
Essays on politics and culture from Sasha Stone's Substack. A former Democrat and Leftist who escaped the bubble to get to know the other side of the country and to take a more critical look at the left. Sashastone.substack.com www.sashastone.com
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 254 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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In this episode, I talk to my friend Andy Schaalman, who has Substack, Fourth Turning Chronicles but whose work can be found mostly on his YouTube page, where all of his great videos are.
We talked for almost three hours, so it’s a real Joe Rogan-t... more
Dear Hillary,
Imagine my shock when I saw you wrote an op-ed in The Atlantic. Before I even read a line, I knew what the point of the article would be because I know you.
You write:
This crisis also reveals a deeper moral rot at the heart of Trump... more
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“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the ene... more
Dear Mr. Baker,
I am but one in a sea of many Americans viewed as a threat to the established order. I was once a part of that order. I helped build it. It would turn out I couldn’t survive because I couldn’t follow the rules of thought and speech t... more
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Always an interesting take. Keep up the awesome pod.
You have such great perspective Sasha. Keep podcasting- you are an important voice, I hope more women have the courage to follow you.
I learned about Sasha from a link posted on the Powerline blog. Very thought provoking writing.
Zero reason, and full of misinformation, trump fandom and hate against the left. Zero stars.
So thankful for your honesty… where you were in your thinking and how you became aware of the lefts destructive ways . I look back on the pandemic with such horror and disgust…. that we can destroy our cities and people, let Antifa harm without consequence and the left just let it burn. We cannot forget… we can never allow that again.
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This podcast provides a platform for critical essays that intertwine political critique with cultural commentary, exploring the current landscape of American society from a perspective that often challenges mainstream narratives. The host, drawing from personal experiences as a former Democrat turned critic of leftist ideologies, examines various topics including media influence, social movements, and individual political figures, highlighting what is perceived as hypocrisy and blind spots in contemporary political discourse. The nuanced discussions often tackle contentious issues—ranging from critiques of the Democratic Party to reflections on personal freedom and the essence of American values—making it a distinctive space for listeners s... more
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