Leann Bowen is a writer and producer who has worked on shows including Ted Lasso, Dear White People, and I Love You, America. Based in Los Angeles, she’s also spent years as a socialist organizer, including as a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.

In this interview we discuss everything from the utility of Ted Lasso’s twee veneer to the revolutionary heritage of the Black Panther party.

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Nora Meek is an LA-based storyboard artist and writer who has worked on shows such as The Patrick Star Show, Animaniacs, Disenchantment, and more. Nora is also a rank and file member of The Animation Guild - IATSE local 839 - where she is involved with the CREW reform caucus.

This episode is a fascinating peek into the world of entertainment labor and the ways workers struggle for dignity as they navigate and build their unions while trying to maintain a ‘dream career.’ Enjoy!

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Thanks for listening and supporting left media. If you’re interested in conversations about the intersections of creativity and social change hosted by a socialist organizer, please follow along for this 8 episode “Season One”. I am also so grateful for comments or shares that help us reach more people!

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- Jordan

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Josh Lane is a singer songwriter and front man of the soul band Thee Sacred Souls, who are currently working on their second album.

In this intimate conversation, Josh opens up about the emotional toll of touring success, the challenges of learning to manage a band-as-a-business, and how activism and self-education is a way to fight for our own humanity.

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QUICK NOTE: Sooo I was getting over a bad cold when we recorded and, high on Dayquil, I messed up a setting; recording through the wrong mic. The audio is lower-quality than I aim for, but I think you’ll still find this a fascinating conversation. Thank you for your understanding. I’m feeling much better now.

Thanks for listening and supporting left media. If you’re interested in conversations about the intersections of creativity and social change hosted by a socialist organizer, please follow along for this 8 episode “Season One”. I am also so grateful for comments or shares that help us reach more people!

Here’s some links to your favorite websites. I’d love to hear from you.

- Jordan

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