The Professional Left Podcast with Driftglass and Blue Gal

Trump has a longstanding history of grifting down-ballot Republicans.  Instead of supporting his so-called party, Trump is forever leveraging his status for personal profit.But the intrigue doesn't end there. We also unpack the un-surprising transformations of "Never Trump" Republicans like Chris Sununu and Bill Barr, who have suddenly found Trump an acceptable candidate for president. And we look back at the long-standing pushy partnership between evangelicals and Republicans, discovering that it has always been transactional, even preceding the era of George W. Bush.And Marge fails at impeachment.  Sad!  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

'No Fair Remembering Stuff' Remembers the 2016 and 2020 General Election "debates" and says No More.  And Driftglass's 19 year old blog post gets a reprise as a Harvard professor comes to the same conclusions.  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

Big props to Lawrence O'Donnell for going full "No Fair Remembering Stuff" on his Wednesday A-Block.  But then again his network cohorts interviewed Michael Avenatti and John Bolton this week, which just EXHAUSTS us.  The O'Donnell Monologue. 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

It's like Trump became JEB! Bush this week: a pleading Republican politician instead of the manifestation of the Republican Base's ID.  We discuss.  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

MSNBC interviews (and we are not making this up) Karl Rove and Reince Priebus.  We have thoughts.  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

We talk about the new Apple TV series "3 Body Problem," which we highly recommend.  We also relate it to lots of other science fiction works.  Looking for political content?  We were on The Brad Cast on Monday https://bradblog.com/?p=14989More 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

What a week!  We begin by connecting what we've been saying for fourteen years on The Professional Left Podcast to the latest disaster meltdown at NBC, which purportedly is about the McDaniel hiring/firing but is really about who gets to be a Republican and what that means for Both Siderism coverage at the networks.  We also express disgust over the sheer size of the NBC C-Suite, and Trump's "Bible."  And Lev Parnas is settling all family business.  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

Why did NBC hire Ronna Romney McDaniel?  And the obvious reason it was the wrong choice?  Isn't the real reason.  And deep down Chuck Todd knows it. Links for this episode. Chuck Todd scolds his bosses over the McDaniel hire: https://crooksandliars.com/2024/03/chuck-todd-slams-nbc-hiring-ronna-mcdanielChuck Todd's revelation (with Lewis Black and W. Kamau Bell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vZ3mWuBAbYOne other time Chuck Todd called out liars, and then FIVE times he covered for Republican liars on the air: https://crooksandliars.com/2018/03/chuck-todd-says-all-lies-matter-reallySupport 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

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

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