Left in the Basement

By Basement Media

Three millennials talk about what is to be done. We discuss the intersection of politics, culture, and philosophy from a leftist perspective and work to promote collective responsibility. We have conversations on current events, interviews with working-class people, and opinion on the issues that actually matter. Let's get started.

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Roe vs Wade and Republican Hypocrisy

Left in the BasementMay 24, 2022

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Roe vs Wade and Republican Hypocrisy

Welcome back! We’re finally back and able to record consistently again. We are taking a more casual approach going forward. Enjoy a conversation in which we discuss the recent Supreme Court leak and the hypocrisy and projection of Republican politicians. Be sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to this show wherever you get your podcasts. If you more than liked it and wish to support the ongoing production of content like this, consider becoming a supporter on Anchor.fm. And as always, a thank you to Rachel Palmer for the music featured throughout this episode. Go check out her work at rachelpalmer.bandcamp.com.

May 24, 202201:03:12

From Rome to Washington with Wendy Davis

In this episode, we speak to Wendy Davis. Wendy is running for Congress in GA district 14. She currently serves on Rome City Commission. We discuss her involvement in local politics, the struggle to help small businesses, and even her involvement in getting minor league baseball to Rome, GA. Check out her website at wendyforus.com.

Be sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to this show wherever you get your podcasts. If you more than liked it and wish to support the ongoing production of content like this, consider becoming a supporter on Anchor.fm. And as always, a thank you to Rachel Palmer for the music featured throughout this episode. Go check out her work at rachelpalmer.bandcamp.com.

Nov 06, 202150:27

Charlie Kirk gets owned, Superman comes out, and Trump says republicans won’t vote.

We just have a fun conversation about a few things going on. Marjorie a communist? Charlie Kirk, Superman, and of course…. Trump. Be sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to this show wherever you get your podcasts. If you more than liked it and wish to support the ongoing production of content like this, consider becoming a supporter on Anchor.fm. And as always, a thank you to Rachel Palmer for the music featured throughout this episode. Go check out her work at rachelpalmer.bandcamp.com.

Oct 22, 202150:49

Newsom Recall Election, Dave Rubin, and AOC's Dress

On this episode, the basement crew have a more relaxed episode with no guest. Enjoy a less formal episode and look forward to more like it! Be sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to this show wherever you get your podcasts. If you more than liked it and wish to support the ongoing production of content like this, consider becoming a supporter on Anchor.fm. And as always, a thank you to Rachel Palmer for the music featured throughout this episode. Go check out her work at rachelpalmer.bandcamp.com.

Sep 26, 202156:44

Mandates and Marjorie with Jamie

Welcome back! We’ve been gone for a little while, but are happy to be back with our friend from across the political aisle, Jamie. Jamie graduated with a degree in political science from Reinhardt University. He was the student body President his senior year, and now does various consulting work throughout GA. Unfortunately, part of this conversation was lost due to a technical error, but we managed to save a good bit of it. We discuss his friendship with Marjorie and mandating masks/vaccines before the audio was lost. Be sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to this show wherever you get your podcasts. If you more than liked it and wish to support the ongoing production of content like this, consider becoming a supporter on Anchor.fm. And as always, a thank you to Rachel Palmer for the music featured throughout this episode. Go check out her work at rachelpalmer.bandcamp.com.

Sep 13, 202101:07:24

Switching Parties with Rio

Rio is a friend of the podcast and spoke with us about his choice to change his political party registration from Republican to Democrat. We discuss swing voters and how compromise can be important in maintaining democracy.

Jun 28, 202142:28

The Battle for GA-14 with Marcus Flowers

Marcus Flowers is running for United States Congress against Marjorie Taylor Greene. He served in the US Army and is hoping to give the incumbent Republican a real challenge in an extremely red district. Marcus explains why he joined the race, the dangers of Q-Anon, and how he plans to win the district.

Jun 12, 202135:20

Housekeeping, Scheduling, and Announcements

We discuss our upcoming website, interview schedule, and a new segment that finally has taken shape! Be sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to this show wherever you get your podcasts.

And as always, a thank you to Rachel Palmer for the music featured throughout this episode. Go check out her work at rachelpalmer.bandcamp.com.

Jun 05, 202111:48

We're Still Here, and We Need You

The Basement Crew needs your help! Blane's computer has finally bit the dust, and we apologize for not keeping you up to speed. We continue to work on bringing everything back into order, but we could really use your support. We officially announce the launch of supporter functionality for our Anchor account. This way, if you are able to, you can donate to support the ongoing production of this project. Additionally, we are announcing a raffle giveaway as part of this launch! If you are one of the first 100 Anchor supporters and you leave a comment on one of our social media posts, you will be entered to win a first-of-its-kind Left in the Basement coffee mug! We look forward to getting back with you soon.
Be sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to this show wherever you get your podcasts. And as always, a thank you to Rachel Palmer for the music featured throughout this episode. Go check out her work at rachelpalmer.bandcamp.com.

Apr 11, 202110:21

What the Hell is Going On: March 13th, 2021

Introducing What the Hell is Going On, a more informal weekly segment where Ed, Blane, and Dylan talk about what's been going on in the world and their lives. This week, Dylan got a haircut, Ed talks about his pending "Biden Bucks" stimulus, and Blane is fascinated by Tucker Carlson's weird Twitch-esque Fox News commentary segment.

Mar 13, 202122:12

The Role of Government with Wesley

Wesley is a friend of Dylan’s and an active member of the Republican Party. Wesley worked on the Brian Kemp campaign, as well as the David Perdue campaign as a field director. Throughout the hour, we discuss what we feel the role of government should be, attempt to define common sense, and what the future of the Republican Party may look like going into 2022 and 2024.
Be sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to this show wherever you get your podcasts. If you more than liked it and would like to support the ongoing production of content like this, consider becoming a supporter on Anchor.fm. And as always, a thank you to Rachel Palmer for the music featured throughout this episode. Go check out her work at rachelpalmer.bandcamp.com.

Mar 07, 202101:03:12

Atlanta Politics with Ted Terry

Ted Terry is the former mayor of Clarkston, and now Commissioner for Dekalb County Super 6 District. He is also the youngest Mayor in Clarkston, GA history, which is known as the most diverse square mile in the U.S with over 40 nationalities and 60 languages represented. We talk about progressive grassroots efforts, getting young people involved, and issues facing the state of GA. Be sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to this show wherever you get your podcasts. If you more than liked it and would like to support the ongoing production of content like this, consider becoming a supporter on Anchor.fm. And as always, a thank you to Rachel Palmer for the music featured throughout this episode. Go check out her work at rachelpalmer.bandcamp.com.

Feb 27, 202148:29

UBI and Post-Scarcity with Chet

Dylan and Blane talk with Chet, a leftist and free will skeptic. Chet has a bachelor’s degree in anthropology and lives near Des Moines, Iowa where he volunteered on the Andrew Yang campaign. He has participated in activist efforts like Occupy Wallstreet and Gamers for Basic Income. We discuss universal basic income, a post-scarcity society, and the concept of “Just Desserts”.

Be sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to this show wherever you get your podcasts. If you more than liked it and would like to support the ongoing production of content like this, consider becoming a supporter on Anchor.fm. And as always, a thank you to Rachel Palmer for the music featured throughout this episode. Go check out her work at rachelpalmer.bandcamp.com.

Feb 13, 202151:13

Trans Rights with Sara

We talk with Sara about her journey that began on the far right, to coming out as a trans woman who considers herself further left than Bernie Sanders. Sara lives in GA, and was raised as a southern fundamentalist Christian. We discuss her former support of Donald Trump, her attempt to reconcile her identity and religion, and common misconceptions about the trans community.

Jan 30, 202139:09

Imperialism and the Military with Ed

Dylan and Blane talk with Ed, who has been helping put together this project from behind the scenes. Ed discusses the realizations he had in his military career that led to him coming over to the left, along with his thoughts on imperialism, the recent attack on the Capitol and the implications. Be sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to this show wherever you get your podcasts. If you more than liked it and would like to support the ongoing production of content like this, consider becoming a supporter on Anchor.fm. And as always, a thank you to Rachel Palmer for the music featured throughout this episode. Go check out her work at rachelpalmer.bandcamp.com.

Jan 24, 202101:01:48

Healthcare with James

We sit down and talk with James, who resides in Acworth, GA and lives with a number of chronic illnesses. James suffers from hyper-mobility spectrum disorder, POTS syndrome, and Osteogenesis imperfecta. Throughout the hour, we dive into the early stages of his diagnosis, what every day life is like with these conditions, his experience with the medical system, and the problem with employer based insurance.

Jan 17, 202147:43

The Free Market with Drew

We speak with Drew, who lives in Austin, Texas. Drew has a bachelor’s degree in finance and applied economics and currently works as an accountant for a civil engineering firm. Drew is a supporter of Donald Trump, but doesn’t identify as a Republican. We focus on the free market as it relates to censorship, big tech, school choice, and big pharma. Blane and I challenge Drew to consider why conservatives are censored more often, and why we think voucher programs don’t address the underlying issue of poor school performance.

Be sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to this show wherever you get your podcasts. If you more than liked it and want to support the ongoing production of content like this, consider becoming a supporter on Anchor.fm. And as always, a thank you to Rachel Palmer for the music featured throughout this episode. Go check out her work at rachelpalmer.bandcamp.com.

Jan 09, 202101:42:03

The "Radical" Left with Mason

We speak with Mason, who lives in Calhoun, GA and is a union worker at a plastic manufacturing plant. Mason is an ardent Donald Trump supporter and is very critical of the left on social media. Throughout our hour and half conversation, Dylan and I attempt to uncover just what makes the left so “radical,” according to the right. We discuss how the left is not the Democratic party, the question of medicare for all, white guilt and racism in America, policing, and the potential for the rise of a younger and more capable Trump-like figure. Be sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to this show wherever you get your podcasts. If you more than liked it and would like to support the ongoing production of content like this, consider becoming a supporter on Anchor.fm. And as always, a thank you to Rachel Palmer for the music featured throughout this episode. Go check out her work at rachelpalmer.bandcamp.com.

Dec 30, 202001:35:47

Welcome to the Basement

On this introductory episode, we set the stage for future discourse on the disappearance of the American dream. Dylan and Blane talk about their background, what inspired them to put this thing together, and the greater purposes they hope to see this project help fulfill.

Many thanks to Rachel Palmer for our theme music, Recurrent Construct.

Dec 15, 202018:54