Driftglass And Blue Gal Podcasts

Why decimating Roe v. Wade may backfire for Republicans. Ilhan Omar forces the Beltway press to confront a racist, and Blue Gal interviews her election-map-obsessed son, Junior Dude, about the new congressional map in Illinois (fun!). More at ProLeftPod.com! Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast) Write us at proleftpodcast@gmail.co…

We discuss race, the Rittenhouse and Arbery verdicts, and read your letters. More at ProLeftPod.com! Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast) Write us at proleftpodcast@gmail.com. REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW - http://support.proleftpod.com BUY PROLEFTPOD MERCH - http://merch.proleftpod.…

Why is Chris Christie everywhere, even The Daily Show on Comedy Central? The answer is surprisingly simple. Driftglass unearths David Brooks's column from the EIGHTEEN fifties, and we "catch up" (LOL) with Milo Yiannopoulos. More at ProLeftPod.com! Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast) Write us at proleftpodcast@gmail.com. REVIEW …

Republican Senate primaries are gonna be lit, as they recommend fighting dinosaurs for the "chicks" and demand a debate with Muppets. More at ProLeftPod.com! https://youtu.be/3X0YhijhJAU Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast) Write us at proleftpodcast@gmail.com. REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com SUPPORT OU…

It's a big #Fail for the mainstream media for normalizing Republican weaponizing of white fragility (heckuva drug!) to win the Governorship of Virginia. All of the GOOD news from Election week, and Driftglass shares a story from Apollo 12. More at ProLeftPod.com! https://youtu.be/XOOkwjWUiEk Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast) W…

We talk about what we're reading, how we deal with a tough week, and who continues to give us hope. (Including our listeners - thanks!) More at http://ProLeftPod.com! Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast) Write us at proleftpodcast@gmail.com. REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW - http://supp…

A new social media platform that plays like a multi-level marketing scheme? We know who is behind THAT one! And Driftglass reads a book that shows the late 19th century rhymes with our own time. And Blue Gal says don't get fooled by Eric. More at http://ProLeftPod.com! Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast) Write us at proleftpodca…

Fox goes War on Christmas because of course, they do. Driftglass is right and Lawrence O'Donnell is wrong. Kyrsten Sinema is in Europe?!? And why Seth Meyers is a better show for "liberal messaging" than Meet the Press. More at http://ProLeftPod.com! Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast) Write us at proleftpodcast@gmail.com. REVIE…

He just keeps crime-ing. Also, Facebook goes down for five hours and Driftglass connects a well-known science fiction story to... supply chain problems? More at http://ProLeftPod.com! Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast) Write us at proleftpodcast@gmail.com. REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com SUPPORT OUR S…

What a week. Blue Gal needs hazard pay after T***p's colonoscopy AND Corey Lewandowski's sex life hit the news cycle. We still don't know as of this recording what will happen with the Build Back Better agenda bills. Matthew Dowd gets one point for running as a Democrat, and we urge Texas Democrats to choose someone else for Lt. Governor. And Drift…

We discuss timelines using examples from Loki, Travelers, Star Trek TOS "The City on the Edge of Forever," and 11.22.63 (Honorable mention to “All You Zombies”/”By His Bootstraps”, The End of Eternity) Support the show at sciencefictionuniversity.com or go straight to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/scifiu. Support the show (https://www.patr…

Time for Democrats to own their power and not budge on the reconciliation package. Also, salad dressing? Really? More at http://ProLeftPod.com! If you're interested in podcasting, we use and recommend Buzzsprout.com. Buzzsprout gets your show listed on every major podcast platform: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=28 Support the show (https:…

The media just can't handle a Democratic win. More at http://ProLeftPod.com! If you're interested in podcasting, we use and recommend Buzzsprout.com. Buzzsprout gets your show listed on every major podcast platform: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=28 Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast) Write us at proleftpodcast@gmail.co…

We were going to call this "a very special 9/11 episode feat. Bill Kristol" but we considered that poor taste (But The Bulwark Podcast didn't!) and also we would never have an Iraq War pimp on our show. (But The Bulwark Podcast did!) This is one of our more densely packed shows as the mainstream and conservative media alike had quite a week defendi…

Texas goes full Gilead. Don't let the bastards get you down. More at http://ProLeftPod.com! If you're interested in podcasting, we use and recommend Buzzsprout. Check them out at Buzzsprout.com. Buzzsprout gets your show listed on every major podcast platform: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=28 Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/prolef…

The Beltway Press sure does love war. More at http://ProLeftPod.com! If you're interested in podcasting, we use and recommend Buzzsprout. Check them out at Buzzsprout.com. Buzzsprout gets your show listed on every major podcast platform: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=28 Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast) Write us at p…

Joe Biden is right about Afghanistan. He's right about vaccines. And he's right about our economy. We say that without hesitation. Recorded on our tenth wedding anniversary! More at http://ProLeftPod.com! Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast) Write us at proleftpodcast@gmail.com. REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleft…

Driftglass and Bluegal celebrate their TENTH wedding anniversary this coming week. We're also celebrating the butter cow at the Illinois State Fair. What was that cyber symposium? (Thanks very much Hal Sparks for taking the bullet and watching most of it for us.) Why the Republican Party is like Babylon Berlin. Andrew Sullivan and Tom Nichols (new …

We're leftist maniacs, apparently? Why do conservatives hate the Olympics? One Missouri Republican admits to waving a gun... at God? So many questions! More at http://ProLeftPod.com! Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast) Write us at proleftpodcast@gmail.com. REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com SUPPORT OUR SH…

Agolf Twitler [#HeWhoShallBeNamed] has had a very bad week. The heroic officers testify about Jan 6 and the whole world is watching. We notice some cult members here in the cornfield, and DG talks about how getting hired after 55 is still tough. All this and by the way, Chuck Todd is a #fail. More at http://ProLeftPod.com! Support the show (https:/…

HIPAA doesn't apply to reporters or so-called Congress members. We take a trip to Effingham, Illinois, and good news from Louisiana and Illinois. More at http://ProLeftPod.com! Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast) Write us at proleftpodcast@gmail.com. REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW - h…

We discuss the week's news and it's Blue Gal's Birthday! More at http://ProLeftPod.com! Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast) Write us at proleftpodcast@gmail.com. REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW - http://support.proleftpod.com BUY PROLEFTPOD MERCH - http://merch.proleftpod.com CONTACT U…

We celebrate blue dots in red states and red areas of blue states. USA Today goes behind a paywall, while right-wing content on the web is free and funded by billionaires. Joe Biden comes to Illinois to talk about jobs jobs jobs! And Illinois expanded Medicaid *again*. More at http://ProLeftPod.com! Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpo…

We have a chat with John Amato, owner and publisher of https://crooksandliars.com/. Then updates on Meghan McCain's worst interview ever, and how long it's been since you could be Republican OR American. More at http://ProLeftPod.com! Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast) Write us at proleftpodcast@gmail.com. REVIEW US ON APPLE PO…

Things are getting very weird out there in Conservative land. More at http://ProLeftPod.com! Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast) Write us at proleftpodcast@gmail.com. REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW - http://support.proleftpod.com BUY PROLEFTPOD MERCH - http://merch.proleftpod.com CONT…

Right Wing Media IS Russian Disinformation. Tucker actually did us all a favor. Steve Bannon plays "Find the Latest Chump" and it's Mike Lindell. More at http://ProLeftPod.com! Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast) Write us at proleftpodcast@gmail.com. REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW - h…

Also, critical race theory is the new Benghazi Solyndra tarmac baby part woke Fast and Furious Uranium One Christmas card lists tan suit Seth Rich her emails Sydney Blumenthal and the tarmac. More at http://ProLeftPod.com! Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast) Write us at proleftpodcast@gmail.com. REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - htt…

Driftglass experiences that feeling when you are hopeful for the future and also completely pessimistic at the same time. "Driftglass" is permanently banned from Twitter. Local news is erasing Republicans from January 6 coverage. And Bluegal has some questions for 2022 Republican candidates. More at http://ProLeftPod.com! Support the show (https://…

It's our letters show! Thanks for all the support the past 600 episodes. More at http://ProLeftPod.com! Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast) Write us at proleftpodcast@gmail.com. REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW - http://support.proleftpod.com BUY PROLEFTPOD MERCH - http://merch.proleftp…

A local GOP dinner has a surprise guest, The White House hooks up with OK Cupid, and Rudy Giuliani had HOW MANY electronic devices?!? More at http://ProLeftPod.com! Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast) Write us at proleftpodcast@gmail.com. REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW - http://suppor…

They want to get where they're going without eye contact with anyone who could hold them accountable. More at http://ProLeftPod.com! Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast) Write us at proleftpodcast@gmail.com. REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW - http://support.proleftpod.com BUY PROLEFTPOD …

The beltway media insists "Liberals love Liz Cheney now"? No, we don't. Also, why the Republican "WinRed" is not the same as the Democrat's ActBlue, and Covid relief is NOT preventing people from "going back to work." More at http://ProLeftPod.com! Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast) Write us at proleftpodcast@gmail.com. REVIEW …

Rudy Guiliani should be on TV all the time for self-incrimination purposes. Manufacturing is back, thanks Joe Biden, and we talk about the very important thing you MUST do before you are 65 years old. More at http://ProLeftPod.com! Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast) Write us at proleftpodcast@gmail.com. REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCA…

Chauvin is guilty and is found guilty. Celebrate that justice was done this one time. Also, Stacey Abrams gives Sen. Kennedy a list, and we remember to talk about John Boehner. More at http://ProLeftPod.com! Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast) Write us at proleftpodcast@gmail.com. REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.prol…

No rebranding for the Republican Party, though we know they'll try. As predicted, Republicans have started calling themselves independents. And Driftglass slams an ad claiming to be about American manufacturing, but it's really propaganda for some of the worst people on the Internet. More at http://ProLeftPod.com! Support the show (https://www.payp…

Hannity actually admits that his audience has no memory. But we do! And we remember lots and lots of Republican rebranding efforts. Biden Republicans? Please. More at http://ProLeftPod.com! Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast) Write us at proleftpodcast@gmail.com. REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com SUPPORT…

Driftglass is on the mend and also celebrating his 16th (!) blogiversary this week. We'll be doing another show this Friday, April 9, too. More at http://ProLeftPod.com! Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast) Write us at proleftpodcast@gmail.com. Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast) REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - …

Driftglass is under the weather and unable to do a show today. He's on the mend, and our plan is to do a make-up show early next week. See you then, and in the meantime hear about this week's special internet pet. More at http://ProLeftPod.com! Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast) Write us at proleftpodcast@gmail.com. REVIEW US O…

Clearly, the Biden Comms Team isn't all about unity, after all. GOOD. More at http://ProLeftPod.com! Write us at proleftpodcast@gmail.com. Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast) REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW - http://support.proleftpod.com BUY PROLEFTPOD MERCH - http://merch.proleftpod.…

Not Devin Nunes and Ron Johnson! DG and BG spend time with a different Russian. And it leads to a whole conversation about storytelling and politics. More at http://ProLeftPod.com! Write us at proleftpodcast@gmail.com. Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast) REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW…

Where a LOT of people are this week: overjoyed... and grieving. Hopeful... and exhausted. Relieved... and deeply traumatized. Because it feels like we can finally peek over the lip of the foxhole and there’s not a terrifying monster firing back at us. But remembering that fascism never sleeps, and the next battle is coming. More at http://ProLeftPo…

Republicans want to fight about Dr. Seuss, while Democrats fight (among themselves? really?) about a $15 minimum wage. Never Trumpers, meanwhile, are obsessed with their ancestors and forget once again all about the Obama Administration. Blue Gal shares a book she's reading, and Driftglass wonders about writing one. (It's kind of like Gulag Archipe…

Looking at time travel stories generated by a main character waking from sleep. More at sciencefictionuniversity.com. (Episode contains spoilers and occasional swear words.) Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/scifiu)By Driftglass and Blue Gal

The Conservative Political Action Conference is in Orlando and out of ideas. Completely out. This and other news of the week; more at http://ProLeftPod.com! Write us at proleftpodcast@gmail.com. Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast) REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW - http://support.prolef…

Our new name for DJT, who was acquitted by a rigged jury of witnesses who were also victims... Also Texas (we love you!) learns just how bad Republican "leadership" is, a letter from Adam Kinzinger's family speaks volumes, we read an old Nazi hunter for Lent, and let Rush Limbaugh's legacy speak for itself. Also, MARS!!! More at http://ProLeftPod.c…

Obviously. Also, our new heroine is Stacey Plaskett of The Virgin Islands, Driftglass is justified, and Blue Gal talks about old yarn and new inspiration. This plus Bible Bitch. More at http://ProLeftPod.com! Write us at proleftpodcast@gmail.com. Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast) REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.pro…

Marjorie "Traitor" Greene uses all the words Republicans have always used to get out of accountability for their actions. The week in media with only a smidgen of David Brooks and Matthew Dowd. Driftglass is still banned on Twitter, and Republicans have two skills: inventing dumb grievances and traumatizing women. And we have to say, the Democratic…

We noticed this week that yes, some in the media ACTUALLY remember the past before 2016! Like, how totally racist the Tea Party rallies were! And we are only going to mention the never Trumper white guys when we do so in the context of Democrats, activist women and women of color. Because it's time to point out that WE EXIST, too. More at http://Pr…

Driftglass has been banned, yes, banned, from Twitter (@twittersafety). We're working on that. We cover the inauguration and how media types are all returning to square one. But we, the audience, are not. No more playing nice, and do read Sheldon Whitehouse on Medium: http://SenWhitehouse.Medium.com More at http://ProLeftPod.com! Support the show (…

HBO's 2020 series "The Outsider" meets the cult classics the 1972 made-for-TV movie/pilot for "The Night Stalker" and the 1958 Steve McQueen debut "The Blob." These science fiction stories are connected by a truth-knower untrusted by the authorities. Those authorities are the "system" designed to protect society from danger and crime. And there is …