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Left in the Basement
by Basement Media
Three millennials talk about what is to be done. We discuss the intersection of politics, culture, and philosophy from a leftist perspective and work to promote collective responsibility. We have conversations on current events, interviews with working-class people, and opinion on the issues that actually matter. Let's get started.
Episodes
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Roe vs Wade and Republican Hypocrisy
Welcome back! We’re finally back and able to record consistently again. We are taking a more casual approach going forward. Enjoy a conversation in which we discuss the recent Supreme Court leak and the hypocrisy and projection of Republican politicians. Be sure to like us on Facebook, follow us…
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From Rome to Washington with Wendy Davis
In this episode, we speak to Wendy Davis. Wendy is running for Congress in GA district 14. She currently serves on Rome City Commission. We discuss her involvement in local politics, the struggle to help small businesses, and even her involvement in getting minor league baseball to Rome, GA.…
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Charlie Kirk gets owned, Superman comes out, and Trump says republicans won’t vote.
We just have a fun conversation about a few things going on. Marjorie a communist? Charlie Kirk, Superman, and of course…. Trump. Be sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to this show wherever you get your podcasts. If you more than liked it and wish to support the...
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Newsom Recall Election, Dave Rubin, and AOC's Dress
On this episode, the basement crew have a more relaxed episode with no guest. Enjoy a less formal episode and look forward to more like it! Be sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to this show wherever you get your podcasts. If you more than liked it and wish to…
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Mandates and Marjorie with Jamie
Welcome back! We’ve been gone for a little while, but are happy to be back with our friend from across the political aisle, Jamie. Jamie graduated with a degree in political science from Reinhardt University. He was the student body President his senior year, and now does various consulting work...
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Switching Parties with Rio
Rio is a friend of the podcast and spoke with us about his choice to change his political party registration from Republican to Democrat. We discuss swing voters and how compromise can be important in maintaining democracy. Be sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to…
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The Battle for GA-14 with Marcus Flowers
Marcus Flowers is running for United States Congress against Marjorie Taylor Greene. He served in the US Army and is hoping to give the incumbent Republican a real challenge in an extremely red district. Marcus explains why he joined the race, the dangers of Q-Anon, and how he plans to win the...
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Housekeeping, Scheduling, and Announcements
We discuss our upcoming website, interview schedule, and a new segment that finally has taken shape! Be sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to this show wherever you get your podcasts. And as always, a thank you to Rachel Palmer for the music featured throughout this...
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We're Still Here, and We Need You
The Basement Crew needs your help! Blane's computer has finally bit the dust, and we apologize for not keeping you up to speed. We continue to work on bringing everything back into order, but we could really use your support. We officially announce the launch of supporter functionality for our...
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What the Hell is Going On: March 13th, 2021
Introducing What the Hell is Going On, a more informal weekly segment where Ed, Blane, and Dylan talk about what's been going on in the world and their lives. This week, Dylan got a haircut, Ed talks about his pending "Biden Bucks" stimulus, and Blane is fascinated by Tucker Carlson's weird...
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The Role of Government with Wesley
Wesley is a friend of Dylan’s and an active member of the Republican Party. Wesley worked on the Brian Kemp campaign, as well as the David Perdue campaign as a field director. Throughout the hour, we discuss what we feel the role of government should be, attempt to define common sense, and what…
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Atlanta Politics with Ted Terry
Ted Terry is the former mayor of Clarkston, and now Commissioner for Dekalb County Super 6 District. He is also the youngest Mayor in Clarkston, GA history, which is known as the most diverse square mile in the U.S with over 40 nationalities and 60 languages represented. We talk about progressive...
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UBI and Post-Scarcity with Chet
Dylan and Blane talk with Chet, a leftist and free will skeptic. Chet has a bachelor’s degree in anthropology and lives near Des Moines, Iowa where he volunteered on the Andrew Yang campaign. He has participated in activist efforts like Occupy Wallstreet and Gamers for Basic Income. We discuss...
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Trans Rights with Sara
We talk with Sara about her journey that began on the far right, to coming out as a trans woman who considers herself further left than Bernie Sanders. Sara lives in GA, and was raised as a southern fundamentalist Christian. We discuss her former support of Donald Trump, her attempt to reconcile...
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Imperialism and the Military with Ed
Dylan and Blane talk with Ed, who has been helping put together this project from behind the scenes. Ed discusses the realizations he had in his military career that led to him coming over to the left, along with his thoughts on imperialism, the recent attack on the Capitol and the implications.…
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Healthcare with James
We sit down and talk with James, who resides in Acworth, GA and lives with a number of chronic illnesses. James suffers from hyper-mobility spectrum disorder, POTS syndrome, and Osteogenesis imperfecta. Throughout the hour, we dive into the early stages of his diagnosis, what every day life is…
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The Free Market with Drew
We speak with Drew, who lives in Austin, Texas. Drew has a bachelor’s degree in finance and applied economics and currently works as an accountant for a civil engineering firm. Drew is a supporter of Donald Trump, but doesn’t identify as a Republican. We focus on the free market as it relates to...
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The "Radical" Left with Mason
We speak with Mason, who lives in Calhoun, GA and is a union worker at a plastic manufacturing plant. Mason is an ardent Donald Trump supporter and is very critical of the left on social media. Throughout our hour and half conversation, Dylan and I attempt to uncover just what makes the left so...
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Welcome to the Basement
On this introductory episode, we set the stage for future discourse on the disappearance of the American dream. Dylan and Blane talk about their background, what inspired them to put this thing together, and the greater purposes they hope to see this project help fulfill. Many thanks to Rachel...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Three millennials talk about what is to be done. We discuss the intersection of politics, culture, and philosophy from a leftist perspective and work to promote collective responsibility. We have conversations on current events, interviews with working-class people, and opinion on the issues that actually matter. Let's get started.
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Three millennials talk about what is to be done. We discuss the intersection of politics, culture, and philosophy from a leftist perspective and work to promote collective responsibility. We have conversations on current events, interviews with working-class people, and opinion on the issues that...
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