Laughing Through Politics with Congressman Curly

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Now, join us on 'Lean to the Left' as we welcome guest Tony Zorc, a former independent presidential candidate turned comedian, who is now performing as 'Congressman Curly.'
Through a comedy tour combining stand-up, music, and storytelling, Curly humorously roasts both political parties in an effort to promote political unity and address the divisive climate in America.
Tony shares his personal journey, sparked by a family tragedy, and explains how it led him from a successful career in business to performing on stage. With zero prior experience in comedy or music, Tony is redefining political discourse, advocating for change by creating two new political parties committed to term limits and citizen-only funding.
Tune in as we learn about Congressman Curley's unique approach and his mission to bridge the political divide.
About Bob GattyA former journalist and communications consultant, Bob Gatty is the founder and editor of the Lean to the Left blog and host of this podcast, which focuses on progressive politics and the important social issues of our time. Watch for Bob's new book, Hijacked Nation: Donald Trump's Attack on America's Greatness, coming soon.______________________Prefer to listen instead of watching our Podcast? Go to https://podcast.leantotheleft.net______________________


CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:25 Tony Zorc's Journey to Political Unity04:09 The Birth of Congressman Curley04:59 Challenges and Strategies in Political Comedy07:23 Congressman Curley's Political Satire12:10 Curley's Take on Modern Political Issues17:48 Conspiracy Theories and Political Drama20:15 Critique of the Secret Service22:07 Political Theater and Acting23:35 Setting Up Shop in Florida25:40 Unexpected Audience Demographics26:15 Transition to Music and Comedy28:40 Greed is Good: The Story Behind the Song