Left Handed Leftist

In this episode, host Carlos Childs is joined by Indian Head Mayor Brandon Paulin, known for being the youngest mayor in Maryland's history, to discuss his run for Charles County District 2 Commissioner. The conversation covers his efforts in community revitalization, focusing on transforming Indian Head through infrastructure improvements, educational initiatives, and healthcare access. Bran...

In this week's episode of the Left Handed Leftist, we're joined  by Imara Crooms, candidates for Prince George's County Council District Maryland. We discuss economic justice, holding developers accountable, lack of healthcare options and more. He points out the need of community organizers and participating in public financing.  Imara Crooms Interested in being a guest on the podca...

This is the trailer for the full episode that will be posted on 3/18! In this week's episode of the Left Handed Leftist, we're joined  by Imara Crooms, candidates for Prince George's County Council District Maryland. We discuss economic justice, holding developers accountable, lack of healthcare options and more. He points out the need of community organizers and participating in pu...

In this conversation, host, Carlos Childs is joined by, the Director of Advocacy and Public Policy at Doula Alliance of Maryland, Ana Rodney a full-spectrum doula, discusses the multifaceted role of doulas in women's healthcare, particularly during childbirth. She explains the various types of doulas, their importance in providing emotional and physical support, and the advocacy work being do...

This is the trailer for the full episode that will be posted on Wednesday March 11th! In this conversation, host, Carlos Childs is joined by, the Director of Advocacy and Public Policy at Doula Alliance of Maryland, Ana Rodney a full-spectrum doula, discusses the multifaceted role of doulas in women's healthcare, particularly during childbirth. She explains the various types of doulas, their...

In this conversation, host Carlos Childs and Baltimore City Board of School Commissioner Ashley Esposito discuss the importance of school boards, the challenges of being an unpaid board member, and the influence of conservative movements in education. They explore the need for greater voter engagement, particularly among young people, and the role of activism in shaping political landscapes. The d...

This is the trailer for the full episode that will be posted on Wednesday March 4th! In this conversation, host Carlos Childs and Baltimore City Board of School Commissioner Ashley Esposito discuss the importance of school boards, the challenges of being an unpaid board member, and the influence of conservative movements in education. They explore the need for greater voter engagement, particularl...

This week, Carlos Childs sits down with legal justice advocates Dawn Dalton, Taylor Hawkins, and Lupe Hawkins to pull back the curtain on a system built for persecution, not justice. Lupe shares the harrowing details of his journey through a maze of false accusations and the systemic failures that upended himself and his family's life. We dive deep into how Maryland’s court commissioner syste...

This week, Carlos Childs sits down with legal justice advocates Dawn Dalton, Taylor Hawkins, and Lupe Hawkins to pull back the curtain on a system built for persecution, not justice. Lupe shares the harrowing details of his journey through a maze of false accusations and the systemic failures that upended himself and his family's life. We dive deep into how Maryland’s court commissioner syste...

In this conversation, host, Carlos, and Sherman Hardy discusses his candidacy for Prince George's County Council District 9, emphasizing the importance of local politics and community engagement. He highlights the need for transparency and accountability in governance, addressing issues such as infrastructure, snow removal, and the implications of recent council appointments. They also discus...

This is the trailer for the full episode that will be posted on 2/18! In this conversation, host, Carlos, and Sherman Hardy discusses his candidacy for Prince George's County Council District 9, emphasizing the importance of local politics and community engagement. He highlights the need for transparency and accountability in governance, addressing issues such as infrastructure, snow removal,...

In this conversation, host, Carlos Childs and, guest, Gus Griffin explore the evolution of Black radicalism, its historical roots, and the current state of Black political movements. The discussion highlights the transition from radical figures like Frederick Douglass and W.E.B. Du Bois to contemporary leaders and the challenges faced in the political landscape today. The role of voting, the impac...

This is the trailer for the full episode that will be posted on 2/11! In this conversation, host, Carlos Childs and, guest, Gus Griffin explore the evolution of Black radicalism, its historical roots, and the current state of Black political movements. The discussion highlights the transition from radical figures like Frederick Douglass and W.E.B. Du Bois to contemporary leaders and the challenges...

In this conversation, host, Carlos Childs, converses with, Common Cause Maryland Executive Director, Joanne Antoine to explore the critical issues surrounding voting rights and advocacy in Maryland, focusing on the Maryland Voting Rights Act, the impact of the pandemic on voting processes, and the importance of voting rights for incarcerated people. Joanne Antoine discusses the challenges faced by...

This is the trailer for the full episode that will be posted on 2/4! In this conversation, host, Carlos Childs, converses with, Common Cause Maryland Executive Director, Joanne Antoine to explore the critical issues surrounding voting rights and advocacy in Maryland, focusing on the Maryland Voting Rights Act, the impact of the pandemic on voting processes, and the importance of voting rights for...

In this conversation, host, Carlos and, candidate for the MD Green Party Governor nomination, Andy Ellis discuss the current political landscape in Maryland, focusing on the Green Party's efforts to promote legislation that allows for greater debate access for all candidates, particularly third-party candidates. They explore the historical context of debate access, the challenges faced by thi...

This is a teaser for the full episode that will be posted on 1/28! In this conversation, host, Carlos and, candidate for the MD Green Party Governor nomination, Andy Ellis discuss the current political landscape in Maryland, focusing on the Green Party's efforts to promote legislation that allows for greater debate access for all candidates, particularly third-party candidates. They explore t...

In this episode, Carlos engages with library workers Chris Lindstrom and Nicole Dvorak, who share their experiences and insights into the challenges faced by library staff in Maryland. They discuss their journeys into library work, highlighting the stark realities of low pay, poor working conditions, and the ongoing struggle for justice. Both Chris and Nicole emphasize the importance of libraries...

This is a teaser for the full episode that will be posted on 1/21! In this episode, Carlos engages with library workers Chris Lindstrom and Nicole Dvorak, who share their experiences and insights into the challenges faced by library staff in Maryland. They discuss their journeys into library work, highlighting the stark realities of low pay, poor working conditions, and the ongoing struggle for ju...

In this episode Carlos discusses the recent killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent, the subsequent protests demanding justice, and the broader implications of ICE's actions on communities, including the abduction of a U.S. citizen. The conversation also covers proposed legislation in Maryland aimed at restricting ICE officers from holding state law enforcement positions, highlighting the moral...

This is a teaser for the full episode that will be posted on 1/14! In this episode Carlos discusses the recent killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent, the subsequent protests demanding justice, and the broader implications of ICE's actions on communities, including the abduction of a U.S. citizen. The conversation also covers proposed legislation in Maryland aimed at restricting ICE officers f...

In this engaging conversation, Owen S. Andrews, a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Maryland representing the Green Party, discusses his journey from activism to politics, the importance of grassroots organizing, and the challenges faced by third-party candidates in a predominantly Democratic state. The conversation covers the Green party's platform on a range of topics including the ongoi...

This is a teaser for the full episode that will be posted on 1/7! In this engaging conversation, Owen S. Andrews, a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Maryland representing the Green Party, discusses his journey from activism to politics, the importance of grassroots organizing, and the challenges faced by third-party candidates in a predominantly Democratic state. The conversation covers the Gr...

In this conversation, Carlos interviews Executive Director of the Maryland Chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (Maryland NORML), Luke Jones, a prominent advocate for cannabis legalization in Maryland. They discuss the evolution of cannabis legislation, the impact of federal laws on state regulations, and the economic implications of the cannabis industry. Luke sha...

This is a teaser for the full episode that will be posted on 12/24! In this conversation, Carlos interviews Executive Director of the Maryland Chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (Maryland NORML), Luke Jones, a prominent advocate for cannabis legalization in Maryland. They discuss the evolution of cannabis legislation, the impact of federal laws on state regulatio...