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support the show and get the weekly members' only Sunday Show at patreon.com/leftreckoning.Emma Vigeland of the Majority Report rejoins Left Reckoning to discuss the state of the primaries and how moderates are dealing with an electoral existential crisis.

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Matt and David discuss the terminally conspiracy-brained Republicans as a lie about Talarico blows up in their faces. Also, will Tucker apologize for smearing Ilhan Omar now that ICE investigators have raided her DC home. 

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Matt and David discuss the recent elections in Brazil, which saw the country turn to the right, and the upcoming runoff between Lula and Bolsonaro's son. Then, Mike Beggs joins us to discuss his new book with Bhaskar Sunkara and Ben Burgis, The Blueprint.Check out The Blueprint: How Socialism Can Work in the Real World athttps://www.versobooks.com/products/2843-the-blueprint

support the show and get our Sunday Shows at patreon.com/leftreckoning.ATX City Council Candidate Misael Ramos joins us to talk about his campaign as well as his recent arrested for protesting ICE.Then, current DSA City Council member joins David to discuss socialism at the city level.

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Read and share Connor's on the investigation: "How to Steal a Hemisphere: Fernando Cerimedo and the Heist of Latin American Democracy"

https://reactionary.international/investigations/how-to-steal-a-hemisphere/en/

https://progressive.international/

And check out Chip Gibbons' article, "The State’s War on the Left Didn’t Begin With Trump — But He’s Escalating It" https://truthout.org/articles/the-states-war-on-the-left-didnt-begin-with-trump-but-hes-escalating-it/

https://www.rightsanddissent.org/

watch here: https://youtu.be/yGNMAwuAIHA

Support Left Reckoning and get our weekly Sunday Show at patreon.com/leftreckoningEtienne Rosas joins LR once again to talk about Elon Musk's SpaceX takeover down in Brownsville, Texas and how it plays into the rising anger against tech elites.Also, Doug Burgum and the brainlessness of a country led by "businessmen."

Support the show and get the members' only Sunday Show at patreon.com/leftreckoningMike Rogers history of supporting Israel's Iran War make-a-wish, James Talarico sits down with Mark Cuban and Sam Russek (@SamRussek) joins us to talk about his piece on Houston mayor John Whitmire in the Texas Observer:https://www.texasobserver.org/john-whitmire-houston-mayor-state-city-government/

support LR and get the weekly Sunday Show at patreon.com/leftreckoningBeto O'Rourke joins Left Reckoning for a broad discussion on Texas politics and his outreach to low-propensity voters at poweredxpeople.org

support the show and get the weekly members' only Sunday Show at patreon.com/leftreckoningThe Majority Report's Emma Vigeland joins LR once again to break down the state of the Maine and Michigan senate races.

support the show at patreon.com/leftreckoning to get the weekly members' only Sunday Show.Matt and David briefly discuss UK politics, specifically Binface and Burnham before talking about how the Third Way is gonna spend $15 to hire anti-DSA goons, Ken Paxton running away from a THC question, and an update on Big Bend vandalism by the US government

Support the show and get the weekly member's-only Sunday Show at patreon.com/leftreckoningMatt is joined by Jostein Hauge, political economist and Associate Professor in Development Studies at the University of Cambridge, to discuss the current balance of power in the world economy and the degree to which western leaders are asleep at the wheel as China's model makes strides previously thought unlikely.Check out more from Jostein here: https://www.josteinhauge.com/

support the show and get the Sunday Show at patreon.com/leftreckoningDavid and Matt break down Vivek Ramaswamy's appearance in front of a bunch of 20 year old klan runts goes horribly and Bill Maher is trying to make everyone as afraid of a DSA caucus as he is.

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Youtube's RM Brown joins us once again, this time to react to Elon Musk's car crash interview with the EIC of The Economist.

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Get the Sunday Show and keep Left Reckoning going:patreon.com/leftreckoningMatt and David discuss a big fat cynical identity politics gift being delivered for the Texas GOP by Jasmine Crockett and her dead-enders.Also, Bhaskar Sunkara joined Ross Douthat to discuss socialism in America. Also, we look back at some timely Michael Brooks wisdom.

On today's Left Reckoning, Shawn Fain fights back against an inappropriately Zionist fed monitor that's harassing the UAW after they joined calls for a ceasefire in gaza.

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Ishmael Johnson (@IshmaelRJohnson) of the Dallas Morning News joins us to discuss his series on the costs and affordability of youth sports.

Read here:

https://www.dallasnews.com/high-school-sports/soccer/article/financial-hurdles-youth-sports-highlighted-d-fw-s-22286275.php

Then, Sam Karas of the Big Bend Sentinel joins us to talk about the idiocy of the push to build a border wall in Big Bend.

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Note: Spotify copyright censored the Haley Stevens clip around 38 minutes in so it has been truncated here.

Support the show and get the weekly members' only Sunday Show at patreon.com/leftreckoningThe Majority Report's Emma Vigeland joins LR once again to break down the state of the Maine and Michigan senate races.

Get the Sunday Shows at patreon.com/leftreckoningMatt and David watch the Sunday Show appearance by Zohran Mamdani responding to a familiar foreign policy question as well as a Problem Solver Manifesto.Them, David talks to Juan David Rojas about his piece "A second Milei rises in Colombia"Read Juan David Rojas piece in Unherd here: https://unherd.com/2026/06/a-second-milei-rises-in-colombia/?edition=us

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Jasmine Crockett is getting petty in the run up to the Texas Senate race.But first, Devin Thomas O'Shea returns to the program to discuss his excellent new book "The Veiled Prophet: Secret Societies, White Supremacy, and the Struggle for St. Louis"https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/2770-the-veiled-prophet

Trump turned the White House South Lawn into a UFC cage for his 80th birthday — a gladiator spectacle dubbed Freedom 250, with $1.5 million ringside seats and a crowd he handpicked himself. David sits down with Ben Case — writer, organizer, and former pro Muay Thai fighter — to get at what the fights are really about: private equity, tech billionaires, and the Saudi government quietly consolidating control over all of combat sports, with Trump as the would-be emperor cashing in (he even bought TKO stock first).Plus, up top: the Texas GOP convention, where delegates told lifelong Muslim Republicans to convert to Christianity or leave the country, an elephant marched for "Don't Sharia Our Texas," and the lunatic fringe finished becoming the party.And lastly, David sits down with working-class candidate Eon Huntley, who is running a democratic socialist campaign in NYC!Ben Case: https://jacobin.com/2026/06/ufc-freedom-trump-white-saudisEon Huntley Campaign: https://eonforassembly.com/Support Left Reckoning and get the Sunday shows: patreon.com/leftreckoningNew here? Subscribe and hit the bell — it genuinely helps us keep doing this.Twitter: @LeftReckoning / @davidgriscom / @MattLech

Matt and David check in on an old (un)favorite in Sam Harris and his clinically hysterical way of denying atrocities. Then, socialist Conrad Blackburn talks about running for State Assembly in Harlem. Finally, Mehdi Hasan embarrasses Patrick Bet-David.Support Left Reckoning and get the Sunday Show at Patreon.com/leftreckoningEarly voting in Harlem starts June 13th conradforharlem.com

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David and Matt wade into the heated Chris Smalls/Amazon Labor Union discourse prompted by this recent review of his upcoming book in Jacobin:

https://jacobin.com/2026/06/smalls-amazon-labor-organizing-celebrity

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Matt and David weigh in on the accusations of betrayal and purity-testing being levelled at Norm Finkelstein by certain parts of the media-fixated left.Then,  @orangefreddyg  joins Matt to discuss pressing issues in the NY/NJ area, including a Israeli war criminal inclusive zionist klan rally in NYC, a detention center being protested for hellish conditions in NJ, and some socialist campaigns to watch for in the city.

Support Left Reckoning at Patreon.com/leftreckoningAnnie Lowrey brings the Bidenomics vibecession argument back and the lib stats nerds can't help advertising their incomprehension. Also, Jasmine Crockett is uh busy.

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Matt and David discuss AOC's take on the American Revolution before Ron Placone joins Matt to discuss AI cluelessness, Zohran, and politics in California

.Check out Ron's Work here: https://linktr.ee/ronplacone

and his tour dates here: https://www.ronplacone.com/shows-1

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Thomas Kennedy joins us once again to discuss the state of the Florida economy, immigration crackdown, and political situation.

Also, AOC talks billionaires.

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https://wawlt.com/

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Emma joins Matt and David once again to talk about the appearing on television, the middle east, Tucker vying for Graham Platner's attention, and PBD's assessment of the Daily Wire layoffs.

Support Left Reckoning and get the Sunday Show every week at Patreon.com/leftreckoning.On today's show, Dr. Salman Khan joins us to talk about what he observed in his time working in Gaza as Israel continues it's genocidal campaign during the so-called "ceasefire".Check out Dr Khan's writing on his time in Gaza:https://salmaninpalestine.wordpress.com/2026/04/11/an-infectious-disease-doctors-reflections-from-gaza/Also, David Cross gets lectured about Zohran by Bill Maher, Russell Brand's life implodes on Piers Morgan, and an update on the source behind Texas State University's un-American firing of professor Idris Robinson.

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Great show today folks: First, author Matt McManus joins us once again to discuss his new piece in Liberal Currents, "The Right Wants You Stupid," about the long history, up to Charlie Kirk, of conservative intellectuals cultivating ignorance and bigotry.https://www.liberalcurrents.com/the-right-wants-you-stupid/

Then, Kylie Cheung joins us again to discuss two recent pieces, the first on the "pink pill pipeline" and how celebrity content is being used as a trojan horse for a massively unpopular right wing agenda. Then, her response to zionist accusations that critics of Israel don't care about sexual violence.

Pink Pill:https://jessica.substack.com/p/how-celebrity-smear-campaigns-are

Zionist propaganda:https://kylietcheung.substack.com/p/the-liberal-zionists-equating-support

Support the show and get our Sunday Show at patreon.com/leftreckoningMatt and David reflect on Zohran's 100 days in office and recall some of the hysterical fearmongering about what his victory would mean. Also, Clayton Tucker is running for Ag Commissioner in Texas, a position relevant not only to farmers but anyone who want to stop tech from draining America's water and wasting its electricity.Check out Clayton's campaign athttps://www.claytontuckertx.com/Order The Myth of Red Texas - https://orbooks.com/catalog/the-myth-of-red-texas/See David on book tour: New Orleans, LA Friday, April 17th, 6pmThe Garden District Book Shopwith Nathan Robinson (Current Affairs) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/david-griscom-tickets-1985456590108?aff=oddtdtcreatorAustin, TX Thursday, May 7th, 6pmAlienated Majesty - https://alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/4737120260507

Support the show and get our Sunday Show at patreon.com/leftreckoningMatt and David have choice words for The Bulwark's Sarah Longwell and antipolitical tendencies on the left and center. Also, David talks to Steve Early and David Marshall about organizing veterans for the Left.

Short clip from our discussion on AOC's committment not to support funding for "defensive" weapons to Israel. Get the full Sunday Show every week at https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning

IT'S IN THE BIBLE. Welcome to a very special episode of Left Reckoning with our good friend RM Brown, who helps us break down the loonies and the zany in a way only a proper newsman can do. Plus David & Matt talk about the new excerpt from The Myth of Red Texas published in the Nation.

Nation Piece:

https://www.thenation.com/article/society/the-myth-of-red-texas-excerpt/

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See David on book tour

Dallas, TX

Wednesday, April 1st, 7pm

Wild Detectives - https://thewilddetectives.com/events/the-myth-of-red-texas-with-david-griscom/

San Antonio, TX

Thursday, April 9th, 6pm

120 Adams Street https://www.instagram.com/p/DWRRISylm1g/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D

New Orleans, LA

Friday, April 17th, 6pm

The Garden District Book Shop

with Nathan Robinson (Current Affairs) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/david-griscom-tickets-1985456590108?aff=oddtdtcreator

Austin, TX

Thursday, May 7th, 6pm

Alienated Majesty - https://alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/4737120260507

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On today's show, Matt and David talk about the current state of the war on Iran and a horrible decision from a judge in Texas. Also, Maximillian Alvarez gives us an important update on the fallout from the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.Follow Maximillian: @maximillian_alvShare his recent work on East Palestine:https://inthesetimes.com/article/east-palestine-ohio-residents-dont-want-to-be-studied-like-guinea-pigsSupport the show and get the Sunday Show at patreon.com/leftreckoning

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Hey folks! Big show today. First, Alex and Nathan from Current Affairs join us to talk about their taking part in the Nuesta America Convoyto get aid into Cuba as our country starves them of necessities.

Then, Brandon Sutton of Th3Discourse joins us to react to Patrick Bet-David and Alex Jones supporting the Iran War despite severe headwinds.

Kuba (@DrKuba2) joins us to discuss the geopolitics of our heinous war on Iran, particularly the view from Europe.

Check out Kuba's What Fresh Hell series with This Is Revolution here:   • WHAT FRESH HELL EP. 2 ft. DEEP STATE KUBA  Support Left Reckoning at patreon.com/leftreckoning and get our Sunday Shows.

David's book, The Myth of Red Texas, is out! Buy today: https://orbooks.com/catalog/the-myth-of-red-texas/

America's mob war foreign policy continues with the weekend's war launched on Iran. We welcome Annelle Sheline of Responsible Statecraft and TMBS regular guest Djene Bajalan on to discuss

Follow Annelle at annelle.sheline on IG and @annellesheline on twitter

https://quincyinst.org/author/annelle-sheline/

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On today's show, David and Matt reflect on the primary in Texas.Then, Daniel Bessner joins us to talk about the new essay collection he's edited with Michael Brenes, "Cold War Liberalism". CODE: BESSNER26https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/cold-war-liberalism/4CE8BFF1CF908A8F481B55F2043A88F7Support Matt & Dave and gett access to all bonus episodes at patreon.com/leftreckoning David's on tour for his book! Pick up the Myth of Red Texas - https://orbooks.com/catalog/the-myth-of-red-texas/NYC book talk Feb 25 - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-myth-of-red-texas-tickets-1977510526217Houston book talk March 19th - https://brazosbookstore.com/event/2026-03-19/david-griscom-myth-red-texasBrownsville, Texas March 28th at Buho Books Dallas, April 1, Wild Detectives link to come San Antonio, Texas, April 9th, 120 Adams Street New Orleans, Friday April 17th Austin May 7th

Hillary Clinton said this weekend at a security conference in Europe that "migration went too far." Matt examines her culpability in displacement in Central America, specifically Honduras.

Then, Oliver Larkin joins David to discuss his run as a socialist in Florida's 23rd.

https://www.oliverforcongress.com/

Next, we move up the Eastern seaboard to Maine where Nathan Bernard (@NathanTBernard) has been covering the Platner vs. Mills Senate primary including the ways Maine may as well be on a different planet compared to the DC press.

https://www.dropsitenews.com/p/janet-mills-maine-senate-fec-million-dollars-small-donors

Finally DSA organizer and comms specialist Arjun Janakan chats with David about messaging.

More Epstein revelations continue to shake the country, despite the lack of political response. Etienne Rosas and Greg Stoker join us to tell us why the left should be excited about their runs for Congress in Texas. But first, Robert Skvarla joins the show once again to discuss the recently released Epstein docs and prospects for justice.

Check out Etienne's campaign:

https://www.rosasforcongress.com/

Check out Greg's campaign:

https://www.stokerfortexas.com/

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Welcome Left Reckoners, David and Matt talk about the massive victory won by Taylor Rehmet in North Texas. It shows the solution for Texas is clear run labor candidates. We are then joined by Ben Fong and Paul Prescod of Damage Magazine to talk about their new collection of the work of the great labor leader and civil rights icon Bayard Rustin.

And then after the serious work is over, Matt and David take a peek at what is becoming a total embarrassment, the Texas Senate primary.Check out Rustin's Challenge, compiled by Paul and Benjamin and Damage Magazine, https://damagemag.com/2025/07/24/rustins-challenge/DAVID'S book on pre-order with 15% - https://orbooks.com/catalog/the-myth-of-red-texas/Support Left Reckoning and get the Sunday Show at patreon.com/leftreckoning

Matt and David react to another horrible weekend, a new milestone in overt social media censorship, and Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico's debate performances.You can grab David's debut book right now https://orbooks.com/catalog/the-myth-of-red-texas/Also on today's program, Andrew Hairston on his run for Justice of the Peace in Travis County Precinct 1.Support Left Reckoning to get the weekly Sunday Show at patreon.com/leftreckoningCheck out Andrew's campaign here: https://www.hairstonforpeace.com/

James Talarico has built a reputation as a progressive voice in Texas politics — but recent statements on Israel raise serious questions about his commitments.David Griscom and Matt Lech are joined by Judith Norman and Alex Birnel to break down what Talarico says, what he avoids saying, and why values-based language without concrete policy prescriptions falls short in a moment of mass violence and U.S. complicity. This is a discussion about the limits of progressive branding, the pressure Democratic politicians face on Israel, and why refusing to articulate policy is itself a political choice.You can read the full statement here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTcB_XvjC...And the response from San Antonio Justice in Palestine: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTs0w7slX...PRE-ORDER David's Book "The Myth of Red Texas" about the Lone Star State's radical history and how we can win Texas again: https://orbooks.com/catalog/the-myth-...Support Left Reckoning and help us keep doing independent, class-focused political analysis.🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/leftreckoningSUNDAY SHOW episodes and mail-bag content.Follow us across platforms for clips, live shows, and updates:@leftreckoning@davidgriscom@mattlech

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On today's Left Reckoning, we talk about the deep history in which "Little Marco" is embedded, including the contras and the JFK assassination.

Read Maureen's piece on Rubio here: https://prospect.org/2025/12/23/narco-terrorist-elite-rubio-south-america-iran-contra/

Check out Marco's campaign for Lt. Gov. in Texas: https://velezfortexas.com/

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:45 ICE Attacks Our Constitution

00:17:11 Marco Rubio's Narco Connections

00:58:54 Marcos Velez Union Leader Running For TX LT GOV

David & Matt are back, for the safety of the nation, Chuck Schumer must resign. Then we are joined by Jose Luis Granados Ceja of  @SoberaniaPodcast  to talk about the US kidnapping of Nicolas Maduro, what it means for Venezuela, Mexico, and the US. Then Nick Estes, historian, author, and co-host of the  @TheRedNation  answers the question: Is the Venezuela invasion an Indian War? Read Nick's piece here: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/...Support Soberania's fundraising drive: https://www.gofundme.com/f/empower-so...Ensure Left Reckoning can continue to bring together anti-imperialist voices from across the hemisphere: Pateron.com/lefteckoning Support Left Reckoning:Live every Tuesday at 6 PM CentralSubscribe & support the show: patreon.com/leftreckoningLike, subscribe, and share to help us reach more peopleSupport the show at patreon.com/leftreckoning

David and Matt announce the nominees for the Left Reckoning Bum Steer Awards for 2025.

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner joins us to talk about his run for Senate. Maine, far right hate, military contracting, healthcare and more.Also, Jasmine Crockett feels misrepresented by critics. Has she been?

David breaks down the Texas Senate primary for the democrats, as Colin Allred drops out and Jasmine Crockett jumps in. Can either Crockett or Talarico turn sizzle into substance? Also universities are under a generational reactionary attack and need to start acting like it.

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/live/tO0TH3Beoyc?si=yl7W1KYT8OyYwgcR

Writer Devin Thomas O'Shea joins LR once again, this time to discuss Thomas Pynchon's new novel "Shadow Ticket."Reviews mentioned: “Reading the New Pynchon Novel in a Pynchonesque America” by Kathryn Schultz in The New Yorkerhttps://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/09/29/shadow-ticket-thomas-pynchon-book-review“Thomas Pynchon is Angry” by Richard Beck in The Yale Reviewhttps://yalereview.org/article/richard-beck-thomas-pynchon“Thomas Pynchon’s world of shadows” by William T. Vollmann in UnHerdhttps://unherd.com/2025/10/thomas-pynchons-world-of-shadows/

Check out and support Daniel's work on SubStack:https://danboguslaw.substack.com/Read Daniel's most recent on the Epstein disclosures: https://prospect.org/2025/11/14/epstein-confidant-larry-summers-guiding-democrats-project-2029/Get the member's only Sunday Show and support David and Matt at patreon.com/leftreckoning

Welcome to Left Reckoning on Tuesday afternoons! Nick Bowlin (@npbowlin) returns to discuss oil industry externalities and Catherine Liu joins us to talk about the fall of the PMC and rise of gangster capitalists.Read Nick in ProPublica here: https://www.propublica.org/article/oklahoma-oil-gas-wastewater-pollutionCheck out Catherine Liu's Vitrue Hoarders here: https://www.upress.umn.edu/9781517912253/virtue-hoarders/And Catherine Liu's Substack here: https://cliuanon.substack.com/

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David is in the Big Apple to cover the mayoral election so a few quick interviews for you before you go and check him out over on the Jacobin youtube channel.First Sandeep Vaheesan, author of Democracy in Power, joins us to talk about Trump's failure to stand up for workers.Then, Brandon from North Texas DSA joins to talk about the new way landlords are colluding to take more from working people and how to fight back. Check out North Texas DSA's campaign https://www.instagram.com/p/DPMUiobkfke/?hl=en

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David and Matt discuss Karine Jean-Pierre's bizarre media tour, particularly an ill-advised talk with Isaac Chotiner. https://www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/why-bidens-white-house-press-secretary-is-leaving-the-democratic-party

Matt & David got a full one for ya'll.

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We talk about the Trump's campaign to keep the kids hungry. Then Michael Burns of the Michael Burns Youtube channel joins to talk about the recent disarray on the right, if the GOP has any ideology, and why influencers keep pushing stoicism on us.

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Matt & David got a full one for ya'll. We are joined by Dan O'Sullivan to talk about mob capitalism, Al Capone, and Hot Springs, Arkansas. Watch The Outfit here or subscribe on your podcast player:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMar0AT704Q4h4jozw1Kegh1EX9S_TTToRead Dan at https://www.sullyville.io/Then we are joined by Jake Ephros and Joel Brooks two DSA endorsed candidates in Jersey City to talk about their race: Learn more about Jake:https://www.jakeforjc.com/Learn more about Joel:https://joelforjc.com/ Campaign donation link:https://secure.actblue.com/donate/jakeandjoelforjc

Matt & David got a full one for ya'll. We are joined by Current Affairs associate editor Alex Skopic (@alexskopic) to talk about Milei, the disaster in Argentina, and why you cannot let libertarians run your country.

https://www.currentaffairs.org/news/this-is-why-you-dont-let-libertarians-run-your-country

Plus, we are joined by Hartzell Gray (@HartzellForKC), who is running for Congress in MO-4. This district was newly gerrymandered, and we ask Hartzell how he plans to win over working-class voters across the board.

https://www.hartzellforcongress.com/

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David speaks with University of Texas Professor Michael Sierra-Arévalo (@michaelsierraa) about his cover story in Texas Monthly, on Tim Kennedy - the UFC fighter, influencer, and veteran about his troubling relationship with the truth. Read Michael's piece here: https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/tim-kennedy-manosphere-mma-green-beret/Then Matt Lech speaks with Justin Chen, a labor leader with AFGE Local 1003, to talk about Trump's shutdown and its true costs. OUR BUDDIES AT AMERICAN PRESTIGE ARE UP FOR A MAJOR AWARD PLEASE SIGN UP AND VOTE FOR THEM!!! (https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting?utm_campaign=signal4_finalists_finalistnotification_092325&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cio#/2025/shows/genre/news-politics)More on Michael's work here: https://www.sierraarevalo.com/🚨 Don’t Miss Out — Join the Left Reckoning Community!👉 Get full access to the postgame, exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and more at🎉 https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoningYour support helps us grow and keep pushing back against corporate media and reactionary nonsense.

In this episode of Left Reckoning, we dive deep into the bizarre and unsettling obsessions of billionaire Peter Thiel — is he trolling with all the Anti-Christ talk, or is there something darker going on?

We're joined by Gil Duran (@gilduran76) to unpack Thiel's dangerous ideological project and what it means for the future of tech, power, and politics.

https://www.thenerdreich.com/

Then: Texas' war on trans people has escalated — journalist Gwen Howerton (@kissphoria) joins us to explain how this brutal assault on basic human rights threatens all of us, not just the trans community.

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David and Matt discuss the ethical implications of comedians performing in Saudi Arabia, the political landscape in Texas with Andrew White's gubernatorial campaign, and Megyn Kelly stares into the TPUSA abyss and doesn't like the way it talks about "billionaire jews."

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What is going on with Your Party? Matt and David dive in the fallout from the Corbyn v. Sultana feud and what it means for what felt like a promising start for the UK left. Plus, Democratic socialism, the people like it. New poll show Democratic socialism is now mainstream. - https://jacobin.com/2025/09/new-poll-democratic-socialism-mainstream/

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Matt Lech and Devin Thomas O'Shea delve into the works of Thomas Pynchon, particularly focusing on 'Vineland'. They explore Pynchon's unique narrative style, his historical context, and the political themes embedded in his literature. They dive into the relevance of Pynchon's themes in today's political landscape and concludes with reflections on his literary legacy.

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Huge episode tonight! David and Matt discuss the crackdown on free speech. Then we are joined by Dr. Tom Alter, who was let go of his tenured job as a history professor at Texas State University, for engaging in free speech. We talk about what that means for Texas and the country.

GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-free-speech-reinstate-dr-tom-alter-now

TSEU petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/reinstate-dr-tom-alter-defend-free-speech-at-all-universities

Socialist Horizon statement and petition: https://www.puntorojomag.org/2025/09/13/defend-free-speech-no-to-fascists-reinstate-professor-dr-tom-alter-now/

READ TOM ALTER'S EXCELLENT BOOK ON TEXAS RADICALS: https://bookshop.org/p/books/toward-a-cooperative-commonwealth-the-transplanted-roots-of-farmer-labor-radicalism-in-texas-thomas-alter/e1f7347c5ee54043

Brian Mier (@BrianMteleSUR) join us to talk about Bolsonaro's imprisonment for his role in the attempted coup in Brazil.

Keep up with Brian's work here: https://bmier.substack.com/

Lastly, we are joined by Tamanisha J. John (@TamanishaJohn) to discuss Venezuela and the Trump administration's aggressive stance, as well as neocolonialism.

You can read the piece here: https://www.blackagendareport.com/historical-and-contemporary-role-neocolonial-caribbean-governments-supporting-us-militarism-and

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David & Matt break down the latest assault on Gaza, the latest in TX Dem primary, Zohran's response to a bizarre Trump comparison and more!

PLUS Nilo Tabrizy (@NiloTabrizy) joins david to discuss the Women Life Freedom movement in Iran and the historical context of their fight.

Pick Up Nilo's book here: -the-sun-after-long-nights-by-fatemeh-jamalpour-and-nilo-tabrizy/

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Matt and David talk Trump's strikes on a Venezuelan speedboat and an insane story from Wired (for the second week in a row).https://www.wired.com/story/the-baby-died-whose-fault-is-it-surrogate-pregnancy/

Learn more about how to get involved at https://www.labourforpalestine.com/Join David Griscom, Aminah Sheikh, and Kevin Levangie as they dive into the latest labor movements in Canada, focusing on the successful resolutions for a two-way arms embargo with Israel. Discover how grassroots organizing and cross-union solidarity are reshaping the conversation around international labor rights and moral responsibility.Then join us for a fun chat with comedian & Majority Report producer Brian Vokey as we dive into the comedy scene, Joe Rogan's influence, and political comics.

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David and Matt react to the fallout from Taylor Lorenz's Wired article about the dark money subsidization of DNC democrat media.https://www.wired.com/story/dark-money-group-secret-funding-democrat-influencers/

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LEFT RECKONING 235!!David speaks with Pelle Dragsted (@pelledragsted), a democratic socialist member of the Danish Parliament and leader of the Enhedslisten—the Red-Green Alliance—about his recently translated book, Nordic Socialism. They talk about what the Nordic countries have accomplished, the pitfalls of social democracy, and what is needed to fight for a better future. Find Nordic Socialism here: https://uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/N/Nordic-SocialismThen David speaks with Alexander Lemons, co-author of "Warbodies: A Marine Sniper and the Hidden Violence of Modern Warfare," to talk about the US military makes 'warbodies.'Pick Up Warbody here: https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324066330Read Alexander's piece in High Country News:https://www.hcn.org/issues/57-2/a-veteran-transforms-a-legacy-of-violence-into-a-campaign-for-restoration/------------------------------------------Show notes: 00:00 Start 1:40 Intro 9:01 Nordic Socialism w/ Pelle Dragsted42:00 Warbody w/ Alexander Lemons

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Matt & Dave are back with a big one. We are joined by Kelsea Bond, who is running for city council in Atlanta. Kelsea explains how socialism can win in the South and the importance of being well-versed in a tradition. Then we are joined by two recently elected members of DSA National Political Committee, Ella Teevan (@EllaTeevan) and Cerena Ermitanio (@kasamangcerena) to talk about what is next for the largest socialist organization in the US.Learn more about Kelsea's campaign in Atlanta: https://kelseabond.com/David and Matt also talk about the return of the Texas democrats and the redistricting fight, and lessons from Bolivia's historic loss for the left, with MAS for the first time being out of government.

Tonight on Left Reckoning: We’re joined by journalist Seth Harp @sethharp to discuss his explosive new book, "The Fort Bragg Cartel" — out today — exposing the “Fort Bragg Cartel” and uncovering the U.S. military’s hidden role in the global drug trade. From the battlefields abroad to the violence coming home, Harp’s investigation lays bare the shadowy side of American imperialism.📖 Get Seth Harp’s new book here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/730414/the-fort-bragg-cartel-by-seth-harp/We also bring you coverage from the DSA National Convention, including our conversation with Neal Meyer (@nealmeyer) and a live response from Olivia Katbi @oliviakatbi on the DSA convention, BDS, and the fight for a free Palestine, plus respond to recent bizarre allegations from the NY Post.
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Trump's trying to hide how bad this economy is as more and more people struggle to get by. Plus, in Texas GOP reps are hard at work trying to rig the upcoming midterm elections. In a last ditch effort to stop it Texas Dems have fled the state, will it work?

Then Kylie Cheung (@kylietcheung) joins us to talk about her new book, Coercion, which documents the fight for autonomy and the attempt by the Right to control women and their bodies.

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Neal Meyer of Left Notes joins David and Matt to discuss this piece on Democratic Socialism, Social Democracy, and Communism: https://www.left-notes.com/p/a-typology-of-socialisms-in-the-21stAlso, Tlaib takes a shot across the bow about supporting Israel with "defensive weapons."

Matt & Dave are at it again, talking about Gaza and AOC. Plus we're joined by Slate journalist Alexander Sammon to talk about the Roosevelt Hotel, that housed thousands of migrants and was also the subject of many RW conspiracy theories. What lessons can we take from its closing?https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2025/07/donald-trump-immigrants-new-york-city-conspiracy.htmlSupport the show and get access to the postgame:🌹 https://patreon.com/leftreckoning

We’re live talking about the return of Jeremy Corbyn, and whether we’re entering a 2018 reboot. In Texas, things are getting messier than ever, with SpaceX exploding, Paxton's "biblical divorce," and new details about Musk and Abbott’s cozy relationship coming to light.Plus, we're joined by journalist and author Brian Goldstone (@brian_goldstone) to talk about his new book There Is No Place for Us, which dives deep into the crisis of working homelessness, how landlords, private equity, and even gig apps profit off housing precarity — and what real solutions could look like.Link to the book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/645871/there-is-no-place-for-us-by-brian-goldstone/Support the show and get access to the postgame:🌹 https://patreon.com/leftreckoning

We are joined by Branko Marcetic @BMarchetich writer at Jacobin to talk about Zohran's win and Trump's threats against Democracy. David talks about the flooding in Texas and the human consequence of GOP failure.

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Show Notes:

00:00 Start

1:40 Intro

5:06 Who Is To Blame For The Texas Floods?

31:41 Trump's Authoritarianism

40:59 Morning Joe Centrist Freakout w/ Branko Marcetic

59:00 Who Is James Talarico w/ Ben Burgis

➡️ Support independent left media: patreon.com/leftreckoning📺 Subscribe and like for weekly interviews, analysis, and socialist commentary.In this episode of Left Reckoning, Matt and David are joined by Ashik Siddique, co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America, to break down the latest in American politics — and why the Democratic establishment is still failing to meet the moment.We dig into Colin Allred’s announcement that he’s running for Senate in Texas and what it reveals about the party’s refusal to back bold, working-class candidates. Then we examine the Democrats’ newly unveiled “2029 Project”, their soft response to the GOP’s Project 2025, and ask whether they’ve actually learned anything from their repeated losses and near-disasters.Ashik joins us to analyze what a real alternative looks like — one rooted in DSA’s growing electoral strategy and grassroots organizing that just helped deliver a major victory for Zohran Mamdani in NYC.Later, we break down the so-called Big Beautiful Bill that recently passed in the Senate — a dangerous right-wing wish list that would slash Medicaid, ramp up immigration enforcement, and undermine protections for working people across the board. It’s a clear preview of Donald Trump’s 2025 agenda and a direct attack on the multiracial working class. We explain what’s in the bill, why it matters, and how the left must respond.------------------------------------------00:00 Start 01:33 Intro 00:05:12 Democrats Keep Blowing It 2029 Edition00:27:40 Colin Allred Wants Your Money To Lose Another Election 00:44:03 DSA Co-Chair On Why Zohran Won 01:15:02 Responding to Attacks On Zohran 01:31:17 Zohran Responds to Trump Threat 01:42:00 Big Beautiful Bill (Betrayal) 2:00:43 OPEN POSTGAME 2:01:22 Responding To The Nonsense Attacks On Zohran By "Socialists" 2:07:55 Matt Taibbi Comes Out As Total Hack

Hey friends, thank you for joining us in this difficult time. We have two conversations coming up on Israel, Iran, and Trump's decision to use US military power. First up we are joined by Dr. Eskandar Sadeghi-Boroujerdi to talk about the fallout from Trump's decision to attack Iran, what that means for Iran's nuclear program, and the Reza Pahlavi's opportunism in trying to claim rulership of Iran. Read Culmination: https://newleftreview.org/sidecar/posts/culminationThe Failson & The Flag: https://jacobin.com/2025/06/reza-pahlavi-iran-israel-interventionThen we are joined by Derek Davison (@dwdavison) one half of the beloved American Prestige Pod. Derek will help us break down the recent events, what the political scene will mean in the US following Trump and Israel's attacks, and more. Subscribe to American Prestige: https://americanprestige.supportingcast.fm/Subscribe to Derek's FX Newsletter:https://www.foreignexchanges.news/Check out the Crusades series:https://americanprestige.supportingcast.fm/welcome-to-the-crusades-the-first-crusadeLastly, David and Matt take a look at Texas Lt. Gov Dan Patrick, who has officially joined the Panican Party after Greg Abbott vetoed his THC ban. Keep up with Left Reckoning, support the show and get our Sunday bonus episodes by signing up at patreon.com/leftreckoning

Hey folks! Two great interviews for y'all this week. First, doctor and researcher Adam Gaffney on a study that shows how devastating Trump's bill will be for health in this country. Then, Hannah Habtu on genocide in Tigray where up to 800 thousand people have been killed, and an overview of Ethiopian and Eritrean history surrounding the conflict."Genocide in Tigray: Serious breaches of international law in the Tigray conflict, Ethiopia, and paths to accountability":https://newlinesinstitute.org/rules-based-international-order/genocide-in-tigray-serious-breaches-of-international-law-in-the-tigray-conflict-ethiopia-and-paths-to-accountability-2/Support:https://omnatigray.org/

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Our good friend Stephen Semler (@stephensemler) is back on the program to talk about Trump's war on the working class, and Stephen Miller's Assault on Los Angeles.

Keep up with Stephen's work over at Polygraph: https://www.stephensemler.com/

Then, David is joined by the editor of The Nation, D.D. Guttenplan (@ddguttenplan) & contributing writer and guest editor Richard Kreitner to talk about "These Dis-United States Of America," The Nation's 160th anniversary issue.

Subscribe to The Nation - https://www.thenation.com/issue/july-august-2025-issue/

Richard Kreitner's book - https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374608453/fearnopharaoh/

And his U.S. history podcast - https://www.thinkbackpod.com/

D.D. Guttenplan's book The Next Republic -https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/579718/the-next-republic-by-dd-guttenplan/

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We are just getting started. David is back with Matt this week talking about why Zohran's plan in NYC for city-run grocery stores makes plenty of sense. Then we are joined by Courtney Rawlings (@ckayerawlings) & Alex Jordan (@alexjordanATL) to talk about their new show for the Quincy Institute "Always At War"- sign up to watch now - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLP3oFXQU9footIdJdsRRRBawqoexE4qW

Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) joins Matt to talk political economy and Gaza.
Then, Erin aka Straighterade joins to talk about confronting Dave Rubin about Sam Seder and more Follow Straighterade on twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/straighterade_

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hey folks, Chip Gibbons of Rightsanddissent.org joins us to talk about his new piece, 'Trump’s War on Palestine and Free Speech Hits a New Setback'
read here: https://jacobin.com/2025/05/suri-detention-free-speech-palestine
and check the gaza/free speech newsletter here: https://www.rightsanddissent.org/gaza-first-amendment-watch/

Hey folks! two great interviews for you tonight, first Andrew Hartman (@HartmanAndrew) on his excellent new book, Karl Marx in America
Buy Andrew's Karl Marx in America here: https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/K/bo245100866.html
Then, Michael O'Neill Burns (@michaeloburns) joins Matt to talk about philosophy over the past few decades and if things are looking worse for contemplation.
Subscribe to Michael's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelOBurns

Alex Skopic of Current Affairs joins us to talk about three of his excellent pieces:
https://www.currentaffairs.org/news/china-knows-how-to-deal-with-its-billionaires
https://www.currentaffairs.org/news/trump-is-what-happens-when-you-give-a-landlord-power
https://www.currentaffairs.org/news/nazis-on-aisle-nine

We are very pleased to be joined by Vincent Bevin's to discuss his reporting on the MST in Brazil, both on his substack: https://substack.com/@northsouthnotesand his piece in the Nation.https://www.thenation.com/article/world/brazil-mst-landless-workers-movement/

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We are joined by Meagan Day Associate editor at Jacobin Magazine to talk about tradwives and its Norwegian alternative, Elon Musk and the war on public goods, and why we should cheer a recession.

The Norwegian Route Out of Tradewife Hell:https://jacobin.com/2025/04/norway-trad-pappaperm-paternity-leave

Elon Musk's Goal Isn't Efficiency https://jacobin.com/2025/04/musk-doge-milei-privatization-trump

Don't Cheer A Recession: https://jacobin.com/2025/04/recession-economy-crises-trump-democrats

We are joined by Grace Thorvilson, @grace_eliz, to discuss Colorado's anti-union government and the crisis of medical disinformation in Colorado.https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/03/05/colorado-is-not-immune-to-anti-vaccine-sentiment/This episode is packed with in-depth analysis and candid conversation—and it's just the beginning. For even more exclusive bonus content and our full postgame, support Left Reckoning on Patreon and get the postgame immediately after the main show.👉 Join us on Patreon for full access to bonus episodes and behind-the-scenes debriefs: https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning

We are joined by Jonathan Ben-Mencham (@jbenmenachem.com on bluesky) to talk about the criminalization of protest, Columbia University speech crackdown, and Gaza.

We are joined by Chip Gibbons of Defending Rights and Dissent to talk about the global war on freedom of speech. Read Chip's piece here: https://jacobin.com/2025/03/khalil-dissent-immigration-law-deportation👉 Join us on Patreon for full access to bonus episodes and behind-the-scenes debriefs: https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning

*This is unlocked bonus content from LR, if you are not a patron you are missing these in-depth conversations each week!* Eoin Higgins joins Matt and David to discuss his new book, 'Owned:How Tech Billionaires on the Right Bought the Loudest Voices on the Left.'Buy the book here: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/eoin-higgins/owned/9781645030461/

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We are joined by Jeet Heer (@heerjeet), national affairs correspondent at The Nation and host of The Time Of Monsters, to talk about Chuck Schumer, his failures, and his imaginary friends.

Read Jeet here: https://www.thenation.com/authors/jeet-heer/ 

The Time Of Monsters: https://www.thenation.com/content/time-of-monsters/ 

We are also joined by Zoe Bowman, attorney with Las Americas to talk about the tragic case of Melika Mohammadi Gazvar Olya an Iranian refugee who has been held in El Paso for two years. https://ccrjustice.org/home/press-center/press-releases/young-woman-iran-detained-ice-custody-two-years-seeks-release

We are joined by Arron Kowalski, fmr. GOP senate candidate, farmer, and John Brown enthusiast, to talk about what he's facing under Trump. Then Matt & Dave look at Israel's ending of the ceasefire. This episode is packed with in-depth analysis and candid conversation—and it’s just the beginning. For even more exclusive bonus content and our full postgame debriefs, support Left Reckoning on Patreon.👉 Join us on Patreon for full access to bonus episodes and behind-the-scenes debriefs: https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoningDon’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all our unapologetic political commentary!Plus, this episode features an exclusive postgame bonus segment—available only to Patreon supporters—where the team debriefs, answers audience questions, and highlights any big stories that may have slipped through in the main show.

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This week, Carl Beijer joins us to react to the abduction of Mahmoud Khalil and the prospects for ending the war in Ukraine. Then Tarence Ray of the Trillbillies joins us to talk about his piece in The NationRead the piece here: https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/red-states-walz-vance/tnamp/Read Carl's work here:https://www.carlbeijer.com/p/can-ukraines-us-allies-catch-up-with

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David and Matt talk to Jodi Dean about her newest book, "Capital's Grave:Neofeudalism and the New Class Struggle." https://www.versobooks.com/products/3144-capital-s-grave?srsltid=AfmBOorDC60gYp8O5oBY8SKszbk0-LXRgQAsDDXXuAVTsRPaIyK3tmH7

Jason Myles joins us to talk about his new Means TV series where he explores media, politics, and kayfabe. Support Left Reckoning on Patreon for full access to bonus content at patreon.com/leftreckoning

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First up, we chat with Elise Joshi (@EliseJoshi), the former head of Gen Z for Change, who recounts her experience organizing under the Biden administration and her confrontation with the Biden White House over climate change. Plus we take stock of where the movement is today after Kamala Harris' defeat and Trump's return to power. Next, international relations professor Van Jackson (@realVanJackson) joins the conversation. As co-host of the un-diplomatic podcast (un-diplomatic.com), he breaks down Trump’s latest moves on Ukraine, the shifting dynamics of military spending, and what’s really happening in the Russia-Ukraine war. Plus Matt & Dave on Bernie Sanders’ Fight Oligarchy Tour and its implications for the progressive movement.This episode is packed with in-depth analysis and candid conversation—and it’s just the beginning. For even more exclusive bonus content and our full postgame , support Left Reckoning on Patreon.👉 Join us on Patreon for full access to bonus episodes and behind-the-scenes debriefs: https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoningDon’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all our unapologetic political commentary!Plus, this episode features an exclusive postgame bonus segment—available only to Patreon supporters—where the team debriefs, answers audience questions, and highlights any big stories that may have slipped through in the main show.👉 Support Left Reckoning on Patreon for full access to bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoningSubscribe and hit the bell for more in-depth political and corporate analysis from Left Reckoning!

First, Elon Musk’s company town Starbase—governed by his head of security. The history of company towns, explain why these exploitative models have long been problematic, and speculate on why Musk is reviving this outdated concept to further his corporate ambitions. Next, the CIA’s handling of JFK documents. Then we're joined by Jefferson Morley (@jeffersonmorley), writer of the JFK Facts Substack, re Trump’s plans to release more JFK files and revisit lingering questions about the JFK assassination. https://jfkfacts.org/https://jfkfacts.org/

On this DOUBLE SUNDAY SHOW, Matt and David talk with Eric Blanc about his new book on union organizing, "We Are the Union." Then, Edward and Ben from Philly Whole Foods Workers United stop by to talk about their real world experience getting their coworkers to vote for a union.

CALL TO ACTION:

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We sit down with Kylie Cheung (@kylietcheung) to discuss the latest developments in reproductive health policies under the Trump administration. Topics include:Recent pardons of anti-abortion activistsThe implications of Texas's restrictive reproductive health laws. Legal actions against medical professionals and individuals concerning reproductive health services.Follow Kylie's work at https://kylietcheung.substack.com/Support Our WorkIf you appreciate our discussions and want to support independent journalism, consider contributing to our Patreon. Your support helps us continue to bring you in-depth analyses and conversations on critical issues.Patreon: patreon.com/leftreckoningSocial Media:Twitter: @leftreckoningFacebook: @leftreckoningInstagram: @leftreckoningThank you for listening, and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!Catch bonus episodes, deep dives into radical history, and more at patreon.com/LeftReckoning for just $5/month!Left Reckoning goes live every Tuesday at 6 PM Central.-------Get our booklist here: https://bookshop.org/lists/left-reckoning-big-book-list/Left Reckoning goes live on Tuesdays @ 6 Central. To get access to all the bonus episodes, including more Hitchens conversations & deep dives into radical US history, Lenin, James Connolly & more support the show at patreon.com/leftreckoning - for just $5 you help make the public show possible and get double the bonus content. Support us on patreon.com/LeftReckoning Twitter: @LeftReckoning - @mattlech - @davidgriscom Instagram: @LeftReckoningCheck out our Twitch streams at Twitch.tv/LeftReckoning

Historian Alexander Avina (@Alexander_Avina) joins us to talk about Trump's recent tariff threats against Mexico and Canada, Sheinbaum, and the end of USAID. This is a must-watch for anyone looking to understand the fight against exploitation, inequality, and imperialism. Catch bonus episodes, deep dives into radical history, and more at patreon.com/LeftReckoning for just $5/month! Left Reckoning goes live every Tuesday at 6 PM Central. ------- Get our booklist here: https://bookshop.org/lists/left-reckoning-big-book-list/ Left Reckoning goes live on Tuesdays @ 6 Central. To get access to all the bonus episodes, including more Hitchens conversations & deep dives into radical US history, Lenin, James Connolly & more support the show at patreon.com/leftreckoning - for just $5 you help make the public show possible and get double the bonus content. Support us on patreon.com/LeftReckoning Twitter: @LeftReckoning - @mattlech - @davidgriscom Instagram: @LeftReckoning Check out our Twitch streams at Twitch.tv/LeftReckoning

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Capitalism is failing, and the vultures are circling. We talk with Grace Blakeley, (@graceblakeley) author of Vulture Capitalism, about how the system is rigged for the rich and what it’s going to take to fight back. Later, Assal Rad (@AssalRad) dives into Trump’s legacy and future in Gaza and Iran, the possibilities of a new Iran deal, and Trump's alarming rhetoric on Gaza. This is a must for anyone looking to understand the fight against exploitation, inequality, and imperialism.

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