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A Podcast about current local political events in Aurora Colorado and how they mimic what's going on in cities and towns across America; their effect on the working class; what we are doing to change the system into something better for all of us; and what ordinary people can do in their own communities to follow our lead. All from the minds of local activists, nerds, and all-around weirdos, Juan Marcano, Kristin Mallory Westerberg, Aly DeWills-Marcano, Bryan Lindstrom, and Michael Westerberg.

  1. Episode 17 - We Do Not Say Snuffleupagus.

    5D AGO

    Episode 17 - We Do Not Say Snuffleupagus.

    Ep. 17:  We Do Not Say Snuffleupagus. This episode on Local*Level*Left, we talk about decorum in politics in general and how it has been weaponized recently to shield politicians from hearing from angry constituents and to silence anyone who doesn’t agree with the people in power. So, if you’re a politician, just remember:  Don’t be a little bitch.    Contact Us: Contact us with questions or ideas for other episodes at locallevelleftpod@gmail.com

    1h 17m
  2. Episode 16: What Do We Expect People To Do?

    APR 28

    Episode 16: What Do We Expect People To Do?

    Ep. 16:  What Do We Expect People to Do? This episode on Local*Level*Left, we talk about people burning down warehouses. We don’t condone the destruction of property on this podcast, but the reasons why people are doing it across the Country are easy to see. We feel those reasons every day with nearly everything we buy and it doesn’t have to be that way. The wealthiest in this Country take advantage of our labor every day, take a vast majority of the profits from that labor, and don’t pay their workers a thriving wage, so what did they expect . . .    Recommendations / References: Property Tax Data by State and County:  https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/property-taxes-by-state-county/   Costco is one of the largest pizza chains in the US and sells more hot dogs than Major League Baseball: https://www.thedailymeal.com/1487474/costco-largest-pizza-chains-world/ https://www.aol.com/costco-sells-more-hot-dogs-131700970.html   Contact Us: Contact us with questions or ideas for other episodes at locallevelleftpod@gmail.com

    1h 10m
  3. Episode 15: Museum of Torts Anyone?

    APR 7

    Episode 15: Museum of Torts Anyone?

    This week on Local*Level*Left, we discuss what we consider a “fun” topic in Tort Reform. If you are older than 35, you may remember this being a huge talking point in the 90’s among Republicans. Like all things Republicans seem to do these days, it was for nefarious reasons. We do have a couple simple solutions, though, that would fundamentally change how corporations function. We nerd out on the law in this episode, so fair warning, and we’re missing Aly this week, but we hope you’ll enjoy it anyway.    Recommendations / References:   The American Museum of Tort Law:  https://www.tortmuseum.org   Northern Europe Income Based Speeding Tickets: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jun/06/finnish-businessman-hit-with-121000-speeding-fine     Contact Us: Contact us with questions or ideas for other episodes at locallevelleftpod@gmail.com

    1h 14m
  4. Episode 14 - It Can Always Be Shittier

    MAR 21

    Episode 14 - It Can Always Be Shittier

    We’re back after being too busy with politics to record. It’s that wonderful time of year when Democrats have to do the party thing and get on the primary ballot. So, this week we bring you an episode on just how predatory gambling has gotten and how pervasive it is in areas it really shouldn’t be in at all. AI then plays a trump card and piles more shit on top. If it’s one thing we’ve learned about capitalism in our lives; it can always make things shittier.

    1h 9m
  5. Episode 13: We Know How To Fix It; We Just Refuse To Do It.

    MAR 4

    Episode 13: We Know How To Fix It; We Just Refuse To Do It.

    On part two of our look at housing all our neighbors, we talk about our personal experiences with the Aurora Navigation Center, which is anything but a well and properly functioning navigation center. The weirdest part about this episode is we know the solution to this problem, it is tried and proven to work, and it is the cheapest option, but our political leaders refuse to implement these strategies. Cruelty must be the point, because it’s the only logical reason left.  Recommendations / References:   Aurora Colorado Point in Time Counts for people experiencing homelessness:  https://www.auroragov.org/residents/community_development/homelessness_in_aurora   Pres. George W. Bush’s administration pushed Housing First:  https://www.bushcenter.org/catalyst/the-fix/homes-for-the-unhoused-solving-homelessness-problem Treatment First is not really a thing:   https://nlihc.org/sites/default/files/Housing-First-Evidence.pdf     Contact Us: Contact us with questions or ideas for other episodes at locallevelleftpod@gmail.com

    1h 9m
  6. Episode 12: Housing First, A History Lesson

    FEB 25

    Episode 12: Housing First, A History Lesson

    We told you we would talk about enshittification again, but we lied . . . unintentionally. We pivot this week to Aurora’s failed attempt to solve our housing problem. We know the solution and how to do it, but so far Republicans have refused to do the smart thing . . . go figure. This is part one of at least two parts where we first explore the history of Housing First policies, so next episode we can talk about how Aurora failed on purpose and Aly’s experience in our very own work first, more expensive, and less affective so called “Navigation Center.”    Recommendations / References:   Sam Tsemberis Ph.D. books referenced:   https://www.amazon.com/Housing-First-Manual-Homelessness-Addiction/dp/1592859984 https://bookshop.org/p/books/housing-first-ending-homelessness-transforming-systems-and-changing-lives-founder-and-ceo-sam-tsemberis-ph-d/e14c654269cd4d11?ean=9780199989805&next=t   New York Times Article on Houston, TX’s Housing First Model:   https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/14/headway/houston-homeless-people.html   Contact Us: Contact us with questions or ideas for other episodes at locallevelleftpod@gmail.com

    55 min
  7. Episode 11: Enshittification

    FEB 18

    Episode 11: Enshittification

    Ep. 11:  Enshittification - Show Notes This week, we’re finally back from being sick. The four of us passed around a cold from hell that made it impossible to record, so sorry for the unplanned week long absence.  We pick it back up talking about Enshittification in digital platforms, how it was originally intended, but also in other places we see it. We don’t have a ton of solutions for this one that aren’t “reform the system as a whole,” but the connections to the people that ruined the things we loved for so long are kind of amazing, so you won’t want to miss this one.   Recommendations / References:   Doughnut Economics by Kate Raworth https://bookshop.org/p/books/doughnut-economics-seven-ways-to-think-like-a-21st-century-economist-kate-raworth/c567b77a6aa8a1bf?ean=9781603587969&next=t   Contact Us: Contact us with questions or ideas for other episodes at locallevelleftpod@gmail.com

    1h 15m
  8. Episode 10: Make Fascists Afraid Again

    FEB 2

    Episode 10: Make Fascists Afraid Again

    This week we talk about the GEO Facility in Aurora and ICE in general. There are so many things that are messed up about the times we live in, but few are greater than the slave catchers / gestapo cowards that populate the worst agency in our government. The GEO facility is its own kind of hell as well that should be tossed to the curb, and it has always been that way. The good news is there are things we can do when they both constantly violate our constitutional rights. Come check it out.   Contact Us: Contact us with questions or ideas for other episodes at ⁠locallevelleftpod@gmail.com

    1h 16m
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A Podcast about current local political events in Aurora Colorado and how they mimic what's going on in cities and towns across America; their effect on the working class; what we are doing to change the system into something better for all of us; and what ordinary people can do in their own communities to follow our lead. All from the minds of local activists, nerds, and all-around weirdos, Juan Marcano, Kristin Mallory Westerberg, Aly DeWills-Marcano, Bryan Lindstrom, and Michael Westerberg.

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    Big Sal's Taco Hut . . .
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
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