EDITORS’ PICKS

I started listening to this podcast in school because I was pretentious and sad. However, I will still recommend this podcast because I genuinely learned a lot. I developed an interest in philosophy which made me read more and gain some solid perspective on things that really matter. Stephen West explains everything in a way that’s easy to digest but also accurate and substantial. Male podcasters usually make me want to break shit but I can actually tolerate Stephen because he’s not one of those snooty, ‘I-take-myself-too-seriously’ sigma males. He’s really down to earth, funny and relatable.

Self-described as a ‘utopian leftist comedy podcast’, Srsly Wrong showcases entertaining leftist skits, occasional interviews and informative scenes. When I first began learning about leftist theory I found it incredibly daunting (I still do, and I still have so much to learn), however, Srsly Wrong made theory and leftist thought incredibly palpable and easy to understand. Further, the two hosts often break down hard to understand concepts or case studies like the French Revolution or the birth of May Day into digestible and interesting skits. I would really recommend this podcast to those who are interested in leftist thought and theory!

CHANEL’S PICK: SRSLY WRONG -Aaron Moritz and Shawn Vulliez

GRACE’S PICK: LEFT RIGHT OUT -Elfy Scott & Justine Landis-Hanley

This is a podcast which fills a huge gap in current political reporting, and that is, by making political topics accessible and engaging to young people. The podcast started (and I began listening to it) in the few months leading up to this year’s Federal Election. The hosts bounce off each other smoothly, and take turns each episode in giving their listeners all the details on current political hot-topics. This includes ‘Which Party is best for Women?’, different climate change policies, the housing affordability issue, how voting works, and now that we’re post election, topics such as ‘What is the Uluru Statement?’ and the purpose of a federal ICAC. Also, episodes sit around the 30 minute mark - so very consumable!

HABIBAH’S PICK: LEFT BITCHES WHO ARE RIGHT - Anissa Naouai, Erica Marable, Amanda Getty and Ryan Wentz.

The funniest, most honest and incredibly insightful commentary and analysis of current events and politics one can find out there. Based in the belly of the beast, aka America, these hosts outdo themselves in their marxist/communist takes about todays world. Listen to it if you want to gain new talking points, consider different ideas and just relate. ALSO, Ryan Wentz follows me on Twitter. :)

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