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The Leftish Agenda
by Podcraftr
The average person labeled leftist is nothing more than a centrist who wants to actually follow the principles of liberty with a modicum of empathy.
Episodes
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The Sound of Silence
In the podcast episode of "The Leftish Agenda", host Eddie discusses the depth and power of silence, depicting it as more than just an absence of noise. He untangles the cultural and philosophical significance of silence and its role in mindfulness and inner stillness. Eddie also explores how...
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Francisco Franco
In this episode of The Leftish Agenda, Eddie explores the life and legacy of Francisco Franco, the controversial general who ruled Spain with an iron fist from 1939 to 1975. The episode investigates Franco's early life, his rise during the Spanish Civil War, and his alliances with Nazi Germany…
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What and Who Are We Missing?
On the podcast 'The Leftish Agenda', host Eddie delves into the serious issue of high rates of sexual assault and murder among Indigenous women. Touching upon the historical, social, and systemic factors contributing to this crisis, Eddie highlights the impact of colonization, socioeconomic...
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Can It Last?
In this episode of The Leftish Agenda, Eddie takes an in-depth look at the stability of U.S. politics, the resilience of the economy, social cohesion, America's global influence, cultural identity, and relevant historical precedents. The podcast discusses how political polarization and recent...
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Everything Ends Eventually
In this episode of The Leftish Agenda, the host Eddie brings into focus the lifecycle of empires, moving from historical context, key factors of decline, case studies, to conclusion. Set against the backdrop of the Roman, Ottoman, and the British Empire, the lifespan of these historic powerhouses...
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Where Are We Going?
In this episode of The Leftish Agenda, Eddie delves into an intense debate surrounding fascism's potential characteristics within the U.S. Government. He explores whether or not authoritarian tendencies, nationalism, scapegoating, and suppression of dissent are evident in the country. Notable...
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67 A New Generation of Dada 67
In this episode of The Leftish Agenda, host Eddie discusses the parallels between today's youth culture and the absurdist movement. He explores themes such as the disillusionment and existential anxiety that many young people experience due to societal issues like climate change, political...
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The White House Rose Garden
In the latest podcast episode, Eddie shares an intriguing look at the historical evolution and cultural significance of the White House's Rose Garden. The podcast takes listeners from the garden's early days as a place for vegetables and informal flowers to its transformation into a refined and...
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Why Close 18F?
In this episode of "The Leftish Agenda", Eddie discusses the closure of the General Services Administration's digital consultancy GSA 18F. Its closure marked a hit to the government's tech innovation, but the outfit, created in 2014, left significant impacts on the government's approach to...
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The Decline of America in 2025.
The Leftish Agenda podcast, hosted by Eddie, focuses on the significant decline in U.S. favorability on the global stage as of 2025. The episode analyzes key factors such as controversial political leadership, inconsistent international relations, unfulfilled climate change commitments, and...
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Is This What You Signed Up For?
The podcast explores the murky past of government experimentation on its own citizens. It delves into infamous events like the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, where Black men were misled into believing they were being treated for various ailments when they were actually part of a study about syphilis.…
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What Would Jesus Do Anyhow?
"The Leftish Agenda" podcast hosted by Eddie dives into the guiding principles of Christianity and discusses why some individuals claim to be Christians while seemingly defying the faith's core tenets. The key Christian tenets covered include love and compassion, faith and grace, moral and…
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Manifest Destiny or Genocide? You Decide.
In this episode of The Leftish Agenda, host Eddie delves into the topic of Manifest Destiny and the impact it had on Native American populations during the expansion of the United States. Eddie discusses the belief in racial and cultural superiority at the heart of Manifest Destiny and how it led...
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US Refusals of World War II Jewish Refugees
On this episode of The Leftish Agenda, Eddie explores the tragic chapter in American history where the United States refused to accept Jewish refugees during World War II. The podcast centers around American immigration policies, the historical context, and public sentiment. Riding on the back of...
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Project MK Ultra
In this episode of The Leftish Agenda, host Eddie delves into the controversial history of Project MKUltra. He highlights the Cold War context in which it emerged and the invasive methods it employed, such as drug testing, hypnosis, and psychological manipulation. Some of MKUltra's subprojects,...
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Cell Structures in Covert Organizations
In this episode of "The Leftish Agenda," host Eddie takes a deep dive into the complex world of covert organizations, focusing specifically on their use of cell structures to maintain security, efficiency, and secrecy. Walking listeners through the inner workings of these elusive units, Eddie...
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Altruism
In this episode of "The Leftish Agenda" podcast, the host takes listeners on a comprehensive journey exploring the complexities of altruism from multiple perspectives - psychology, biology, philosophy, and real-world applications. The dialogue begins with a discussion on psychological altruism,...
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Jingo is a Loser’s Game
In the latest episode of The Leftish Agenda podcast, Eddie dives deep into the topic of jingoism. The episode unpacks the concept of jingoism in its entirety, from its origins rooted in a 19th-century British patriotic song to its modern-day implications, and characteristics such as national...
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Department of Defense vs. War Department
The podcast script from "The Leftish Agenda with Eddie" discusses the historical transformation from the War Department to what's now known as the Department of Defense. It covers the reasons behind the name change, including shifting from aggression to protection, adopting a more comprehensive...
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What Would Happen To the US in Civil War?
Eddie, on the episode of 'The Leftish Agenda', brings to light the potential implications of a Civil War in the U.S. today. The episode unravels the societal and humanitarian consequences, predicting high casualty rates and possible displacement of people, leading to community breakdown and...
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Consumerism
In this episode of The Leftish Agenda, hosted by Eddie, the discussion primarily revolves around consumerism, economic inequality, and how they are intertwined. The podcast dissects how economic structures, driven by consumerism, favor the elite, perpetuating wealth concentration and labor...
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The Big Lie
In this episode of The Leftish Agenda Podcast, host Eddie explores the concept of 'The Big Lie'. Starting with its historical origins by Adolf Hitler, the episode analyzes how such a false narrative is generated and spread through society, examining the psychological factors like cognitive...
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Hackers
In this episode of The Leftish Agenda, host Eddie dives into the intriguing world of hacker culture. Tracing its roots back to the 1960s at MIT, Eddie discusses how the term hacker has evolved over time, once being a title of honor associated with exceptional technical ability and curiosity. He...
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Nixon vs. Trump
The podcast, hosted by Eddie, explores in depth the comparison between two influential figures in American political history, Donald Trump and Richard Nixon. It examines the major scandals they were involved in, notably the Watergate scandal under Nixon and Trump's two impeachment proceedings. A...
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Rothschild Family
The podcast episode from "The Leftish Agenda", hosted by Eddie, eloquently traces the fascinating journey of the Rothschild family's influence in the fields of banking, finance, and philanthropy. It starts with the family's humble beginnings under Mayer Amschel Rothschild in 1744 and documents...
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What is Outside Your Bubble?
The podcast explores harrowing historical genocides, their root causes, and the lingering impacts on societies around the world. It delves into the Transatlantic Slave Trade, the Herero and Namaqua Genocide, the Armenian Genocide, the Rwandan Genocide, the Cambodian Genocide, the Rohingya Crisis,...
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If We Never Fully Win, Why Fight?
In this episode of The Leftish Agenda with Eddie, the host dives into the multifaceted concept of anarchy, exploring its theoretical foundations, historical implementations, inherent challenges, and influential role as a principled ideal. Eddie clarifies common misconceptions about anarchy…
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Cronyism and Predatory Capitalism Must Fail
In this episode of The Leftish Agenda, Eddie breaks down the inherent flaws and inevitable failure of cronyism and predatory capitalism. Eddie portrays cronyism as a system where power is unequally distributed, leading to misallocation of resources, stagnation in innovation, and erosion of trust…
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Echoes of Colonialism
In the episode of 'The Leftish Agenda,' the host Eddie discusses the lasting effects of colonialism on the current power dynamics, specifically in relation to European countries. Eddie delves into the historical colonial pursuits for land and resources that were part of a strategy to boost the...
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Integrity As the Ultimate Virtue
In the podcast episode of "The Leftish Agenda", Eddie explores the concept of integrity, its core elements, and its impact on personal relationships, professional environments, and society at large. He describes integrity as a multi-layered ideal, encompassing honesty, reliability, loyalty, and…
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What is a Zapatista?
In this episode of "The Leftish Agenda," host Eddie unpacks the history, ideology, and current significance of the Zapatista movement. Born out of economic inequality, poverty, and systemic marginalization, the Zapatistas launched their rebellion in Mexico in 1994, contesting the North American...
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So What Do You Want Lefty?
In this episode of The Leftish Agenda, host Eddie explores the concept of democratic confederalism. The show begins with a historical overview, tracing its origins to Abdullah Öcalan, and explains how its principles were influenced by anarchism, socialism, and feminism. Eddie discusses the…
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Who Has The Bomb?
In this episode of "The Leftish Agenda", host Eddie provides an informative overview of the world's major nuclear arsenals, covering everything from the United States, Russia, China, France, the United Kingdom, India, Pakistan, North Korea to Israel. Focusing on each country's nuclear…
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If This is Leftist Then what Am I?
In this episode of The Leftish Agenda podcast, host Eddie guides his audience through an in-depth examination of a variety of leftist policies. Beginning with economic equality, he explains concepts such as progressive taxation and Universal Basic Income, sharing examples of them in practice. He...
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Anarchy Has Some Order!
In this episode of The Leftish Agenda, Eddie tackles the commonly misunderstood topic of anarchy, dispelling misconceptions and shedding light on its varied philosophies. Anarchy, contrary to popular belief, is not a state of chaos or disorder, but a strive for a society free from hierarchical...
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The Truth Is Whatever I Believe!
In this episode of The Leftish Agenda, host Eddie delves into exploring why people often vote against their economic interests. He surveys a vast multitude of influences, including personal identity, media, short-term thinking, emotional appeal, social pressures, belief in meritocracy, government...
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Compassion and Peace Should Always Be Orthodox Behavior
In this episode of The Leftish Agenda, Eddie navigates the multifaceted perspectives of the Orthodox Jewish community regarding Israel's treatment of Palestinians. Taking a comprehensive approach, discussions explore religious beliefs that influence standpoints, including Messianic expectations…
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How Big Is This Going To Get?
In this episode of The Leftish Agenda, hosted by Eddie, the focus lies heavily on the contrast between the United States military and those of other nations. He examines different aspects of military power like defense budgets, active personnel, technological advancements, reserves and National...
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Some Things Should Not Exist
The podcast script from The Leftish Agenda, hosted by Eddie, critically examines the influence of billionaires on society across different domains—political, economic, social, and ethical. The episode unpacks the disproportionate influence the ultra-wealthy exert on policy through lobbying and...
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How Do We Fix This? - USA Balance of Power
In this episode of The Leftish Agenda, host Eddie covers a variety of strategies and policies aimed at rebalancing perceived conservative dominance in American politics. The comprehensive guide includes electoral reforms such as tackling gerrymandering, implementing ranked-choice voting and...
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They’re Doing It Too! Oligarchs and Corporatists Both Need to Go!
In this episode of 'The Leftish Agenda', Eddie explores the complex political systems of corporatism and oligarchy. Corporatism, defined as the intimate collaboration between government and major interest groups like large corporations and labor unions in policy-making, leads to disproportionate...
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Who Made the Monster?
In this episode of 'The Leftish Agenda' hosted by Eddie, the controversial legacy of Fred Trump Sr. is unpacked. The discussion begins with a delve into his capitalization of government programs, and how he used federal funds and tax breaks meant for affordable housing to his self-serving…
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Protest or Riot?
In this episode of The Leftish Agenda, Eddie explores the distinctions between protests and riots, delving into their historical contexts, motivations, characteristics, and societal impacts. Covering civil rights demonstrations to modern environmental activism, the podcast discusses the…
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Scary Commie Socialist or Red Herring?
In this thought-provoking episode of "The Leftish Agenda" with Eddie, listeners take a deep dive into the multifaceted topic of communism's success or failure. Drawing on historical examples, economic performances, ideological arguments, and sociopolitical drivers, Eddie provides a comprehensive...
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Who Says When Enough Is Enough?
In the latest episode of The Leftish Agenda, Eddie takes listeners on a voyage through the legal and political complexities of declaring a U.S. President mentally unfit to serve under the 25th Amendment. Considering the amendment's Section 4, Eddie explains the integral role of the Vice President...
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Why Not Just Leave?
In this episode of "The Leftish Agenda," Eddie delves into the complex topic of whether a state could secede from the United States and remain financially stable. He discusses various key elements a state would need for sustained independence, such as natural resources, economic infrastructure…
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No Kings! Why US Troops Don’t Police Us.
In this episode of The Leftish Agenda podcast, host Eddie extensively explores the myriad reasons that argue against the use of U.S. combat troops in domestic scenarios. The discussion starts with highlighting the historical Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, which ensures a distinct line between...
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Resist the Thoughts?
In this episode of The Leftish Agenda, the host, Eddie, explores the moral duty to resist fascism and tyranny. He begins by defining these terms and emphasizing the human rights violations that they often entail. Eddie delves into ethical theories, such as social contract theory, and uses...
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Beware Injustice and Violence
On this episode of "The Leftish Agenda," Eddie delves into the relationship between injustice and violence, examining various psychological, social, and historical factors. Analyzing the role of frustration, anger, and marginalization, he discusses how systemic barriers can drive individuals...
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Engender Change
In this episode of The Leftish Agenda, the host, Eddie, explores the concept of a genderless species. The discussion begins by examining the biological aspects of becoming a genderless society, including the natural prevalence of asexuality and the need for significant genetic alterations in...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The average person labeled leftist is nothing more than a centrist who wants to actually follow the principles of liberty with a modicum of empathy.
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The average person labeled leftist is nothing more than a centrist who wants to actually follow the principles of liberty with a modicum of empathy.
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