Your Neighbor on the Left Podcast

Back Porch Files: The Ballad of the Lawyer Who Thought He was a Scientist

Taking aim at RFK Jr.’s reckless decision to slash $500 million in mRNA vaccine research funding, exposing the anti-vax crusader’s flimsy reasoning and utter lack of qualifications. From debunking RFK’s claims that mRNA is “ineffective” to spotlighting the scientific community’s outrage, in this installment of Back Porch Files, we break down why this move is a dangerous assault on progress. We also look at the possible ripple effects, exploring how treatments for cancer, HIV, and genetic diseases could take a hit, and sounds the alarm on the perils of politicians playing scientist. It’s (another) wake-up call on why RFK’s anti-science gambles threaten our health and future.
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Ego Over Evidence: Trump’s Latest Reality Rewrite

In this episode, we take on Donald Trump’s latest assault on truth We dive deep into the shocking firing of BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer after a jobs report bruised Trump’s ego, exposing his lies about a “BOOMING” economy and his obsession with axing anyone who won’t peddle his fantasies. We cover a leader unhinged and a GOP too spineless to call him out. Plus, a look at Texas Republicans’ gerrymandering scam, a chilling Pentagon memo, and mathematically impossible drug price cuts.
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Back Porch Files: What Makes a Crime Terrorism?

A Michigan Walmart stabbing spree is branded terrorism, but the calculated assassination of a Minnesota Democratic lawmaker isn’t—why? This week we dissect these chilling cases, probing legal loopholes, political motives, and the shadow of a Republican administration. Could party lines dictate justice, or is there more to this legal puzzle? Listen in as we dive into violence, power, and unanswered questions that’ll leave you questioning what terrorism really means.
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The Caustic Candidate: The GOP's Kyle Langford Problem

More than a year away from the gubernatorial election in California, one long shot candidate is making a name for himself for all the wrong reasons. Kyle Langford's positions and social media posts are nothing short of racist, misogynistic, and antisemitic. Yet, even though his party affiliation is Republican, and though he stands little or no chance of winning, the GOP has yet to denounce his rhetoric, let alone his candidacy. In this episode, we take a good look at Langford and whether he's an example of an anomaly for the GOP, or is he a sign of things to come, using the same style - if not the same words - as their standard-bearer, Donald Trump. Also, the "NASA Exodus," and "Fact-checking at the Fed."
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Back Porch Files: Unpacking Tulsi’s Obama Bombshell

Tulsi Gabbard’s dropped a political bombshell, accusing Barack Obama of a “treasonous conspiracy” to sabotage Trump’s 2016 win with fake Russian interference claims. But do her declassified documents hold up, or is this a distraction from Trump’s Epstein file mess? This episode of Back Porch Files unravels Gabbard's gambit, Trump’s Obama obsession, and exposes the irony of his own Supreme Court immunity shield—this one is a no-holds-barred look at a conspiracy that’s more fizzle than sizzle.
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Authoritarian Creep: How Freedom of the Press is Being Eroded

In this week’s episode of Your Neighbor on the Left, we examine the slow, deliberate erosion of freedom of the press under Trump’s second term. From DOJ surveillance of journalists and the difference between media bias and outright fabrication, to social media bot swarms and the Fox News propaganda pipeline, this episode peels back the layers of a democracy under stress. It’s not about paranoia—it’s about patterns. And they’re getting harder to ignore. Also, "Obama did it!(again), measles surge, and "Woke" Superman.
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Back Porch Files - The Colossal Chaos of Trump 2.0’s First Six Months

At the 6-month mark, we delve into the dysfunction of the second Trump administration, exposing a parade of blunders that could cement its place as the worst in U.S. history. From the "Big Beautiful Bill" that showers billionaires with tax breaks while gutting aid for millions, to tariffs that hammer American consumers, to deportations that tear families apart, it's a smorgasbord of the substandard . We cover the hypocrisy of the Epstein file cover-up, the cabinet’s endless gaffes—Noem, Bondi, Kennedy, McMahon, Patel—not to mention Trump’s own unhinged rants. This episode lays bare a presidency that can't seem to get out of its own way. 
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Free Speech vs. Free Lies: Navigating Truth in 2025

This episode unpacks the messy collision between open discourse and rampant misinformation, zeroing in on Trump’s recent Cabinet meeting where he spun 11 fact-checked falsehoods—like “no inflation,” “21 million migrants,” and a bizarre tale of “invading Los Angeles” for water. From local diner arguments to national debates, we’ll explore why liberals are jittery about censorship, conservatives are rallying for unrestricted speech...sort of, and how both sides grapple with truth in a post-truth world.
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Back Porch Files - Truth 360: The Epstein List That Never Was

We’re diving into the scandal surrounding the elusive Jeffrey Epstein client list. After promising transparency during his 2024 campaign, President Trump has reneged, the DOJ now denying the list’s very existence. From the Biden administration’s lame excuses to Trump’s deflections, we explore how this betrayal exemplifies a broader crisis of misinformation. Listen in for a sobering look at a broken promise and its chilling implications for justice and trust in America.
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A Tale of Two Plans: UFC on the White House Lawn vs. Project 2025

What does a cage-fight on the White House lawn and a 920-page plan to dismantle American democracy have in common? You’d be surprised. In this episode of Neighbor on the Left, we dive into the surreal double feature of Trump’s America: one plan distracts with bloodsport and bravado, while the other quietly rewires the federal government from the inside out. One is absurd, tacky, and televised. The other is calculated, dangerous, and already underway. It’s a tale of two plans — and while everyone’s getting ready to watch the cage match, the real fight is happening behind closed doors.
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