117 episodes

Molly, William, and Caleb don’t agree on everything politically, but the trio hold this truth to be self-evident: you may not be interested in politics, but politics are interested in you. Left Turn Ahead analyzes the landscape of the Democratic Party en route to Election Day 2020, aided by perspective from activists, organizers, and a new generation of progressive voters determined to shape the future of Democratic politics.

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Molly, William, and Caleb don’t agree on everything politically, but the trio hold this truth to be self-evident: you may not be interested in politics, but politics are interested in you. Left Turn Ahead analyzes the landscape of the Democratic Party en route to Election Day 2020, aided by perspective from activists, organizers, and a new generation of progressive voters determined to shape the future of Democratic politics.

    "Every Other Mass Shooting"

    "Every Other Mass Shooting"

    We discuss President Biden's first press conference (2:26), gun violence in Atlanta and Boulder (13:55), Georgia's voter suppression law (46:37), and other headlines.

    • 58 min
    "Somewhat Machiavellian"

    "Somewhat Machiavellian"

    We discuss Biden signing the Covid relief bill into law and his future legislative agenda (3:06), the growing calls for Andrew Cuomo to resign as New York Governor (18:37), and other headlines.

    • 39 min
    "Start Playing Hardball"

    "Start Playing Hardball"

    We discuss the House Covid relief bill and minimum wage increase fight (3:29), some early concerns with President Biden (14:33), the Trump lovefest at CPAC (22:33), and other headlines.

    • 47 min
    "It's All Made Up"

    "It's All Made Up"

    We discuss the end of the second Trump impeachment trial (3:51), how the Democratic party can improve over the next couple of years (26:30), and more.

    • 40 min
    "The Executive Pen"

    "The Executive Pen"

    We discuss Biden's Covid-19 relief package and the Republican counter (2:10), Biden's quick and significant executive action so far (10:19), and other headlines.

    • 35 min
    "By Any Means Necessary"

    "By Any Means Necessary"

    We discuss Joe Biden's inauguration (7:50), how progressives can leverage their power in a Democratic-controlled government (17:12), and more.

    • 34 min

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