Driftglass and Blue Gal

The Professional Left Podcast with Driftglass and Blue Gal

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"Fiercely and unapologetically progressive, and definitely NSFW. 'The Professional Left' features award-winning bloggers Driftglass and Blue Gal as they skewer right-wing absurdities and dismantle mainstream media mealy-mouths with razor-sharp wit and zero filter. From mercilessly mocking partisan hacks to elevating stories the media ignores, it's the profane, unflinching political commentary you didn't know you needed. More at http://ProLeftPod.com ."

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Ep 582: The Inauguration 23.01.2021 1:11:41

Driftglass has been banned, yes, banned, from Twitter ( @twittersafety ). We're working on that. We cover the inauguration and how media types are all returning to square one. But we, the audience, are not. No more playing nice, and do read Sheldon Whitehouse on Medium: http://SenWhitehouse. Medium.com More at http:// ProLeftPod.com ! Support the show ( https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcas...

Ep 581: The Last Trump Admin Podcast 16.01.2021 1:02:37

We're postponing the 11th Anniversary of this podcast party because there's just too much serious news going on. But Trump is over by the next show. More at http:// ProLeftPod.com ! Support the show ( https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast ) REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW - http://support.proleftpod.com BUY PROLEFTPOD MERCH - http://merch.prole...

Ep 580: Hitler, Trump's Failed Coup, and...Einstein? 09.01.2021 1:08:34

The MAGA Sedition Riots prove the Republican base is made up of bigots, imbeciles, and yes, violent terrorists. Comparing Trump to Hitler isn't all bad! Driftglass watches Laura Ingraham and connects Albert Einstein's Cosmologicial Constant to today's media landscape. (Recorded before Trump's twitter account was permanently suspended.) More at http:// ProLeftPod.com ! Suppor...

Ep 579: Happy New Year 02.01.2021 1:02:30

Political University #8 - The Republican Base is the GOP's number one weapon and also the ticking time bomb inside their house. More at http:// ProLeftPod.com ! Support the show ( https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast ) REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW - http://support.proleftpod.com BUY PROLEFTPOD MERCH - http://merch.proleftpod.com CONTACT US: MAIL...

Ep 578: Political University #7 - Forget Republicans, Get Out The Vote 25.12.2020 58:41

We agree with Doctor Rachel Bitecofer: Get out the Democratic vote. Stop trying to persuade Fox Zombies of your positions. And we talk about Trump going full Wrath of Khan on Mitch McConnell, as well as the news of the week. More at http:// ProLeftPod.com ! Support the show ( https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast ) REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW - ht...

Ep 577: Political University #6 - Define The "Center" 19.12.2020 1:02:22

Just because Steve Schmidt registered as a Democrat (Welcome to the party, pal!) does NOT make him a "Centrist." We don't let the Right decide what is center, American, or reasonable any more after Donald Trump, period. Also, we are noted experts on the use of the eff bomb. More at http:// ProLeftPod.com ! Support the show ( https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast ) REVIEW US ON APP...

Ep 576: Political University #5: It's the Racism 11.12.2020 53:14

Both Sides Don't de-legitimize Black ballots. Period. More at http:// ProLeftPod.com ! Support the show ( https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast ) REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW - http://support.proleftpod.com BUY PROLEFTPOD MERCH - http://merch.proleftpod.com CONTACT US: MAILING ADDRESS - Make checks payable to: The Professional Left Podcast PO Bo...

Ep 575: Political University #4: Cable News is Not Your Friend 05.12.2020 55:39

A long-running theme of our podcast is that mainstream media continually frames the debate from a Republican perspective. During the recording of this podcast, Driftglass noticed that his muted TV was airing a Bulwark/Never Trump/Republican on MSNBC. There you go. More at http:// ProLeftPod.com ! Support the show ( https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast ) REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://revi...

Ep 574: Political University Vol 3 - Values, Politics, and Advocacy 27.11.2020 1:06:25

Our task is often to know our values, slow our roll when it comes to politics and legislation, then chop wood, carry water for our advocacy. And know when to celebrate our victories, and live to fight another day. More at http:// ProLeftPod.com ! Support the show ( https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast ) REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW - http://support...

Ep 573: Post-Election University 2: Remember The Past 21.11.2020 56:55

Memory is the liberal superpower! And a reminder, Biden isn't president... YET. More at http:// ProLeftPod.com ! Support the show ( https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast ) REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW - http://support.proleftpod.com BUY PROLEFTPOD MERCH - http://merch.proleftpod.com CONTACT US: MAILING ADDRESS - Make checks payable to: The Profess...

Ep 572: Post-Election University - Don't You Dare Call It Trumpism 14.11.2020 1:05:58

We discuss why the beltway wants to call it Trumpism and why we must never do so. And the difference between a coastal D+20 district and a Midwest R+5 district reminds us that all politics is local. More at http:// ProLeftPod.com ! Support the show ( https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast ) REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW - http://support.proleftpod.com...

Ep 571: President Biden and Election 2020 Recap 07.11.2020 1:01:20

The Professional Left is STILL The Cornfield Resistance, alas, as we still have a Republican Congressman and more work to do after the 2020 election. Chop wood, carry water! More at http:// ProLeftPod.com ! Support the show ( https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast ) REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW - http://support.proleftpod.com BUY PROLEFTPOD MERCH - http...

Ep 570: Happy Birthday Driftglass and Your Letters 31.10.2020 1:25:18

We discuss Driftglass's birthday presents (thanks for quitting your own website, Glenn Greenwald!) and read your letters. More at http:// ProLeftPod.com ! Support the show ( https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast ) REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW - http://support.proleftpod.com BUY PROLEFTPOD MERCH - http://merch.proleftpod.com CONTACT US: MAILING AD...

Ep 569: Ancient Chinese Secret Bank Account 24.10.2020 1:13:18

Republicans are DEFINITELY in disarray. But you wouldn't know it from the praise Trump got for not pooping on the debate floor. Trump has a secret Chinese bank account and pays more in taxes to China than the US. Covid cases are up nationwide (wear a mask!) and Obama gives a speech we wish he'd given ten years ago. More at http:// ProLeftPod.com ! Support the show ( https://www.paypal.m...

Ep 568: Burn the Republican Lifeboats; No GOP Rebranding 16.10.2020 1:01:04

Ben Sasse and Mitt Romney and Morning Joe lead the way in building lifeboats to sail away from Trump's destruction of the Republican brand. We knew this would happen, and you know what we say! Burn the lifeboats! More at http:// ProLeftPod.com ! Support the show ( https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast ) REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW - http://sup...

Ep 567: Where‌ ‌Are‌ ‌the‌ ‌Tone‌ ‌Police‌?‌ 09.10.2020 58:53

Our own congressional district is a tossup! and we talk about how and why no one is tone policing the Lincoln Project. It's because IOKIYAR! Also Trump and Melania both dropped F-bombs. Who do they think they are, LIBERAL BLOGGERS? More at http:// ProLeftPod.com ! Support the show ( https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast ) REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com SUPPORT OUR S...

Ep 566: The Masque of the Red Death 02.10.2020 1:09:44

That Edgar Allan Poe Story where a prince locks himself in a castle with his elite friends, ignoring the plague vector killing everyone outside -- until... seems kinda fitting. More at http:// ProLeftPod.com ! Support the show ( https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast ) REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW - http://support.proleftpod.com BUY PROLEFTPOD MERCH - h...

Ep 565: Yes We Can Fight In Honor of RBG and Breonna Taylor 25.09.2020 59:19

It's not a burden to fight for those less fortunate. It's an HONOR. Remembering RBG and Breonna Taylor, rest in power. And it turns out 2022 starts NOW, and if money is speech? Hear us ROAR. More at http:// ProLeftPod.com ! Support the show ( https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast ) REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW - http://support.proleftpod.com...

Ep 564: Herd Mentality and Driftglass's Feud with Steve Schmidt 18.09.2020 1:03:45

Driftglass responds to Steve Schmidt's direct put-down of our Never-Trumper skepticism. Also: Trump's very bad town hall, Newt says the Verboten word, and Bill Kristol is going to reinvent the Republican Party without those pesky Trumpers? More at http:// ProLeftPod.com ! Support the show ( https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast ) REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com...

Ep 563: Wheels Down for Kamala; Wheels Off For Donald 12.09.2020 1:07:56

Donald Trump keeps talking. That's a yuuge problem for his campaign. Meanwhile, Kamala's images on Twitter speak to masses of people. More at http:// ProLeftPod.com ! Support the show ( https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast ) REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW - http://support.proleftpod.com BUY PROLEFTPOD MERCH - http://merch.proleftpod.com CONTAC...

Ep 562: Whoops! Trump Took His Mouth on the Campaign Trail 05.09.2020 1:01:52

It's the worst campaign ever, and it's okay to tune it out as much as possible and focus on GOTV. More at http:// ProLeftPod.com ! Support the show ( https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast ) REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW - http://support.proleftpod.com BUY PROLEFTPOD MERCH - http://merch.proleftpod.com CONTACT US: MAILING ADDRESS - Make checks...

Ep 561: The RNC, and Why We Fight 28.08.2020 1:27:53

What a shitshow. More at http:// ProLeftPod.com ! Support the show ( https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast ) REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW - http://support.proleftpod.com BUY PROLEFTPOD MERCH - http://merch.proleftpod.com CONTACT US: MAILING ADDRESS - Make checks payable to: The Professional Left Podcast PO Box 9133 Springfield IL 62791-9133 EMAIL ADDRE...

Ep 560: The DNC, And Steve Bannon's Going To Jail 21.08.2020 1:10:19

Remember the 2016 Republican Convention when they chanted "Lock her up?" Another swamp creature bites the dust as Steve Bannon is going to prison. That and our DNC reflections. More at http:// ProLeftPod.com ! Support the show ( https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast ) REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW - http://support.proleftpod.com BUY PROLEFTPOD...

Ep 559: Go Postal Unions and Kamala Harris 15.08.2020 58:11

We LOVE the new Vice Presidential nominee!!! And our post office and sanctity of our elections needs our constant attention. BG reads about modern martyrs, and Driftglass loves all our listeners, almost? More at http:// ProLeftPod.com ! Support the show ( https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast ) REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW - http://support.proleftpod.c...

Ep 558: How We Beat The Republicans 07.08.2020 1:04:43

Taking Trump seriously and not seriously. Burn the lifeboat, USS Centrism! Why being partisan is the answer. And how the Democratic Party can win by doing things that make Democrats happy. Duh. More at http:// ProLeftPod.com ! Support the show ( https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast ) REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW - http://support.proleftpod.com BUY PRO...