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Look Forward - Progressive Political News

Look Forward - Progressive Political News

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 Stay informed with Look Forward, your go-to podcast for in-depth analysis of U.S. politics, government policies, and the latest political news. We break down key issues, elections, and legislative decisions that shape the nation. Featuring commentary, and historical context, our episodes cover topics like democracy, voting rights, congressional debates, and the impact of political parties on American governance. Whether you're interested in presidential elections, Supreme Court rulings, or the future of U.S. policy, we provide fact-based insights to keep you ahead of the conversation. Our goal? To inform, provoke, and inspire you to stand up for democracy. No “both sides” fluff, just real talk about what’s at stake. Subscribe for weekly videos packed with sharp analysis, unapologetic opinions, and a dose of humor to keep you sane. If you’re ready to fight for a future free from fascism, join us.













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  • Ready For The Fight (Dems Sweep Elections, Flights Cancelled, Cheney is Dead) | Ep430

    Ready For The Fight (Dems Sweep Elections, Flights Cancelled, Cheney is Dead) | Ep430
    Nov 7 2025
    This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the November special elections, how Democrats swept the board, Zohran Mamdani's meteoric rise and victory in New York, Virginia and New Jersey governors races captured by Dems, Dems create a supermajority in Northen Viriginia, California passes Prop 50, GOP works to downplay Tuesday's elections, former VP and local Darth Vader enthusiast Dick Cheney died, government shutdown continues with Trump now pushing to eliminate the filibuster to get the government reopened, FAA cutting flights at 40 major airports because of shutdown, US layoffs reach 20 year high, Nancy Pelosi announces her long awaited retirement, Kentucky voters are mad they can't vote in New York City elections, and much more.

    Big Topic
    • November Elections Give Us Some Much Need Hope
      • Zohran Mamdani wins in NYC mayoral race
      • Virginia and New Jersey governorships were a GOP bloodbath (and yet another high-profile polling miss)
      • Democrats sweep all 30 House of Delegates seats in Northern Virginia
      • California passes prop 50, allowing redistricting to begin
        • GOP file legal action against California
      • Connecticut sees Democratic sweep as 29 towns flip from GOP to Dems
      • Republican ousted from seat held by GOP for 113 years
      • JD Vance's brother's embarrassing loss
    News You Need
    • Dick Cheney is DEAD
    • Shutdown Continues
      • Trump administration changes tune on SNAP benefit percentage
      • Support inside GOP for removing the filibuster increases
    • FAA cutting flight country wide due to the federal shutdown
    • US layoffs for October surge to two-decade high
    • Nancy Pelosi announces retirement from Congress
    What’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican?
    • Kentucky voters didn’t know why they couldn’t vote in NYC mayoral race
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Christian Party Starve Kids for Fun (SNAP Benefits, Venezuela, Graham Platner) | Ep429

    Christian Party Starve Kids for Fun (SNAP Benefits, Venezuela, Graham Platner) | Ep429
    Nov 2 2025
    This week on Look Forward, we return to discuss the federal shutdown as it surpasses 30 days, SNAP benefits are put in peril by the GOP, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson unintentionally reveals why he is ok with letting 40 million Americans go without food assistance, MTG says Mike Johnson refused to reveal a healthcare plan to other Republicans even in a private meeting, Trump administration begins push to attack Venezuela, Pentagon admits it doesn't know who they are killing on boats in the Caribbean, Maduro says he has captured CIA agents planning a false flag operation inside Venezuela as justification for war, Democrats (and 4 Republicans) vote to end Trump's global tariffs, Graham Platner's progressive campaign hits an odd nazi shaped tattoo snag, Trump administration officials are moving onto military bases, Trump asked the military to restart testing of nuclear weapons, why is the National Guard creating quick reaction forces in every state and territory for dealing with domestic issues?, Zohran Mamdani seems likely to win the mayoral race in NYC this coming week, Trump and Steve Bannon aren't kidding about a third term, Republicans declare that Biden's use of the autopen was illegal (this is nonsense and means nothing from a legal perspective, yet), and much more.

    Big Topic
    • Federal Shutdown Continues
      • SNAP benefits are over starting Oct 31st
        • Judge set to rule on this soon
        • Mike Johnson gives up the game on why he’s hurting people (VIDEO)
      • Healthcare tax credits due to expire in a month
        • MTG says that Johnson refuses to share Healthcare plan with GOP
    News You Need
    • Are we about to go to war with Venezuela?
      • Pentagon admits to not knowing who is even on the boats
        • Important note here
      • Military is docking ships in Trinidad and Tobago
      • Mudaro says he has captured CIA agents trying to pull a false flag operation
    • Why isn’t a Nazi tattoo a deal breaker for some progressives?
    • Senate Democrats (and 4 Republicans) vote to end Trump’s tariffs
    • Trump administration members are moving onto military bases
    • Trump has authorized the military to start retesting nuclear weapons
    • Why is the National Guard building quick reaction teams for domestic encounters?
    • Mamdani looks to be the next mayor of NYC, MAGA set to lose their already diseased minds
    Fast Corruption and Faster Screw-Ups
    • Trump keeps talking about running for a third term, he isn’t joking
    • GOP declares Biden’s use of the autopen was illegal based on nothing
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Let's All Pretend I'm Honest (Shutdown Continues, Healthcare Premiums, Gaza Ceasefire) | Ep428

    Let's All Pretend I'm Honest (Shutdown Continues, Healthcare Premiums, Gaza Ceasefire) | Ep428
    Oct 10 2025
    This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the continued government shutdown, healthcare tax credits set to expire in a month, White House toying with the idea of not paying furloughed federal employees, Israel and Hamas come to a tentative peace agreement, Trump get his second annual check up in the last 6 months, Feds indict Comey and Letitia James as Trump's enemy's list gets going, rightwing influencers come the White House and say very off things, RFK has a new reason for the cause of autism and its a cut above the rest, Mike Johnson has a suggestion for a better choice for the Superbowl halftime show than Bad Bunny (its lamer than you'd imagine), and much more!

    Big Topic
    • Federal Shutdown Continues
      • Healthcare tax credits due to expire in a month
      • White House seem to be suggestion no furlough backpay for feds
    News You Need
    • Israel and Hamas have a tentative peace agreement
    • CBS News if officially useless
    • Where the US leaves a void, China will fill it
    • He’s healthy, stop asking!
    Fast Corruption and Faster Screw-Ups
    • Feds indict Comey and Letitia James
      • Turns out Trump did actually think he was sending a DM to Pam Bondi!
    • Trump invites right wing influencers to WH; says they’ve “taken the freedom of speech away” re: flag burning
    • In the latest “Dear Leader” session, RFK states the Tylenol advice is an unproven theory; also blames circumcision?
    What’s Dumber, A Brick or A Republican?
    • How do you do, fellow kids?
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    1 hr and 11 mins
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