Ep 877: Resistance Theater! (1940's Movies And This Week's News)

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

🗓️ 19 February 2025

⏱️ 67 minutes

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Summary

It's time to explore "Resistance Theater" through two powerful World War II-era films: "Passage to Marseilles" (1944) and "Pimpernel Smith" (1941). These classic propaganda films draw fascinating parallels to current events, and it's worth examining how MAGA forces are attempting to erase and rewrite history through modern tactics. From book banning at military bases to corporate attempts to appease Trump, this episode analyzes how resistance to fascism remains relevant today. The episode inc...

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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, pro-leftpod.com, where you can also contribute to this podcast.
0:10.4	There is a PayPal button at our website, or you can mail us a letter and or contribution at Post Office Box 913, Springfield, Illinois, 62791.
0:20.9	This is the podcast from for February 18th, 2025.
0:25.6	It's not safe for work.
0:27.6	Recorded live from the Cornfield Resistance,
0:29.8	where fans of Pimpernel Smith are always going to find safe harbor,
0:33.6	or least harbor freight.
0:35.1	It's the professional left, driftift Glass, and Blue Gal.
0:45.2	Harbor Freight. It's one of Drift Glass's favorite havens. I just, I love going there and bathing in the soft, cool lighting of the fluorescent lighting and the people are so sweet.
0:57.2	The doors are not automatic.
0:59.0	Carts have to be manhandled through the door in a way that's very awkward for everyone involved.
1:03.7	It doesn't matter.
1:04.8	It's charming.
1:05.5	And the last time they paved their driveway was, I think, during the Carter administration.
1:09.0	I think so.
1:10.0	Yeah, it's pretty bad.
1:12.1	I don't care. I don't care. That's all lends. It's like a dive bar. It is like a dive bar for tools.
1:19.9	It lends to its charm that everything's cheap. A lot of it is good, if you know where to look. And it's got history. It's got character.
1:28.0	I think it appeals to the guy who wants to think he has expertise.
1:32.4	Sure.
1:33.0	And knows where to find.
1:34.1	He's done a lot of research into what the good tools are.
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