Your Neighbor on the Left Podcast

A Michigan Walmart stabbing spree is branded terrorism, but the calculated assassination of a Minnesota Democratic lawmaker isn’t—why? This week we dissect these chilling cases, probing legal loopholes, political motives, and the shadow of a Republican administration. Could party lines dictate justice, or is there more to this legal puzzle? Listen in as we dive into violence, power, and unanswered questions that’ll leave you questi...

More than a year away from the gubernatorial election in California, one long shot candidate is making a name for himself for all the wrong reasons. Kyle Langford's positions and social media posts are nothing short of racist, misogynistic, and antisemitic. Yet, even though his party affiliation is Republican, and though he stands little or no chance of winning, the GOP has yet to denounce his rhetoric, let alone his candidacy. In ...

Tulsi Gabbard’s dropped a political bombshell, accusing Barack Obama of a “treasonous conspiracy” to sabotage Trump’s 2016 win with fake Russian interference claims. But do her declassified documents hold up, or is this a distraction from Trump’s Epstein file mess? This episode of Back Porch Files unravels Gabbard's gambit, Trump’s Obama obsession, and exposes the irony of his own Supreme Court immunity shield—this one...

In this week’s episode of Your Neighbor on the Left, we examine the slow, deliberate erosion of freedom of the press under Trump’s second term. From DOJ surveillance of journalists and the difference between media bias and outright fabrication, to social media bot swarms and the Fox News propaganda pipeline, this episode peels back the layers of a democracy under stress. It’s not about paranoia—it’s about patterns. And they’re gett...

At the 6-month mark, we delve into the dysfunction of the second Trump administration, exposing a parade of blunders that could cement its place as the worst in U.S. history. From the "Big Beautiful Bill" that showers billionaires with tax breaks while gutting aid for millions, to tariffs that hammer American consumers, to deportations that tear families apart, it's a smorgasbord of the substandard . We cover the hypoc...

This episode unpacks the messy collision between open discourse and rampant misinformation, zeroing in on Trump’s recent Cabinet meeting where he spun 11 fact-checked falsehoods—like “no inflation,” “21 million migrants,” and a bizarre tale of “invading Los Angeles” for water. From local diner arguments to national debates, we’ll explore why liberals are jittery about censorship, conservatives are rallying for unrestri...

We’re diving into the scandal surrounding the elusive Jeffrey Epstein client list. After promising transparency during his 2024 campaign, President Trump has reneged, the DOJ now denying the list’s very existence. From the Biden administration’s lame excuses to Trump’s deflections, we explore how this betrayal exemplifies a broader crisis of misinformation. Listen in for a sobering look at a broken promise and its chilling implicat...

What does a cage-fight on the White House lawn and a 920-page plan to dismantle American democracy have in common? You’d be surprised. In this episode of Neighbor on the Left, we dive into the surreal double feature of Trump’s America: one plan distracts with bloodsport and bravado, while the other quietly rewires the federal government from the inside out. One is absurd, tacky, and televised. The other is calculated, dangerous, an...

This Independence Day, the bonus episode of Back Porch Files digs into the holiday’s origins—from the bold words of 1776 to today’s flag-waving festivities—and asks what “freedom” means in 2025’s America. We confront the harsh realities of mass deportations, sanitized history lessons, and shrinking rights for marginalized communities as we celebrate our nation's birthday. Join us for a passionate reflection on how we can fight to m...

Was America really founded as a "Christian Nation"? In this episode of Neighbor on the Left, we take a wrecking ball to one of the right’s most persistent myths. We dig into what the Founding Fathers actually believed, what they actually wrote, and why they went out of their way to keep religion out of government. We expose the deliberate distortions pushed by Christian Nationalists — from rewriting history to twisting scripture — ...

Trump’s back, the truth is out, and he’s pretending it never existed. On Inauguration Day 2025, Trump didn’t just set the tone—he set a record for fabrications. Over 20 documented falsehoods, and the next 150 or so days have included much of the same.  In this bonus episode, we dive into the flood of lies that continued the moment he took the oath—fake crime waves, phantom policies, fantasy economics, and the war he said he'd fix d...

Trump promised peace. What we got was war. In this episode, we break down the U.S. bombing of Iran, tracing it back to the collapse of the Iran nuclear deal, Israel’s opening strike, and Trump’s long record of contradictory rhetoric. We unpack why this attack was reckless, how both parties and the global community are responding, and what it reveals about a president who’s out of deals—and out of time. Plus vetting social media, Ma...

June 14th, 2025 was a day of stark contrasts in America. In D.C., a lackluster military parade with more fanfare than substance. Across the country, 13 million people flooded the streets for the largest single-day protest in U.S. history — the “No Kings” march. But amid the chants and chaos came tragedy: a targeted political assassination in Minnesota that claimed the lives of State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, and left tw...

This episode pulls back the curtain on the conspiracy-soaked world of MAGA — from “Stop the Steal” and QAnon to wild tales about a “Deep State” coup. We break down the facts, expose the misinformation, and highlight the growing danger these conspiracy theories pose to our democracy. Because when paranoia overtakes policy, we all lose. As always, we'll have some hot topics, including Trump's politicizing the military, Medicaid data ...

When a president sends troops to suppress peaceful protest, we’re not just witnessing politics—we’re watching democracy under pressure. In this episode, we unpack President Trump’s deployment of military forces in California and what it reveals about his approach to dissent, governance, and power. We explore the difference between protest and violence, between order and control, and ask what this moment means for the future of civi...

In this episode of Your Neighbor on the Left, we dive into the dark heart of Trump’s second term and explore what happens when a former president returns to power with a grudge. From purging federal agencies and targeting political enemies, to reshaping the Department of Justice into a personal weapon, Trump 2.0 isn’t just about policy—it’s about payback. We unpack his plans for retribution, the chilling rhetoric that frames his 20...

"We are the party of Lincoln!" announce the Republicans. "It's the Democrats that have always been the racists." While Abraham Lincoln was, in fact, the first Republican president, how much does the modern GOP resemble the ideals and priorities of the party that was born in the 1850s? What does the Democratic platform look like in comparison to that is the "Solid South" and the pro-slavery politicians that pushed the country into t...

President Trump is no stranger to pushing against the Constitutional boundaries that are in place, but this past week has been particularly insane! In this supplemental episode of Your Neighbor on Left, we look at the inappropriate pardons issued this week by the president and how they're not only corrupt and dangerous, but brazenly hypocritical.

This is a do-not-miss episode, particularly MAGA friends or listeners - if there are a...