Left of Dial is a podcast about progressives and what is happening in the political sphere of Illinois as well as America. Ben Theobald, will be on the ground getting the perspectives of organizers and candidates as well as anyone who wants to speak their mind about what's happening at the local, state, and national level. Podcast hosts are Ben and Pete (depending on schedule) who give their take on the political scene and leftist/progressive ideas.
Left of Dial
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Podcast Overview
Left of Dial is a podcast about progressives and what is happening in the political sphere of Illinois as well as America. Ben Theobald, will be on the ground getting the perspectives of organizers and candidates as well as anyone who wants to speak their mind about what's happening at the local, state, and national level. Podcast hosts are Ben and Pete (depending on schedule) who give their take on the political scene and leftist/progressive ideas.
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Recent Episodes
December 15, 2021
Episode 14: Continuing the fight for utility protection with No Ameren Shutoffs and Whole Washington feat. Georgia Davenport
<p>Left of Dial is back after a long hiatus because of organizing and mobilizing. We do apologize for the wait. Georgia Davenport joins this episode for an interview to discuss Whole Washington a grassroots organization trying to get a single-payer (Medicare For) All on the ballot in the state of Washington. Allan has an update on the recent news with No Ameren Shutoffs and how the fight for utility protections is going in Illinois. Allan talks about the COVID situation in Illinois with the recent variant Omicron and gives context to how it compares to last year. Eddie Pratt Jr joins us to discuss the Urbana City Council voting down ALPRs and the discussion on that and why it's been controversial to some officials. Marc Girdler talks about recent events (shenanigans) happening in Decatur, IL with Howard Buffet, son of billionaire Warren Buffet.</p> <p>Support Eddie Pratt Jr on the cash app at: $EPJ31</p> <p>If you'd like (and have the means financially) to donate to Left Of Dial we'd appreciate it: https://www.patreon.com/LeftOfDial</p> <p>Rent or Houssing asssitance resources:</p> <p>https://www.benefits.gov/</p> <p>https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/coronavirus/assistance-for-state-local-and-tribal-governments/emergency-rental-assistance-program/program-index</p> <p>https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/21/how-to-apply-for-rental-assistance-before-the-eviction-ban-expires.html</p> <p>Child Tax Credit Information: https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/938</p> <p><br></p>
August 31, 2021
Episode 13: Hey Waukesha, leave those kids lunches alone
<p>It's been another long difficult week with the Supreme Court doing away with the eviction moratorium meaning millions will be facing evictions and also a hurricane hit New Orleans. Also did you know there's still the COVID pandemic and now schools are starting. Not great, Bob!</p> <p>In the local sphere, the Champaign (Illinois) City Council will be having a study session on Garden Hills on August 31st (Tuesday) at 7 p.m. We're hoping to get as many people to the meeting that we can. If you need a lift post <a href="https://soundcloud.com/tags/GardenHillsRide">#GardenHillsRide</a> on Facebook.</p> <p>Information that was discussed is below:</p> <p>Script for calling your Congress person and how on the Maintaining Equitable Acess Act is here: <a href="https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftiny.cc%2FMAES_Act_List&token=9d07e0-1-1630370929967" rel="nofollow ugc" target="_blank" title="http://tiny.cc/MAES_Act_List">tiny.cc/MAES_Act_List</a></p> <p>Information about the bill here: <a href="https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.detroitnews.com%2Fstory%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2F2021%2F08%2F04%2Ftlaib-introduce-40-b-bill-cancel-household-utility-debt%2F5485596001%2F&token=de90ae-1-1630370929967" rel="nofollow ugc" target="_blank" title="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2021/08/04/tlaib-introduce-40-b-bill-cancel-household-utility-debt/5485596001/">www.detroitnews.com/story/news/poli…ebt/5485596001/</a></p> <p>Wisconsin School Board in Waukesha thinks children will become addicted to free lunch: <a href="https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usatoday.com%2Fstory%2Fnews%2Feducation%2F2021%2F08%2F28%2Fwaukesha-students-there-really-no-such-thing-free-lunch%2F5622614001%2F&token=32265e-1-1630370929967" rel="nofollow ugc" target="_blank" title="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2021/08/28/waukesha-students-there-really-no-such-thing-free-lunch/5622614001/">www.usatoday.com/story/news/educa…unch/5622614001/</a></p> <p>Lack of rental assitance relief being spent: <a href="https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnbc.com%2F2021%2F08%2F03%2Fwhy-tenants-are-still-struggling-despite-46-billion-dollars-in-rental-relief.html&token=f5dcfe-1-1630370929967" rel="nofollow ugc" target="_blank" title="https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/03/why-tenants-are-still-struggling-despite-46-billion-dollars-in-rental-relief.html">www.cnbc.com/2021/08/03/why-ten…rental-relief.html</a></p> <p>Emergency Rental Assistance: <a href="https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhome.treasury.gov%2Fpolicy-issues%2Fcoronavirus%2Fassistance-for-state-local-and-tribal-governments%2Femergency-rental-assistance-program&token=83f6e0-1-1630370929967" rel="nofollow ugc" target="_blank" title="https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/coronavirus/assistance-for-state-local-and-tribal-governments/emergency-rental-assistance-program">home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/co…sistance-program</a></p> <p>If you would like to support Left of Dial go to the Patreon link here: <a href="https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patreon.com%2FLeftOfDial&token=a35db4-1-1630370929967" rel="nofollow ugc" target="_blank" title="https://www.patreon.com/LeftOfDial">www.patreon.com/LeftOfDial</a></p>
August 13, 2021
Episode 12: It's A Party In The DSA and Fork You Cuomo
<p>The eviction moratorium has been extended, but for only two months. We talk about the assistance that Americans need with rent and housing. Information and resources/assistance are posted below for those who are in need. Information/websites vary on your location.</p> <p>COVID cases are increasing because of the Delta variant especially among children in states such as Tennessee, Louisiana and Florida, but the White House says they have no plans to lock down or "stop the economy" which is a cause for concern for parents.</p> <p>Ben just paid his dues for DSA and is ready to officially join and Allan talks about the DSA Conference 2021 that just happened and a hysterical moment that happened.</p> <p>And finally Left of Dial gives a "fork you" to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo with an updated edit of him stepping down.</p> <p>Rent or Houssing asssitance resources:</p> <p>https://www.benefits.gov/</p> <p>https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/coronavirus/assistance-for-state-local-and-tribal-governments/emergency-rental-assistance-program/program-index</p> <p>https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/21/how-to-apply-for-rental-assistance-before-the-eviction-ban-expires.html</p> <p>Child Tax Credit Information: https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/938</p> <p>Sources cited: </p> <p>https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/06/us-renters-are-behind-on-3700-in-rent-on-average-and-often-more-.html</p> <p>https://www.wdsu.com/article/more-than-3000-louisiana-children-test-positive-for-covid-19-in-just-four-days/37246194</p> <p>Other useful information: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2021/08/04/tlaib-introduce-40-b-bill-cancel-household-utility-debt/5485596001/</p> <p>Support Eddie Pratt Jr on the cash app at: $EPJ31</p> <p>If you'd likee to support Left of Dial: https://www.patreon.com/LeftOfDial</p> <p>Follow Eddie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/temple_tony</p> <p>Follow Ben on Twitter: Just search @theobald_ben</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p>
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