Radical Leftist Scum

Valdet Selimaj

Radical Leftist Scum is a fearless space for unfiltered conversations about the world we live in. Hosted by Valdet Selimaj, this podcast dives into the issues shaping our lives—from politics and culture to identity and justice—with candor, passion, and zero apologies. It’s about speaking truth, challenging the noise, and fighting for the change we deserve. If you’re ready for bold takes and real talk, turn it up—because it’s time to get louder than ever.

Episodes

  1. JAN 30

    Authoritarianism 101: How “Normal” Gets Manufactured

    Fascism and authoritarianism aren’t some distant future threat—they’re already here, woven into court cases, headlines, and “reasonable” sounding laws that quietly strip people of their rights. In this episode, we break down how authoritarian creep actually works in real life, using the arrests of Black journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort, protest crackdowns, anti‑trans laws, abortion bans, and immigration raids as case studies in how cruelty gets disguised as “procedure.” We unpack three core patterns you can spot in the wild: ​Legalistic cruelty – when violence is hidden behind paperwork, court language, and “just enforcing the law.”​Moral panic and culture war – how queer and trans people, migrants, teachers, and protesters get turned into permanent emergencies so the state can justify harsher crackdowns.​Normalization through boredom – how repeated scandals, abuses, and rights violations go from shocking to “that’s just how it is” as people get exhausted and tune out.Along the way, we connect these patterns to the broader rise of fascism in the U.S., the weaponization of laws like the KKK Act, and the ongoing efforts to suppress journalism, protest, and political dissent. This isn’t a call to panic—it’s a call to pay attention. You’ll leave with a clearer lens for recognizing authoritarian tactics, a better sense of why so many people feel numb, and concrete ways to keep using your voice and platforms instead of slipping into “this is just normal now”. If you’re tired of being told you’re “overreacting” while people’s rights are being shredded in real time, this episode is for you. #donlemon #journalism #firstamendment #GeorgiaFort #Fascism #authoritarianism #radicalleftistscum

    18 min
  2. JAN 30

    Why the Right Hates Smart People: Anti‑Intellectualism in American Politics

    Why does one side of American politics keep attacking teachers, scientists, and “experts”? Why are professors framed as indoctrinators, librarians as threats, and doctors as liars? In this episode, we break down the long-standing tradition of anti-intellectualism on the American right—and why it remains one of the most effective political strategies in modern conservatism. From vaccine denial and the false link between vaccines and autism, to moral panics claiming LGBTQ+ people and teachers are “groomers,” the pattern is the same: when evidence challenges power, the response isn’t debate—it’s delegitimization. Discredit the science. Smear the experts. Teach people to distrust thinking itself. We explore: What anti-intellectualism actually is (and what it isn’t) Why the right consistently targets education, research, and expertise How misinformation campaigns around public health, climate change, and LGBTQ+ rights cause real-world harm Why teachers, scientists, journalists, and librarians are treated as political enemies What research shows about education, cognitive complexity, and political ideology Why authoritarian movements thrive when people distrust nuance, uncertainty, and evidence This isn’t about saying “left = smart, right = dumb.” It’s about understanding how political projects that rely on hierarchy, fear, and misinformation depend on attacking knowledge to survive. If you’ve ever wondered why caring about facts gets labeled “elitist,” why trusting doctors is framed as weakness, or why book bans and culture-war hysteria keep coming back—this episode connects the dots. Because the real threat to authoritarianism isn’t an elite class of experts. It’s ordinary people learning how to think together.

    22 min

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Radical Leftist Scum is a fearless space for unfiltered conversations about the world we live in. Hosted by Valdet Selimaj, this podcast dives into the issues shaping our lives—from politics and culture to identity and justice—with candor, passion, and zero apologies. It’s about speaking truth, challenging the noise, and fighting for the change we deserve. If you’re ready for bold takes and real talk, turn it up—because it’s time to get louder than ever.

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