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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Driftglass and Blue Gal

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Ep 67 Hey GOP, is this some kind of April Fool's Joke? 01.04.2011 43:00

Happy Blogiversary, Driftglass! And thanks for the votes, we won the Netroots Nation scholarship! This week we question whether current event absurdities (Florida GOP's blanching at the word "uterus" and Eric Cantor's attempt to pass a bill without Senate or White House approval) aren't some bizarre April Fools joke. They're not. Also, Rest in Peace Jessica Awesome, I...

Ep 66 WTF happened to so-called journalism? 25.03.2011 49:39

Decrying the current crop of tee vee and web "pundits" gracing the political landscape. Who let Paul Wolfowitz back on our tee-vee? Also, why we all must nail our 95 theses to the door of the conservative church, and why the word "liar" should return to public discourse. More at ProfessionalLeft.blogspot.com Support the show

Ep 65 The Power of Memory; Oligarchs and Dimwits 18.03.2011 48:27

DGs unique eulogy for David Broder, praying for Japan, and why Brooks and Sullivan will never explain away the oligarchs and dimwits in their Republican midst. Also the power of thought and remembering when it comes to political battles. More at ProfessionalLeft.blogspot.com Support the show

Ep 64 Newt, Wisconsin, and Plus C'est La Meme Chose 11.03.2011 40:55

We discuss Newt in Iowa, why Al Franken is a prophet, Wisconsin, and how parenthood has changed Driftglass. More at ProfessionalLeft.blogspot.com. Support the show

Ep 63 The Ayn Rand Episode [Not] 04.03.2011 50:50

Blue Gal is not amused as Driftglass entertains her with a little late night Ayn Rand reading. Why Ayn Rand is still the real leader of the modern conservative movement. (It's a bad thing.) Super rich people are not like us, and how to revive American manufacturing for the next generation. More at ProfessionalLeft.blogspot.com Support the show

Ep 62 The Union Label! 25.02.2011 1:01:52

"Without an organized labor movement, this is a two-class, feudal, Christian, police state, run by the f#@$ing Koch brothers." - DriftglassAlso a BG audiobook review and whither Mayor Emmanuel? More info at professionalleft.blogspot.com Support the show

Chicago's next mayor, Wisconsin's uprising, and the Kama Sutra of the Liberals 18.02.2011 38:45

DG on who he'll vote for for mayor of Chicago; and we celebrate the union uprising in Wisconsin, decry the federal budget proposal, and discover the real secret of filibuster reform. More at professionalleft.blogspot.com Support the show

Publishing the Banns, and a "Formal" Debate on Palin 11.02.2011 51:37

Happy Valentine's Day weekend! Blue Gal finally makes an honest man out of Driftglass, is "my wife's gonna kill me" bar-room talk or dangerous rhetoric? And a debate over whether Sarah Palin will be the Republican Nominee in 2012. More at ProfessionalLeft.blogspot.com. Support the show

Egypt, Charlotte, and the Sarah Palin Embargo 04.02.2011 36:20

The long arm of history as Egypt revolts; the Democratic National Convention comes to North Carolina; and a Wapo reporter goes without Palin for a month? More at http://ProfessionalLeft.blogspot.com. Support the show

Hey, Michele Bachmann! You left out "Atonement." 28.01.2011 47:10

DG remembers the last Apollo mission as we enter the age of La Vida Sputnika. Michele Bachmann gets jiggy with theocracy, but leaves out the 'We Republicans must atone for our sins' part. But then, so does Barack Obama. More at ProfessionalLeft.blogspot.com. Support the show

Celebrating Lieberman's departure, Reagan's birthday? and our Liberal Elevator Speech. 21.01.2011 45:25

Driftglass and Blue Gal say buh-bye to Lieberman, discuss how liberal bloggers might acknowledge Reagan's 100th birthday, and spend the rest of the podcast talking about vocabulary we can use to effectively parry the Fox News mentality, whether in a bar or in church. More at ProfessionalLeft.blogspot.com. Support the show

Our One Year Anniversary Show: Civility, "Blood Libel," and the GOP's real problem. 14.01.2011 39:25

It's our one year anniversary show. The real problem with the GOP, why mere civility and facts are not enough to move the dialogue forward, and a historical explanation of why "blood libel" is a perfect motif for conservative political discourse. More at http://ProfessionalLeft.blogspot.com Support the show

BONUS CONTENT: Interview with WORT-FM, Madison WI 11.01.2011 55:07

Driftglass and Blue Gal of The Professional Left Podcast, interviewed on "A Public Affair" radio program, WORT-FM Madison Wisconsin, January 3, 2011. Support the show

The New House, a well-worn Chicago-DC chemical trail, and our choice for RNC Chair! 07.01.2011 33:01

We endorse Ann Wagner for RNC Chair, discuss who this "Daley" Chief of Staff guy is, and whether conservatives or progressives are more betrayed by their elected leadership. More at ProfessionalLeft.blogspot.com Support the show

Rahm for mayor, a challenge to Jon Stewart, and "coming out" as a Liberal. 31.12.2010 39:25

Happy New Year! DG is suspected of Twitter shenanigans (he's innocent!), and BG kicks "adult conversations" about Social Security to the curb. Driftglass then issues a challenge to Jon Stewart, and finally we offer advice about "coming out" as a Liberal to our Red State family and neighbors. More at ProfessionalLeft.blogspot.com Support the show

All I want for Christmas is a way to deal with my wingnut neighbors and relatives 24.12.2010 45:25

We got emails this week asking what to do about "People of the Lie" in our own micro-lives. We don't have much practical advice, but we do have experience. In other news, is there something in the DNA that makes us liberal? And in the end, Blue Gal has a very special holiday gift for Driftglass's "collection" ? More at professionalleft.blogspot.com. Support the show

"No Labels", Sanders, and Full Metal Mondale 17.12.2010 47:50

We refuse to spend the podcast talking about Bill Clinton, though DG is tempted to talk exactly like him. The No Labels nonsense, and why the media has a vested interest in the DC status quo (follow the money). Why it's more likely Bernie Sanders will become a Blade Runner than primary Obama. By the way, is it time to abolish the Senate? We're just, you know, 'asking the question.&a...

Did we lose the White House without an Election? 10.12.2010 31:25

Great disappointment with POTUS. Why Christmas is a terrible time for a lame duck session, and we cheer ourselves with a reminder that it's Zappadan, a blog-based celebration of all things Frank Zappa (Dec 4-Dec 21). More at ProfessionalLeft.blogspot.com Support the show

Hey Obama, Get Your Head Out of Your Asperger's! 03.12.2010 40:40

We discuss Wikileaks, then BG diagnoses Obama as being the victim of his own high-functioning autistic experiment, working with good intentions to undo the "Imperial Presidency". [BG then gets so mad at Congress that we actually have to bleep her.] Why FOX news is like the Catholic Church, and DG tells of the best jobs program you've never heard of. More at professionalleft.blogspot...

Thanksgiving Weekend: Your Letters, TeaPublicans, and the Sublimity of Swearing 26.11.2010 47:20

We read your terrific letters. Thanks so much to everyone who wrote in, and keep them coming at proleftpodcast AT gmail. We'll be doing a letters show several times a year. Listen to archives for free with no download or registration at professionalleft.blogspot.com. Support the show

Liberal Elitists? Maddow, Bright, Taibbi, and Yours Truly 19.11.2010 38:50

We discuss three media moments you may have missed: Rachel Maddow's speech at Harvard, Susie Bright's post-election broadcast, and Matt Taibbi on the charge of "liberal elitism." We also bring in Jon Stewart, 9/11, and the most important reason Newt Gingrich can no longer be on the Sunday shows. More at professionalleft.blogspot.com. Support the show

Eff You George W. Bush. Catfood, and Rand Paul's Elephant Adventure. 12.11.2010 44:10

"Decision Points" takes us back to the halcyon days when all it took to be a blogger was typing "eff you George W. Bush." The catfood looks dead and stinks worse; is Rand Paul serious about defense cuts, and whatever magic will Glenn Beck use THEN against the TeaFoxIcans? We end with our own memories of primarying Jimmy Carter and breakfasting with John Anderson, and how well t...

Alan Grayson for Chief of Staff; the GOP War on the Media; and Will Sarah Palin Run for President? 05.11.2010 43:55

We sigh heavily after the midterms. What's next? More than just "Obama can't trust Republicans." He'll have to hire a bulldog or become one himself. The GOP never loses when they attack the media, but what does that say about actual governing? And we disagree on whether Grifty McQuitter will actually do the work involved to run for President. More at professionalleft.blogs...

GOP White Supremacy, Esquire's Balanced Budgets, and Happy Birthday Driftglass 29.10.2010 41:10

Happy Halloween! We discuss why the real political divide is between scared white people and everybody else. Election week burnout leads us to talk actual issues, especially Esquire.com's plan to actually balance the budget by 2020. And BG wishes Driftglass a very happy birthday (Oct 30). Support the show

"It gets better" for the straight kid, too. And...Have we touched bottom on Tea Party stupid yet? 22.10.2010 40:35

Why the Juan Williams episode proves once again that the media is broken, and why we will never reach bottom when it comes to Tea Party stupid. Blue Gal loses it over so-called feminist defenders of Christine O'Donnell, and we end with a personal reflection on our horrible high school experiences. (It gets better for straight kids, too.) More at professionalleft.blogspot.com. Support the show