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Left of DialAuthor: Benjamin Theobald
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. Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 14: Continuing the fight for utility protection with No Ameren Shutoffs and Whole Washington feat. Georgia Davenport
Wednesday, 15 December, 2021
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. Support Eddie Pratt Jr on the cash app at: $EPJ31 If you'd like (and have the means financially) to donate to Left Of Dial we'd appreciate it: https://www.patreon.com/LeftOfDial Rent or Houssing asssitance resources: https://www.benefits.gov/ https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/coronavirus/assistance-for-state-local-and-tribal-governments/emergency-rental-assistance-program/program-index https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/21/how-to-apply-for-rental-assistance-before-the-eviction-ban-expires.html Child Tax Credit Information: https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/938
