The Leftish Agenda

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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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Episodes
  • Nonpartisan Politics

    Nonpartisan Politics
    Jan 7 2025
    In this episode of 'The Leftish Agenda,' Eddie covered the topic of nonpartisan municipal politics. He discussed how nonpartisan elections vary from the highly politicized ones, focusing on their structure where candidates are assessed for their individual merits instead of party labels. The discussion outlined how such elections highlight local issues and engage voters differently, shifting the focus from party loyalty to individual candidates' performance. Eddie also considered the challenges following nonpartisan municipal politics—confusion for voters, presence of informal partisanship, and disparity in resources. After providing real-world examples, Eddie talked about the impact nonpartisan municipal politics can have on governance, fostering collaboration and long-term planning, and making thoughtful decisions prioritizing the community's needs over short-term political victories.
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    18 mins
  • Anocracy: Democracy Becomes Authoritarianism

    Anocracy: Democracy Becomes Authoritarianism
    Jan 7 2025
    The Leftish Agenda, hosted by Eddie, is a podcast that discusses the concept of anocracy, a political system that combines elements of democracy and autocracy. In this in-depth examination of the anocracy system, Eddie initially describes its characteristics as a blending of democratic and autocratic elements, often including contested elections, restricted civil liberties, and them being typically transitional regimes. Afterward, Eddie discusses real-world examples, with countries including Post-Soviet states, Middle Eastern countries, and several African nations exhibiting anocratic traits. The implications of anocratic governance, from human rights abuses and societal instability to the potential for these systems to evolve into democracies or autocracies, are also examined. Interestingly, Eddie brings up the current state of politics in the United States and examines whether it could be displaying anocratic characteristics, considering issues such as political polarization, voter suppression, and demographic influences. The podcast concludes by emphasizing that the classification of any political system can be fluid, as each country navigates its own path, trying to strike a balance between ideals and reality.
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    14 mins
  • Fighting Without Violence

    Fighting Without Violence
    Dec 28 2024
    In this episode of "The Leftish Agenda," host Eddie explored a range of non-violent methods for seeking revolutionary change. The discussion opened with civil disobedience and public protests as primary tools for highlighting societal injustices. The conversation then moved to economic methods such as strikes and boycotts that exert financial pressure on unjust systems. Eddie highlighted examples of advocacy, lobbying, and grassroots organizing as empowering forms of activism. The impactful role of art, media, and education in raising awareness and spurring action was also discussed. The benefits of negotiation and dialogue in fostering understanding and unity among oppositions were considered. Eddie explained how legal action can challenge unjust laws and lead to significant reforms in society. Lastly, he emphasized how international solidarity can magnify local movements by generating wider support and pressure. Eddie concluded the episode by underscoring the strength of non-violent actions in fostering change that's more inclusive and sustainable.
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    33 mins

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