Vox in Spain: Nationalism Goes Global

On today’s episode Eduardo Abarca, co-host of What’s Left?, checks in from Spain sharing his perspective on the country’s political sense. We delve into the aftermath of the November Spanish elections, nationalism, the far-right Vox party becoming the third-largest political force in Spain, and Catalonian independence. PSL article on Catalonian Independence (with Lenin quote) Previous What’s Left? Episodes Last Week’s Episode about Kenny Z. Spain’s Election results Open Borders What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: Bitchute: stitcher: Googleplaymusic: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ip2kmnisjjchn6bugg2xrjoduja

Kenny Z.: The Revolutionary Road

What's Left? interviews Kenny Zepeda on his journey from Guatemala to the United States and from liberal reformist to socialist revolutionary. Previous What’s Left? Episodes Kenny on revolts in Chile and Latin America Kenny on Climate Change Nicaragua and Fake Socialism What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: Bitchute: stitcher: Googleplaymusic: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ip2kmnisjjchn6bugg2xrjoduja

COP25, Climate Change and Socialism

On today's episode we focus on the political and grassroot movements behind the Climate Crisis as the United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP25, is being held in Madrid this week. We hold a lively debate about how these movements should go about this crisis. Previous What’s Left? Episodes Last Week’s Episode with Kenny Previous episode on Climate Change Sugar Tax and Vaping Gun Control Nicaragua and Fake Socialism What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: Bitchute: stitcher: Googleplaymusic: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ip2kmnisjjchn6bugg2xrjoduja

Latin American Spring or Fall?

From Puerto Rico, Chile, Haiti, Ecuador, Colombia, to Bolivia... people are taking to the streets in masses. There must be something in the air as people protest against austerity measures, privatisation, political corruption, scandals and economic inequality. Is this anew Latin American Spring? On today's episode we examine this question in depth and discuss whether this could lead to a greater revolutionary movement... or not. Previous What’s Left? Episodes African Spring Nicaragua and Fake Socialism What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: Bitchute: stitcher: Googleplaymusic: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ip2kmnisjjchn6bugg2xrjoduja

War Crimes and Whistleblowers

On today's episode we do Part III of an interview with Will, a high school science teacher, former Navy seaman and officer from North Carolina who became a libertarian socialist. Will exposes the lies from the mainstream media's collusion with the US government covering up the al-Majalah massacre that took place on 17 December 2009. A tomahawk strike that his ship planned. We discuss whistle blowing, government cover ups, elections and more. Previous What’s Left? Episodes Part 1 of interview with Will Part 2 of Interview with Will (About his time in the Navy) What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: Bitchute: stitcher: Googleplaymusic: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ip2kmnisjjchn6bugg2xrjoduja

From Sailor to Socialist

On today's episode we invite Will back for part II of his interview of his time in the navy as he rose through the ranks and gives us first-hand experience of navy culture. We look at homophobia, sexism, racism, sexual harassment, hazing, and the expectation to overwork yourself in the navy. This interview touches on too many issues to capture in this description. It really needs to be listened to in its entirety to be fully appreciated. Previous What’s Left? Episodes Part 1 of interview with Will What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: Bitchute: stitcher: Googleplaymusic: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ip2kmnisjjchn6bugg2xrjoduja

Our Freedom, Their Hell: An Interview

We interview Will, a former Navy seaman and officer from North Carolina who became a libertarian socialist through the experience. We talk about how his ideas evolved and what led him to start to explore revolutionary anarchism and socialism. This is part 1 of a 3 part interview. What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: Bitchute: stitcher: Googleplaymusic: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ip2kmnisjjchn6bugg2xrjoduja

Vote 'No' on Prop C and 'Yes' on Propping Up the State

On today's episode we look at two areas of this past election in San Francisco on the 5 November 2019. We examine bonds, regulations, and taxes on consumer products. Some people have called any restrictions on consumer products as "nanny policies." Others see them as a way to deter specific unhealthy behaviors for a short-term that can have long-term consequences, such as addiction. Bonds have been seen as quick fixes in order to build urgently needed, publicly-owned infrastructure, such as public hospitals or high speed rails. Ultimately, who do these bonds benefit in the long-term? Previous What’s Left? Episodes Does Voting Matter? What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: Bitchute: stitcher: Googleplaymusic: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ip2kmnisjjchn6bugg2xrjoduja

Post-Strike Blues in Oakland Unified

On today's episode, we catch up with our guest Donna in the aftermath of the April/March Oakland school strike. Donna is an Oakland Unified School District High School teacher and activist. We look at the 23 October Oakland Board of Education altercation between Kaiser Elementary school and police, examine the low-morale of personnel, and funding priorities being funneled into state prisons instead of school resources. Last Week’s Episode Interview with Donna: Interview with Jack: Interview with Jimmy: What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: Bitchute: stitcher: Googleplaymusic: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ip2kmnisjjchn6bugg2xrjoduja

GM, Chicago & Oakland: Fight Back Makes a Come Back

On today's episode, we discuss the recent Chicago teacher strike after the General Motor strike has ended. We look at how the strikes are uncovered as the global strikes are being censored in the mainstream media. We examine the pitfalls of strikes, how they are quelled by backroom leadership and baited to settle for less. But we also acknowledge the cause and rise of these strikes alongside other demonstrations around the world. The is a growing resentment from the working class against austerity measures, inequality and state control. Interview with Donna: Interview with Jack: Interview with Jimmy: Interview with Claire: What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: Bitchute: stitcher: Googleplaymusic: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ip2kmnisjjchn6bugg2xrjoduja

Nicaragua: More Fake Socialism Producing Real Fascism

On today’s episode we have our returning guest, Kenny Zepeda, come on the show sharing an update and deeper context of Central America. We specifically delve into Nicaragua, Venezuela, and a little bit of Cuba as we look at interesting twists that are happening in these so-called “socialists” countries. We notice some key differences in how the USA is treating the “Troika of Tyranny”, as former United States National Security Advisor John R. Bolton coined it when he was outlining United States foreign policy towards those nations. Previous What’s Left? Episodes On Northern Syria Pullout On Venezuela What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: Bitchute: stitcher: Googleplaymusic: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ip2kmnisjjchn6bugg2xrjoduja

What's REALLY Behind the US Pullout of Northern Syria

President Trump has ordered US troops to pullout out of Northern Syria abandoning their allies, the Kurds. Turkey has launched an aerial and ground assault immediately afterward. The Trump administration has faced widespread criticism from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers for abandoning the stateless Kurds who had helped the U.S. fight ISIS. On today's show we delve into what most people aren't talking about from both the Left and the Right.potential strikes such as Uber/Lyft drivers and Kaiser workers.  Thumbnail image from: https://www.breakingisraelnews.com/124882/us-pullout-syria-maybe-maybe-not/ Additional Links: Interview with Mike Pompeo Previous What’s Left? Episodes On Concentration Camps On Venezuela What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: Bitchute: stitcher: Googleplaymusic: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ip2kmnisjjchn6bugg2xrjoduja

What's Left About Listening to the Right?

On today's episode we decided to take it slow and share Eduardo's personal political journey and how he has evolved over time. He examines the issues of race, the environment, immigration, guns, but most importantly how those issues are in the greater systemic context of capitalism when he listens to people. He had a recent self-imposed LISTENING tour in the state of Florida. A state largely seen as a winner-take-all voting state for Republicans, but is a proportional voting state for Democrats. He spoke to different folks from very conservative to Trump supporters. However, he had an especially profound change in listening to his childhood longtime friend Jake, whom we had on the show over a year ago. Previous What’s Left? Episodes Identity Politics Interview with Jake What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: Bitchute: stitcher: Googleplaymusic: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ip2kmnisjjchn6bugg2xrjoduja

Falling Right Into the Impeachment Trap

Impeachment inquiry is overwhelming the mainstream headlines drowning out the real issues affecting us such as the crisis of our natural environment, the labour strikes, incarcerations of working people and children and profit-driven wars. We are being scammed by both the Democrats and the Republicans, that work as a team to uphold a capitalist system that isn’t working for any of us. Replacing a head of state in a capitalist country isn’t the answer when those very same issues will continue on. Listen in on our discussion as we intend to uncover this impeachment trap. What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: Bitchute: stitcher: Googleplaymusic: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ip2kmnisjjchn6bugg2xrjoduja

(Un)Covering the GM Strike

On today’s episode we discuss the important General Motors strike that is hardly making it in the news. In the past few years we have seen a wave of strikes in the labour movement across the USA. What is the significance of these strikes? What can we learn from them? Why should workers see these strikes as an instrument for a larger cause beyond improvements to their contracts? We delve into all of these questions and more as we keep a watchful eye on other potential strikes such as Uber/Lyft drivers and Kaiser workers.  Additional Links: Find excellent coverage on the strike at: What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: Bitchute: stitcher: Googleplaymusic: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ip2kmnisjjchn6bugg2xrjoduja

Taliban, Bolton and What We Should Never Forget on 9/11

In the wake of the anniversary of 9/11, we discuss the baseless war on terrorism that has been ongoing for 18 years in the Middle East in light of the cancellation of the Taliban peace negotiations and the firing of John Bolton. Thumbnail image from: https://theredphoenixapl.org/2011/09/12/political-cartoons-911-10-years-on-10-toons/ Additional Links: Atlantic COuncil Statement on Afghanistan Draw Down Structural Reevaluation of Collapse of WTC 7 9-11 inside Job? 911 events explained in 5 min? How Jimmy Carter created the Mujahideen https://www.counterpunch.org/1998/01/15/how-jimmy-carter-and-i-started-the-mujahideen/ Previous What’s Left? Episodes Eduardo and Andy discuss conspiracies What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes:  Bitchute: stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

Labor Day Special: "What is to be Done?" at Mission High School

On today’s show we discuss with Andy what organizing in a union looks like as he shares with us how he is personally attempting to build a Marxist workplace cell and a stronger union at Mission High School connected to his commitment to fighting for revolution and socialism.  Additional Links: Introduction to Luxemburg’s Reform or Revolution Previous What’s Left? Episodes Interview with Greg & Andy Does Voting Matter? Seattle General Strike   What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: Bitchute: stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

Fires in the Amazon, Deception at the G7

There is an ongoing onslaught of capitalist greed destroying one the most revered rain forests, the Amazon. It has garnered attention in recent headlines as Sao Paulo, Brazil goes dark from the smoke of fires. Deforestation, using slash-and-burn agricultural practices, are increasing unnatural fires. This attention has both the Left and Right devising plans and blaming each other for the cause. However, the Liberal and Conservative politicians along with mainstream media choose to ignore the root cause of this fires: Capitalism. These unsustainable, profit-driven fires and short-term agricultural practices are motivated by the greed of this capitalist system our society operates in. We have clear examples of how similarly other natural forests have dwindled in the past and currently. Are solutions like vegetarianism, donations to NGOs, and electing Liberal candidates be where our attention should be centred? Watch or listen as we discuss this on our episode today and even disagree somewhat on how to carry out the best means to resist the destruction of our sacred forests, species and ultimately our natural environment. Additional Links: WEF report on Brazil IMF and World Bank NASA report on Amazon Deforestation Previous What’s Left? Episodes Interview with Nathalie   Green New Deal California Burning Climate Change What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: Bitchute: stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

Interview with Socialist, Teacher and "Breaking the Chains" Editor

On today’s show we sit with our guest Nathalie Hrizi to discuss her personal political journey as an activist that ultimately led her to socialism, running as a socialist candidate in California and federally, why the working-class should go socialist, the recent manifestations around the world, and responding to our subscribers questions. Additional Links: Party For Socialism and Liberation Breaking the Chains Previous What’s Left? Episodes On Public Education   Interview with Andy   What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: Bitchute: stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

Jeffrey Epstein & Reckoning with Conspiracy Theories

Additional Links: NY Times Epstein Interview FBI calls Conspiracy Theories a source of Domestic Terror Corbett Report on “Suicide” of Jeffrey Epstein Deep State Blackmailing operations What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes:   Bitchute: stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

2 Socialists, 1 Union & 0 Strikes

This is Part II of our discussion with our guest Socialist, Greg. Greg and our Andy are comrades in the same teachers union, UESF (United Educators of San Francisco) and at the same school, Mission High. In this episode we will turn to their organizing efforts in their union and what perils they have faced and lessons they have learned. Some clarifications: The proposition that UESF pushed for to tax workers to pay for raises for teachers was Prop. G. The year that EDU actually took power within some of the top union positions in UESF was 2015. Relevant previous "What's Left?" episodes Previous interview with Greg   On Identity Politics   Interview of MHS comrade, Derrlyn   On Gun Control   What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: Bitchute: stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

The State of Revolution: Interview with a Mission High Communist

An in-depth discussion with our guest, Greg, on his personal-political journey, on what it means to be a Communist, and under that lens looking at general US politics and organizing in the teacher’s union as a high school educator. This is a two-parter. Our very own Andy will be jumping in the second part next week of the discussion as they both are comrades in the same Union and are colleagues at the same high school. They will both be sharing their experience organising in their teacher’s union and the challenges they face. Relevant previous "What's Left?" episodes Interview with a Socialist   What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: Bitchute: stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

Mueller Testimony and the Myth of Impeachment

Additional Links: Mueller Report actually Undercuts meddling claims Russia Gate worsens tensions between imperial powers What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes:   Bitchute: stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

Concentration Camps, Asylum and "The Squad"

We discuss the latest political fight over immigration in US politics and highlight a very under-reported outcome of it all related to changes in asylum for immigrants coming from Central America. Also, Andy's statement on prisons about majority in jail for non-violent crimes is only true for Federal Prison, not State Prisons. There 55% are accused of committing a violent crime. Apologies in advance for the ‘clicking’ you will hear near the end of the episode. Relevant previous "What's Left?" episodes On Prisons On Gun Control On AOC Report from the El Paso Border   Additional Links: Manifesto of Willem Van Spronsen Stats on Crimes (Federal Prisons) Podcast on migration prior to militarizing US/Mexico border On Northern Triangle and Border Stabilization Act What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

George Washington Mural Debate: Keep or Destroy?

Eduardo and Andy debate what should be the fate of the George Washington HS mural that SFUSD Board of Education voted to be removed last week. Correction: Andy says Victor Arnautoff’s painting on Coit Tower is “City Lights” but its actually called “City Life” Relevant previous "What's Left?" episodes Identity Politics The Plight, Problems and Promise of Public Education Additional Links: Debate on Washington HS mural Rite of Spring Ballet - Pina Bausch (Opening) Tibetan sand painting What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

Identity Politics

Additional Links: What’s Left? On Racism What is racism? 1:41 Is racism biological? 19:02 On White Privilege 39:09 What’s Left? On Prisons   What’s Left on immigration and Open Borders   Confessions of an ex-ISO Member Base and super structure US ‘divide and rule’ in the Middle East What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

U.S. vs Iran: False Flags and True Criminals

Why does the US seem so determined to push towards war with Iran? What was behind the tanker attacks and drone attacks? Who’s to blame for the violence in the region? What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

From Memphis to Hong Kong: A Tale of Two Protests

In loving memory of my Aunt Norma (1934 - 2019). A freedom rider, a revolutionary and a Communist. This episode is dedicated to her humor, her spirit, her fire and her dedication to change. - Andy What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes:   stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

CRISPR, Capitalism and Designer Babies

CRISPR is the cutting edge of genetic-modification techniques and will likely transform scientists ability to change the DNA of virtually any organism on the planet, including humans. How will this technology be used? What should it be used? Where will this usage of the technology take humanity? Correction: During the video, Andy says the Cas9 protein reads the CRISPR DNA and makes RNA. This is not correct. The RNA is made by the RNA polymerase of the cell. Cas9 will bind to THAT RNA after it is cleaved. It is that Cas9 / RNA complex which then binds the DNA and clips it. What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes:   stitcher: Googleplaymusic: Recommended Links: At the Nuremberg trials, lawyers for Nazi scientists cited the opinion in defense of their actions. We speak to Adam Cohen, author of "Imbeciles: The Supreme Court, American Eugenics, and the Sterilization of Carrie Buck." https://youtu.be/FLM8dkIsHS0 https://youtu.be/acVPt1qr5MY

The Plight, Problems and Promise of Public Education

A discussion on the good, the bad and the ugly of public education based on our learning and teaching experiences in the U.S. and around the world. We also share our vision of what education might look like in a post-Capitalist, post revolutionary society. What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

Abortion Rights Under Attack Again!... and Again...and Again

Abortion rights being stripped away all across the country, particularly in Georgia, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and now Alabama. Why is this happening and what does it mean for women in the U.S.? What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes:   stitcher: Googleplaymusic: Recommended Links: Excellent article on Abortion Access in the South What's Left of Abortion Rights?

Venezuela & Iran: US Hand in the Global Cookie Jar

Gema and Kenny join us again as we discuss recent events in Venezuela and Iran. What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: stitcher: Googleplaymusic: Recommended Links: On Venezuela, Lavrov again warned the U.S. against any attempts to overthrow President Nicolás Maduro. Joanna Hausmann is lying about Venezuela The truth behind Maduro’s critic Joanna Hausmann NYT Helping Guaidó-Connected "Comedian" Shill For Regime Change In Venezuela Ricardo Hausmann’s 'Morning After' for Venezuela: The Neoliberal Brain Behind Juan Guaido’s Economic Agenda While online audiences know YouTube comedian Joanna Hausmann from her videos making the case for regime change, her economist father has flown below the radar. His record holds the key to understanding what the U.S. wants in Venezuela. Harvard Adviser to Venezuela’s Guaido Has Harsh Message for Bondholders Elliott Abrams, prominent D.C. neocon, named special envoy for Venezuela Who is Elliott Abrams, US special envoy for Venezuela? Abrams has a history of supporting interventionist policies in Latin America, including a role in the Iran-Contra affair Elliott Abrams, Trump’s Pick to Bring “Democracy” to Venezuela, Has Spent His Life Crushing Democracy Allan Nairn: Trump’s Venezuela Envoy Elliott Abrams Is a War Criminal Who Has Abetted Genocide

Confessions of an ex-ISO Member

The International Socialist Organization (ISO) has dissolved. Eduardo interviews Andy about his time in the organization. What did those experiences mean for him? Why did the organization collapse, and what does this mean about the prospects for building a revolutionary socialist organization? Good Overview of ISO’s Collapse DocuMents by Renewal Faction Related interviews in What’s Left? Bruce Claire Jack What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

Elections in Spain: How NOT to Fight Fascism

We discuss the recent elections in Spain. Socialist come to power in order to defeat the far right! Victory for the Left or for the Right? Is this how to fight Fascism? What does this say for the US elections in 2020? Good Overview of Election Results What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes:   stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

An Arab Spring Blooms in North Africa

We discuss the recent uprisings in Mali, the Sudan and Algeria in what appears to be round two of the Arab Spring that took place 6 years ago across the Middle East and Northern Africa. Why is this happening, what can we learn from it and what will likely come of it? Article Andy wrote on Egypt in 2013: Interview of Andy about Egypt (and Socialism) What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes:   stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

Welcoming Workers at the El Paso, TX Border

Derrlyn Tom and Bruce Neuburger, two teachers and long time immigrant rights activists, discuss their experiences working at the Annunciation House helping immigrants coming from the south feel welcome and make the journey into the United States safely. Recommended links: Braceros Then and Now: Brutality and Pathological Dishonesty Greet Immigrants in the Age of Trump The Border, Trumpian Madness and the Clash of Demographics What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

Julian Assange: The Empire Strikes Back

We discuss the recent removal of Julian Assange from asylum in the Ecuadorian embassy and his arrest by the British police. At the same time, the US starts the process of getting Assange extradited to the US under charges of conspiracy to steal state secrets through his involvement with Pentagon whistleblower, Chelsea Manning. Another big win for the US state and another giant step backwards for preserving the few remaining independent voices in the media. Free Julian Assange! What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

Kentucky Mom "Goes Rogue" in Red State

We interview Gay Adelmann, parent of two and co-founder of "Dear JCPS", a grass-roots parent/teacher alliance built to fight racist policies in education and the erosion of public education through charter schools and privatization. Gay describes her involvement in the recent fight to bust the teachers union and the attack on teachers pay and pension which has produced a recent wave of sick outs in Kentucky. This put her group on the firing line from politicians looking to sneak shady policies past the pubic and union leaders who would rather cut backroom deals than lead fightback. Her story of struggle and transformation is inspiring. What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes:   stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

The Mueller Report Fiasco

Now that the Mueller Report is finished, who were the winners and loser from "Russiagate". Was is it a legit investigation or a conspiratorial witch-hunt? What did it accomplish? And what does it mean for US politics, for the MSM and independent media, for the 2020 elections and for the Working Class? Recommended Links: Glen Greenwald Debates a Russiagate believer Russiagate is WMD times a million Russia and the Democrats What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

Massacre in New Zealand

The Christchurch shootings raise questions about the rise of white nationalism, Islamophobia, gun control, political correctness and xenophobia. We discuss all of this as we try and make sense of who’s to blame for the violent massacre in New Zealand. Recommended links: https://amp.economist.com/international/2019/03/23/why-white-nationalist-terrorism-is-a-global-threat What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

LA, Oakland Teacher Strike Aftermath

Eduardo, Andy and Jack discuss the LA and Oakland teacher strikes. We share some of our thoughts and responses to the questions that come up for us around these strikes and their resolution. Make sure to check out Jack’s article on the Oakland teachers strike. https://weknowwhatsup.blogspot.com/2019/03/oea-strike-balance-sheet-lessons-and.html What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

Molding of a Working Class Leader

We interview Donna Salonga, a 3rd year ceramics teacher from Skyline HS in Oakland.  Here, she chronicles here spiritual and political journey that took from a teacher reluctant to strike before the struggle began to one determined to carry on the fight until all teachers demands were met.  She discusses her experiences as a picket captain, becoming a leader, why she voted 'NO" on the Tentative agreement and the aftermath of the Oakland teachers strike. Donna’s Political IG - SHSfight4Ed Donna's Teacher IG - Dsalonga What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes:   stitcher: Googleplaymusic: Additional Links: OEA Strike: Balance Sheet, Lessons, and What Next? Between rhetoric and reality: Evaluating the Oakland teachers’ strike

From Classroom to Picket Line: A Striking Oakland Teacher Speaks

Interview of Oakland teacher, Jimmy Barbuto, about his thoughts about being on strike and how it has transformed him and his colleagues at Skyline High School. Recommended Links: What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

Oakland Teachers are on Strike!

Interview of retired Oakland teacher, activist and socialist, Jack Gerson. He talks about the how the Oakland school district (and public education) has been systematically strangled and dismantled and created the conditions for the Oakland strike. We talk about where the strike is going and where we think it may need to go to be successful Recommended Links: OEA President Keith Brown on OEA strike Article on School Privatization What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes:   stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

100 Years Since the Seattle General Strike

We discuss the Seattle General strike of 1919. Why is it important and what can we learn from it today? Check out the links included for more info. Also, this video has some historical pictures to go along with it so you might want to check it out on YouTube if your curious about those. Recommended Links: Good overview of Seattle General Strike Site with lots of Original Resources History written by those involved What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes:   stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

Q & A (part 2)

Part 2 of Eduardo and Andy answering questions asked by some of our listeners. Thank you everyone, for the thoughtful challenging questions! Recommended Readings listed at the bottom: (from last Q & A) What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: Googleplaymusic: stitcher: Recommended Readings: The Civil War in France (Marx) The Communist Manifesto (Marx) State and Revolution (Lenin) Imperialism: The Highest Stage of Capitalism (Lenin) The History of the Russian Revolution (Trotsky) Reform or Revolution (Luxemberg) The Mass Strike (Luxemberg) The German Revolution (Pierre Broue) State Capitalism in Russia (Tony Cliff)

Coup or Uprising in Venezuela?

Special guests, Gema and Kenny join us for a discussion on recent events in Venezuela. Should the US get involved?  Why is Europe supporting the self-declared interim President Juan Guaido?  In addition, to debating what and who is really behind the decision to oust Nicolas Meduro from his seat as president, we discuss why is this happening now and what does it mean for the prospects for social change (and Socialism) What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: stitcher: Googleplaymusic: Additional Links: What's Happening in Venezuela?: Just the Facts

Interview with an LA Teachers' Strike Leader

We interview Claire Asuka Keating, a history teacher, activist and striker from a well organized school in LA, UCLA-Community school. A must listen for anyone intending to go on strike or in re-building the labor movement in the US. Here, Claire discusses what led to the strike, how it was organized, responses from parents and students in LA, issues confronting the strike, facing the police and how history was made by teachers in LA over the 6 days they went out.  Finally, she explains what she voted NO on the contract and what this strike means to her. What’s Left? viewers may enjoy the additional clip we added the end. What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes:   Googleplaymusic: stitcher:

Q & A (part 1)

We’re back! Happy New Year everyone. Here’s part 1 of Eduardo and Andy answering questions asked by some of our listeners. Recommended readings listed below: What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes:   Googleplaymusic: stitcher: Recommended Readings: The Civil War in France (Marx) The Communist Manifesto (Marx) State and Revolution (Lenin) Imperialism: The Highest Stage of Capitalism (Lenin) The History of the Russian Revolution (Trotsky) Reform or Revolution (Luxemberg) The Mass Strike (Luxemberg) The German Revolution (Pierre Broue) State Capitalism in Russia (Tony Cliff)