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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Jan 11, 2011 • 55min
BONUS CONTENT: Interview with WORT-FM, Madison WI
Driftglass and Blue Gal of The Professional Left Podcast, interviewed on "A Public Affair" radio program, WORT-FM Madison Wisconsin, January 3, 2011.Support the show
Jan 7, 2011 • 33min
The New House, a well-worn Chicago-DC chemical trail, and our choice for RNC Chair!
We endorse Ann Wagner for RNC Chair, discuss who this "Daley" Chief of Staff guy is, and whether conservatives or progressives are more betrayed by their elected leadership. More at ProfessionalLeft.blogspot.comSupport the show
Dec 31, 2010 • 39min
Rahm for mayor, a challenge to Jon Stewart, and "coming out" as a Liberal.
Happy New Year! DG is suspected of Twitter shenanigans (he's innocent!), and BG kicks "adult conversations" about Social Security to the curb. Driftglass then issues a challenge to Jon Stewart, and finally we offer advice about "coming out" as a Liberal to our Red State family and neighbors. More at ProfessionalLeft.blogspot.comSupport the show
Dec 24, 2010 • 45min
All I want for Christmas is a way to deal with my wingnut neighbors and relatives
We got emails this week asking what to do about "People of the Lie" in our own micro-lives. We don't have much practical advice, but we do have experience. In other news, is there something in the DNA that makes us liberal? And in the end, Blue Gal has a very special holiday gift for Driftglass's "collection" ? More at professionalleft.blogspot.com.Support the show
Dec 17, 2010 • 48min
"No Labels", Sanders, and Full Metal Mondale
We refuse to spend the podcast talking about Bill Clinton, though DG is tempted to talk exactly like him. The No Labels nonsense, and why the media has a vested interest in the DC status quo (follow the money). Why it's more likely Bernie Sanders will become a Blade Runner than primary Obama. By the way, is it time to abolish the Senate? We're just, you know, 'asking the question.' More at professionalleft.blogspot.com.Support the show
Dec 10, 2010 • 31min
Did we lose the White House without an Election?
Great disappointment with POTUS. Why Christmas is a terrible time for a lame duck session, and we cheer ourselves with a reminder that it's Zappadan, a blog-based celebration of all things Frank Zappa (Dec 4-Dec 21). More at ProfessionalLeft.blogspot.com Support the show
Dec 3, 2010 • 41min
Hey Obama, Get Your Head Out of Your Asperger's!
We discuss Wikileaks, then BG diagnoses Obama as being the victim of his own high-functioning autistic experiment, working with good intentions to undo the "Imperial Presidency". [BG then gets so mad at Congress that we actually have to bleep her.] Why FOX news is like the Catholic Church, and DG tells of the best jobs program you've never heard of. More at professionalleft.blogspot.comSupport the show
Nov 26, 2010 • 47min
Thanksgiving Weekend: Your Letters, TeaPublicans, and the Sublimity of Swearing
We read your terrific letters. Thanks so much to everyone who wrote in, and keep them coming at proleftpodcast AT gmail. We'll be doing a letters show several times a year. Listen to archives for free with no download or registration at professionalleft.blogspot.com.Support the show
Nov 19, 2010 • 39min
Liberal Elitists? Maddow, Bright, Taibbi, and Yours Truly
We discuss three media moments you may have missed: Rachel Maddow's speech at Harvard, Susie Bright's post-election broadcast, and Matt Taibbi on the charge of "liberal elitism." We also bring in Jon Stewart, 9/11, and the most important reason Newt Gingrich can no longer be on the Sunday shows. More at professionalleft.blogspot.com.Support the show
Nov 12, 2010 • 44min
Eff You George W. Bush. Catfood, and Rand Paul's Elephant Adventure.
"Decision Points" takes us back to the halcyon days when all it took to be a blogger was typing "eff you George W. Bush." The catfood looks dead and stinks worse; is Rand Paul serious about defense cuts, and whatever magic will Glenn Beck use THEN against the TeaFoxIcans? We end with our own memories of primarying Jimmy Carter and breakfasting with John Anderson, and how well that turned out for all of us. Support the show
