Your Neighbor on the Left Podcast

Your Neighbor on the Left
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Your Neighbor on the Left is a podcast done, not by a professional political talking head, but just an average guy, living life as a progressive liberal in the midst of very conservative surroundings. Each episode will tackle hot topics for the week, as well as doing a deep dive on one important issue. A must-listen for progressives of every ilk, but also a non-hostile way for folks on the right to hopefully better understand their neighbors on the left.

  1. 2D AGO

    Closed Doors and Hot Air: Trump's Revision of Climate Change Sciene

    There are many phrases that will be used to describe the Trump administration to history. The Science Denial Presidency will certainly be among them. Case in point: The latest move to roll back major climate regulations — and the scientific backlash that followed almost immediately. We break down the claims used to justify the decision, what climate experts are actually saying, and why a federal judge’s ruling about secret, closed-door meetings leading up to the policy change raises serious legal and ethical questions. When you put the shaky science and questionable process together, a troubling picture emerges: a policy shift that feels less like responsible governance and more like ideology dressed up as evidence. Also in this episode: The vulgar lyrics that “no one could understand,” the de-icing of Minnesota, and what ignoring victims says about a “thorough investigation.” Visit the podcast website at https://www.neighborontheleft.com

    1h 12m

  2. 6D AGO · BONUS

    Back Porch Files: When Lying and Lamness Collide

    Attorney General Pam Bondi’s recent appearance before Congress was supposed to provide clarity about the Department of Justice, the Epstein files, and whether powerful figures are being held to the same standards as everyone else. Instead, viewers got a spectacle of deflections, sweeping claims, glowing praise for Donald Trump, and a familiar pattern of non-answers that left lawmakers — and the public — with more frustration than facts. In this episode, we break down the most revealing moments from the hearing, including the tense exchange with Representative Lieu, and the broader question hanging over it all: If officials can dodge questions under oath without consequence, what is the point of congressional oversight in the first place? Visit the podcast website at https://www.neighborontheleft.com

    21 min

  3. FEB 10

    The Fiscal Truth About Immigration

    This week, we're taking a look at a recent report from the Cato Institute, a Libertarian think-tank, titled "Immigrants’ Recent Effects on Government Budgets: 1994–2023." Contrary to prevalent narratives, the data reveals that immigrants have been a substantial fiscal asset, contributing more in taxes than they receive in benefits. We explore how these findings challenge common perceptions and discuss the implications for immigration policy and public discourse. Also in this episode: Trump's racist pattern, Yes, Climate Change is still real, and the truth about the SAVE Act. Visit the podcast website at https://www.neighborontheleft.com

    56 min

  4. FEB 6 · BONUS

    Back Porch Files: Power, Fear, and the Ballot Box

    In this episode, we delve into President Trump’s recent remarks advocating for the federal “takeover” of state-run elections—a proposition that starkly contradicts constitutional provisions. We also examine Steve Bannon’s incendiary call for ICE agents to be present at polling places during the upcoming midterms, a move that raises serious legal and ethical concerns. We’ll discuss the federal laws that prohibit such actions, the historical context of voter intimidation, and the broader implications for our democracy. This is a subject you need to paying close attention to. Visit the podcast website at https://www.neighborontheleft.com

    12 min

  5. FEB 3

    Are the Rest of the Files Really the Rest of The Story?

    The Department of Justice has finally released what it called “the rest” of the Epstein files — millions of pages that were supposed to deliver clarity, accountability, and sunlight. Instead, the release has raised as many questions as it answered, especially about how allegations were investigated, why key explanations are still missing, and why senior officials have been so evasive when Donald Trump’s name comes up. In this episode, we unpack what was actually released, what we learned (and didn’t), the telling deflections of DOJ leadership, the eyebrow-raising timeline around the FBI’s review of new allegations, and the broader pattern of Trump’s own words and conduct over the years. Also in this episode: Washington construction, another shutdown, and a strange way to define "efficiency." Visit the podcast website at https://www.neighborontheleft.com

    52 min

  6. JAN 30 · BONUS

    Back Porch Files: The Deaths We're Not Talking About

    In only the first month of 2026, the deaths of Renée Good and Alex Pretti shocked the nation and sparked widespread outrage over federal immigration enforcement. But they were not the only ones who died. In the same weeks, at least six other people lost their lives in ICE custody — men from Honduras, Cambodia, Mexico, and Nicaragua whose names made few headlines. This episode looks beyond the viral videos and high-profile cases to examine the full human cost of enforcement, the patterns that keep repeating inside detention centers, and the uncomfortable truth about which deaths America chooses to see. Because justice doesn’t work if our empathy is selective — and silence can be just as deadly as violence. Visit the podcast website at https://www.neighborontheleft.com

    15 min

  7. JAN 27

    Alex Pretti: A Killing, a Cover Story, and the Cost of Silence

    In this episode, we take a hard look at the killing of Alex Pretti and the Trump administration’s immediate, coordinated response — a response that came before any meaningful investigation could possibly have been completed. We take a look at the false narrative immediately put forward by the Administration, the stunning hypocrisy of the MAGA movement’s double standards, and the potential cost of nonexistent investigations, ICE’s seeming blanket immunity, the quiet erosion of the rule of law, and the dangerous precedent set when federal power is used to control the narrative rather than pursue accountability.     Also in this episode: Trump’s thoughts on the weather, the Board of Peace, and blue state funding under Trump 2.0. Visit the podcast website at https://www.neighborontheleft.com

    58 min

  8. JAN 23 · BONUS

    Back Porch Files: Trump Goes Off The Rails in Davos

    World leaders came to Davos, Switzerland expecting economic policy, global cooperation, and maybe a little diplomatic reassurance. What they got instead was Donald Trump riffing his way through history that never happened, countries he seemed to confuse, lies he’s already been corrected on, and grievances that had absolutely nothing to do with the room he was in. In this episode, we walk through Trump’s Davos speech line by line — not just to fact-check the falsehoods, but to ask a much more uncomfortable question: what happens when the President of the United States can’t stay tethered to reality on the world stage? This isn’t about partisan takes or cheap shots. Even the most ardent Trump supporter should listen to this episode, because if you care about American strength, credibility, and basic competence, what happened in Davos should worry you. At best, it was embarrassing. At worst, it was a flashing red warning light.  Check out podcast related links on Link Tree at https://linktr.ee/NeighborOnTheLeft

    16 min
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Your Neighbor on the Left is a podcast done, not by a professional political talking head, but just an average guy, living life as a progressive liberal in the midst of very conservative surroundings. Each episode will tackle hot topics for the week, as well as doing a deep dive on one important issue. A must-listen for progressives of every ilk, but also a non-hostile way for folks on the right to hopefully better understand their neighbors on the left.

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  • Creator
    Your Neighbor on the Left
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    81
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