United States of the Left

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Two jabronis from LA interviewing organizers and activists around the world who are focused on democracy movements, anti-colonialism, and progressive politics. Our goal is to find value in all elements of the Left, kill the purity test, and build solidarity without judgement across movements and philosophies.

Robert & Jeff


    • Jul 2, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 10m AVG DURATION
    • 7 EPISODES


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    Episode 5 - The New American Dream: Schooly Community, Mutual Aid, and Freedom of the Open Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022 77:47


    Joe, his partner, and their two cats ditched their expensive LA rent and converted a school bus into a home and office. Now, years into their journey, Joe shares what it's like to live rent free, sustainably, and with the freedom to call anywhere in the US home. Other topics discussed include climate change, anti-consumerism, and the BLM movement.

    Episode 4 - F*cking Billionaires and How to Stop Them

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022 73:29


    There are 614 people in the United States with wealth of at least $1 billion. In this episode Jeff and Robert discuss how billionaires are undemocratic, state like, and ways they avoid contributing their fair share to the republic. Systemic changes that eliminate billionaire levels of wealth are critical to saving the planet from climate change, labor exploitation, and global chaos.

    Episode 3B - People Over Profit: Open Source Tech Revolution in Nigeria

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 68:57


    Jeff and Rob continue their interview with Oba, co-founder of Vilsquare.org, a DIY tech company deep in open-source philisophy. Oba showcases an educational tool that, just in pilot format, has helped provide a secondary education to thousands throughout the continent. https://vilsquare.org/welcome/Please reach Jeff & Robert at peopleshouse4unitedleft@gmail.com

    Episode 3A - People Over Profit: Open Source Tech Revolution in Nigeria

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 55:42


    Jeff and Rob connect across the world to Nigeria with a friend, Oba, who is the dopest human. Oba grew up traveling across Nigeria with his artist mother and he recounts an extended community raising him. Now, Oba is founder and CEO of Vilsquare, an open-source, DIY tech company. Oba has led projects that are transforming access to science and education across the continent with an open-source philosophy. https://vilsquare.org/welcome/Please reach Jeff & Robert at peopleshouse4unitedleft@gmail.com

    Episode 2 - Homelessness Crisis in LA: Perspectives From the Front Line with Alex

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 59:51


    Your hosts interview their good friend and long time homeless services professional Alex. Alex has gone from living on the streets of Los Angeles himself to running countywide programs and services for the LA Homeless Services Agency (LAHSA) and elsewhere. He brings a service provider perspective to the homelessness crisis while centering the systemic issues surrounding housing, race, and class in southern California.

    Episode 1A - Meeting our hosts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 63:38


    Robert and Jeff interview each other to kick off the podcast. Each host describes their journey from moderate political newbies to progressive activists and what sparked the change.

    Episode 1B - Andre the Neighbor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 96:16


    Jeff and Robert interview Andre, Jeff's next door neighbor, who shares his experiences growing up in Santa Monica and surviving the AIDS epidemic in the 80s as a member of the LGTBQ community.

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