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A Liberal and a Socialist talk political news, ideology, and strategy from a left-of-center perspective. Lagniappe means "a little something extra" in Louisiana and we go extra deep into the ideas and decisions that shape political news.Logo: Our logo is an old Catholic symbol of paternalism that Louisiana adopted on its flag where a mother bird, in our case a brown pelican that is colored white for... reasons, is tearing from her breast to feed her hungry children. We like it because it was adopted in a time when Louisiana was much more leftist in caring for its people.

Liberal Lagniappe Scott Cornelius & Joshua Fini

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A Liberal and a Socialist talk political news, ideology, and strategy from a left-of-center perspective. Lagniappe means "a little something extra" in Louisiana and we go extra deep into the ideas and decisions that shape political news.Logo: Our logo is an old Catholic symbol of paternalism that Louisiana adopted on its flag where a mother bird, in our case a brown pelican that is colored white for... reasons, is tearing from her breast to feed her hungry children. We like it because it was adopted in a time when Louisiana was much more leftist in caring for its people.

    How Many Ways to Say He's Old

    How Many Ways to Say He's Old

    (Recorded 5 November 2023) This week, Joshua and Scott discuss the current conflict in Gaza and how views on this issue have shifted over time.

    Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.

    • 2 hr 27 min
    Show Them I Don't Eat Babies

    Show Them I Don't Eat Babies

    (Recorded 29 October 2023) After the most recent hiatus, Joshua and Scott return to discuss the recent elections in Louisiana, the collapse of the Louisiana Democratic Party, and our insight as Louisianan's into the new Louisianan Speaker of the House, Rep. Mike Johnson. 

    Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.

    • 1 hr 22 min
    All I Have Is Shrug Emoji

    All I Have Is Shrug Emoji

    This week, Joshua and Scott discuss the race for Louisiana Governor and the movement towards autocracy at the state level. 

    Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.

    • 1 hr 28 min
    LGBT Fascists

    LGBT Fascists

    This week, Joshua and Scott discuss the recent spate of coups, the expansion of BRICS, and what the economy might mean for 2024.

    Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.

    • 2 hr 24 min
    Just Give Me the Drugs

    Just Give Me the Drugs

    After a long hiatus, Joshua and Scott are back! This episode we catch up on the GOP debates and what is happening in the economy. Plus we preview some foreign policy we will discuss in a future episode.

    Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.

    • 2 hr 57 min
    No Moderate Changes

    No Moderate Changes

    On this special 4th of July episode, hence the fireworks in the background because it was recorded on the 4th itself, Joshua and Scott discuss the recent SCOTUS decisions, the founding era, how big social changes happen, and the meaning of democracy itself.

    Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.

    • 4 hr 18 min

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