Left Out Loud

Alison Warhol
  • 4.5 (2)
  • Politics

Left Out Loud is a progressive political podcast breaking down the biggest stories shaping our democracy. From up-to-the-minute political news and midterm election coverage to in-depth interviews with grassroots Democratic candidates, the show spotlights the voices and movements fighting for real change. Smart, informed, and unapologetically loud, Left Out Loud pairs sharp analysis with humor and plain-spoken commentary, cutting through the noise to focus on what actually matters. If you care about elections, organizing, and the future of the Democratic Party—and you like your politics with a little personality—this is the podcast for you.

  1. 1d ago

    A Conversation with Zachary Foust

    In this episode of Left Out Loud, Ally and Seth speak with Zachary Foust, a Delaware realtor and host of The Zach Foust Show. The conversation digs into America’s housing affordability crisis, investor-owned homes, rising costs, the K-shaped economy, political corruption, congressional insider trading, and how economic policy is reshaping the American middle class. Subscribe, leave a review, and follow Left Out Loud on social media. Share this episode with someone who wants a deeper, more grounded conversation about Iran, war, and U.S. foreign policy. (00:00) - — Intro (02:00) - — Housing then vs. now (03:20) - — The American Dream (05:10) - — Locked out (06:15) - — Housing today (07:00) - — Regional markets (08:00) - — Florida and Texas (09:05) - — Will housing crash? (10:05) - — Supply problem (10:45) - — Rate lock-in (11:35) - — Investor buyers (13:00) - — Housing demand (16:00) - — Building more homes (19:00) - — Wall Street housing (22:00) - — Economic divide (25:00) - — K-shaped economy (28:00) - — Middle class squeeze (31:00) - — Wealth inequality (34:00) - — Economic history (38:00) - — Political corruption (42:00) - — Money and power (46:00) - — Congressional trading (50:00) - — Changing the rules (54:00) - — Political incentives (58:10) - — American Hero bill (59:25) - — Exposing corruption (01:00:30) - — Ethics and law (01:01:05) - — The Zach Foust Show (01:03:10) - — Post-interview (01:05:40) - — Where to find Zach (01:06:45) - — Closing

    A Conversation with Zachary Foust

  2. Aug 11

    A Conversation with Jerrad Christian

    In this episode of Left Out Loud, Ally and Seth speak with Jerrad Christian, the Democratic nominee for Congress in Ohio’s 12th District. A Navy veteran and software engineer raised in Appalachian Ohio, Jerrad discusses growing up in poverty, the difficult transition from military to civilian life, abandoned gas wells, climate change, cuts to NOAA, government spending, and his campaign to unseat a longtime Republican incumbent. Subscribe, leave a review, and follow Left Out Loud on social media. Share this episode with someone who wants a deeper, more grounded conversation about Iran, war, and U.S. foreign policy. (00:00) - — Intro (01:07) - — Meet Jerrad (01:49) - — Appalachian roots (03:49) - — Life after the Navy (06:02) - — Software engineering (08:00) - — Why Congress (10:00) - — Ohio’s 12th (11:00) - — Abandoned gas wells (13:18) - — Climate policy (14:45) - — NOAA cuts (16:53) - — Government competence (18:01) - — Pentagon spending (20:00) - — Budget priorities (22:00) - — Serving the public (24:02) - — Corporate power (27:00) - — Political violence (30:00) - — Heated rhetoric (33:01) - — Supporting Jerrad (35:00) - — Post-interview (36:01) - — Candidate experience (39:01) - — Closing

    A Conversation with Jerrad Christian

  3. Jul 28

    A Conversation with Aidan Salas

    In this episode of Left Out Loud, Ally and Seth speak with Aidan Salas, a 20-year-old activist, former campaign manager for Hunter Miranda, and aspiring candidate for California State Assembly District 5. Aidan discusses getting involved in politics at a young age, lessons from the campaign trail, his plans to run in 2028, challenging Republican incumbent Joe Patterson, economic inequality, education, ICE, and why he believes a new generation can change politics. Subscribe, leave a review, and follow Left Out Loud on social media. Share this episode with someone who wants a deeper, more grounded conversation about Iran, war, and U.S. foreign policy.

    A Conversation with Aidan Salas

  4. Jul 22 ·  Bonus

    A Conversation with Alani Bankhead

    Alani Bankhead is back on Left Out Loud—this time as the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Montana. Ally and Seth catch up with Alani after her primary victory to discuss how an underdog campaign won by double digits, the impact of outside PAC spending, staying accountable while raising the money needed to compete, healthcare affordability, and whether Montana could be ready for a political shift. Subscribe, leave a review, and follow Left Out Loud on social media. Share this episode with someone who wants a deeper, more grounded conversation about Iran, war, and U.S. foreign policy. (00:00) - — Alani is back (00:55) - — Winning the primary (02:00) - — Full-circle moment (03:50) - — Winning by double digits (04:15) - — Why voters chose Alani (05:00) - — PAC money (07:00) - — Outside spending (10:00) - — Campaign finance rules (12:00) - — Staying focused (15:00) - — Healthcare costs (18:00) - — General election (20:00) - — The opposition (23:00) - — Campaign strategy (25:00) - — Staying accountable (28:00) - — Money and politics (30:00) - — Montana numbers (33:00) - — Flipping Montana (35:00) - — National attention (37:00) - — How to support (39:00) - — Post-interview thoughts (41:00) - — Final wrap

    A Conversation with Alani Bankhead

  5. Jul 21

    A Conversation with Dayna Marie Foster

    In this episode of Left Out Loud, Ally and Seth speak with Dayna Marie Foster about her campaign for governor of Florida. The conversation covers her experience in libraries and education, Florida’s affordability and housing crisis, corporate tax reform, public education, community land trusts, Ron DeSantis, political division, grassroots organizing, and her vision for a more affordable and inclusive Florida. Subscribe, leave a review, and follow Left Out Loud on social media. Share this episode with someone who wants a deeper, more grounded conversation about Iran, war, and U.S. foreign policy. (00:00) - — Intro (02:00) - — Meet Dayna (04:00) - — Why run (06:00) - — Florida politics (08:00) - — Public service (10:00) - — Library work (12:00) - — Community needs (14:00) - — Public education (16:00) - — Policy failures (18:00) - — Florida living (20:00) - — Housing crisis (22:00) - — Affordable housing (24:00) - — Homeownership (26:00) - — DeSantis era (28:00) - — Healing Florida (30:00) - — Kitchen table issues (32:00) - — Florida shifting (34:00) - — Tourism decline (36:00) - — State leadership (38:00) - — Campaign priorities (40:00) - — Grassroots campaign (42:00) - — Primary deadlines (44:00) - — Progressive scale (46:00) - — Closing thoughts (48:00) - — Florida candidates (50:00) - — Final wrap

    A Conversation with Dayna Marie Foster

  6. Jul 15

    A Conversation with Christopher Ahuja

    In this episode of Left Out Loud, Ally and Seth speak with Christopher Ahuja about his congressional campaign, what he learned from running twice, and why name recognition, social media, voter outreach, and grassroots organizing matter so much in local elections. The conversation also covers Brad Sherman, Democratic Party leadership, ICE, Gaza, affordability, masculinity in politics, and what comes next after a hard-fought primary. Subscribe, leave a review, and follow Left Out Loud on social media. Share this episode with someone who wants a deeper, more grounded conversation about Iran, war, and U.S. foreign policy. (00:00) - — Intro (01:10) - — Meet Chris (02:00) - — Campaign debrief (04:00) - — Taking a break (06:00) - — Lessons learned (08:00) - — Name recognition (10:00) - — Field organizing (12:00) - — Fundraising lessons (14:00) - — Campaign threats (16:00) - — Transit issues (18:00) - — Redistricting (20:00) - — Vote splitting (22:00) - — Socialist wins (24:00) - — ICE and Gaza (26:00) - — Brad Sherman (28:00) - — Lobbyist power (30:00) - — Democratic leadership (32:00) - — Trump backlash (34:00) - — Billionaire myth (36:00) - — Masculinity politics (38:00) - — Public service (40:00) - — Calling out Trump (42:00) - — Fighting trolls (44:00) - — Jiu-jitsu culture (46:00) - — Reaching voters (48:00) - — Future plans (50:00) - — iPad Brad (52:00) - — Political trolling (54:00) - — Post-interview thoughts (56:00) - — Chris’s impact (58:00) - — Progressive momentum (01:00:00) - — Final message

    A Conversation with Christopher Ahuja

  7. Jul 8 ·  Bonus

    A Conversation with Britta Aguirre

    In this bonus episode of Left Out Loud, Ally and Seth speak with Britta Aguirre about her campaign experience in West Virginia, the toll of online harassment, rural organizing, Appalachian exploitation, utility companies, education, mutual aid, and why community work continues beyond election day. Subscribe, leave a review, and follow Left Out Loud on social media. Share this episode with someone who wants a deeper, more grounded conversation about Iran, war, and U.S. foreign policy.

    A Conversation with Britta Aguirre

  8. Jul 7

    A Conversation with Mike Croley

    In this episode of Left Out Loud, Ally and Seth speak with Mike Croley, a congressional candidate running in Tennessee’s 6th District. The conversation covers Tennessee redistricting, federal worker cuts, DOGE layoffs, data centers, wealth inequality, Democratic socialism, public service, congressional accountability, and building a campaign rooted in working people. Subscribe, leave a review, and follow Left Out Loud on social media. Share this episode with someone who wants a deeper, more grounded conversation about Iran, war, and U.S. foreign policy. (00:00) - — Intro (00:40) - — Meet Mike (01:00) - — Tennessee issues (03:00) - — Redistricting (06:00) - — Federal service (08:30) - — DOGE cuts (11:30) - — Agency damage (14:30) - — Fork email (17:30) - — Open seat (19:30) - — Trump politics (22:30) - — GOP messaging (24:30) - — Democratic socialism (27:00) - — Wealth tax (29:30) - — Public priorities (31:30) - — Party direction (33:30) - — Culture wars (36:00) - — Find Mike (38:30) - — Accountability (41:30) - — Progressive scale (45:00) - — Post-interview thoughts (47:30) - — Tennessee race (49:00) - — Final message

    A Conversation with Mike Croley
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Left Out Loud is a progressive political podcast breaking down the biggest stories shaping our democracy. From up-to-the-minute political news and midterm election coverage to in-depth interviews with grassroots Democratic candidates, the show spotlights the voices and movements fighting for real change. Smart, informed, and unapologetically loud, Left Out Loud pairs sharp analysis with humor and plain-spoken commentary, cutting through the noise to focus on what actually matters. If you care about elections, organizing, and the future of the Democratic Party—and you like your politics with a little personality—this is the podcast for you.

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  • Creator
    Alison Warhol
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Alison Warhol