Bad Faith Episode 516 - One Psyop After Another (w/ Van Lathan Jr.)
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Oct 9, 2025 
In this conversation, Van Lathan Jr., a culture commentator and political analyst noted for his viral encounter with Kanye West, joins to dissect the recent film One Battle After Another. The duo critiques the film’s portrayal of leftist revolutionaries and discusses its underlying themes of misogynoir. They also dive into the accountability of right-leaning podcasters and the importance of coherent political principles. Lathan and his host explore whether withholding votes can pressure Democrats and reflect on the impact of financial influences on political choices.
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People-First Coalition Building
- Van emphasizes coalition-building and keeping people-first politics at the center of debates.
- He urges educating and deprogramming people from accepting systemic oppression as inevitable.
Left Media Gateskeeping
- Briahna notes she gets more mainstream backlash from liberals than conservatives and sees limits to platform access.
- She says refusal to tolerate dissent in liberal media closes space for left critiques.
Donor Power Explains Policy Drift
- Briahna argues the Democratic Party follows donors not its base, causing policy betrayals like rejecting Medicare for All.
- She links donor influence to avoidable public-health harms and the party's retreat from progressive priorities.
