The Future of the French Left and Rebuilding Left Unity with Lucie Castets
What Do We Want? Conversations with the International Left
Release Date: 04/04/2026
Governing from the Left: Lessons from Mexico with Rafael Barajas "El Fisgón"
What Do We Want? Conversations with the International Left
Episode in Spanish / Épisode en espagnol Rafael Barajas aka "El Fisgón", a renowned Mexican cartoonist and director of the training institute for the country's popular governing party Morena discusses Mexican politics. He talks about the legacy of Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the success of current president Claudia Sheinbaum, the need for international solidarity against the far-right, and much more. Rafael Barajas, « El Fisgón », célèbre caricaturiste mexicain et directeur de l’institut de formation de Morena, discute de la politique mexicaine. Il parle de l’héritage...
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The Future of the French Left and Rebuilding Left Unity with Lucie Castets
What Do We Want? Conversations with the International Left
Episode in French / Épisode en français Lucie Castets, the former prime minister nominee of France's New Popular Front alliance and the newly-elected mayor of the 12th arrondissement of Paris discusses the state of the French left, recent municipal elections, the necessity for left unity, and strategies for success in 2027 and beyond. Lucie Castets, ancienne candidate au poste de première ministre du Nouveau Front populaire et future maire du 12ᵉ arrondissement de Paris, parle de l’état de la gauche en France, des élections municipales et des raisons pour lesquelles...
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Texas Isn't as Conservative as You Think: Author David Griscom
What Do We Want? Conversations with the International Left
In the third episode of "What Do We Want? Conversations with the International Left," Cole interviews David Griscom, journalist and author of "The Myth of Red Texas: Cowboys, Populism, and Class War in the Radical South" (OR Books, 2026). A conversation about the forgotten history of left-wing radicalism in Texas, why the state moved to the right, its politics today, and the importance of class-based politics for future victories. Dans le troisième épisode, Cole interviewe David Griscom, journaliste et auteur de « The Myth of Red Texas: Cowboys, Populism, and Class War in the Radical South...
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Taking on the Democratic Establishment: Kat Abughazaleh for Congress
What Do We Want? Conversations with the International Left
In the second episode, Cole interviews Kat Abughazaleh, a 26-year-old Palestinian-American journalist and candidate for Congress in Illinois. She talks about abolishing ICE, the challenges of campaigning as an outsider, and why self-determination matters, from Gaza to Ukraine, and more… Dans le deuxième épisode, Cole interviewe Kat Abughazaleh, une journaliste palestino-américaine de 26 ans qui se présente aux élections du Congrès dans l'Illinois. Elle parle de l'abolition de l'ICE, de sa campagne électorale en tant qu'outsider, et de l'importance de l'autodétermination, de...
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Fighting for Democracy and the Working Class Today: US Rep. Delia Ramirez
What Do We Want? Conversations with the International Left
In the first episode of "What Do We Want? Conversations with the International Left," Cole interviews Rep. Delia Ramirez of Illinois, member of the "Squad" and one of the leading progressives in Congress. A conversation about resisting authoritarianism and the scapegoating of immigrants, the future of the Democratic Party, the role of money in politics and what US foreign policy could look like in the post-Trump era. Dans le premier épisode de « What Do We Want ? Conversations with the International Left », Cole s’entretient avec la représentante Delia Ramirez de l’Illinois,...
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