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. 14h ago

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Jul 1

    A Conversation with Joshua Sales

    In this episode of Left Out Loud, Ally and Seth speak with Joshua Sales, a veteran, teacher, and congressional candidate running in Tennessee’s 7th District. The conversation covers teaching, rural organizing, Social Security, campaign finance reform, corporate power, access to education, job training, wealth inequality, universal healthcare, and building a campaign focused on 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 (00:30) - — Meet Joshua (00:50) - — Teaching (03:00) - — Classroom standards (05:30) - — Talking to voters (06:30) - — Social Security (09:00) - — Protecting retirement (11:30) - — Corporate power (13:00) - — Battle of Athens (15:00) - — Campaign finance (17:00) - — Education costs (19:00) - — Job training (21:00) - — Wealth transfer (23:00) - — Healthcare costs (25:00) - — Insurance profits (27:00) - — Big Pharma (29:00) - — Universal care (31:00) - — Local economy (33:00) - — Campaign needs (35:00) - — Policy messaging (36:30) - — How to support (38:00) - — Post-interview thoughts (39:30) - — Final message

    A Conversation with Joshua Sales

  5. Jun 23

    A Conversation with Bernard Taylor

    In this episode of Left Out Loud, Ally and Seth speak with Bernard Taylor, an EMS worker, firefighter, father, and congressional candidate running in Florida’s 21st District. The conversation covers environmental harm around Lake Okeechobee, immigration, lobbyist influence, Brian Mast, healthcare, nursing home neglect, housing, trade education, and what it means to bring real public service into Congress. 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 (00:15) - — Meet Bernard (00:45) - — EMS and family (01:30) - — Lake Okeechobee (03:30) - — Environmental damage (06:00) - — Why run (08:30) - — Public service (09:30) - — Immigration (12:00) - — Getting things done (14:00) - — Lobbyist power (15:30) - — AIPAC and Brian Mast (18:30) - — Foreign influence (20:30) - — Florida environment (22:00) - — Public trust (23:30) - — Healthcare crisis (24:30) - — Nursing home neglect (27:00) - — Housing plan (29:00) - — Homes for Floridians (30:30) - — Trade education (33:00) - — Grassroots campaign (34:00) - — How to support (36:00) - — Post-interview thoughts (38:00) - — Bernard’s leadership (40:00) - — Why this race matters (42:00) - — Closing message

    A Conversation with Bernard Taylor

  6. Jun 8

    A Conversation with Andrew Rice

    In this episode of Left Out Loud, Ally and Seth speak with Andrew Rice, a congressional candidate running in Connecticut’s 3rd District. The conversation covers ballot access, party gatekeeping, science, Palestine, corporate influence, Democratic Party reform, grassroots organizing, and what it means to challenge entrenched power. 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 U.S. politics, local elections, and the people working to change the system. (00:00) - — Intro (00:35) - — CT-03 (00:50) - — Ballot access (02:00) - — Convention fight (04:00) - — Party pressure (06:00) - — Science background (07:30) - — Why science (09:00) - — Trust in science (11:00) - — Democratic socialism (12:30) - — Palestine protest (14:30) - — Storm response (16:30) - — Corporate influence (18:30) - — Staying accountable (20:30) - — Why challenge Rosa (22:00) - — Personal sacrifice (24:00) - — Grassroots campaign (26:00) - — Term limits (28:00) - — Party failures (30:00) - — Centrist politics (32:30) - — Local party reform (35:00) - — Public service (37:00) - — Voter frustration (39:30) - — System burnout (42:00) - — Why keep fighting (44:30) - — Volunteer push (47:00) - — Closing thoughts (49:00) - — Self-love and community (50:00) - — Final message

    A Conversation with Andrew Rice

  7. Jun 5

    A Conversation with Joshua Bristol

    In this episode of Left Out Loud, Ally and Seth speak with Joshua Bristol, a congressional candidate running in New York’s 9th District. The conversation covers healthcare, disability, grassroots organizing, ballot access, AI tools, the Supreme Court, campaign strategy, and building a people-powered campaign in Brooklyn. 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) - — New endorsement (01:30) - — Josh’s story (02:45) - — Healthcare journey (05:15) - — Family decisions (07:50) - — Disability and purpose (10:25) - — Mutual aid (13:00) - — Epstein files (15:25) - — MAGA power (18:00) - — Why NY-09 (20:35) - — Ballot access (23:05) - — AI tools (25:40) - — Supreme Court (28:10) - — Power imbalance (30:45) - — Primary push (33:15) - — Door knocking (35:50) - — Grassroots pledge (38:20) - — Closing thoughts (40:50) - — Campaign effort (43:20) - — Final call

    A Conversation with Joshua Bristol

  8. Jun 3

    A Conversation with Joseph Perez-Caputo

    In this episode of Left Out Loud, Ally and Seth speak with Joseph Perez-Caputo, a progressive grassroots candidate running for Congress in Connecticut’s 4th District. The conversation covers Connecticut’s ballot access process, money in politics, immigration, Democratic Party reform, surveillance, incumbency, and building a people-powered campaign. 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 Joseph Perez-Caputo
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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
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Alison Warhol