the congressional races! Don't miss this great overview of this bellweather state!
Laura Belin of Bleeding Heartland on #MeToo, Big Money, & The Iowa Governors Race
May 31, 2018 20:53 - 36 minutes - 35.1 MBLaura Belin of Bleeding Heartland on the wild Iowa Governors race, #MeToo moments in politics, how big money is transforming how politics are done in Iowa & how progressive energy is translating into political reality on the ground. Laura's relentlessly informed, articulate, funny and whip-smart. She is a critical resource for taking the temperature of 2018 & 2020 and that’s why we asked her to be our Heartland Correspondent! Look for more Laura on upcoming episodes. Read her recent piece ...
Liz Watson The Progressive Democrat Running To Win A Better Future in IN-09
May 30, 2018 00:00 - 25 minutes - 22.1 MBLiz Watson is the progressive Democrat taking on underperforming GOP backbencher who is governing against the interests of Indiana’s 9th District. Liz’s progressive political bonafides are first rate she served as the political director of workplace justi
Michael Brooks On Building A Smarter Left Movement
May 29, 2018 17:12 - 33 minutes - 28.7 MBWe sit down Michael Brooks host of The Michael Brooks Show and co-host of the award-winning Majority Report with Sam Seder for some real talk on how we can build a smarter more strategic left and don't hesitate to call out the dumb-dumb left. Michael isn't just a great guest he's family, our own David Slavick produces TMBS. You'll love this casual, candid conversation where we don't pull any punches. Don't miss this episode. More on Michael Michael's smart, strategic, and genre-busting sh...
Rich Jensen - Recovering The Memories Of Sub Pop, Seattle And Grunge
May 25, 2018 14:16 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBAn early collaborator with the definitive “Indie” K and Sub Pop music labels in the 1980s, Rich built the business infrastructure for Sub Pop, establishing its rise as a showcase for Nirvana, Soundgarden, Mudhoney, and many artists to follow. Rich served as Sub Pop General Manager and Sub-President from 1991 to 1999. Rich co-founded Up Records, launching the careers of platinum artists Modest Mouse and Built to Spill. In this interview we talk about his journey from Olympia, Washington to S...
Laura Belin of Bleeding Heartland on Iowa's Six-Week Abortion Ban
May 21, 2018 11:41 - 30 minutes - 28 MBLaura Belin of Bleeding Heartland talks to hosts Mary Angela Perna and David Slavick about the drastic six-week abortion law just pushed through the Iowa legislature which would put limits on nearly all legal abortions in the state. The law has been challenged by Planned Parenthood of the Heartland, ACLU of Iowa and the Emma Goldman Clinic in Iowa City. The state attorney general has stepped away from the case suggesting that the Executive Council authorize the Thomas More Society to defend t...
Speaking Truth to Power with Alex Lawson Of Social Security Works, Thom Hartmann Show & We Act Radio
May 16, 2018 15:34 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBProud to have one of our favorite political talkers and DC wonks Alex Lawson back on the Lush Left Podcast. In this episode, we speak truth to power about the cruelty of the GOP agenda and what progressives need to do to fight back and win the future! Alex Lawson is the Executive Director of Social Security Works, is a frequent guest host of The Thom Hartmann Program, one of the top progressive radio shows in the country, and owner of We Act Radio. For more information on Social Security W...
Ben Dixon On The Best Use Of Progressive Energy in 2018
May 11, 2018 14:49 - 43 minutes - 39.3 MBBen Dixon, host of the Ben Dixon Show, founder of Progressive Army and contributor to the Majority Report w/Sam Seder sits down with Mary Angela Perna and David Slavick on the Lush Left Podcast to talk about how best to use progressive energy in 2018. We've seen some factionalizing of the left both in ideology and in approach to politics. 2018 may be our last shot at capitalizing on the energy stoked in 2016 and if we don't start winning now we might never win. We talk about Assad Apologists,...
Dr Jim Zogby On The Democrats In 2018
May 11, 2018 10:39 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBWe talk to Dr. Jim Zogby long-standing member of the DNC executive board and Sander's appointee to the Unity Reform Commission about the the prospects for Democrats in 2018.
Dr Djene Bajalan, Asst Prof of Middle East History Missouri State - Getting Smarter On Syria
May 01, 2018 18:57 - 58 minutes - 27 MBDr Djene Bajalan, Asst Prof of Middle East History at Missouri State joins Lush Left Hosts Mary Angela Perna & David Slavick to talk about the Syrian Conflict & hashing out a reasonable discourse on intervention while not carrying water for foreigm dictators. Can the left find its way on Syria? Remember when we all could hate wars without loving dictators?
Will Sommer of the Daily Beast on Roseanne Barr & Right Wing Media Conspiracies!
April 23, 2018 21:27 - 22 minutes - 17.7 MBWill Sommer ofThe Daily Beast, former Campaign Editor @thehill, Author of the RightRichter.com Newsletter joins this episode of Lush Left to talk the Right Wing Conspiracies sweeping Twitter, Roseanne Barr and More! Right Richter is a weekly newsletter on right-wing media that takes on the craziness and gives context to the crazy world of the conspiratorial right wing media. On this episode of the Lush Left Podcast will joins hosts Mary Angela Perna and David Slavick to talk about the Qanon ...
Michelle Diggles Of Bloomberg Cities Talks the Results of the 2018 American Mayors Survey
April 20, 2018 10:39 - 28 minutes - 22.6 MBOn this episode of the Lush Left podcast Michelle Diggles of Bloomberg Philanthropies American Cities Initiative talks about The 2018 American Mayors Survey. This conversation was a reminder that no matter who is in the White House much of the work of government must be increasingly handled by mayors on the local level. Fantastic dive into the issues that matter most across the country. The survey builds on existing research and reveals the issues and challenges that are top-of-mind for loc...
Derrick Crowe Recent Progressive Democratic Candidate In #TX21
April 11, 2018 15:06 - 36 minutes - 28.9 MBIt was our distinct pleasure to interview recent progressive Democratic candidate Derrick Crowe. Derrick talks to hosts Mary Angela Perna and David Slavick about his time working on the hill, how Hurricane Katrina changed his politics pushing him into local politics and how we can better serve progressive candidates and win a better Congress! Derrick received a bevy of endorsements including: Circle C Area Democrats, Our Revolution Texas, Left Up to US, Justice Democrats, University Democra...
Rico Franco the Progressive Dem taking on Devin Nunes In California’s 22nd (Part 2)
April 06, 2018 13:14 - 40 minutes - 35.1 MBWe enjoyed our first conversation with Rico Franco the smart progressive taking on Devin Nunes In California’s 22nd District that we had him on again to check in with his campaign. He's changing the conversation, proving progressive values can be a win-win for people and small businesses and running a smart campaign with a heart. Rico is a rising star who will make a real difference in Congress learn more about Rico Franco at ricofranco.com. Chip in a few bucks if you can! Even people power...
Turning NC Blue Again with Jenny Marshall the Progressive Congressional Candidate Running in NC-05
April 04, 2018 13:51 - 33 minutes - 26.3 MBJenny Marshall is running in North Carolina's 5th Congressional District with a message and a work ethic that could flip that seat back to blue and keep it that way. She's been endorsed by Marianne Williamson's Sister Giant, Blue America, Justice Democrats and more. She is working harder than nearly any candidate in the country, hitting doors and taking the message of Medicare for All to the people. She's got a knack for organizing that is incredibly rare and it shows in her brilliantly organ...
Peter Jacob The Bright, Dynamic Former Social Worker Running A People Powered Campaign In NJ - 07
March 21, 2018 12:09 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBPeter Jacob is a bright, dynamic and progressive candidate running in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District. He has an impressive list of endorsements including Our Revolution, Justice Democrats and Brand New Congress. He's running a populist people-powered campaign which is aiming at bringing back the vitality and innovation of his great district. To learn more about Peter Jacob go to: https://www.jacob2018.com For more Lush Left episodes and great written content on be sure to go to ww...
Alex Lawson Of Social Security Works & The Thom Hartmann Show
March 16, 2018 18:04 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBAlex Lawson is the Executive Director of Social Security Works, is a frequent guest host of The Thom Hartmann Program, one of the top progressive radio shows in the country, and owner of We Act Radio. on this episode of the Lush Let Podcast, we talk candidly about the disability trust fund, social security, and why we need to fight! For more information on Social Security Works got to: https://www.socialsecurityworks.org Check out We Act Radio here: http://www.weactradio.com Follow Alex on ...
Rico Franco The Passionate Progressive Taking On Devin Nunes In California’s 22nd District
March 15, 2018 19:31 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBRico Franco is the passionate progressive with a Wharton business school mind & a warrior’s heart running against Devin Nunes In California’s 22nd District. In this interview, he makes one of the most intelligent cases for #MedicareForAll from a business person's perspective. He's changing the conversation, proving progressive values can be a win-win for people and small businesses and running a smart campaign with a heart. It was an honor sitting down with this rising star on the Lush Left...
Dan Canon The Civil Rights Attorney Running For Congress In Indiana’s 9th Congressional
March 14, 2018 15:53 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBDan Canon is the Justice Democrats endorsed civil rights lawyer taking on GOP backbencher Trey Hollingsworth in Indiana's 9th Congressional District. He talks with Mary Angela Perna & David Slavick about progressive values in the heartland, marijuana legalization and the opioid crisis and why Medicare For All is a moral imperative. Find out more at https://www.canonforindiana.com Donate to Lush Left! https://paypal.me/pools/c/82hP21C7L0
DuWayne Gregory The Progressive Democratic Candidate Taking On Peter King In NY02
March 04, 2018 21:25 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBDuWayne Gregory is the Blue America endorsed Democratic candidate that's bringing a progressive populist message to the voters of Suffolk County. He's got the message, smarts, and heart to beat one of the GOP's most virulent politicians Congressman Peter King. In this conversation DuWayne articulates a clear and compelling vision of a better America that is inspiring and empowering. He cuts through the jargon and speaks to the head and the heart. Smart, funny, down to earth, it's clear that h...
Anoa Changa Of The Way With Anoa Talking How To Be A Comrade Rather Than An Ally
February 28, 2018 20:24 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBAnoa is one of the smartest thinkers talking about the realities of political organizing in a world where we don't always have the same experiences, may look different, and may not see eye to eye every day. She's changing the conversation on the intersection of race and organizing. She talks to Mary Angela Perna and David Slavick on how Democrats can do better for African Americans and do better for the party in the meantime. She breaks down why we need to stop be allies to each other and sta...
Gaius Publius On The Lush Left Podcast
February 23, 2018 17:34 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBGaius Publius sits down with Mary Angela Perna and David Slavick to talk about real resistance in the time Trump and winning back the Democratic party for the people. Gaius is a professional writer living in the US. Frequent contributor to Hullabaloo, Down With Tyranny, Naked Capitalism, Crooks & Liars. Donate to Lush Left! https://paypal.me/pools/c/82hP21C7L0
Hawaiian Congressional Candidate Kaniela Ing On Lush Left
February 13, 2018 12:53 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBDemocratic Candidate Kaniela Ing talks to Mary Angela Perna and David Slavick about his run for Congress, taking on progressive issues that matter to people, and what it will take for Democrats to win the future.
U.N.I.T.Y. With Nomiki Konst Of The Democratic Unity Reform Commission And TYT Politics
January 31, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBU.N.I.T.Y. With Nomiki Konst Of The Democratic Unity Reform Commission And TYT Politics by Lush Left Podcast