Nov 05 2019 74 mins 12
Air Date: 11/5/2019 Today we take a look at the many protests ongoing around the world with a very strong through-line of demands to reverse austerity, lessen inequality, and improve public services, all hallmarks of neoliberal economic policies Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 EPISODE SPONSORS: Madison-Reed.com (Promo Code: LEFT | Forecast Fest Podcast (Wherever you get your podcasts) | Clean Choice Energy SHOP AMAZON: Amazon USA | Amazon CA | Amazon UK MEMBERSHIP ON PATREON (Get AD FREE Shows & Bonus Content!) SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: International Protests - Democracy Now - Air Date 10-9-19 through 10-30-19 A summary of the international protests as of October 30 2019 Ch. 2: October Uprisings in Chile with Pablo Abufom - Jacobin Radio with Suzi Weisman - Air Date 10-30-19 Suzi talks with Pablo Abufom about the uprising in Chile and the conditions that led to the protests. Ch. 3: Things Are Popping Off All Over The World - The Majority Report with Michael Brooks - Air Date 10-21-19 Michael discusses the Global Protests and the anti-austerity energy behind them. Ch. 4: Protestors Run Over By Chilean Government - The Young Turks - Air Date 10-23-19 The Young Turks discuss neoliberal austerity measures and the media's misrepresentation of the issues involved in reporting Chile. Ch. 5: Chile Rises Up with Bree Busk - This Is Hell - Air Date 10-30-19 Church and Bree discuss the feminist movement, the problematic media, capitalism and hope for Chile. Ch. 6: Chile, Chicago and Lebanon Fight Neoliberalism with Artesia Balthrop - The Michael Brooks Show - Air Date 10-22-19 Michael and Artesia discuss the global mess that is imperialist neoliberalism and the protestors who resist. VOICEMAILS Ch. 7: Health care needs to go far beyond insurance - Trey from Corvallis Ch. 8: I'd join if I weren't giving all my money to the Bernie Sanders campaign - Chris from San Diego FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 9: Final comments on health, health care and assholism MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions): Opening Theme: Loving Acoustic Instrumental by John Douglas Orr Stale Case - Darby Gullwing Sailor - Migration The Rampart - Castle Danger Minutes - Pacha Faro When We Set Out - Arc and Crecent Voicemail Music: Low Key Lost Feeling Electro by Alex Stinnent Closing Music: Upbeat Laid Back Indie Rock by Alex Stinnent SHOW IMAGE Carlos Figueroa, Wikimedia Commons / License / Changes: Cropped vertically and horizontally Photo Description: Protests in Chile 2019, Plaza Baquedano, Santiago, Chile Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Thanks for listening! Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Support the show via Patreon Listen on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify | Alexa Devices | +more Check out the BotL iOS/Android App in the App Stores! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at [email protected] Review the show on iTunes and Stitcher!
