We've all seen what too far right looks like. But what about the other side? Can you go too far left… and what does that even mean in America?
In this episode, host Leise Winny and guest Deanna Neal (organizer, commentator, and unapologetic truth-teller) dig into the tension on the left—from disillusioned progressives to centrist Democrats losing the room. We unpack why some voters once fired up for Bernie ended up voting for Trump, and ask: Is perfectionism paralyzing progress? Are we labeling each other to death? And is the fear of being seen as "radical" holding us back from real change?
👉 A must-listen for anyone wondering where the progressive movement goes next—and how we win people over without compromising our values.
🗓️ Timestamps
0:00 – Disclosure
00:34 – Intro Song
00:48 – Can You Go Too Far Left?
03:36 – Interview with/ Deanna Neal
04:26 – Did We Go Too Left in 2024?
07:21 – Are We Mislabeling or Misframing?
09:37 – Is Perfectionism Hurting the Left?
16:35 – Can You Vote for Someone You Don't Fully Agree With?
18:26 – Why Do Far-Left Movements Get Demonized?
24:15 – The Bernie Problem
26:42 – Why Are We So Afraid to Be Labeled?
31:22 – Should We Talk to MAGA Supporters?
34:43 – Extremism Is the Problem
36:52 – We Have to Read the Policies
38:02 – Outro
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