Left In The Attic

In this episode of Left in the Attic, hosts Ana and Deep discuss the critical issues of money in politics, corruption in D.C., and the affordability crisis. They are joined by special guest Melat Kiros, who is challenging long-time incumbent Diana DeGette for Colorado's Congressional District 1. Melat shares her motivation for running, focusing on the urgent need to eliminate corporate money from...

In this episode of Left in the Attic, hosts Deep and Ana discuss congressional campaigns, war crimes in Venezuela, the deployment of the National Guard in the US, and political inaction. They feature special guest CU Regent Wanda James, a notable advocate for social change, and the first Black woman to own a cannabis business in the US. Wanda, currently running for Congress in Colorado’s Congressi...

In this episode of Left in the Attic, hosts Ana and Deep delve into Colorado's political landscape with Representative Yara Zokaie from House District 52 in Fort Collins to discuss the personal and professional challenges of being an immigrant and the culture at the Colorado Capital. Rep. Zokaie shares her experience as a woman of color and young mom in politics. Topics range from anti-immigra...

In this episode of Left in the Attic hosts Ana and Deep dive into a detailed discussion on the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) and the potential for a new tax policy to reshape Colorado's future. They welcome special guest Chris deGruy Kennedy, head of the Bell Policy Center, who shares insights into the historical context and challenges posed by TABOR. Chris and the hosts explore the impact o...

In this episode of 'Left in the Attic,' hosts Ana and Deep delve into the direction of the Democratic Party, critiques of national Democrats' handling of the shutdown, and the ongoing housing crisis. They are joined by special guest, Rep. Javier Mabry, who shares his inspiring journey from homelessness to becoming a state lawmaker and champion for renters' rights. The discussion covers topics such...

Left in the Attic is a Colorado born podcast where two friends, Ana and Deep, discuss politics, power, community, and big life transitions while filming in an actual attic in Denver. Expect local and national headline debriefs, organizing stories, the chaos of life transitions (Ana in a career pivot & dating in Denver, Deep having a newborn), and guests who are doing the work in communities. E...