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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Jun 8, 2012 • 47min
Ep 131 Wisconsin, Bradbury, and Why are all the Left Wing Jobs "Volunteer Coordinator"?
We discuss the loss in Wisconsin and the loss of Ray Bradbury, and Driftglass gets frustrated that left wing political action depends on volunteers, futons and brown rice. More at ProfessionalLeft.blogspot.com.Support the show
Jun 1, 2012 • 17min
For Crooks and Liars: An interview with John Fugelsang
On behalf of Crooks and Liars.com, Blue Gal (Fran) interviews comedian John Fugelsang about comedy, religion, and Mitt Romney's "Etch a Sketch" problem. Support the show
Jun 1, 2012 • 55min
Ep 130 MittFail on Apps and Education
What the misspelling of "America" says about the CEO of the GOP. One of our listeners gets a letter from Mr. and Mrs. George W. Bush? Also, Charter Schools aren't all bad, BUT... More at ProfessionalLeft.blogspot.comSupport the show
May 27, 2012 • 59min
BONUS: Driftglass Interviewed on KOPN-FM 89.5 Columbia MO
Interview from May 22, 2012Support the show
May 25, 2012 • 1h 6min
Ep 129 Chicago protests, the New Civil War, and OMG Newt on MTP!
We discuss the lay of the land in Chicago given the NATO and CTU protests. Is a new Civil War coming? And Driftglass wins the "when will Newt be back on Meet the Press" bet with Blue Gal. More at ProfessionalLeft.blogspot.com. Support the show
May 18, 2012 • 1h
Ep 128 Driftglass Reads "Drift," h/t @Maddow
Driftglass listened to the audiobook of Rachel Maddow’s “Drift” this week (HIGHLY recommended!), and that leads to a convo on citizenship, the history of war, and money. Also, if Gawker outed Robin Roberts, did “Good Housekeeping” push her back in the closet? More at ProfessionalLeft.blogspot.comSupport the show
May 11, 2012 • 1h 5min
Ep 127 - Let the Wild Rumpus Start! Maurice Sendak, Gay Marriage, and the Broken Congress
We miss Maurice Sendak, get a great letter from a prison guard, and can states reject treaties that haven’t even been ratified? Can a crazy congresswoman give away the other half of her citizenship, too? More at ProfessionalLeft.blogspot.comSupport the show
May 4, 2012 • 56min
Ep 126 Does Fox News want Romney to Lose? And Whither the Occupy Movement?
We discuss whether Fox News (let alone Romney himself) wants Romney to lose the White House. Should Occupy be the Left's Tea Party? And a renaissance in new progressive media starts with supporting the many new podcasts out there. More at ProfessionalLeft.blogspot.com.Support the show
Apr 27, 2012 • 1h 8min
Ep 125 Paul Ryan and the GOP: "We're Too Wrong to Fail!"
Paul Ryan ditches Ayn Rand, Peter Beinart makes religion unaccountable, and Look Who Else has a paying job in politics? (hint: He lied about Iraq as a professional lying liar.) More at professionalleft.blogspot.com.Support the show
Apr 20, 2012 • 1h 6min
Ep 124 Supporting the Homo Commie Lib Conspiracy, one pissant question at a time.
Letters from our listeners share how small acts can disrupt the paradigm. More at ProfessionalLeft.blogspot.com. Support the show
