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#1630 Unrivaled Global Arms Dealer: Officially and Illegally Exporting the US Gun Culture Around the World 1:59:07

2d ago1:59:07

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Air Date 5/21/2024 Whether by the US government playing matchmaker for the domestic weapons industry or through the illegal trade of the 'iron river,' the US is the leading seller of weapons around the world, fueling violence and conflict, oppression and rights abuses. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@Bes…

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JAPANESE WOMEN'S LONG-LASTING LOVE FOR AFTERNOON TEA 13:30

2d ago13:30

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Afternoon tea, originally a British tradition, has found a unique and enduring place in Japan. While trends in Japan often come and go within two years, afternoon tea has captivated the hearts of Japanese women and shows no signs of fading. In today's episode, we'll explore the history of afternoon tea in Japan, how it began, the reasons for their …

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#929 Looking to avert further tragedy (War on Drugs™) (Throwback) 46:34

4d ago46:34

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Original Air Date: 5/9/2015 Today we take a look at the continuing failure that is the War on Drugs™ as well as some of the signs of hope that we may be making progress toward shutting it down Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Clips and Shows +…

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Bonus Sample #303 At the Carwash: Living in a World Not Built for Humans 18:43

6d ago18:43

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BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Hear the Full Show, Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Air Date: 5-16-24 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon and Erin discuss: - How mega drive-throughs are ruining American towns and cities - Why giant car washes are popping up across the country and what we could have instead - How Tokyo's beautiful public toilets are an inspirat…

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#1629 Hitting Where it Hurts in Our Era of Negative Partisanship: Messaging left-wing politics amid cultish politics 2:06:56

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Air Date 5/15/2024 In an age of cultish in-group/out-group politics and media, we seek to find messaging for progressive partisans to achieve electoral success Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Join our Discord community! FRONTPAGE FP 1:…

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The Final Years of the Edo Period - The Spirit of Bushido at its Pinnacle 13:30

10d ago13:30

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This episode focuses on the riveting history of the Edo Period's conclusion, full of tumultuous events that shaped Japan's transition to the Meiji era. Discover how internal strife and external pressures led to the downfall of centuries-old governance. Explore the clash between traditionalists and modernizers, the valiant efforts of factions like t…

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#1628 New Era of Antitrust for a New Era of Capitalism, Mega-Corporations and Big Tech 53:42

11d ago53:42

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Air Date 5/11/2024 The effort to turn theory into practice that will open up new ways of thinking about antitrust lawsuits attempting to rein in big tech and other mega-corporations, which are operating in a new phase of capitalism. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Transcript BestOfTheLe…

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#1627 Campus Protests and the Crackdown: Civil resistance against Israeli genocide in Gaza, responses from university presidents to Biden 2:55:00

15d ago2:55:00

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Air Date 5/7/2024 Civil resistance on campuses across the country against Israeli genocide in Gaza calling for cease fire and divestment, university administrations up to the Biden administration respond, often with overwhelming violence and claims of antisemitism. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfT…

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Bonus Sample #302 Satire requires a clarity of purpose and target lest it be mistaken for and contribute to that which it intends to criticize. 17:34

17d ago17:34

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Air Date: 5-5-24 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon and Erin discuss: - Jerry Seinfeld blaming the "extreme left" and "PC culture" for the death of sitcoms - how Poe's Law (and the Amanda Principle) makes creating and identifying satire difficult - how TV shows trying to satirize the left for the left struggle to land the jokes REFERENCES: Jerry Seinfeld Sa…

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"Children's Day" or "Boy's Day"? - The Ideals Set for Boys and Girls 7:41

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Today, we delve into a cultural phenomenon that's deeply rooted in Japan's traditions and customs: Children's Day, celebrated on May 5th. Historically, this day has been synonymous with honoring boys' well-being, a tradition dating back centuries. Meanwhile, girls have their special day on March 3rd, known as Hinamatsuri. As we explore the origins …

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#1626 Remix - Protest Crackdown: Power Concedes Nothing Without a Demand and the Response is Predictable 1:14:57

20d ago1:14:57

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Air Date 5/3/2024 A look back at previous coverage of criminalizing protests, weaponizing civility, and violent responses to peaceful dissent. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Clips and Shows + No Ads!) Join our Discord community! SHOW NOTES C…

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#1625 Society of Extreme Wealth and its Discontents: Tax avoidance, wealth inequality and the detrimental effects felt by us all 58:08

22d ago58:08

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Air Date 5/1/2024 The past, present, and future of tackling the uselessness of extreme wealth by exposing and closing tax avoidance loopholes and pushing for a culture change to embrace the need for a more equal society. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Suppo…

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Bonus Sample #301 War Is the Continuation of Policy with Other Means 14:17

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Get full, weekly bonus shows! Air Date: 4-29-24 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon and Erin discuss: - how the film 'Civil War' intentionally avoids any specifics about the "why", and in doing so becomes a perfect encapsulation of the Amanda Principle™ - how "the view from nowhere" journalism is supposed to be straight down the middle and fact-based, but is…

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Cultural History of Demons – Going Deeper into the World of “Demon Slayer” 12:29

24d ago12:29

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The highly anticipated new season of "Demon Slayer" is just around the corner, set to premiere globally on May 12th! So, I figured this would be the perfect timing to delve into the cultural history of demons in Japan. What were the roots of the demons in Japan? What role did these supernatural beings play in the Japanese culture? What were their i…

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#1513 The Morality of Debt and Forgiveness (Throwback) 1:13:16

27d ago1:13:16

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Original Air Date 9/14/2022 Today, we take a look at the history and hysteria behind debt and debt forgiveness while Biden is canceling student debt and opponents of the idea are reacting in the most predictable way possible because they misunderstand the relationship between debt and morality. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202…

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#1624 Island Fervor: Cuba and Haiti Struggle for Economic and Political Self-Determination in the Face of Respective Histories of Exploitation and Embargo 59:33

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Air Date 4/24/2024 Only by understanding the past can we understand the present and the histories of Cuba and Haiti have very stark lessons to impart about the cruelty of the Cuba embargo, the repercussions of imperial exploitation, and the dangers that arise amid dysfunctional democracy. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3…

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Bonus Sample #300 My People are Humans 14:10

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BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Clips and Shows + No Ads!) Air Date: 4-22-24 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon and Erin discuss: - How Israeli citizens and government officials use of the US's settler-colonialist past, westward expansion, and religious fundamentalism to justify their own settler expansion - How the members of the extreme right…

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Tokyo's Ever-Evolving Real Estate Landscape: Developers and Their Latest Projects 20:37

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This podcast explores Tokyo's real estate development scene, diving into the competitive landscape and spotlighting key developers along with their rich histories and characteristics. We'll also delve into how these developers have left their mark on the city of Tokyo and discuss some of the latest new projects and those underway! Today's opening &…

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#1623 Burning American Credibility on Support for Israel's Genocidal War in Gaza - Biden, Netanyahu, and the double standards of the rules-based order 57:39

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Air Date 4/20/2024 Old habits die hard and the American establishment's unquestioning support for Israel is a very old habit indeed. Israel's government drifts farther and farther to the right, culminating in a genocidal push into Gaza. Meanwhile, President Biden, standard-bearer of the old establishment, seems destined to be the very last Democrat…

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Bonus Sample #299 Selling Bliss 18:28

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Air Date: 4-18-24 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon and Erin discuss: - how a tech start-up is trying to sell a shortcut to bliss - the world of drug-free psychedelic experiences - the capitalists trying to solve the loneliness epidemic REFERENCES: The Meditation Start-Up That’s Selling Bliss on Demand What’s it like to take a $249 drug-free psychedelic tr…

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#1249 Understanding the Boycott, Divest, Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israeli mistreatment of Palestinians (Throwback) 1:03:22

1M ago1:03:22

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Original Air Date 2/12/2019 Today we take a look at both the BDS movement and the backlash response to it resulting in firings and legislation in many states (and pending federally) to restrict employment and business opportunities from those who fail to pledge in writing to not support of the boycott of Israel Be part of the show! Leave us a messa…

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JAPAN Is Shrinking AND Aging!! 12:23

1M ago12:23

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In this episode, we delve into Japan's demographic crisis, where a declining birthrate and aging population pose significant challenges. We explore the government's latest attempt to address this issue with a new bill. We will also examine the population disparities across Japan, focusing on the concentration of residents in Tokyo and neighboring p…

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#1622 Capitalism Culture Catastrophes On Land, Sea, And In The Sky - Baltimore Bridge Collapse, Boeing Blowout, and the Continuing Threat to Railway Workers 1:07:54

1M ago1:07:54

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Air Date 4/12/2024 The forces of capitalism and deregulation loom large as industrial transport disasters continue to pile up with new focus brought to the issue by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse and the series of dangerous and deadly failures from Boeing. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfThe…

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#1621 How Democrats Lost Their Way On Economics And Are Starting To Find It Again 1:01:19

1M ago1:01:19

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Air Date 4/9/2024 The neoliberal legacy of the New Democrats continues to loom large but it really does seem like the progressive wing of the party and the broader demand for populist economic policies has had an impact. Now people just need to know that it's happening. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@Be…

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Bonus Sample #292 Someone is Wrong on the Internet 14:00

2M ago14:00

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Air Date: 4-7-24 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon and Erin discuss: - Many facets of our society are clearly broken by capitalism, and bizarrely for some, chaos is the only thing that beings agency to their life - The delusion of RFK Jr. voters, the understandable desire to vote third party, and the age-old cry of the 'uniparty' - The trend of conservativ…

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Story of the First Japanese Female Judge, Now Airing on NHK- "The Tiger and Her Wings" 20:01

2M ago20:01

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In today's episode, we shine a spotlight on the evolving dynamics of gender in Japan, drawing inspiration from NHK's latest morning serial drama, 'The Tiger and Her Wings'. Based on the remarkable true story of Yoshiko Mibuchi, Japan's pioneering female chief justice, this six-month drama offers a poignant reflection on the challenges and triumphs …

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#1379 Tell Stories, Not Myths: Democracy in America (Throwback) 1:08:13

2M ago1:08:13

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Original Air Date: 11/10/2020 Today we take a look at the long and shifting history of the myth of democracy in America. We've never had it since the beginning but the reasons have shifted, ebbed and flowed over time. Now, in the midst of an attempted slow-motion coup, we look back at this most central American myth. Be part of the show! Leave us a…

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#1620 Threatening the 2024 Election to Subvert Democracy, from Legal Maneuvers in Congress and Unconstitutional Congressional Maps to Violent Threats Against Election Workers 56:56

2M ago56:56

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Air Date 4/3/2024 As the country gears up for the election in November, we look at a variety of ways the GOP and their election-denialist supporters are preparing to subvert the democratic process to get the result they want. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/…

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Bonus Sample #297 No Laughing Matter 16:25

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Air Date: 4-1-24 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon and Erin discuss: - how Trump uses humor to normalize his behavior and engage his supporters - how humor is not always a great weapon against fascism and autocracy REFERENCES: Can Parents Prevent Their Sons From Sliding to the Right? In on the Joke: The Comedic Trick Trump Uses to Normalize His Behavior La…

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#1630 Unrivaled Global Arms Dealer: Officially and Illegally Exporting the US Gun Culture Around the World 1:59:07

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JAPANESE WOMEN'S LONG-LASTING LOVE FOR AFTERNOON TEA 13:30

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#929 Looking to avert further tragedy (War on Drugs™) (Throwback) 46:34

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Bonus Sample #303 At the Carwash: Living in a World Not Built for Humans 18:43

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#1629 Hitting Where it Hurts in Our Era of Negative Partisanship: Messaging left-wing politics amid cultish politics 2:06:56

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The Final Years of the Edo Period - The Spirit of Bushido at its Pinnacle 13:30

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#1628 New Era of Antitrust for a New Era of Capitalism, Mega-Corporations and Big Tech 53:42

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#1627 Campus Protests and the Crackdown: Civil resistance against Israeli genocide in Gaza, responses from university presidents to Biden 2:55:00

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Bonus Sample #302 Satire requires a clarity of purpose and target lest it be mistaken for and contribute to that which it intends to criticize. 17:34

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"Children's Day" or "Boy's Day"? - The Ideals Set for Boys and Girls 7:41

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#1626 Remix - Protest Crackdown: Power Concedes Nothing Without a Demand and the Response is Predictable 1:14:57

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#1625 Society of Extreme Wealth and its Discontents: Tax avoidance, wealth inequality and the detrimental effects felt by us all 58:08

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Bonus Sample #301 War Is the Continuation of Policy with Other Means 14:17

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Cultural History of Demons – Going Deeper into the World of “Demon Slayer” 12:29

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#1513 The Morality of Debt and Forgiveness (Throwback) 1:13:16

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#1624 Island Fervor: Cuba and Haiti Struggle for Economic and Political Self-Determination in the Face of Respective Histories of Exploitation and Embargo 59:33

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Bonus Sample #300 My People are Humans 14:10

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Tokyo's Ever-Evolving Real Estate Landscape: Developers and Their Latest Projects 20:37

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#1623 Burning American Credibility on Support for Israel's Genocidal War in Gaza - Biden, Netanyahu, and the double standards of the rules-based order 57:39

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Bonus Sample #299 Selling Bliss 18:28

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#1249 Understanding the Boycott, Divest, Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israeli mistreatment of Palestinians (Throwback) 1:03:22

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JAPAN Is Shrinking AND Aging!! 12:23

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#1622 Capitalism Culture Catastrophes On Land, Sea, And In The Sky - Baltimore Bridge Collapse, Boeing Blowout, and the Continuing Threat to Railway Workers 1:07:54

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#1621 How Democrats Lost Their Way On Economics And Are Starting To Find It Again 1:01:19

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Bonus Sample #292 Someone is Wrong on the Internet 14:00

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Story of the First Japanese Female Judge, Now Airing on NHK- "The Tiger and Her Wings" 20:01

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#1379 Tell Stories, Not Myths: Democracy in America (Throwback) 1:08:13

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#1620 Threatening the 2024 Election to Subvert Democracy, from Legal Maneuvers in Congress and Unconstitutional Congressional Maps to Violent Threats Against Election Workers 56:56

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Bonus Sample #297 No Laughing Matter 16:25

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