The Professional Left Podcast with Driftglass and Blue Gal Ep 876: It's Time Once Again To Swear In Public
Content warning: Contains strong language and adult themes. Not safe for work or children.
In this spicy episode, Blue Gal and Driftglass explore the history and strategic importance of profanity in political discourse. They particularly focus on how the mainstream media's obsession with "civility" has been weaponized against progressives. They trace this phenomenon from David Broder's pearl-clutching about "vituperative" liberal bloggers to today's both-sides coverage of Trump's attacks on the press.
The hosts examine how the media rushed to defend Fox News when Obama questioned their legitimacy while remaining largely silent as Trump systematically excluded mainstream outlets from coverage. They also cover significant developments, including Trump's lawsuit against CBS, mass firings of inspectors general, devastating proposed Medicaid cuts, and Elon Musk's expanding influence over federal agencies.
The Professional Left is recorded live from the Cornfield Resistance. You can support the podcast at proleftpod.com.