Bad Faith

Subscribe to Bad Faith on Patreon to instantly unlock this episode and our entire premium episode library: http://patreon.com/badfaithpodcast BreakThrough News journalist Eugene Puryear returns to Bad Faith to talk left opportunities under the Trump administration and respond to Pod Save America's insane 2028 presidential draft picks: A liberal fever dream and a lefty nightmare. Subscribe to Bad Faith on YouTube for video of this episode. Find Bad Faith on Twitter (@badfaithpod) and Instagram (@badfaithpod). Produced by Armand Aviram. Theme by Nick Thorburn (@nickfromislands).

Subscribe to Bad Faith on Patreon to instantly unlock our full premium episode library: http://patreon.com/badfaithpodcast This week Brie is joined by a stacked panel of journalists -- Irami Osei-Frimpong, Q Anthony Ali, &  Zaid Jilani -- to discuss the new divide on the right that emerged after Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy defended the use of H1-B visas to import labor from India for tech jobs. Conservative opponents of these visa recipients find themselves making populist arguments decrying the downward pressure on American wages and the competitive disadvantage college debt causes for American workers. But at the same time, they engage in racist anti-Indian stereotyping. Are Elon and Vivek right about American culture making workers too apathetic and less competitive? Do Americans suffer from watching too much Saved by the Bell and not enough Whiplash (a real argument made by Vivek)? And does this discourse provide an opportunity for the left to provide a material anaysis that could start to draw right populists to the left? Subscribe to Bad Faith on YouTube for video of this episode. Find Bad Faith on Twitter (@badfaithpod) and Instagram (@badfaithpod). Produced by Armand Aviram. Theme by Nick Thorburn (@nickfromislands).

Subscribe to Bad Faith on Patreon to instantly unlock this episode and our entire premium episode library: http://patreon.com/badfaithpodcast Senior staff writer at MintPress News Alan MacLeod joins Bad Faith to discuss an explosive report on the huge number of former Israeli intelligence officers currently working in U.S. media & tech, and how they influence U.S. news coverage of Israel's occupation of Palestine. Subscribe to Bad Faith on YouTube for video of this episode. Find Bad Faith on Twitter (@badfaithpod) and Instagram (@badfaithpod). Produced by Armand Aviram. Theme by Nick Thorburn (@nickfromislands).

Subscribe to Bad Faith on Patreon to instantly unlock our full premium episode library: http://patreon.com/badfaithpodcast Academic, author, & ordained minister Michael Eric Dyson joins Bad Faith to debate the merits of voting for Kamala Harris specifically -- and Democrats more broadly -- as increasing numbers of the party membership acknowledge that they require significant reform after their 2024 electoral defeat. Are those claiming that "Bernie would have won" in 2016 and 2020 right? Or is there a case to be made for the more centrist Democratic Party approach -- even now? Rarely is someone with as large a platform as Dr. Dyson willing to join a progressive podcast for a rich debate on progressive strategy, so this one is a real treat. Subscribe to Bad Faith on YouTube for video of this episode. Find Bad Faith on Twitter (@badfaithpod) and Instagram (@badfaithpod). Produced by Armand Aviram. Theme by Nick Thorburn (@nickfromislands).

Nina Turner, former Ohio State Senator and Bernie 2020 National Co-Chair, returns to discuss the shortcomings of the elected left. She critiques AOC's failure to secure a key position and reflects on the broader implications for progressive strategies post-Bernie 2020. Turner shares insights on the need for a more assertive political approach and the disconnect between local activism and national agendas. Her candid take on how younger activists are redefining the landscape adds a fresh perspective to the ongoing political discourse.

Rania Khalek, journalist and host of "Dispatches" at Breakthrough News, shares her insights on the Syrian conflict's complex history, including the West's controversial rehabilitation of a former al-Qaeda member. She highlights the implications for Israel's ambitions and critiques U.S. foreign policy and support for extremist groups. The discussion shifts to AOC’s political challenges, examining the struggles faced by leftists within the Democratic Party and the potential for building movements outside traditional structures.

A Princeton historian dives into how a third party overcame the duopoly to win the White House by tackling the moral crisis of slavery. The discussion explores valuable lessons for today's left from this historical breakthrough. There's also a critical examination of current leftist movements and the potential for independent candidates to reshape political engagement. It highlights the need for active participation over passive support, especially in addressing issues like healthcare and the environment.

Glenn Greenwald, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his critical views on free speech and the Snowden archive, discusses the rise of vigilante justice linked to controversial cases like that of Daniel Penny and Jordan Neely. The conversation explores moral complexities, public sentiment towards the healthcare industry, and the disparities in legal accountability based on socio-economic status. Greenwald also delves into U.S. interventions in Syria and the ethical challenges faced by journalists in reporting sensitive information, making for a thought-provoking discourse.

Dive into a heated critique of centrist views as Nathan J. Robinson takes on Matthew Yglesias's latest arguments. The discussion touches on the shocking assassination of a health insurance CEO, raising ethical questions about accountability. Explore how wealth and influence strangle genuine dialogue in today's media landscape, sidelining important leftist perspectives. Plus, uncover the dangers of disengagement in a world fixated on sensationalism, especially concerning crucial issues like healthcare and climate change.

Join economics professor Rob Larson, author of "Bit Tyrants" and "Mastering the Universe," as he delves into the alarming concentration of wealth in the U.S. He critiques the ruling class’s transformation of democracy into oligarchy and debates solutions like expropriation and worker control. Larson examines the implications of pandemic policies and the rising disconnect between the elite and working-class realities. The conversation even ventures into the quirky intersection of astrology with economics, offering a light-hearted twist on serious topics.