Cole Stangler

What Do We Want? Conversations with the International Left

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While the far-right continues to gain ground around the world, the international left has arguably never been so fragmented. Many of its most prominent figures use different labels to describe themselves (socialists, progressives, populists…). Their platforms and styles vary. Even exchange among them is relatively limited. And yet, they do seem to share a set of common foes and a broad commitment to using state power to improve the lives of ordinary working-class people. In certain countries, they're even on the rise or already in government. In this show, Cole Stangler explores these differen...

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Cole Stangler

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The Green Alternative to Britain's Political Establishment: Mothin Ali 14.06.2026 43:25

Mothin Ali, deputy leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, discusses the rise of the Greens in the UK and strategies for fighting the far-right. He shares insights about the party's electoral successes, its support for Palestine, the importance of connecting with ordinary people... and much more. Dans cet entretien, Mothin Ali, vice-président du Parti vert de l'Angleterre et du pays de Gal...

Governing from the Left: Lessons from Mexico with Rafael Barajas "El Fisgón" 11.05.2026 48:51

Episode in Spanish / Épisode en espagnol Rafael Barajas aka "El Fisgón", a renowned Mexican cartoonist and director of the training institute for the country's popular governing party Morena discusses Mexican politics. He talks about the legacy of Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the success of current president Claudia Sheinbaum, the need for international solidarity against the far-right, and much m...

The Future of the French Left and Rebuilding Left Unity with Lucie Castets 04.04.2026 36:23

Episode in French / Épisode en français Lucie Castets, the former prime minister nominee of France's New Popular Front alliance and the newly-elected mayor of the 12th arrondissement of Paris discusses the state of the French left, recent municipal elections, the necessity for left unity, and strategies for success in 2027 and beyond. Lucie Castets, ancienne candidate au poste de première mini...

Texas Isn't as Conservative as You Think: Author David Griscom 26.03.2026 47:38

In the third episode of "What Do We Want? Conversations with the International Left," Cole interviews David Griscom, journalist and author of "The Myth of Red Texas: Cowboys, Populism, and Class War in the Radical South" (OR Books, 2026). A conversation about the forgotten history of left-wing radicalism in Texas, why the state moved to the right, its politics today, and the importance of class-ba...

Taking on the Democratic Establishment: Kat Abughazaleh for Congress 12.03.2026 47:04

In the second episode, Cole interviews Kat Abughazaleh, a 26-year-old Palestinian-American journalist and candidate for Congress in Illinois. She talks about abolishing ICE, the challenges of campaigning as an outsider, and why self-determination matters, from Gaza to Ukraine, and more… Dans le deuxième épisode, Cole interviewe Kat Abughazaleh, une journaliste palestino-américaine de 26 ans qui...

Fighting for Democracy and the Working Class Today: US Rep. Delia Ramirez 24.02.2026 45:55

In the first episode of "What Do We Want? Conversations with the International Left," Cole interviews Rep. Delia Ramirez of Illinois, member of the "Squad" and one of the leading progressives in Congress. A conversation about resisting authoritarianism and the scapegoating of immigrants, the future of the Democratic Party, the role of money in politics and what US foreign policy could look like in...