Left Anchor

Oct 30 2024 338 ep. 46 mins 2.4k

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Philosophy, politics, and the left.

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What's Downballot in 2024? - 330

Oct 30 2024 60 mins

Less than a week to go before the election, so we've got Daniel Nichanian on from the great publication Bolts. We talk about Trump's Nuremburg Rally in New York and what effects it might have, how the Republican ground game is shaping up, and the most important races for state supreme court, prosecutors, and sheriffs. Check out the rest of Bolts' excellent 2024 coverage here.

Lake Powell Is Doomed - 329 PREVIEW

Oct 22 2024 21 mins

The second-largest reservoir in the United States is called Lake Powell on the Colorado River. It has not been filled since 1999, and in 2022 reached a record low of about 23 percent full--nearly the point of "dead pool," where the lake would be below the outlet pipes. The reason is that with climate change and reservoir overcapacity (the largest reservoir of all, Lake Mead, is dow

The 2024 Election Home Stretch - 328

Oct 19 2024 60 mins

Today we are talking the killing of Yahya Sinwar, Kamala Harris's outreach to Black male voters, and most importantly, Trump's unbelievably crappy line of merch. Enjoy!

A Year of Butchery in Gaza - 327 PREVIEW

Oct 08 2024 6 mins

Israel's occupation is much worse than South African apartheid. Subscribe here to listen to the whole episode.

The BS Epidemic - 326

Sep 30 2024 68 mins

Today we are talking about philosopher Harry Frankfurt's famous essay "On Bullshit," and how it applies to Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and J.D. Vance. We also discuss the damage caused by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, aid links here. Check out the new book by Ryan Mac and Kate Conger as well. Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter.

American Political Freaks - 325 PREVIEW

Sep 23 2024 6 mins

This time we are talking Mark Robinson and the Olivia Nuzzi-RFK Jr affair. Subscribe now to hear the whole thing!

The Flailing Trump Campaign - 322 UNLOCKED

Sep 18 2024 75 mins

Hey folks, Ryan has been sick with Covid, so this week we're unlocking a bonus episode. Donald Trump visited Wilkes-Barre, much to Ryan's surprise, but his appearance fell flat. What's going on with his campaign? We discuss that, plus Kamala Harris's policy rollout, and the outbreak of riots in the UK. Enjoy!

The Oligarch Class - 324 PREVIEW

Sep 11 2024 17 mins

Today economics professor Rob Larson comes on to discuss his new book Mastering the Universe: The Obscene Wealth of the Ruling Class, What They Do with Their Money, and Why You Should Hate Them Even More. Subscribe now to hear the whole thing!

DNC Recap - 323

Aug 28 2024 72 mins

We've got historian Harvey Kaye back on to talk about the major DNC speeches and what they reveal about the state of the Democratic Party. Enjoy!

The Flailing Trump Campaign - 322 PREVIEW

Aug 19 2024 24 mins

Today we're talking Trump, Harris's policy rollout, and UK riots. Subscribe now to hear the whole thing!