LR 97 - Musk, Chappelle, & The Right-Wing Comedy Myth w/ Mike Recine
Matt & Dave are joined by comedian Mike Recine (@mikerecine) to evaluate the claim that comedy is now a right-wing field.
Plus an update on Peru and Matt's JFK take.
Follow Mike's work here and on Instagram:
https://linktr.ee/mikerecine
instagram.com/mikerecinecomedy
David & Matt share their updated thoughts on the disastrous rail strike decision by Joe Biden and Congress. Then Kurt Hackbarth (@KurtHackbarth) joins us to break down how the NYT uses omission to mislead their readers.
Read Kurt's coverage here: https://jacobin.com/author/kurt-hackbarth
Lastly, Benjamin Case (@benjamscase) joins us to talk about ballot initiatives and how they can be used to win progressive policies and some of their pitfalls.
Read the report Majority Rules by Benjamin Case & Michael McQuarrie here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14aIMY2YeHeiNOu96FPPvsS4uHcXMdJBX/view
The Left Won Big on Ballot Initiatives. That’s Why They’re Under Attack - https://jacobin.com/2022/11/state-ballot-measures-abortion-marijuana-medicaid
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