Left Turn Ahead
News & Politics Podcasts
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.
Location:
United States
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@ltapod
Language:
English
Email:
contact@ltapod.com
Episodes
117: "Every Other Mass Shooting"
3/29/2021
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.
Duration:00:58:24
116: "Somewhat Machiavellian"
3/15/2021
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.
Duration:00:39:01
115: "Start Playing Hardball"
3/1/2021
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.
Duration:00:47:29
114: "It's All Made Up"
2/15/2021
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.
Duration:00:40:29
113: "The Executive Pen"
2/1/2021
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.
Duration:00:35:53
112: "By Any Means Necessary"
1/26/2021
We discuss Joe Biden's inauguration (7:50), how progressives can leverage their power in a Democratic-controlled government (17:12), and more.
Duration:00:34:54
111: "Biden From The Block"
1/18/2021
We discuss this week's inauguration of Joe Biden (3:30), Trump's second impeachment (15:40), when and how this country pursues unity (34:55), and more.
Duration:00:45:33
110: "The Insurrection"
1/11/2021
We discuss the big Georgia Senate wins (4:00), the attack on the U.S. Capitol and the lack of long-term consequences (22:07), and other headlines.
Duration:01:00:23
109: "Betrayal Of Your Own Country"
1/4/2021
Happy New Year! We discuss our perspectives on 2021, the federal stimulus checks (10:56), Trump's renewed pressure to overturn the election (28:07), and other headlines.
Duration:00:50:24
108: "Transportation Fan"
12/21/2020
We discuss Biden's latest cabinet picks, including a couple history-making selections (7:52), Congress's so-called stimulus package (20:46), and other headlines.
Duration:00:49:25
107: "Chaos By Covid"
12/14/2020
We discuss the latest attempts to pass Covid-19 relief in Congress (7:47), Republicans' possibly final attempt to overthrow the election (24:14), TIME's Person of the Year selection (39:00), and more.
Duration:00:55:40
106: A Litany Of Loss
12/7/2020
We discuss Trump's ongoing post-election meltdown (8:32), Biden's latest cabinet picks (25:41), and other headlines.
Duration:00:51:14
105: "Giuliani Is Melting"
11/23/2020
We discuss Trump's baseless lawsuits and the impact on Biden's transition and our greater democracy (5:54), Democrats coming up short on state legislatures and redistricting (28:17), and more.
Duration:00:46:29
104: "Throwing A Bone To Progressives"
11/16/2020
We discuss the first steps of the Biden-Harris transition team (3:51) and our picks for many key members of Biden's eventual presidential cabinet (9:07).
Duration:00:52:51
103: "The Biden-Harris Win"
11/9/2020
We won! We discuss Joe Biden and Kamala Harris's historic win (4:22), the baseless lawsuits and attacks on the election (21:32), Georgia's two critical Senate runoffs (41:16), and more.
Duration:00:54:15
102: "Across The Finish Line"
11/2/2020
We're down to the wire with only a couple of days until Election Day. We talk about the last round of polls, the state of the race, and our final predictions for the presidential and senate races.
Duration:00:49:39
101: "The Country Should Be Ours"
10/26/2020
We discuss voter turnout in the election so far (2:16), which states might cause issues on Election Day (18:48), Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation vote (32:44), and other headlines.
Duration:00:47:34
100: The Final Debate
10/23/2020
We discuss the final debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, the best moments for both candidates, and whether it will have any impact on the race in the final days before Election Day.
Duration:00:31:16
99: "For The Good Guys"
10/19/2020
We make our revised predictions for the Electoral College (5:29), compare the 2016 and 2020 elections (23:45), discuss the ridiculous New York Post Biden story (41:39), and hit on other headlines.
Duration:00:53:26
98: "Foot On The Gas"
10/12/2020
We discuss the upcoming presidential debates (4:45), Democrats' chances of taking the Senate (7:47), Amy Coney Barrett's judiciary committee hearings (31:52), and other headlines.
Duration:00:45:05