#8 - Richard Eskow: It Starts With Soul

Richard (RJ) Eskow is one of America’s leading progressive/left journalists. He hosts The Zero Hour, a radio and TV program. Richard served as a chief writer and editor to Bernie Sanders during the 2016 campaign. He has been a Fortune 500 healthcare executive, an activist, an economic consultant in more than 20 countries, a songwriter and a musician.Check out and his work at the links directly below. If you happen to be a progressive, you'll definitely want to subscribe to his show.https://thisisthezerohour.comhttps://www.rjeskow.comIn this episode we cover:How figuring out "where you stand" politically is a lot like figuring out what kind of music you likeHow much does "hating to be lied to" motivate RJ's work?What are the common assumptions people make when judging other people from a political perspective - and should we question those assumptions?How does RJ respond to the viewpoints of The Federalist Society?What is the current form of government in America?What a concrete progressive vision looks likeWhy politics is the art of convincing those who do not agree with youWhy you need to be fearless How RJ views the current political landscape in America (hint: Hilary and Bill Clinton are conservatives)What it really means to be a radicalWhat metaphor should we use to describe the work that needs to be done in America? Do we need a full interior home renovation, a simple room addition, or a full scale demolition?