Left Out Loud

A Conversation with Andrew Rice

In this episode of Left Out Loud, Ally and Seth speak with Andrew Rice, a congressional candidate running in Connecticut’s 3rd District. The conversation covers ballot access, party gatekeeping, science, Palestine, corporate influence, Democratic Party reform, grassroots organizing, and what it means to challenge entrenched power. Subscribe, leave a review, and follow Left Out Loud on social media. Share this episode with someone who wants a deeper, more grounded conversation about U.S. politics, local elections, and the people working to change the system. * (00:00) - — Intro * (00:35) - — CT-03 * (00:50) - — Ballot access * (02:00) - — Convention fight * (04:00) - — Party pressure * (06:00) - — Science background * (07:30) - — Why science * (09:00) - — Trust in science * (11:00) - — Democratic socialism * (12:30) - — Palestine protest * (14:30) - — Storm response * (16:30) - — Corporate influence * (18:30) - — Staying accountable * (20:30) - — Why challenge Rosa * (22:00) - — Personal sacrifice * (24:00) - — Grassroots campaign * (26:00) - — Term limits * (28:00) - — Party failures * (30:00) - — Centrist politics * (32:30) - — Local party reform * (35:00) - — Public service * (37:00) - — Voter frustration * (39:30) - — System burnout * (42:00) - — Why keep fighting * (44:30) - — Volunteer push * (47:00) - — Closing thoughts * (49:00) - — Self-love and community * (50:00) - — Final message

A Conversation with Joshua Bristol

In this episode of Left Out Loud, Ally and Seth speak with Joshua Bristol, a congressional candidate running in New York’s 9th District. The conversation covers healthcare, disability, grassroots organizing, ballot access, AI tools, the Supreme Court, campaign strategy, and building a people-powered campaign in Brooklyn. Subscribe, leave a review, and follow Left Out Loud on social media. Share this episode with someone who wants a deeper, more grounded conversation about Iran, war, and U.S. foreign policy. * (00:00) - — Intro * (00:40) - — New endorsement * (01:30) - — Josh’s story * (02:45) - — Healthcare journey * (05:15) - — Family decisions * (07:50) - — Disability and purpose * (10:25) - — Mutual aid * (13:00) - — Epstein files * (15:25) - — MAGA power * (18:00) - — Why NY-09 * (20:35) - — Ballot access * (23:05) - — AI tools * (25:40) - — Supreme Court * (28:10) - — Power imbalance * (30:45) - — Primary push * (33:15) - — Door knocking * (35:50) - — Grassroots pledge * (38:20) - — Closing thoughts * (40:50) - — Campaign effort * (43:20) - — Final call

A Conversation with Joseph Perez-Caputo

In this episode of Left Out Loud, Ally and Seth speak with Joseph Perez-Caputo, a progressive grassroots candidate running for Congress in Connecticut’s 4th District. The conversation covers Connecticut’s ballot access process, money in politics, immigration, Democratic Party reform, surveillance, incumbency, and building a people-powered campaign. Subscribe, leave a review, and follow Left Out Loud on social media. Share this episode with someone who wants a deeper, more grounded conversation about Iran, war, and U.S. foreign policy.

A Conversation with Alani Bankhead

In this episode of Left Out Loud, Ally and Seth speak with Alani Bankhead, a Montana Senate candidate and Air Force veteran. The conversation covers military accountability, Montana politics, campaign finance, agriculture, small businesses, and running a people-powered campaign without corporate money. Subscribe, leave a review, and follow Left Out Loud on social media. Share this episode with someone who wants a deeper, more grounded conversation about Iran, war, and U.S. foreign policy. * (00:00) - — Intro * (00:50) - — Meet Alani * (02:15) - — Epstein accountability * (06:00) - — Root causes * (09:00) - — Congress oversight * (10:15) - — Military trust * (12:15) - — National Guard * (15:00) - — Illegal wars * (18:00) - — Montana culture * (20:20) - — Common sense politics * (22:20) - — Small farms * (24:20) - — Ag policy * (27:00) - — Campaign update * (30:30) - — PAC money * (32:30) - — Grassroots support * (34:30) - — Post-interview thoughts * (36:30) - — What’s next * (38:30) - — Final message

Adam Baumel of Neighbors Not Numbers Coalition - Bonus Episode

In this bonus episode of Left Out Loud, Ally and Seth speak with Adam Baumel, founder and president of Neighbors Not Numbers Coalition. The conversation covers the movement to abolish ICE, immigration enforcement, candidate accountability, grassroots organizing, and why voters need clear commitments from the people asking for their support. Subscribe, leave a review, and follow Left Out Loud on social media. Share this episode with someone who wants a deeper, more grounded conversation about Iran, war, and U.S. foreign policy. * (00:00) - — Intro * (00:20) - — Meet Adam * (02:00) - — The coalition * (04:00) - — Candidate pledges * (06:00) - — Broad support * (08:00) - — Tracking candidates * (10:00) - — Primary results * (12:00) - — ICE stories * (14:00) - — Emotional weight * (16:00) - — Foreign policy * (18:00) - — Political nuance * (20:00) - — Humane systems * (22:00) - — Polling language * (24:00) - — Accountability * (26:00) - — Support needed * (28:00) - — Growing the movement * (30:00) - — Final ask * (32:00) - — Calling it out * (34:00) - — How to help * (36:00) - — Post-interview thoughts * (38:00) - — Final message