This weekly LDS liberal conversation about current events is hosted by Cris and Alain Balmanno. Each week they will discuss topics ranging from politics to sports from a liberal Mormon perspective.
On our series finale our producer Marlo Balmanno joins, Alain, Anneke, and Cris to discuss the last four seasons of Latter-Day Left. We also discuss the new abortion laws being passed in conservative states, listener letters, and the every expanding candidate field. We also ask is it time for the Left to learn from the Right? If you want to meet our hosts and producer we will be hosting a family BBQ on June 15th at 3pm, 2022 Western Charm Dr., Riverton, Ut .
In this penultimate episode of Latter-Day Left Anneke and Alain are joined by Anneke’s husband, Eric Garcia and our producer Marlo Balmanno. We discuss breaking up Facebook or Amazon, our warmongering administration, social patterns in the Book of Mormon, and child heroes. Be sure to join us for our last family BBQ on June 18th. Find out more on our Facebook page or email us at latterdayleft@gmail.com
Alain and Cris Balmanno are joined by special guest Matt Gardener. They discuss Elizabeth Warren’s plan to forgive student debt, if the Speaker of the House has too much power, and the importance of being the voice of reason.
Leading up to the final episodes of the podcast we thought it would be fun to share our blooper reel with you. Some of these bloopers have been at the end of episodes and others have never been published. We have also included a story that was cut for time.
Our father and son duo, Alain and Cris Balmanno take on listener letters, the IRS, the word of Wisdom, privacy and Alexa, BYU honor code, fallibility in human Church leaders, and discuss the end of the Latter-Day Left’s podcast run. Recorded: 04/13/2019
This week we bring you a double episode of politics and General Conference notes. Anneke Garcia joins Alain and Cris Balmanno for a touching conversation about faith and the state of society. Part 2 includes: Deep fake technology, journalistic integrity, what’s going on with Texas, “not my religion then no religion will be represented”, immigration, plus General Authority Representation and why it matters. Make sure to listen to part 1: S4 E21 General Conference Recap 1: Trumps Tax Returns, It’s Ok to Question, Policy vs Doctrine Recorded on April 7, 2019
This week we bring you a double episode of politics and General Conference notes. Anneke Garcia joins Alain and Cris Balmanno for a touching conversation about faith and the state of society. Part 1 includes: listener letters, Trump’s tax returns, the change to the policy concerning children of LGBTQ couples, questioning doctrine is part of our faith, and pondering and praying. Make sure to listen to part 2: S4 E22 General Conference Recap 2: Deep Fake, The US is Full, General Authority Representation Recorded on April 7, 2019
This week Alain and Cris Balmanno take on Trump’s purposed education budget, the Special Olympics, the trademarking of the name Kentucky, killing Obama Care, and more…
This week our father and son duo, Alain and Cris Balmanno discuss the continuing loss of American influence around the world and liken it to the swift fall of Book of Mormon civilizations. They also cover the tragedy in New Zealand, college admissions scandal, and they wrap up coverage of the 2019 Utah legislative session. 3-16-2019
This week Alain and Cris sit down to discuss the historic dedication of the Rome temple, listener email, the ramping up of flag worship or idolatry, kind neighbors, and Book of Mormon Kingmen.
Alain and Cris return to discuss the 2019 Utah Legislature, conversion therapy, BYU’s Cosmo comes out, more BYU police woes, anti-vaccination activists, pro-vaccination cartels, and they answer listener questions. 03/2/2019
While Cris is away, Anneke sits in with Alain to discuss national emergencies, Socialism, and sanitized history. Our hosts also reflect on their faith and belief in inclusion.
Our father and son duo, Alain and Cris Balmanno, discuss the drama of Trump's 2nd State of the Union address, the Utah Legislative Session, facial recognition technology.
Alain and Cris Balmanno bring us another rousing episode featuring their thoughts on the end of the government shutdown, health insurance woes here in America (trouble with opioids, adult children seeking vaccinations, a superintendent commits insurance fraud), Coventry Catholic students.
Preview of S4 E14 1/26/2019 featuring Alain and Cris Balmanno. Latter-Day Left a podcast for active LDS who happen to be left of center.
This week Alain and Cris sit down to review this week’s news including: DACA deal for the wall, integrity and ethics in today’s politics, six vets write a stern letter to sophomore for leaving Naval Academy football, good sportsmanship and Alain points out a treasonous act.
Alain, Anneke, and Cris return after our mid-season hiatus to discuss the federal government shutdown, Trump, the Democrats throw their hats into the ring, Anneke’s run on Jeopardy!, and we ask, ”How many pop-culture references can we stuff into one episode?”
NCAA rules and integrity, Government shutdown, Ghosting employees, Church ages advancement change, and Christmas traditions.
Alain and Cris are back to discuss the argument for getting rid of the Lame Duck Sessions the “Baby It’s Cold Outside controversy, and who should be hosting the Oscars.
This week we are trying something new. Each host individually shares a topic. We begin with a segment by Cris about Utah’s Prop2 Compromise, then move to Alain on George H. W., French riots, Bundy and Da Vince, and round out the episode with Anneke’s introspective musings on being a trivia lover and navigating the world as an educated woman. Please let us know how you like the show. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or comment at latterdayleft@gmail.com.
Alain and Cris answer listener submitted topics. Topics include: the number of ghosts of Christmas it takes to change the hearts of public figures, reasons to or not to retain Pelosi as Speaker of the House, Utah’s Proposition 2 for legalizing medical cannabis, and more… Please let us know how you like the show by emailing us at latterdayleft@gmail.com and sign up for our newsletter at www.latterdayleft.com
Our father and son hosts discuss the rampant voter suppression during the 2018 midterm elections. Other topics include Notre Dame students take a knee for Christianity and breaking down what the changes to the “Public Charge “ rules mean for today’s immigrants.
Alain our constitutional law expert and Cris our tech expert discuss election results, WWI Armistice Anniversary, Mueller is fired, and more. *Remember to submit your questions for our annual Q&A episode to be aired live on Facebook November 23, 2018 at 2:00pm MST. *
Anneke and Alain sit down to discuss bankruptcy and how the current economy is stalling families, minimum income, student loan debt, birthright citizenship, and some examples from the Book of Mormon we can apply to today’s world. *Remember to submit your questions for our annual Q&A episode to be aired live on Facebook November 23, 2018 at 2:00pm MST. *
Are you tired? Here at LDL political fatigue has set in and we are tired. This week Alain and Cris discuss why political fatigue is a real issue during this election season, the NFL having a hard time booking a big game half time act, and how to respond to negative ads. *Find other historic recordings at http://freemusicarchive.org/curator/CPDP/
Our father and son duo, Alain and Cris Balmanno are back at their mics to break down this year’s Utah Ballot. They also touch upon General Conference, Judge Kavanagh, and The Internet Minute.
Alain and Cris reunite and talk about the latest Trump approval poll in Utah, term limit proposals for all branches of government, Utah’s Prop 3, American ingenuity, and blind party loyalty. Other topics include: Irish opinions on Brexit, listener letters.
After a month long break Anneke and Cris return to discuss Nike’s bold move to back Colin Kaepernick. They also breakdown the response to natural disasters throughout the globe, depression and suicide awareness, and prison reform. *this episode contains sensitive subjects.
This mini episodes brings our 3rd season to a close with an in-depth conversation between Anneke and Cris. Lebron James takes on education, Bank of America shows predatory banking is back. Latter-Day Left will be back in September.
After a couple of weeks off Alain and Cris are back to discuss Helsinki, free speech and an open internet, the Bundy pardon, socialist infiltration of The Church, the World Cup, and more.
Alain, our constitutional law expert, and Cris come together to discuss SCOTUS's 2018 rulings, Mormon Doctrine that applies to today, and when civility is just not enough
Alain and Cris discuss why are Americans easily swayed by lazy patriotism, the AT&T-Time Warner merger, the immigration crisis at the border, G7.
Anneke and Alain join our special guest Erick Garcia in a personal discussion on DACA, immigration, trade wars, and capitalism.
What happens when a country doesn’t fulfill its commitments? We also discuss state’s rights vs industry and ocean displacement.
On May 18, 2018 the first presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints met with the national leadership of the NAACP. Our host Alain Balmanno serves on the board of the Utah NAACP chapter. In this mini episode he shares his firsthand experience attending the meetings and his take-ways.
Our father and son duo answer listener comments and breaks down the proposed Utah Medical Marijuana Initiative. Also they share their thoughts on The Church ending its relationship with the BSA.
Alain and Cris sit down to discuss the "snowflake trinity": cultural appropriation, social justice warriors, and extreme me too reactions. Plus abuse of NFL cheerleaders and listener letters.
Alain and Cris discuss the Ut Democratic Convention, Civility in sports, N/S Korea, Trump’s Fox and friends melt down, the “illegal” caravan and more.
From NASA to Earth Day there is so much to talk about this week our hosts had to shorten their list. Topics include, 20 years of Harry Potter, UT GOP Convention, Gulf Stream, the Beatitudes, listener questions.
Listen in on an in-depth conversation by Alain and Cris about Syria, Facebook Hearings, OK Teacher Strikes, and Education. We also ask, "Is It Time for the U.S. To Require All Presidential Candidates to Pass a Qualification Test?" For more on executive powers listen to S1 E42 Executive Powers and The Military
Anneke and Cris review the historic changes announced at General Conference, the underrated community colleges in the US, finding ways to take a break from the constant news cycle, and Sinclair media.
Alain and Cris discuss the international marches for gun control, Facebook's folly, why internal Church events are news and how to ensure good reporting on sensitive issues, and how March Madness can lift our spirits.
All three of our hosts, Alain, Anneke, and Cris come together on St. Patrick’s Day for a rousing conversation about local Utah politics, White House turn over, student walkouts, and they say goodbye to a physicist.
This week our father and son duo, Alain and Cris discuss ICE, North Korea, NCAA, Elephant parts, and Man’s Dominion over the earth.
Alain and Cris sit down to discuss Orrin Hatch and the ACA, Kushner is out, the gospel of prosperity, and we say, "Happy Birthday Peace Corps!" *This episode contains strong language.*
Should college athletics as we know it be done away with? Corruption, FBI, NCAA, Russia, CPAC, Some UT Dems Support Romney, Listener questions, Billy Graham
Alain and Cris answer listener emails, review the proposed changes to the SNAP program, and lowest common denominator laws.
In the aftermath of yet another school shooting we bring you a compilation episode of our previous conversations discussing violence, guns, children, and mass shootings.
Alain and Cris discuss the politicization of the FBI, State of the Union highlights, what happens when the safety net breaks, the true answer to the question of life the universe and everything, and they respond to listener questions about the D&C. Follow us on Facebook, twitter, and tumblr: @latterdayleft
Fresh off of our LEFTalks (www.latterdayleft.com/leftalks) Alain and Cris return to discuss the short lived government shutdown, is vengeful justice back in modern society, USA Gymnastics, political Super Bowl ads, votes should only be cast by head of household, DACA, and more.
Anneke and Alain discuss why we are Latter-Day Left, the underlying reason we are so upset about President Trump's "sh*t hole" statement, and HI missile warning system. *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE*
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