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What Do We Want? Conversations with the International Left

Podcast by Cole Stangler

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About What Do We Want? Conversations with the International Left

While the far-right continues to gain ground around the world, the international left has arguably never been so fragmented. Many of its most prominent figures use different labels to describe themselves (socialists, progressives, populists…). Their platforms and styles vary. Even exchange among them is relatively limited. And yet, they do seem to share a set of common foes and a broad commitment to using state power to improve the lives of ordinary working-class people. In certain countries, they're even on the rise or already in government. In this show, Cole Stangler explores these differences and the specificities of national contexts all the while underlining the commonalities, with a basic question: What do we want? (Hosted by Cole Stangler. )

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episode Governing from the Left: Lessons from Mexico with Rafael Barajas "El Fisgón" artwork

Governing from the Left: Lessons from Mexico with Rafael Barajas "El Fisgón"

Episode in Spanish / Épisode en espagnol Rafael Barajas aka "El Fisgón", a renowned Mexican cartoonist and director of the training institute for the country's popular governing party Morena discusses Mexican politics. He talks about the legacy of Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the success of current president Claudia Sheinbaum, the need for international solidarity against the far-right, and much more. Rafael Barajas, « El Fisgón », célèbre caricaturiste mexicain et directeur de l'institut de formation de Morena, discute de la politique mexicaine. Il parle de l'héritage de Andrés Manuel López Obrador, du succès de l'actuelle présidente Claudia Sheinbaum, et de la nécessité d'une solidarité internationale contre l'extrême droite...

11 May 2026 - 48 min
episode Texas Isn't as Conservative as You Think: Author David Griscom artwork

Texas Isn't as Conservative as You Think: Author David Griscom

In the third episode of "What Do We Want? Conversations with the International Left," Cole interviews David Griscom, journalist and author of "The Myth of Red Texas: Cowboys, Populism, and Class War in the Radical South" (OR Books, 2026). A conversation about the forgotten history of left-wing radicalism in Texas, why the state moved to the right, its politics today, and the importance of class-based politics for future victories. Dans le troisième épisode, Cole interviewe David Griscom, journaliste et auteur de « The Myth of Red Texas: Cowboys, Populism, and Class War in the Radical South » (OR Books, 2026). Une conversation sur l'histoire oubliée de la gauche au Texas, les raisons pour lesquelles l'État a basculé à droite, la situation politique actuelle et l'importance d'une politique de classe pour remporter des victoires futures.

26 Mar 2026 - 47 min
episode Fighting for Democracy and the Working Class Today: US Rep. Delia Ramirez artwork

Fighting for Democracy and the Working Class Today: US Rep. Delia Ramirez

In the first episode of "What Do We Want? Conversations with the International Left," Cole interviews Rep. Delia Ramirez of Illinois, member of the "Squad" and one of the leading progressives in Congress. A conversation about resisting authoritarianism and the scapegoating of immigrants, the future of the Democratic Party, the role of money in politics and what US foreign policy could look like in the post-Trump era. Dans le premier épisode de « What Do We Want ? Conversations with the International Left », Cole s'entretient avec la représentante Delia Ramirez de l'Illinois, l'une des principales figures progressistes du Congrès. Une conversation sur la résistance à l'autoritarisme et la stigmatisation des immigrés, l'avenir du Parti démocrate, le rôle de l'argent en politique et ce à quoi pourrait ressembler la politique étrangère des États-Unis à l'ère post-Trump. 0:00 Intro 0:53 What's the vision you're fighting for? 3:40 Why is Trump going so far with ICE? 8:58 Is this fascism? 11:40 How should Dems stand on immigration? 18:08 Moment of opportunity for progressives? 23:57 How important is Mamdani for US left? 28:00 Why winning concrete reforms matters 30:25 Challenge of money in US politics? 35:50 A real shift among Dems on Israel? 40:20 Does US left want to restore ties with Europe?

24 Feb 2026 - 45 min
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