The Professional Left Podcast with Driftglass and Blue Gal Ep 961: Transitions For Us; Bad News For State and Local GOP's
Jan 16, 2026
The hosts share personal news, including Blue Gal's loss and her career shift for health insurance. They delve into the troubling rise of violence and lies under Trump's regime. A critical look at how right-wing media promotes a liberal conspiracy narrative reveals its dangerous implications. Local GOPs face a dilemma as they navigate loyalty to a MAGA base while trying to appeal to moderates. The hosts also tackle media hypocrisy and the challenges independent journalists face in the current political landscape.
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How ACA Rollbacks Hurt Portability
- Blue Gal connects Republican attacks on the ACA to reduced portability and higher premiums for independent workers.
- She argues policy choices shrank the insurance pool and made solo coverage unaffordable.
Regime Narrative After Renee Good Shooting
- Driftglass and Blue Gal explain the Trump administration framed Renee Good's killing as justified to shift public focus.
- They note DOJ's refusal of a criminal rights probe and federal obstruction of state access to evidence.
The Liberal Conspiracy Frame
- They trace MAGA belief in a 'liberal conspiracy' to decades of right-wing media after the Fairness Doctrine ended.
- That framing primes followers to accept state violence as patriotic and necessary.
