https://simplecast.com Left Flank is a progressive politics podcast hosted by pro-peace veterans Demi Palecek and Dylan Blaha Support Left Flank by subscribing on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, or by joining the Left Flank Patreon. Left Flank is produced by Chicago-style progressive media company Guerrilla Press out of the Civitech Studio in Chicago. More information is available at Guerrilla-Press.com. 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Guerrilla Press 00:46:03 This week, Demi Palecek and Dylan Blaha talk candidly about the highs and lows of Demi's run for Illinois State Representative; how she plans to legislate as a progressive now that she is in office; the mandate issued by the working class; prioritizing community needs; and more! New Left Flank episodes drop every Friday on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. Left Flank is produced by Guerrilla Press, a Chicago-style progressive independent media company based at the Civitech Studio in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. The views and opinions expressed by Left Flank and Guerrilla Press do not necessarily reflect those of our sponsors. This week, Demi Palecek and Dylan Blaha talk candidly about the highs and lows of Demi's run for Illinois State Representative; how she plans to legislate as a progressive now that she is in office; the mandate issued by the working class; prioritizing community needs; and more! New Left Flank episodes drop every Friday on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. Left Flank is produced by Guerrilla Press, a Chicago-style progressive independent media company based at the Civitech Studio in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. The views and opinions expressed by Left Flank and Guerrilla Press do not necessarily reflect those of our sponsors. dylan blaha, illinois democrats, leftist podcast, political commentary, election analysis, midterm election results, us politics 2026, guerrilla press, left flank podcast, 2026 midterm elections, 2026 midterms, pro peace veterans, progressive veterans, illinois politics, left flank, democratic victory, demi palecek, progressive podcast, independent media, chicago politics false full 7 0a011a7a-6591-4f08-a21f-99068e1b4dbd Fri, 6 Nov 2026 20:34:34 +0000 nick@guerrilla-press.com (Guerrilla Press) https://left-flank.simplecast.com/episodes/donald-trump-american-reject-HFzbjiNs Donald Trump: American Reject Guerrilla Press 00:57:36 A blue wave has swept across the United States! Hosts and veterans Dylan Blaha and Demi Palecek react to the Democrats' big wins on Tuesday night and their expectations for the party as it moves forward. Plus, Demi reacts to her big win, finally becoming an official Illinois State Representative! New Left Flank episodes drop every Friday on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. Left Flank is produced by Guerrilla Press, a Chicago-style progressive independent media company based at the Civitech Studio in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. A blue wave has swept across the United States! Hosts and veterans Dylan Blaha and Demi Palecek react to the Democrats' big wins on Tuesday night and their expectations for the party as it moves forward. Plus, Demi reacts to her big win, finally becoming an official Illinois State Representative! New Left Flank episodes drop every Friday on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. 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Starting with a look at the millions being spent on Chicago's local elections, Trump's waning grip on the Republican Party, the anticipated blue wave on Tuesday, Vivek Ramaswamy's disgusting attack ad, Netanyahu possibly losing power in Israel, and more! New Left Flank episodes drop every Friday on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. Left Flank is produced by Guerrilla Press, a Chicago-style progressive independent media company based at the Civitech Studio in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. In this episode of Left Flank, hosts and veterans Demi Palecek and Dylan Blaha discuss the political landscape ahead of the midterms and elections already underway worldwide. Starting with a look at the millions being spent on Chicago's local elections, Trump's waning grip on the Republican Party, the anticipated blue wave on Tuesday, Vivek Ramaswamy's disgusting attack ad, Netanyahu possibly losing power in Israel, and more! 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Guerrilla Press 01:12:06 Veterans Demi Palecek and Dylan Blaha are back for the attack with the latest episode of Left Flank! The two kick off the show by discussing this injustice in the case of the Cornell 7, the lack of ground beef, Democrats being on the precipice of a blue wave in the midterms, and more! Plus, the two are joined by former congressional candidate and DOJ FTC attorney, Reed Showalter, to discuss the many ways military dollars are being mispent, and the scary rise of AI in its training program. Lastly, the two spill the tea on some of the stories from the past week that they can't get out of their heads! New episodes of Left Flank drop every Friday on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Subscribe and leave a review! Like what Left Flank is doing? Become a Left Flank Patreon member for early, ad-free access to every episode of Left Flank, a link to join the Left Flank Discord community, and more. Guerrilla Press produces Left Flank out of the Civitech Studio in Chicago. The views and opinions of Left Flank, Guerrilla Press, and our guests do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of our sponsors. Follow the hosts, show and Guerrilla Press on Instagram: Demi: @DemiDoesDemocracy Dylan: @DylanTBlaha Left Flank: @LeftFlankMedia Guerrilla Press: @Guerrilla_Press Veterans Demi Palecek and Dylan Blaha are back for the attack with the latest episode of Left Flank! The two kick off the show by discussing this injustice in the case of the Cornell 7, the lack of ground beef, Democrats being on the precipice of a blue wave in the midterms, and more! Plus, the two are joined by former congressional candidate and DOJ FTC attorney, Reed Showalter, to discuss the many ways military dollars are being mispent, and the scary rise of AI in its training program. Lastly, the two spill the tea on some of the stories from the past week that they can't get out of their heads! New episodes of Left Flank drop every Friday on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Subscribe and leave a review! Like what Left Flank is doing? Become a Left Flank Patreon member for early, ad-free access to every episode of Left Flank, a link to join the Left Flank Discord community, and more. Guerrilla Press produces Left Flank out of the Civitech Studio in Chicago. The views and opinions of Left Flank, Guerrilla Press, and our guests do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of our sponsors. Follow the hosts, show and Guerrilla Press on Instagram: Demi: @DemiDoesDemocracy Dylan: @DylanTBlaha Left Flank: @LeftFlankMedia Guerrilla Press: @Guerrilla_Press corporate accountability, department of justice, economic justice, reed showalter, chicago progressive media, antitrust law, consumer protection, anti-monopoly, pro-peace veterans, dylan blaha, guerrilla press, political podcast, left flank podcast, ftc, illinois politics, left flank, doj, demi palecek, monopoly regulation, federal trade commission, leftist politics, corporate monopolies, reed showalter interview, progressive law, guerrilla press left flank false full 4 f706dee7-5950-4ec6-9ec2-610b1b5fe30e Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000 nick@guerrilla-press.com (Guerrilla Press) https://left-flank.simplecast.com/episodes/maga-in-disarray-5KsjReI6 MAGA In Disarray Guerrilla Press 01:13:12 Demi Palecek and Dylan Blaha weigh in on federal agents raiding Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home, an NFL player being fined for supporting Palestine, Republicans calling for Donald Trump's impeachment, Shane Gillis' misogynistic SNL monologue, and more. Plus, Palecek sits down with Girl, I Guess progressive voter guide co-author Stephanie Skora to discuss the impending 2026 midterm elections, how she chooses candidates to give her Golden Shrug endorsement, and more. New episodes of Left Flank drop every Friday on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Subscribe and leave a review! Like what Left Flank is doing? Become a Left Flank Patreon member for early, ad-free access to every episode of Left Flank, a link to join the Left Flank Discord community, and more. Guerrilla Press produces Left Flank out of the Civitech Studio in Chicago. The views and opinions of Left Flank, Guerrilla Press, and our guests do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of our sponsors. Follow the hosts, show and Guerrilla Press on Instagram: Demi: @DemiDoesDemocracy Dylan: @DylanTBlaha Left Flank: @LeftFlankMedia Guerrilla Press: @Guerrilla_Press Demi Palecek and Dylan Blaha weigh in on federal agents raiding Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home, an NFL player being fined for supporting Palestine, Republicans calling for Donald Trump's impeachment, Shane Gillis' misogynistic SNL monologue, and more. Plus, Palecek sits down with Girl, I Guess progressive voter guide co-author Stephanie Skora to discuss the impending 2026 midterm elections, how she chooses candidates to give her Golden Shrug endorsement, and more. New episodes of Left Flank drop every Friday on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Subscribe and leave a review! Like what Left Flank is doing? Become a Left Flank Patreon member for early, ad-free access to every episode of Left Flank, a link to join the Left Flank Discord community, and more. Guerrilla Press produces Left Flank out of the Civitech Studio in Chicago. The views and opinions of Left Flank, Guerrilla Press, and our guests do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of our sponsors. 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Elon Musk and other billionaires are still being targeted for roles at the Pentagon, letting them reap even more taxpayer money through military contracts. The two kick off the show by addressing these concerns, how AI is being integrated into the military, and why military enlistment is spiking. Then, Blaha sits down with embattled Chicago School Board president candidate Hilario Dominguez to discuss the Chicago Tribune's recently resurfaced allegations accusing him of improper conduct with a minor he was mentoring at a non-profit, the Office of Inspector General publicly reopening the investigation, how he is moving forward with his campaign, and more. Palecek wraps up the show by telling Blaha about her crazy, enriching adventure with Robby Roadsteamer, Kat Abughazaleh, and more this past weekend, including protesting Jake Lang at the Taste of Palestine in Chicago. New episodes of Left Flank drop every Friday on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Subscribe and leave a review! Like what Left Flank is doing? Become a Left Flank Patreon member for early, ad-free access to every episode of Left Flank, a link to join the Left Flank Discord community, and more. Guerrilla Press produces Left Flank out of the Civitech Studio in Chicago. The views and opinions of Left Flank, Guerrilla Press, and our guests do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of our sponsors. Follow the hosts, show and Guerrilla Press on Instagram: Demi: @DemiDoesDemocracy Dylan: @DylanTBlaha Left Flank: @LeftFlankMedia Guerrilla Press: @Guerrilla_Press This is the debut episode of Left Flank, featuring veterans Dylan Blaha and Demi Palecek! Elon Musk and other billionaires are still being targeted for roles at the Pentagon, letting them reap even more taxpayer money through military contracts. The two kick off the show by addressing these concerns, how AI is being integrated into the military, and why military enlistment is spiking. Then, Blaha sits down with embattled Chicago School Board president candidate Hilario Dominguez to discuss the Chicago Tribune's recently resurfaced allegations accusing him of improper conduct with a minor he was mentoring at a non-profit, the Office of Inspector General publicly reopening the investigation, how he is moving forward with his campaign, and more. Palecek wraps up the show by telling Blaha about her crazy, enriching adventure with Robby Roadsteamer, Kat Abughazaleh, and more this past weekend, including protesting Jake Lang at the Taste of Palestine in Chicago. New episodes of Left Flank drop every Friday on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Subscribe and leave a review! Like what Left Flank is doing? Become a Left Flank Patreon member for early, ad-free access to every episode of Left Flank, a link to join the Left Flank Discord community, and more. Guerrilla Press produces Left Flank out of the Civitech Studio in Chicago. The views and opinions of Left Flank, Guerrilla Press, and our guests do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of our sponsors. Follow the hosts, show and Guerrilla Press on Instagram: Demi: @DemiDoesDemocracy Dylan: @DylanTBlaha Left Flank: @LeftFlankMedia Guerrilla Press: @Guerrilla_Press chicago school board controversy, dylan blaha, left flank guerrilla press, demi palecek left flank, mayor brandon johnson, hilario dominguez interview, ctu backed candidates, chicago school board election, cps office of inspector general, dylan blaha podcast, chicago teachers union, chicago progressive politics, left flank podcast, chicago board of education president, hilario dominguez allegations, chicago tribune hilario dominguez, illinois national guard members, progressive veterans, cps oig probe, left flank, demi palecek, veterans politics podcast, the resurrection project chicago, illinois progressive news, hilario dominguez, cps school board candidates false full 2 a1fba930-07ba-4271-ba47-305c94532a0f Fri, 2 Oct 2026 19:41:19 +0000 nick@guerrilla-press.com (Guerrilla Press) https://left-flank.simplecast.com/episodes/left-flank-debuts-friday-october-9-yFYQszh9 Left Flank Debuts Friday October 9! Guerrilla Press 00:29:08 This is the official teaser trailer for Left Flank, a progressive politics podcast hosted by pro-peace veterans Demi Palecek and Dylan Blaha! The debut episode drops Friday, October 9, with new episodes being released every Friday after. All Left Flank episodes are also available as a video podcast on the Left Flank YouTube channel. Want to support the show? Become a Left Flank Patreon member! Or subscribe to Left Flank on your favorite social media platform. Left Flank is produced by Chicago-style progressive media company Guerrilla Press out of the Civitech Studio in Chicago. This is the official teaser trailer for Left Flank, a progressive politics podcast hosted by pro-peace veterans Demi Palecek and Dylan Blaha! The debut episode drops Friday, October 9, with new episodes being released every Friday after. All Left Flank episodes are also available as a video podcast on the Left Flank YouTube channel. Want to support the show? 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