Left In The Attic LITA 11: Fighting Corporate Power with David Seligman
In this episode of Left in the Attic, Ana and Deep talk with civil rights attorney, Colorado Attorney General candidate David Seligman, Executive Director of Towards Justice, about collapsing trust in the rule of law and how corporate power and opaque AI systems now shape everyday life. They also discuss elite accountability gaps and the growing influence of “black box” AI in hiring, healthcare, housing, and wage-setting, including a lawsuit challenging an AI hiring tool. The episode closes with calls to action around banning surveillance-based wages and prices and joining community efforts to protect vulnerable communities.
David plugged his campaign as a way to get involved: https://www.seligmanforag.com/volunteer-for-david
Other organizations to follow for AI data centers include Sunrise Colorado (https://www.instagram.com/sunrisemvmtco), The Green House Connection Center (https://www.instagram.com/greenhousedenver), and PSL Denver (https://www.instagram.com/denverpsl/ )
Confirmers are trained volunteers who respond to possible ICE activity and gather accurate info to keep our community safe and informed. Colorado Rapid Response Network hosts Confirmer trainings for registered members: https://coloradorapidresponsenetwork.com/event/
Colorado Sun article on the package of bills aiming to ban surveillance pricing and other corporate abuses: https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/26/colorado-cost-of-living-bills-democrats-2026/
00:00 Welcome and Guest Tease
00:22 Cold Shower Debate
03:04 Shower Routines and Songs
04:47 Meet David Seligman
05:15 Origin Story and Rigged Rules
06:29 Colorado Roots and Two Phones
07:44 AG Race Primer
09:58 Vision for the AG Office
13:36 Rule of Law Crisis
14:59 Forced Arbitration Horror Story
18:14 AG Power to Enforce
20:32 Dormant Laws and Lena Khan
23:38 Liam and Paperwork Traps
26:18 Epstein Corruption Exposed
27:25 Paperwork Harms Kids
28:46 Detention Trauma Fallout
30:49 Profit From Poverty
33:12 AI Discrimination Fears
36:33 Secret Hiring Scores
41:02 Black Box Dignity
42:26 Capitol Lobbyist Reality
44:45 Ban Surveillance Pricing
46:50 Calls To Action
49:30 Show Wrap And Thanks
Meet Your Hosts
Ana Mitchell, Ph.D., is a former CDC scientist who was swept up in federal cuts and is now reinventing herself as a civic coach and creator. After a decade reducing disparities in health and education, she’s building Civically Fit to make civic engagement accessible, authentic, and sustainable. A proud Latina and Colorado native, Ana is focused on helping people build community and power through everyday civic action. According to Deep, Ana has a dating life that could probably be its own podcast segment.
Deep Singh Badhesha is an attorney, political strategist, and government affairs professional with over a decade of experience shaping political campaigns and policy in Colorado. A former public school math teacher, Colorado Supreme Court clerk, and senior policy analyst, he now works across campaigns, ballot initiatives, and legislative fights. He’s South Asian, a new dad, and a longtime organizer who believes community—not saviors—will rebuild the Left. He also has way too many hot takes on everything stemming from food and sports to politics.
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