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Left of Midlife is where three small-town, liberal women take on the chaos of politics, leadership, and life with sharp insight and plenty of laughs. From staring down the beginning of midlife to wondering what’s left of it, we’ve got stories and opinions worth sharing — and we’re all leaning left. From the quirks of Indiana politics to the national dumpster fire we’re all living in, nothing is off-limits. We’ll rant, we’ll laugh, and we’ll remind you that if we can’t find the humor in all this, we might just lose our minds.

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We've reached the stage of life where we know what we like - and we're done pretending otherwise.

This week on Left of Midlife, we're sharing what we love right now, Indiana spots, trusted voices, must-read books, and what keeps us grounded.

Plus: our \"Hall of Shame,\" because not everything deserves a second chance.

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We've reached the stage of life where we know what we like - and we're done pretending otherwise.

This week on Left of Midlife, we're sharing what we love right now, Indiana spots, trusted voices, must-read books, and what keeps us grounded.

Plus: our \"Hall of Shame,\" because not everything deserves a second chance.