# Talk Left - Progressive Talk R

> The best place to find Liberal and Progressive Streaming Talk Shows and Podcasts

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.talkstreamlive.talkleft](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.talkstreamlive.talkleft)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.talkstreamlive.talkleft`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** TalkStreamLive
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 10,552
- **Rating:** 4.38 / 5 (239 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.0.11
- **Last updated:** 2025-05-21
- **First published:** 2018-09-04
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 45 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.talkstreamlive.talkleft)
- **Website:** [http://www.talkstreamlive.com](http://www.talkstreamlive.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.talkstreamlive.com/privacy](https://www.talkstreamlive.com/privacy)

## Description

"Talk Left - Progressive Talk R" is an Android app that provides instant access to live streaming liberal and progressive talk radio shows and podcasts. Users can listen to their favorite shows 24/7, ranked in real-time by popularity. With features like a scan button, favorites list, sleep timer, and more, it enhances the listening experience. The app dynamically updates to show live or replayed content, making it easy to find and enjoy progressive perspectives on the go.

## Rankings

- #557,566 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.talkstreamlive.talkleft.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Summary: Users praise the app for its broad selection of progressive stations and podcasts, easy-to-use design, and on-the-go accessibility with generally solid reception. However, multiple reviews flag issues with live content availability and station changes, and several highlight reliability and UX problems such as playback interruptions, auto-starting in the background, and lingering notification behavior after closing. Content bias concerns also appear in several reviews, with some callers noting perceived slant in programming. Overall, Talk Left is valued for content variety and portability but needs improvements in stability and content consistency.

### Pros

- Wide range of progressive talk stations and podcasts.
- Easy to use and intuitive interface.
- Great for on-the-go listening; works anywhere.
- Good reception with minimal glitches on many stations.
- Access to a diverse set of trusted sources and podcasts.

### Cons

- Content bias/impartiality concerns across stations.
- Live content availability issues and station changes (some streams not live or stations changing networks).
- Playback stability issues: streams frequently stop or reload.
- Background auto-start and lingering closing notifications.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.talkstreamlive.talkleft)