Eyes Left Podcast

Killing the VA: Trump’s Veterans Agenda

Everything you need to know about what has happened, and what is coming, in the conservatives' plan to kneecap & fully privatize the VA health care system. Featuring veterans' reporter Jasper Craven. FOLLOW Jasper at https://x.com/jasper_cravenSUPPORT this podcast by making a tax-deductible donation the The Empire Files at ⁠www.patreon.com/empirefiles⁠Veterans Health Care Policy Institute: https://veteranspolicy.org/

Tulsi Gabbard's Memoir: A Book About Nothing

Tulsi Gabbard’s bid to be Trump’s VP is laid out in her debut book: a memoir which must hide her personal & political past. Mike made the painful journey of reading it, and took Julian Feeld & Josh Ettingermentum along for the ride. Follow Julian Feeld on Twitter: https://x.com/julianfeeld Listen to his QAA Podcast at: https://www.qanonanonymous.com Follow Josh Ettingermentum on Twitter: https://x.com/ettingermentum Read & Subscribe to his Substack: https://www.ettingermentum.news SUPPORT Eyes Left by donating to Empire Files, a media non-profit: https://www.patreon.com/empirefiles

The Class Composition of the US Military: A Socialist View w/ Prof. Jodi Dean

A "mercenary Army of the poor"? Right-wing think tanks, as well as some on the left, have sought to disprove that framework. Professor Jodi Dean joins the show to critique the most recent study which portrays the rank-and-file military as a Warrior Aristocracy. SUPPORT this podcast by making a tax-deductible donation the The Empire Files at https://www.patreon.com/empirefiles

A Guide to Getting Out of the US Military (Now) w/ the GI Rights Hotline

It's much easier than the Pentagon wants you to think. Whether you're in the military or know someone who is, this is the definitive guide to walking away. And as Biden's support for genocide spins out into new US wars across the Middle East, from the Red Sea to Iraq, now would be a good time to walk away. Featuring special guest Maria Santelli, longtime counselor with the GI Rights Hotline, which provides secure, free and expert support to any service member who wants to leave the military. CALL the hotline anytime at 1-877-447-4487 for advice, or visit them online at https://girightshotline.org SUPPORT this podcast by making a tax-deductible donation the The Empire Files at https://www.patreon.com/empirefiles

Operation Profit Guardian: The War Danger Grows feat. Rania Khalek

Major developments with Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq, Syria and Iran increase the potential for new wars for the US as it facilitates Israel's genocide in Gaza. All the urgent updates, plus a deeper look at the forces involved, with journalist Rania Khalek. FOLLOW Rania at https://twitter.com/raniakhalek WATCH her show at https://www.youtube.com/breakthroughnews KNOW YOUR RIGHTS to refuse to participate in the the US/Israeli war machine by calling the GI Rights Hotline at 1-877-447-4487 or visiting them online at https://girightshotline.org EYES LEFT is a production of Empire Files. Support our work here: https://www.patreon.com/empirefiles