Summary: Let's turn progressive ideas into reality! This week on Talking Left, we talked about how much of our economic system is broken, and how progressive ideas can fix it. First, we tried to cover the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, and give our perspectives on the situation. We are still trying to find more guests on this topic - so please feel free to send suggestions, ideas, and feedback to TalkingLeft@gmail.com! Next, we spoke to DC's progressive mayoral candidate Andy Shallal about his ideas to fix our nation's capital. Andy is a "put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is" real deal candidate. He has a long history of fighting for and implementing the ideas that he talks about. The capital of our nation shouldn't embody what's wrong with our country - inequality, low-wages, un-affordable housing, and corruption. It should be the vision of what works for all - and Andy's ideas can make that happen. The mayoral primary in DC is April 1st, but people can vote early as soon as tomorrow. Get out there, have your voice heard, and support Andy Shallal, the one-and-only candidate who wants to make DC work for the people who actually live here. After that, we heard from Richard Eskow, host of The Zero Hour and senior fellow with The Campaign For America's Future. Last week we quoted one of RJ's recent articles about how President Obama's so-called "Progressive" budget does not go far enough. So, this week we wanted to talk to Richard about that article, and about the Congressional Progressive Caucus' Better Off Budget. The CPC is the largest caucus in the House of Representatives, and the ideas laid out in this budget are the policies that most Americans are calling for. Regardless of where you stand on the political spectrum, you'd probably support public works programs to put Americans back to work, a tax code that doesn't only benefit the wealthy, and making oil companies pay for destroying our economy. These aren't extreme ideas - they're common sense... and it's about time they be taken seriously. Thanks to Rocky Mountain Mike for writing and producing our incredible theme music! Please check out his amazing Sound Cloud! Thanks to We Act Radio - 1480AM WPWC, Radio or Not, and SoFlo Radio- for helping to ensure all listeners have corporate-free, independent radio! Remember - Talking Left will soon be available on the Progressive Voices Channel on Tune In. We'll let you know when you can tune in to hear the show there. And, of course, thanks to you, our listeners, friends, and family - for supporting us through all of our crazy shows, dreams, and political addictions!! You can also follow all of the news about upcoming topics and guests on our Facebook page and on Twitter @TalkingLeft. And you can subscribe to Talking Left free on iTunes! As always, thanks for listening!
