The Left Mic - The Social Podcast

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Relationships, experiences, places and thoughts. I speak with individuals I have met along the way, talking about personal stories, impressions, life and dreams. Society is the sum of ups and downs, some we share, most we never hear of. Here some voices rise above the rest to tell their unique tales and I thank you all for allowing me to listen and record your stories. Find me on Twitter @TwoandaMic1 Cover Art photo by Nassos. Jingle (from episode 157) by Omish Njash.

  1. Oct 20

    What Socialism Doesn’t Give You - A world in chaos chasing its own tale in an ever deepening crisis of greed!

    Why is it when people talk about socialism in the mainstream they refer to socialist principles from a hundred years ago but never refer to modern social democratic principles? We may also ask why people are so gullible that despite labelling politicians liars, they still believe them when they bad mouth social democratic ideologies. It is time we woke up to the greed that produces the propaganda that somehow convinces people to vote against their own interests over and over again. This is the Left Mic! Rise up and be curious Episode art is taken from Microsoft stock images! This podcast is maintained with the efforts of my guests' participation and as much free time as I can dedicate to it. I would appreciate it greatly if you could help spread the word and bring a few more people to the channel. Thanks in advance. I welcome opinions of every kind so please come and find me on social media at: Instagram: TwoandaMic Twitter: TwoandaMic1 TikTok: Twoandamic2 Should I really have to ask? 😉 If you like the developing story of this social journey unfurling in my series of podcasts, feel more than free, feel partially responsible for spreading the word by subscribing and sharing and where possible, liking. It is greatly appreciated! Thank you! Oh, and if there is a possibility to do some rating, that would be nice as well. Thank you. PS. The only AI content in this episode is in the transcript. Every word, audio editing mistake and miscellaneous error is mine. I hope however that it will still provide some clarity on the content...! #RiseUp #BeCurious #StaySafe

    What Socialism Doesn’t Give You - A world in chaos chasing its own tale in an ever deepening crisis of greed!

  2. Oct 8

    We have become used to the decline of our communities…the dystopia of the present day.

    Only a society of entitled creatures could seek to dominate the world, destroy other life forms and feel all the while it was right to do so. In this episode Esheru and I talk about the end of human days and how cheap politicians, pathetic media and general apathy have led us to the brink of our downfall. Well done lemmings! Thank you Esheru for your thoughts. This is the Left Mic Rise up and be curious Only the transcript has been produced using an algorithm! Episode Art by Sandimexicola: Dystopian City by sandiMexicola on DeviantArt This podcast is maintained with the efforts of my guests' participation and as much free time as I can dedicate to it. I would appreciate it greatly if you could help spread the word and bring a few more people to the channel. Thanks in advance. I welcome opinions of every kind so please come and find me on social media at: Instagram: TwoandaMic Twitter: TwoandaMic1 TikTok: Twoandamic2 Should I really have to ask? 😉 If you like the developing story of this social journey unfurling in my series of podcasts, feel more than free, feel partially responsible for spreading the word by subscribing and sharing and where possible, liking. It is greatly appreciated! Thank you! Oh, and if there is a possibility to do some rating, that would be nice as well. Thank you. PS. The only AI content in this episode is in the transcript. Every word, audio editing mistake and miscellaneous error is mine. I hope however that it will still provide some clarity on the content...! #RiseUp #BeCurious #StaySafe

    We have become used to the decline of our communities…the dystopia of the present day.

  3. Sep 18

    Short Stories – The Whirligig of Life by O. Henry

    Reading classic stories is akin to wearing a jacket made 100 years ago. It fits but the style is different, the cut is a little off and the colours are slightly faded. Yet it tells us a lot about a world that no longer exists. People felt comfortable in these styles. The material was different. The cut was perhaps longer and rose up the neck a bit more. It gives us insight. This story is fascinating. How quickly feelings can change. How odd that perspectives can reflect such meaningfully diverse thoughts, even among people who know one another well, as is often the case with couples. Then the sense of loss that is usually only felt too late. O. Henry lived a challenging life and one which today most people would probably consider impossible, yet it was true. FYI: Please forgive my terrible accents. I tried to adapt to the text but I am not sure I have been entirely convincing. This is The Left Mic by TwoandaMic. Rise up and be curious! The episode art is taken from: The Whirligig Of Life by O. Henry | Full Text This podcast is maintained with the efforts of my guests' participation and as much free time as I can dedicate to it. I would appreciate it greatly if you could help spread the word and bring a few more people to the channel. Thanks in advance. I welcome opinions of every kind so please come and find me on social media at: Instagram: TwoandaMic Twitter: TwoandaMic1 TikTok: Twoandamic2 Should I really have to ask? 😉 If you like the developing story of this social journey unfurling in my series of podcasts, feel more than free, feel partially responsible for spreading the word by subscribing and sharing and where possible, liking. It is greatly appreciated! Thank you! Oh, and if there is a possibility to do some rating, that would be nice as well. Thank you. PS. The only AI content in this episode is in the transcript. Every word, audio editing mistake and miscellaneous error is mine. I hope however that it will still provide some clarity on the content...! #RiseUp #BeCurious #StaySafe

    Short Stories – The Whirligig of Life by O. Henry

  4. Sep 1

    Want to see a failed democracy? It's all around us and we are also to blame!

    A really large number of people have decided they don’t want a democracy anymore and that is why they are voluntarily choosing to withdraw and let the far-right bring back their latest brand of authoritarianism. This is the level of apathy our society has descended to. When people shout for the application of real democratic values the right-wing propagandists brand them left-wing extremists and the moderate liberals have started to believe it. When did we become so fragile and defensive? What has become of the world? We may get to find out. Does that sound dramatic? It’s not actually meant to be. Consider this being delivered in the voice of Blackadder the Third. Yeah, exactly. No pies on offer from Mrs Miggins. This podcast is maintained with the efforts of my guests' participation and as much free time as I can dedicate to it. I would appreciate it greatly if you could help spread the word and bring a few more people to the channel. Thanks in advance. I welcome opinions of every kind so please come and find me on social media at: Instagram: TwoandaMic Twitter: TwoandaMic1 TikTok: Twoandamic2 Should I really have to ask? 😉 If you like the developing story of this social journey unfurling in my series of podcasts, feel more than free, feel partially responsible for spreading the word by subscribing and sharing and where possible, liking. It is greatly appreciated! Thank you! Oh, and if there is a possibility to do some rating, that would be nice as well. Thank you. PS. The only AI content in this episode is in the transcript. Every word, audio editing mistake and miscellaneous error is mine. I hope however that it will still provide some clarity on the content...! #RiseUp #BeCurious #StaySafe Only the transcript was created using AI. Everything else was done by me, especially the mistakes. Episode art: svgsilh.com/svg/31135.svg

    Want to see a failed democracy? It's all around us and we are also to blame!

  5. Aug 18

    Poetry – And So They Set the Stage, the Whole Damn Stage…is a Set Up by TwoandaMic

    This poem takes aim at a system that has allowed billionaires to thrive. They influence international politics, bend long established principles and legal systems to their will while allowing billions of people to starve. A system that can do that, celebrate itself, exult in the finesse of its democratic stability and still claim to be functioning properly is an insult. So yes, the world is a stage, and it’s a set up and the little people get screwed every time. We can see it happening, it’s right there in the open, and huge swathes of society still let the puppets of billionaires and their lackies point fingers at whoever they decide is temporarily ‘undesirable’ and the idiots soak it up and go on a rampage. Well done! This poem is for you all as well. This podcast is maintained with the efforts of my guests' participation and as much free time as I can dedicate to it. I would appreciate it greatly if you could help spread the word and bring a few more people to the channel. Thanks in advance. I welcome opinions of every kind so please come and find me on social media at: Instagram: TwoandaMic Twitter: TwoandaMic1 TikTok: Twoandamic2 Should I really have to ask? 😉 If you like the developing story of this social journey unfurling in my series of podcasts, feel more than free, feel partially responsible for spreading the word by subscribing and sharing and where possible, liking. It is greatly appreciated! Thank you! Oh, and if there is a possibility to do some rating, that would be nice as well. Thank you. PS. The only AI content in this episode is in the transcript. Every word, audio editing mistake and miscellaneous error is mine. I hope however that it will still provide some clarity on the content...! #RiseUp #BeCurious #StaySafe Cover Art is taken from Microsoft's stock images.

    Poetry – And So They Set the Stage, the Whole Damn Stage…is a Set Up by TwoandaMic

  6. Aug 10

    When the Cockroaches of India come together, ministers topple – a sign of democracy in action and the power of Gen Z!

    Exam papers leaked, 12 students took their lives as a result, a corrupt government official resigned, millions came out in protest, the cockroaches united. This episode talks about the movement forced into existence by the arrogance and entitlement of privilege, enduring injustice and corruption and the feeling among Gen Z that enough is simple enough. Saroj joins me to talk about the Cockroach Janta Party and offers her insights on the youthful movement that shook the establishment. On another note, this is the first episode in a few weeks. It was important to take a break and to gather my strength. Producing a podcast every week for over 5 years is not easy. More importantly however, in that time this show lost a very dear person. Karin Clarke with whom I had the privilege of doing a number of episodes about her remarkable life passed away. Karin was a fighter and an inspiration. She worked for many years for PEN to ensure the safety of writers and journalists to be able to express the truth without fear of reprisal or state censure. The world needs more people like Karin. May she rest in peace. This podcast is maintained with the efforts of my guests' participation and as much free time as I can dedicate to it. I would appreciate it greatly if you could help spread the word and bring a few more people to the channel. Thanks in advance. I welcome opinions of every kind so please come and find me on social media at: Instagram: TwoandaMic Twitter: TwoandaMic1 TikTok: Twoandamic2 Should I really have to ask? 😉 If you like the developing story of this social journey unfurling in my series of podcasts, feel more than free, feel partially responsible for spreading the word by subscribing and sharing and where possible, liking. It is greatly appreciated! Thank you! Oh, and if there is a possibility to do some rating, that would be nice as well. Thank you. PS. The only AI content in this episode is in the transcript. Every word, audio editing mistake and miscellaneous error is mine. I hope however that it will still provide some clarity on the content...! #RiseUp #BeCurious #StaySafe Cover Art link: Sonam Wangchuk To Join June 6 CJP Protest Demanding Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation - The Logical Indian

    When the Cockroaches of India come together, ministers topple – a sign of democracy in action and the power of Gen Z!

  7. Jul 20

    From helping displaced children in Syria learn to running a techno music festival in Germany – A humbling journey!

    This episode has been a long time in the waiting. Time is ever a complication when people are driven to using time as effectively and completely as possible. Iyad is a walking real-life story book. He has any number of tales to tell and he has a passion for living new stories within each of the projects he undertakes. In this episode we talk about how under the umbrella of UNICEF he sought to help displaced children learn, a passion for teaching that he brought with him to Germany and then how he helped to create a Techno Music Festival called Blade that provided a safe space for women and LGBTQIA+ to enjoy music and to express themselves. Thank you Iyad for finding the time to speak with me. This podcast is maintained with the efforts of my guests' participation and as much free time as I can dedicate to it. I would appreciate it greatly if you could help spread the word and bring a few more people to the channel. Thanks in advance. I welcome opinions of every kind so please come and find me on social media at: Instagram: TwoandaMic Twitter: TwoandaMic1 TikTok: Twoandamic2 Should I really have to ask? 😉 If you like the developing story of this social journey unfurling in my series of podcasts, feel more than free, feel partially responsible for spreading the word by subscribing and sharing and where possible, liking. It is greatly appreciated! Thank you! Oh, and if there is a possibility to do some rating, that would be nice as well. Thank you. PS. The transcript has been generated automatically and does not always reflect what has been said with 100% accuracy. I hope however that it will still provide some clarity on the content...! #RiseUp #BeCurious #StaySafe The only AI content in this episode is in the transcript. Every word, audio editing mistake and miscellaneous error is mine.

  8. Jul 12

    Racism to the north, xenophobia to the south, yet the dream of Pan-Africanism remains strong!

    What is Afrophobia and why has it arisen on the continent of Africa? And in South Africa to be precise. In this podcast Ademola and Adeleke join me to talk about the phenomenon of Afrophobia and how it needs to be overcome for the dream of Pan-Africanism to bear fruit and unite the continent in the face of foreign onslaught. Thank you both for joining me. This podcast is maintained with the efforts of my guests' participation and as much free time as I can dedicate to it. I would appreciate it greatly if you could help spread the word and bring a few more people to the channel. Thanks in advance. I welcome opinions of every kind so please come and find me on social media at: Instagram: TwoandaMic Twitter: TwoandaMic1 TikTok: Twoandamic2 Should I really have to ask? 😉 If you like the developing story of this social journey unfurling in my series of podcasts, feel more than free, feel partially responsible for spreading the word by subscribing and sharing and where possible, liking. It is greatly appreciated! Thank you! Oh, and if there is a possibility to do some rating, that would be nice as well. Thank you. PS. The transcript has been generated automatically and does not always reflect what has been said with 100% accuracy. I hope however that it will still provide some clarity on the content...! #RiseUp #BeCurious #StaySafe The only AI content in this episode is in the transcript. Every word, audio editing mistake and miscellaneous error is mine.

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Relationships, experiences, places and thoughts. I speak with individuals I have met along the way, talking about personal stories, impressions, life and dreams. Society is the sum of ups and downs, some we share, most we never hear of. Here some voices rise above the rest to tell their unique tales and I thank you all for allowing me to listen and record your stories. Find me on Twitter @TwoandaMic1 Cover Art photo by Nassos. Jingle (from episode 157) by Omish Njash.

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