Trip to the Left

Trip to the Left

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A digestible discussion and exploration of leftist political theory, based around current (and past and future) events. Support us on Patreon: themoleworld.com/support

Season 1, Episode 8 Trailer

Series 1 - Trailer

Hello all! After this unforeseen break we're reminding you of a few of the best bits so far before we move on to a new series, with a slight change of direction. Coming very soon!
05/25/2021

S1 E7 - There and Keir: Solidarity with Palestine

After an unintentional short break we're back with a mega-episode! This week we open with a provocative introduction, thanks to Novara Media, and then dive into the topic of Israel Palestine: discussing some historical context, our own experiences with the movement, and then connecting it up to the geopolitical stage where these issues are fought. We go on to discuss the leadership of Keir Starmer, and examine some of the most controversial contradictions and where we go from here. There's so much more to come, thanks for listening and thanks for joining us as we trip to the future! Looking to get involved? Support the show with a small donation? Our Patreon link is: https://www.patreon.com/triptotheleft Want to send in a voice note that might be one of our next jumping off points? Head over to: http://triptotheleft.com/ Interested in joining our community, and maybe even a book club? Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/wQRnwPbA4e Links to sources mentioned in the show: Novara article intro: https://novaramedia.com/2021/05/13/total-solidarity-with-palestine-is-the-only-anti-racist-position/ Palestine changing borders map: https://en.fatehnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/HARAKA2017-05-01-18_56_12-1024x745.jpg Zarah Sultana challenges Boris on arms sales to Palestine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vI3Hwj_o7c British - Israel arm sales article: https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200630-uk-faces-fresh-calls-to-end-arms-sales-to-israel/ Downstream - Israel's War on Palestine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxgqlUIRetM Maxine Peake article: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/maxine-peake-interview-labour-corbyn-keir-starmer-black-lives-matter-a9583206.html Palestinian girl interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4CnoqvI_bQ BDS site: https://bdsmovement.net/ Hartlepool vote share: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hartlepool_(UK_Parliament_constituency) Owen Jones Hartlepool interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu7gCBoQMpk
04/26/2021

S1 E6 - Part II: Here and Now

Welcome to our official launch of the show! This week we open with Tom's introduction and then conclude our discussion of Momentum's Policy Primary, exploring the final policies we chose, and the winners. We go on to talk about different perspectives on these proposed solutions to the problems of today, and Fred gets on his soapbox. Finally we conclude with a requested look at different voting systems, and we tease some of the topics we have coming down the road. Thanks for listening and join us as we trip to the future! Looking to get involved? Support the show with a small donation? Our Patreon link is: https://www.patreon.com/triptotheleft Want to send in a voice note that might be one of our next jumping off points? Head over to: http://triptotheleft.com/ Interested in joining our community, and maybe even a book club? Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/wQRnwPbA4e Links to sources mentioned in the show: Tom's writing piece: Coming soon Policy primary winners: https://peoplesmomentum.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Full-Policy-Primary-Results.pdf World hunger presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HeIXJ5O-fw No More Presidents: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyk5GHKJLGY
03/24/2021

S1 E5 - Part I: Building Momentum

Welcome to our soft launch of the show! This week we open with a call to action and then discuss the various transformational policy sets included in Momentum's policy primary. We jump off from each to discuss the intricacies of every proposal and cover some suggestions for sources and further reading along the way. Next episode we will cover how we voted, what the results are and the rest of the policies. Thanks for listening and join us on our trip to the stars! Looking to get involved? Support the show with a small donation? Our Patreon link is: https://www.patreon.com/triptotheleft Want to send in a voice note that might be one of our next jumping off points? Head over to: http://triptotheleft.com/ Interested in joining our community, and maybe even a book club? Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/wQRnwPbA4e Links to sources mentioned in the show: Policy primary: https://peoplesmomentum.com/policy-primary/ Corbyn warning: https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/privatisation-fears-as-us-health-insurance-firm-take-over-london-gp-practices-259231/ Minimum wage: https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates Free school meals comparison: https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Pryor/status/1349014456223870977?s=20 Heinrich introduction to Capital: https://libcom.org/library/introduction-three-volumes-karl-marxs-capital Yanis Varoufakis investment: https://www.ted.com/talks/yanis_varoufakis_capitalism_will_eat_democracy_unless_we_speak_up?language=en Nurse pay freeze: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/mar/05/anger-grows-at-offer-of-1-pay-rise-for-nhs-staff Nuclear arms infographic: https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/12EB1/production/_117598477_defence_cuts_warheads_country2x640-nc.png Keir Starmer is a wet wipe: https://gal-dem.com/keir-starmer-is-a-wet-wipe-lbc-caller/ Keir Starmer sings I Wanna Be Like You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bi2_2ogPMvo Homelessness vs empty homes: https://www.introducertoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2019/12/could-britains-empty-homes-accommodate-the-homeless?source=newsticker Portland police guard dumpster: https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2021/02/portland-police-guard-dumpster-face-off-with-residents-trying-to-get-discarded-food-from-fred-meyer.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=oregonian_sf&utm_medium=social Greggs food donation: https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2016/jul/30/greggs-marks-spencer-food-waste-solidarity-fridges-frome-germany-india-spain-uae Mutual aid: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutual_aid_(organization_theory) Zizek, Varoufakis and Assange: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjxAArOkoA0 Vice: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6266538/ ACORN union: https://www.acorntheunion.org.uk/ Four day week productivity: https://www.npr.org/2019/11/04/776163853/microsoft-japan-says-4-day-workweek-boosted-workers-productivity-by-40
03/17/2021

S1 E4 - World Tour: Arrested Development

This week we cover a range of topics from around the globe. We start with the topic of policing, initiated by the tragic murder of Sarah Everard. We also discuss many topics in brief that we haven't been able to get to so far in the show, from Morale's Bolivia to Putin's Russia, and we share much of the content that helped us with the trip along the way! Links to sources mentioned in the show: Rutger Bregman at Davos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8ijiLqfXP0 Rutger Bregman on Tucker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_nFI2Zb7qE Vaush CPAC fascism bingo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5AZgG9c0KI Umberto Eco's features of fascism: https://www.openculture.com/2016/11/umberto-eco-makes-a-list-of-the-14-common-features-of-fascism.html The Gravel Institute on prisons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHzLtjR_hdY Putin's Palace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipAnwilMncI Putin's Palace abridged: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8J2dW-QYQY Can't Get You Out of my Head: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p093wp6h/cant-get-you-out-of-my-head Novara drug decriminalisation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2mjDscACAA Looking to get involved? Want to send in a voice note that might be one of our next jumping off points? Head over to: http://triptotheleft.com/ Interested in joining our community, and maybe even a book club? Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/wQRnwPbA4e Patreon coming soon!
03/10/2021

S1 E3 - Staycation: The Royal Subject

This week we take the recent controversial Meghan and Harry interview as a starting point for a deep dive into the institution of the British Monarchy in all its complexities and contradictions. Links to sources mentioned in the show: CGP Grey on monarchy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhyYgnhhKFw Sean response to CGP Grey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiE2DLqJB8U Yanis Varoufakis TED talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/yanis_varoufakis_capitalism_will_eat_democracy_unless_we_speak_up Looking to get involved? Want to send in a voice note that might be one of our next jumping off points? Head over to: http://triptotheleft.com/ Interested in joining our community, and maybe even a book club? Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/wQRnwPbA4e
02/17/2021

S1 E2 - American Road Trip: WallStreetBets, Trump Trial, Stimulus Cheques and Left Media

This week we talk about a number of stories from in and around the USA. We explore the r/wallstreetbets subreddit and to what extent it represented a tactic of class warfare against the super rich. We pass through Donald Trump's impeachment trial in the US Senate, and some of the power dynamics around the event with the political forces involved. We speculate about the delayed and watered down Biden campaign promise of the $2000 stimulus cheques. And, finally lay out our analysis of the new left media landscape, what it means, and the role we'd like to play in it. Enjoy!
02/03/2021

S1 E1 - Trip Coup the Left: Myanmar, Travel Ban, Labour Presentation and US Minimum Wage

This week we try to find our feet while discussing the context around the military coup of Myanmar's government and the implications for democracy on the world stage. We dive into the recent change in UK policy around covid travel restrictions and what it means for the Labour Party. Also a revealing Labour presentation was leaked to the public containing ideas around a new focus for the party. Finally, we touch on Bernie Sander's proposed legislation for an increase in the US federal minimum wage and what earning $15 an hour could mean for the average American.
02/01/2021

Planning the Podast

Hello and welcome to the very beginning of our journey! This week we take our first tentative steps into the wild world of podcasting and discuss some of the context about us and why we're doing this. We touch on some broad topics we would like to explore in future and decide on a name and format to get it all rolling. Thanks for joining us, and we can't wait for you to take a trip to the left with us.

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Series 1 - Trailer

Hello all! After this unforeseen break we're reminding you of a few of the best bits so far before we move on to a new series, with a slight change of direction. Coming very soon!

A digestible discussion and exploration of leftist political theory, based around current (and past and future) events. Support us on Patreon: themoleworld.com/support

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Trip to the Left
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