Ep 872: Reality Bites Back - The Resistance Isn't Over

The Professional Left Podcast with Driftglass and Blue Gal

Driftglass and Blue Gal

Democrat, Government, Midterms, Progressive, Liberal, Resistance, News, Debate, Campaign, Indivisible, Election, Politics, Presidential, News Commentary

4.8 • 854 Ratings

🗓️ 29 January 2025

⏱️ 77 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Driftglass and Blue Gal tackle claims that "the resistance is over" by drawing powerful parallels between current "resistance fatigue" narratives and similar premature declarations during the Bush era. They discuss Paul Krugman's revelatory piece about his departure from The New York Times, explore the real-world evidence of continued grassroots resistance, and explain why simplistic "everything button" solutions to defeating fascism don't exist. We also cover the latest deve...

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0:00.0	You can listen to the professional left wherever you get your podcasts on Netroots Radio or at our website, proleftpod.com, where you can also contribute to this podcast.
0:11.2	There's a PayPal button at our website, or you can mail us a letter and or contribution at P.O. Box 913, Springfield, Illinois, 62791.
0:21.8	This is the podcast for January 28, 2025.
0:25.7	It's not safe for work.
0:27.9	Recorded live from the Cornfield Resistance.
0:30.4	In cooperation with the Lauren Bobert Center for Gender Recognition Studies and Theater
0:34.8	Atticate, it's the professional left with Drift Glass and Blue Gal.
0:44.9	Hey, Drift Glass and hello everybody.
0:47.8	We're going to start with a little housekeeping today.
0:51.0	Instead of a regular podcast on Thursday, the plan is we'll be live on the Cliff Shector show.
1:00.7	So be sure to tune in on Thursday or catch the replay when you can.
1:06.7	We don't know exactly when we're recording with him.
1:10.2	But if you're a regular watcher of Cliff Shector, it's going to be the usual time.
1:14.8	And we're supposed to be on live with him.
1:17.0	So that's the plan.
1:19.7	And then on Saturday this week, we are, yeah, I know, two shows a week,
1:27.2	maybe even four. But Saturday, we are scheduled. We are... Yeah, I know. Two shows a week, drift class.
1:27.8	Maybe even four.
1:29.7	But Saturday, we are scheduled to record a show with the OG bloggers Martin Longman
1:35.9	and Brendan Squire at Progress Pondcast.
1:39.9	Now, this is a podcast that's been around for about a year, and they took us up on our offer.
1:46.7	And Martin Longman, I mean, we're familiar with him from way back.
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