The Dixie Dems: Opportunities for Democrats in Red States

On the Lean to the Left podcast, Dixie Dems participants Bob Gatty (SC), Robert Thompson (GA), and Arthur Hill (NC) speak with Dan Schaefer, a progressive candidate from Missouri. Schaefer talks about his strategy for winning a state legislative seat in Red Missouri, and the group discusses broader issues like political bribery, women’s rights, labor unions, and effective communication strategies for Democrats.

Jacqueline Friedland on Women’s Rights and Legal Thrills & Social Justice

In this episode of the Lean to the Left Podcast, host interviews Jacqueline Friedland, author of ‘Counting Backwards,’ a legal thriller based on true stories dealing with reproductive rights and incarceration from the 1920s and 2020. Friedland discusses the book’s themes, including women’s bodily autonomy and societal expectations of women and mothers. She also touches on her personal background as a lawyer and the inspiration behind her novel, emphasizing the ongoing fight for progress in women’s rights. The conversation highlights the relevance of these issues in today’s political climate and the historical parallels that persist.