Left Handed Leftist

In this episode of the Left-Handed Leftist podcast, Carlos discusses the recent ballot initiatives in Colorado, Texas and California that focused on universal school meals, regressive taxation, and redistricting. He also discuss the need for universal social safety net programs and the benefits of progressive taxation. He contrasts this with Texas's regressive taxation policies that favor cor...

This is a teaser for the full episode that will be posted on 12/17! In this episode of the Left-Handed Leftist podcast, Carlos discusses the recent ballot initiatives in Colorado, Texas and California that focused on universal school meals, regressive taxation, and redistricting. He also discuss the need for universal social safety net programs and the benefits of progressive taxation. He contrast...

In this engaging conversation, host Carlos and guest Barry O'Connell discuss a range of topics around the political landscape of Maryland. They delve into MD Gov. Wes Moore's "Leave No One Behind Slate", the historical context of the Great Migration, and offer differing opinions on reparations. The conversation also discusses the horrific practices of the health insurance indus...

This is a teaser for the full episode that will be posted on 12/10! In this engaging conversation, host Carlos and guest Barry O'Connell discuss a range of topics around the political landscape of Maryland. They delve into MD Gov. Wes Moore's "Leave No One Behind Slate", the historical context of the Great Migration, and offer differing opinions on reparations. The conversation...

In this episode of the Left-Handed Leftist Podcast, Carlos discusses critical issues surrounding housing, including the detrimental impact of Wall Street on the housing market, the necessity for social housing, the importance of rent stabilization, and the implications of the abundance agenda as neoliberal corporate propaganda. The conversation highlights the struggles faced by renters and the nee...

This is a teaser for the full episode that will be posted on 12/3! In this episode of the Left-Handed Leftist Podcast, Carlos discusses critical issues surrounding housing, including the detrimental impact of Wall Street on the housing market, the necessity for social housing, the importance of rent stabilization, and the implications of the abundance agenda as neoliberal corporate propaganda. The...

Host, Carlos Childs in joined by community activist turned political activist Omodamola Williams to discuss his journey into local politics and run for Gaithersburg City Council. With a background as a single father living paycheck to paycheck, Williams represents the voice of everyday people challenging the notion that only the wealthy or well-connected can influence in politics. Omodamola Willia...

This is a teaser for the full episode that will be posted on 11/26! Host, Carlos Childs in joined by community activist turned political activist Omodamola Williams to discuss his journey into local politics and run for Gaithersburg City Council. With a background as a single father living paycheck to paycheck, Williams represents the voice of everyday people challenging the notion that only the w...

In this episode, Carlos discusses the critical issues surrounding the food industry, focusing on the deregulation of farming, the rise of factory farms, and the impact on worker protections and consumers. He highlights the increasing prevalence of food deserts, corporate greed, and the need for policy changes to support sustainable agriculture and protect community health. Articles: Meat Industry...

This is a teaser for the full episode that will be posted on 11/19! In this episode, Carlos discusses the critical issues surrounding the food industry, focusing on the deregulation of farming, the rise of factory farms, and the impact on worker protections and consumers. He highlights the increasing prevalence of food deserts, corporate greed, and the need for policy changes to support sustainabl...

In this conversation with Mckayla Wilkes, community organizer and former Democratic Congressional candidate, we delve into the affects of Kamala Harris's presidential campaign and how Black priorities are often left out. We hear Mckayla's analysis of the reliance on identity politics without substantive policy changes, the role of celebrity endorsements, and the influence of corporate mo...

This is a teaser for the full episode that will be posted on Wednesday 11/12! In this conversation with Mckayla Wilkes, community organizer and former Democratic Congressional candidate, we delve into the affects of Kamala Harris's presidential campaign and how Black priorities are often left out. We hear Mckayla's analysis of the reliance on identity politics without substantive policy...

This episode delves into the government shutdown, how SNAP benefits are being cut off, the Trump administration is threatening to not give all federal workers backpay, and how the debt ceiling is used to make the wealthy even richer. Carlos also talks about the persistent issue of wealth inequality and how government policies favor the wealthy over the working class. He articulates the systemic bi...

This is a teaser for the full episode that will be posted on Wednesday 11/5! This episode delves into the government shutdown, how SNAP benefits are being cut off, the Trump administration is threatening to not give all federal workers backpay, and how the debt ceiling is used to make the wealthy even richer. Carlos also talks about the persistent issue of wealth inequality and how government poli...

In this episode, Carlos is joined by Hal Ginsberg, host of the Halitics podcast, to discuss the upcoming elections in New York, Virginia, and New Jersey; analyzing recent debates, campaign strategies, and the political ideologies. They delve into the implications of Andrew Cuomo's numerous controversies, the rising popularity of Zorhan Mamdani, and the dynamics of voter enthusiasm. Halitics: ...

This is a teaser for the full episode that will be posted on Wednesday 10/29! In this episode, Carlos is joined by Hal Ginsberg, host of the Halitics podcast, to discuss the upcoming elections in New York, Virginia, and New Jersey; analyzing recent debates, campaign strategies, and the political ideologies. They delve into the implications of Andrew Cuomo's numerous controversies, the rising...

In this episode of the Left-Handed Leftist podcast, host Carlos discusses significant issues in Latin America, focusing on the controversial Nobel Peace Prize awarded to the far-right Venezuelan opposition leader, the recent $20 billion Argentinian bailout, and Cuba's resilient healthcare system. The conversation highlights the hypocrisy of U.S. foreign policy and the successes of socialist h...

This is a teaser for the full episode that will be posted on Wednesday 10/22! In this episode of the Left-Handed Leftist podcast, host Carlos discusses significant issues in Latin America, focusing on the controversial Nobel Peace Prize awarded to the far-right Venezuelan opposition leader, the recent $20 billion Argentinian bailout, and Cuba's resilient healthcare system. The conversation hi...

In this conversation, Tamara McKinney shares her journey from growing up in Washington, D.C. during the Marion Barry era to her extensive career in federal employment. We discuss why she started working for the federal government, her experiences with various administrations, and the impact of political changes on federal workers. Tamara reflects on the challenges posed by Project 2025 and the cur...

This is a teaser for the full episode that will be posted on Wednesday 10/15! In this conversation, Tamara McKinney shares her journey from growing up in Washington, D.C. during the Marion Barry era to her extensive career in federal employment. We discuss why she started working for the federal government, her experiences with various administrations, and the impact of political changes on federa...

In this episode we delves into the impacts of data centers on communities, their resource consumption, economic implications, and the activism surrounding regulating them. We discuss the environmental and economic challenges posed by data centers, including their high energy and water demands, the tax breaks they receive, and the limited job creation they offer. The episode highlights the need for...

This is a teaser for the full episode that will be posted on Wednesday 10/8! In this episode we delves into the impacts of data centers on communities, their resource consumption, economic implications, and the activism surrounding regulating them. We discuss the environmental and economic challenges posed by data centers, including their high energy and water demands, the tax breaks they receive,...

In this conversation, Carlos Childs and Hiruy Hadgu discuss the ongoing genocide in Palestine, emphasizing the complicity of the United States in funding and supporting Israel. They explore the historical context of the conflict, the role of U.S. aid, and the silence of elected officials. The discussion also touches on the influence of lobbyists, the myth of the two-state solution, and the need fo...

This is a teaser for the full episode that will be posted on Wednesday 10/1! In this conversation, Carlos Childs and Hiruy Hadgu discuss the ongoing genocide in Palestine, emphasizing the complicity of the United States in funding and supporting Israel. They explore the historical context of the conflict, the role of U.S. aid, and the silence of elected officials. The discussion also touches on th...

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