This American Left

Matthew and Hannah turn a simple microphone test into a podcast episode in what critics have described as "the worst episode of This American Left ever recorded."  Click here to buy a copy of Matthew's book "Millennial Marxist." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisamericanleft/support

Matthew and Hannah discuss the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including their own recent experiences and the stark differences between the U.S. government's response and the Chinese government's response. Music by Benjamin Michael. Click here for notes and sources. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisamericanleft/support

Matthew and Hannah discuss Afghanistan, covert CIA operations, 9/11 conspiracy theories, and much more. This episode will blow hearts and minds (while leaving steel-framed skyscrapers completely intact). Click here for notes and sources Click here to support us on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisamericanleft/support

Matthew and Hannah talk to former Navy corpsman Ben Jarvis about his experiences with the U.S. military and how he became a leftist. General content warning/trigger warning (discussion of violence, etc.). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisamericanleft/support

Meghan joins Matthew and Hannah to discuss recent anti-trans legislation in states like Arkansas and Tennessee. Matthew talks about trans liberation from a Marxist perspective. Music by Benjamin Michael. Support this podcast at patreon.com/thisamericanleft "Marxism and Trans Liberation" by Alyson Escalante Resources for Kids/Families: Families in Transition: A Resource Guide for Fa

Matthew talks about the pejorative use of the term "authoritarian", which is often used in the West to denounce socialist and communist movements. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisamericanleft/support

Matthew and Hannah discuss the history of the Black Panther Party and its relevance today. The primary source for this episode was the PBS documentary, "The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution." Additional sources: https://www.zinnedproject.org/materials/black-panthers-ten-point-program/ https://timeline.com/the-black-panthers-helped-free-breakfast-programs-9e4756d93510 http

In a completely unscripted and improvised discussion, Matthew and Hannah talk about the fascist insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the incoming Biden administration, Borat 2, and many additional random topics. Music by Benjamin Michael  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisamericanleft/support

Revolutionary Left Radio podcast host Breht O’Shea joins Matthew and Hannah to discuss a variety of topics, including socialism, freedom, spirituality, left unity, mutual aid, right-wing terror, community defense, and the 2020 presidential election. Breht is also a co-host of the podcasts Red Menace and Guerrilla History. Check out his work here: https://www.revolutionaryleftradi

Hannah discusses the history of the homelessness crisis in the U.S. and Matthew goes on a spicy Marxist rant. Long story short, housing is commodified under capitalism instead of being a human right. It's time to change that. Music by Benjamin Michael. Click here for notes and sources. Support us: patreon.com/thisamericanleft --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spot