The Left Hook - World Records and Prayers

From St. Louis, Missouri, The Left Hook with host Mark Bland airs on CBS Radio Networks(WIBH/KRLL) , delivering a one-hour blend of independent politics and pop culture with a progressive edge. This week, Mark welcomes returning guest Marcus Boston for a candid, hard-hitting discussion. They tackle the recent Annunciation Catholic School shooting, where two children died and 17 were injured, sparking a feud between White House Press Secretary Carolyn Leavitt and Jen Psaki, now an MSNBC host. Psaki criticized “thoughts and prayers” on social media, pushing for gun control, while Leavitt called her remarks disrespectful to faith communities, highlighting tensions over religion and gun policy. Mark and Marcus debate why guns dominate these tragedies, citing Australia’s Port Arthur reforms as a model, and question Congress’s failure, especially among Republicans, to enact common-sense gun laws.The conversation critiques the Trump administration’s polarizing tactics, like deploying National Guard troops to liberal cities such as Chicago, seen as provocative rather than problem-solving. They explore how money fuels political dysfunction, from lobbying to Trump’s private equity deals, dismantling 250 years of federal systems. Marcus views Trump as embodying “the real America,” contrasting with Obama’s hopeful era of economic recovery. They challenge inflammatory rhetoric, like Leavitt’s response to labeling trans people as potential domestic terrorists, and debunk stereotypes about mass shooters, noting young white males predominate. Mark argues a leader like Bernie Sanders could have shifted priorities toward public funding and people-first policies. With sharp wit and raw honesty, The Left Hook dissects school shootings, religion, and systemic issues, urging listeners to confront America’s challenges. Tune in for a thought-provoking hour that pulls no punches, delivering a progressive “jab, jab, left hook” to spark change.