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Zac Polston, Gavin Miller-Broomfield

Zac Polston, Gavin Miller-Broomfield

Podcasts & Interviews July 28, 2020 July 28, 2020

Gloria La Riva is the PSL Presidential Candidate – Interview

Gloria La Riva is a socialist activist and member of the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL). She is the PSL’s nominee and the…

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Podcasts & Interviews July 28, 2020 July 28, 2020

Vanguard Podcast Episode 16: Liam O’Mara

We are joined in conversation by U.S. Congressional candidate Liam O’Mara, a populist Democrat who is challenging incumbent Republican Ken Calvert in CA-42.

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Podcasts & Interviews July 27, 2020 July 27, 2020

WTF is Republican Socialism? Brian Matlock Explains

Brian Matlock is running as a Republican Socialist for U.S. Senate to represent Kansas. He joins us to explain Republican Socialism, and tell us…

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Podcasts & Interviews July 27, 2020 July 27, 2020

What The American Left Can Learn From The 1968 Uprising In France-With Mitch Abidor.

Mitchell Abidor, translator and writer, author of “May Made Me: An Oral History of the 1968 Uprising in France” (2018) joins us for a…

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Podcasts & Interviews July 21, 2020 July 24, 2020

The Vanguard Meets VERMIN SUPREME

When it comes to vanguard ideas, Vermin Supreme is one “politician” truly chocked full of them. Arguably America’s preeminent performance artist, he runs for…

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Podcasts & Interviews July 21, 2020 July 21, 2020

David Kim Interview 🧢 Running for Congress in California (CA-34)

David Kim is running to represent California’s 34rd district in the U.S. Congress. David is endorsed by Andrew Yang as well as Marianne Williamson.

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Podcasts & Interviews July 21, 2020 July 21, 2020

Spike Cohen Interview – Libertarian Vice Presidential Nominee

Spike Cohen, the running mate of Jo Jorgensen, joins us for a lively discussion and debate on the Libertarian platform and the tenants of…

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Podcasts & Interviews July 21, 2020 July 21, 2020

The Vanguard Chats with Abolitionist Rapper, AWKWORD.

AWKWORD, an activist and social justice hip hop artist joins us in conversation about #TenForJustice, the movement he co-founded.

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Podcasts & Interviews July 14, 2020 July 14, 2020

Conversation with Jabari Brisport- Candidate for State Senate in New York’s 25th District

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Podcasts & Interviews July 13, 2020 July 13, 2020

Conversation with Ashley Stevens – Activist & Co-founder of Jog for Good

Ashley Stevens is an activist and co-founder of https://www.jogforgood.com/. She is known for her scalding hot takes on Twitter and bold populist condemnations of the ruling elite in Washington. We had a great conversation.

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Podcasts & Interviews July 3, 2020 July 21, 2020

Pitstop Politics with Zac and Gavin: EP #1 Quarantined Edition

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Podcasts & Interviews July 3, 2020 July 3, 2020

NYC Socialist: Zohran Kwame Mamdani May Have Won The Race for NY State Assembly – Interview

Zohran Kwame Mamda, a Queens DSA member, rapper and housing counselor joins us in conversation about his run for New York state assembly in…

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Podcasts & Interviews July 1, 2020 July 1, 2020

Jen Perelman is Primarying Debbie Wasserman Schultz in Florida – Interview

We are joined in conversation by Jen Perelman, who is running for U.S. Congress in Florida’s 23rd district, against the incumbent Dem, Debbie Wasserman…

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Podcasts & Interviews June 29, 2020 June 29, 2020

Jess Scarane is Primarying Sen. Chris Coons in Delaware – Interview

We are joined in conversation by Jess Scarane, a progressive who is primarying Chris Coons in the Delaware race for the United States Senate.

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Podcasts & Interviews June 26, 2020 June 26, 2020

Steve Cox Plans to Run for Congress Until He Wins – Interview

Steve Cox, who ran as an independent for California’s 39th district in 2018 and again in 2020, plans to keep running for the seat…

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Podcasts & Interviews June 22, 2020 June 22, 2020

Qasim Rashid is Surging in Virginia – Interview

We are joined in conversation by Qasim Rashid, who is running for congress in Virginia’s 1st district to replace the incumbent rep, Republican Rob…

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Podcasts & Interviews June 19, 2020 June 19, 2020

Robert Emmons Jr. Interview

Former Congressional candidate for Illinois’ 1st district Robert Emmons, Jr. joins us for a conversation about his new project, Our Everyday PAC, as well…

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Podcasts & Interviews June 18, 2020 June 22, 2020

The First GREEN Senator? Lisa Savage Makes Her Case.

We are joined in conversation by Lisa Savage, who is running as an independent Green for Maine’s senate seat currently held by Susan Collins.

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Podcasts & Interviews June 18, 2020 June 18, 2020

Running Progressive in Texas | Mike Siegel

Mike Siegel joins us in conversation to discuss his congressional run for Texas’ 10th district, his recent endorsement from Bernie Sanders & his strategy…

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Podcasts & Interviews June 15, 2020 June 21, 2020

Interview with Dan Whitfield, the independent challenging Tom Cotton for the Arkansas Senate

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Podcasts & Interviews June 10, 2020 June 10, 2020

The Vanguard Interview with Angelica Dueñas

Zac Polston & Gavin Miller-Broomfield interview Angelica Dueñas and discuss her insurgent congressional bid for California’s 29th district.

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Podcasts & Interviews June 6, 2020 June 7, 2020

Interview with Eva Putzova – The Vanguard Podcast Episode 4

Gavin Miller-Broomfield & Zac Polston interview Eva Putzova about her insurgent congressional bid for Arizona’s 1st district, and discuss indigenous rights, her unique district…

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Podcasts & Interviews May 28, 2020 May 28, 2020

The Vanguard Podcast Episode 2: Cori Bush & Brent Welder

In the second episode of The Vanguard Podcast, we’re joined by Cori Bush, who is currently running for Missouri’s 1st district, and attorney Brent…

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Podcasts & Interviews May 27, 2020 May 27, 2020

The Vanguard Cinema Podcast Episode 2 – Spring Breakers

Zac Polston & Gavin Miller-Broomfield take on the 2013 cult classic Spring Breakers, and discuss the film’s themes of capitalism and excessive hedonism.

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Podcasts & Interviews May 23, 2020 May 25, 2020

Vanguard Cinema Podcast Episode 1: Brazil

In the first episode of The Vanguard Cinema Podcast, Zac Polston & Gavin Miller-Broomfield break down the 1985 dystopian classic “Brazil”, and discuss how…

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Podcasts & Interviews May 18, 2020 May 18, 2020

The Vanguard Podcast Episode 1: Howie Hawkins & Angela Walker

In the first episode of The Vanguard Podcast, Zac Polston and Gavin Miller-Broomfield interview the probable nominee of the Green Party Howie Hawkins, and…

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Election 2020 May 5, 2020 May 14, 2020

Breaking The Zero-Sum Election Cycle

Perhaps the only dish more American than apple pie is the shit-sandwich voters are served every four years when they arrive at the ballot box to cast a vote for president.

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Election 2020, News April 8, 2020 April 15, 2020

Bernie Sanders Formally Suspends His Presidential Campaign

Though his campaign is over, his movement must live on.

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Coronavirus, News March 20, 2020 March 20, 2020

Will Trump Finally Put His Populist Rhetoric Into Practice? It May Be His Only Out.

As the coronavirus sweeps the globe, the American people continue to suffer from the dearth of leadership in the White House during a global…

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Diatribes, Election 2020 March 9, 2020 March 9, 2020

Joe Biden is a Lying, Dog-Faced, Pony Soldier.

Among the general electorate, Joe Biden is not an unlikable character in American politics; in fact, he remains quite favorable to those who came…

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