Coming From Left Field (Audio)

”The Least of Us: True Tales of America & Hope in the Time of Fentanyl & Meth” with Sam Quinones

Today, we welcomed Sam Quinones to discuss his book, "The Least of Us: True Tales of America and Hope in the Time of Fentanyl and Meth." The book follows his 2015 release,  Dreamland: The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic. Both books are critically acclaimed.

In January 2022, The Least of Us was nominated for a National Book Critics Circle (NBCC) award for Best Nonfiction Book of 2021.

Book: 

The Least of Us: True Tales of America and Hope in the Time of Fentanyl and Meth (2021)

Dreamland: The True Tale of America's Opiate (2015)

 

Link to Greg's blog :

ZZs Blog

 

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”The Last Years of Karl Marx” book discussion with Carlos Garrido

Today, we welcomed Carlos L. Garrido to discuss Marcello Musto's book, "The Last Years of Karl Marx: An Intellectual History," and his research focus, including Marxism, Hegel, and early 19^th Century American socialism.

Book: 

Marcello Musto's book, "The Last Years of Karl Marx: An Intellectual History"

 

The Midwestern Marxist YouTube channel:  (https://www.youtube.com/c/MidwesternMarx/) and website:  (https://www.midwesternmarx.com/ )

The article mentioned: A Critique of Western Marxism's Purity Fetish 

Link to Greg's blog: http://zzs-blg.blogspot.com 

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#PatCummings

#ComingFromLeftField

”American Trade Unionism” with Chris Townsend

We welcomed today Chris Townsend to discuss his four decades as a union organizer and the relevance of William Z. Foster’s book, “American Trade Unionism” on today’s labor struggles. 

Book: 

American Trade Unionism by William Z. Foster
https://www.intpubnyc.com/product/american-trade-unionism/

Link to Greg's blog: http://zzs-blg.blogspot.com

 

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”Dividing Paradise: Rural Inequality and the Diminishing American Dream” with Jennifer Sherman

Greg and Pat welcome Dr. Jennifer Sherman to discuss her book "Dividing Paradise: Rural Inequality and the Diminishing American Dream.” Dr. Sherman is a Professor of Sociology at Washington State University and her work focuses on rural America, poverty, and inequality.

 

Book: Dividing Paradise: Rural Inequality and the Diminishing American Dream

https://www.kingsbookstore.com/book/9780520305144

 

Link to Greg's blog: http://zzs-blg.blogspot.com

 

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From “Imperialism in the 21st Century” to Ukraine with Brian Becker

Greg and Pat welcomed Brian Becker to discuss the Ukraine situation and his book "Imperialism in the 21^st Century.” Brian Becker is the National Coordinator of the ANSWER Coalition and an insightful journalist on the “The Socialist Program” which is part of the BreakThrough News podcast. His observations on the Ukraine conflict deserve a wide audience.

 

Book: Imperialism in the 21^st Century.

https://www.liberationschool.org/imperialism-in-the-21st-century/

 

BreakThrough News podcast

https://www.youtube.com/c/BreakThroughNews/featured

 

Link to Greg's blog: http://zzs-blg.blogspot.com

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#BreakThrough

#TheSocialstProgram

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#ComingFromLeftField

”Wounds of War” with Suzanne Gordon and guest Bob Bonner

Greg and Pat welcome Suzanne Gordon to discuss her book " Wounds of War: How the VA Delivers Health, Healing, and Hope to the Nation's Veterans.” Suzanne Gordon is an award-winning journalist and author of numerous books regarding healthcare systems, teamwork, patient safety, and nursing.

We are also joined today with guest Bob Bonner, a retired VHA nurse and long-time fighter for better care as a local union president representing hospital workers.

Website: https://www.suzannecgordon.com/ 

Book: Wounds of War: How the VA Delivers Health, Healing, and Hope to the Nation's Veterans

 

Advocacy: https://www.veteranspolicy.org/

Link to Greg's blog: http://zzs-blg.blogspot.com

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”The St Louis Commune of 1877” with Mark Kruger

Greg and Pat welcome Dr. Mark Kruger to discuss his book "The St. Louis Commune of 1877: Communism in the Heartland ." Dr. Kruger is a retired professor that also had a career practicing law and serving as a municipal judge.  Dr. Kruger's book tells a captivating story about a little-known chapter of labor history, the first general strike in America that resulted in a major US city being ruled by communists.

Book: https://www.powells.com/book/st-louis-commune-of-1877-communism-in-the-heartland-9781496228130

 

Articles on" The Veiled Profit" parade in St Louis:

• The Atlantic
• The Nation

Link to Greg's blog: http://zzs-blg.blogspot.com

 

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“The Cult of Smart” with Fredrik deBoer

Greg and Pat welcome Dr. Freddie deBoer, to discuss his book “The Cult of Smart: How Our Broken Education System Perpetuates Social Injustice.” Dr. deBoer is a creative essayist and academic whose writings have appeared in such places as The New York Times, Harper’s, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Politico, and Jacobin. He is one of the most original and prolific voices in essays today, and his anti-tribal style has earned him admiration from political thinkers of all quadrants.

Book: https://www.powells.com/searchresults?keyword=Fredrik+deBoer

Substack: https://freddiedeboer.substack.com/

 

Link to Greg's blog: http://zzs-blg.blogspot.com

 

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One Hundred Years of the CPUSA with Tony Pecinovsky

Greg and Pat welcome Tony Pecinovsky, author and nationally known historian on the Communist Party, USA. Today we discuss two of his books, "Let Them Tremble: Biographical Interventions Marking 100 Years of the Communist Party, USA" and "The Cancer of Colonialism: W. Alphaeus Hunton, Black Liberation, and the Daily Worker, 1944-1946." Pecinovsky has appeared on C-SPAN's "Book T.V." and regularly speaks on college and university campuses across the country.

Books and articles about Tony:

http://www.workerseducationsociety.org/officers/

https://www.peoplesworld.org/authors/tony-pecinovsky/

https://www.powells.com/searchresults?keyword=Tony+Pecinovsky

 

Link to Greg's blog: http://zzs-blg.blogspot.com

 

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#CPUSA

#LetThemTremble

#CancerofColonialism

#GregGodels

#PatCummings

#ComingFromLeftField

#PeoplesWorld

Neoliberalism: From Reagan to Trump with Jack Rasmus

Greg and Pat welcome Dr. Jack Rasmus, professor in the Economics and Politics departments at Saint Mary's College of California. Dr. Rasmus is the author of numerous books and articles about the economy. Today we discuss his latest book, "The Scourge of Neoliberalism: US Economic Policy from Reagan to Trump," and other topics related to our present economic and political situation.

Web: https://jackrasmus.com/
Twitter: (@drjackrasmus)
Alternative Visions  on the Progressive Radio Network: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/alternative-visions-progressive-radio-network-RBcaS7f9PWX/
Books: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/447807.Jack_Rasmus

Link to Greg's blog: http://zzs-blg.blogspot.com

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#Neoliberalism
#Economics
#GregGodels
#PatCummings
#ComingFromLeftField

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