

The Professional Left Podcast with Driftglass and Blue Gal
Driftglass and Blue Gal
"Fiercely and unapologetically progressive, and definitely NSFW. 'The Professional Left' features award-winning bloggers Driftglass and Blue Gal as they skewer right-wing absurdities and dismantle mainstream media mealy-mouths with razor-sharp wit and zero filter. From mercilessly mocking partisan hacks to elevating stories the media ignores, it's the profane, unflinching political commentary you didn't know you needed. More at http://ProLeftPod.com."
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Mar 22, 2024 • 1h 11min
Ep 788: Impeachment Is Over (If You Want It)
The so-called impeachment inquiry of Joe Biden is o.v.e.r. Join us on The Professional Left Podcast as we dive deep into the face plant that is the House impeachment inquiry. 😮🏛️We unravel the intriguing testimony of Lev Parnas and clever questioning of Jared Moscowitz, examining the Associated Press's failed reporting on the day as well. But wait, there's more! We also shed light on a certain defendant's jaw-dropping $230,000 daily expenditure in campaign funds for legal fees. 💸⚖️Tune in now to catch up on the latest news highlights from the week and engage in critical analysis with us. Don't miss this exciting new episode! 🎧💬This and other news of the week. More at proleftpod.com.Our podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal | https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the show

Mar 20, 2024 • 52min
Ep 787: No Fair Remembering What Trump Said Yesterday
Fascism, language, and forgettery. Will the media remember "bloodbath" next week? More at proleftpod.com.Support the show:PayPal | https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodOur YouTube ChannelOpening and Closing Music:Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix | http://audionautix.com/|Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/jumpin-boogie-woogieMusic promoted by Audio Library | https://youtu.be/S2wYQlC0UswCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.comSupport the show

Mar 14, 2024 • 1h 14min
Ep 786 Britt Mace Noem and Stefanik Enter The Veep Pageant
A bunch of Republican women face plant in an attempt to win the favor of a convicted sex offender. Republican states are pro lead poisoning and conservative pundits come out against ...retirement? More at proleftpod.com. Our podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal | https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the show

Mar 9, 2024 • 47min
Ep 785 By Popular Demand, Biden's State of the Union
You asked us to discuss and celebrate Biden's State of the Union, so we did! (Next podcast will be Thursday March 14.) More at proleftpod.com.Our podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal | https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the show

Mar 7, 2024 • 1h 10min
Ep 784: WHAT 'Quiet Part Out Loud'?
Republicans no longer have a quiet part. Cutting Social Security, stopping 'feminazis' from voting, supporting a rapist and porn star bribe payer. There is no more "quiet part" that they're hiding behind. (Recorded before the State of the Union Address.) More at proleftpod.com. Our podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal | https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the show

Mar 5, 2024 • 1h 5min
Ep 783 Dropping Everything To Talk About Dune 2
Alt Title: No Fair Remembering who won the very first Nebula Award for Best Novel in 1966.We revisit our "Dune" Science Fiction University podcasts and also talk about the best epic movie ever (not kidding), Dune 2. There will be spoilers, and we don't even mention Christopher Walken! Who is great, by the way. Back to news on Thursday! More at proleftpod.com. Our podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal | https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the show

Feb 29, 2024 • 57min
Ep 782: Confront the Problem, Go, Fight, Win!
It's up to us, Democrats. It’s just us now. The courts will not save us. The Republican House is a lunatic asylum. The Senate can barely function. And the media is broken beyond repair. So let's win this thing!!! More at proleftpod.com. Our podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal | https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the show

Feb 27, 2024 • 1h 3min
Science Fiction University - The Maltese Falcon
We take a break from Science Fiction to dive into Film Noir and The Maltese Falcon, not only the 1941 classic starring Humphrey Bogart, but also the 1931 version of the same name, and the 1936 comedy (?) version, a Bette Davis vehicle called "Satan Met A Lady." More at sciencefictionuniversity.com. Our podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal | https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the show

Feb 23, 2024 • 1h 4min
Ep 781: Three Hundred Fifty-Five Million Dollars
Trump is fined, Republicans and Fox are complicit with Russian interference in our elections AGAIN. Driftglass talks about the Republican's "Empty Refrigerator." And more of the week's news. More at proleftpod.com. Link for this episode: The Smirnov Indictmenthttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/24429120-240214-smirnov-indictment Our podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal | https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the show

Feb 20, 2024 • 50min
Ep 780: No Fair Remembering The Clinton Surplus
Republicans cut taxes for their rich donors when they're in the White House, and flip out about "the deficit" when a Democrat takes the presidency. Join us in the latest episode of No Fair Remembering Stuff as we dive into the historical significance of the Clinton Surplus and the enduring trend of Republicans' unwavering love for tax cuts, regardless of their claim of concern over "deficits" when a Democratic priority is introduced. Don't miss this enlightening episode as we look back at the Clinton Surplus and the Republican Party's ongoing love for tax cuts for the rich. LINKS for this episode: Ridley Scott's WR Grace ad "The Deficit Trials, 2017 AD" https://youtu.be/AiBCRQL58_kDriftglass from 2012: "What to do with our budget surplus"https://driftglass.blogspot.com/2012/05/what-to-do-with-our-budget-surplus.htmlSupport the show:PayPal | https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodOur YouTube ChannelOpening and Closing Music:Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix | http://audionautix.com/|Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/jumpin-boogie-woogieMusic promoted by Audio Library | https://youtu.be/S2wYQlC0UswCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.comSupport the show


