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Populism Was Born From a Rural-Urban Alliance

New article from David. Can we rebuild these links that gave birth to populism?

227 - Why Zohran Won — and Why Democrats Keep Blowing It + The Big Beautiful Bill Passes + POSTGAME

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”...

227 - Why Zohran Won — and Why Democrats Keep Blowing It + The Big Beautiful Bill Passes

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”,...

Sunday Show: The Zohran Validation & Peter Thiel, Antichrist

Members-only Sunday Show for June 29, 2025

Sunday Show: The Zohran Validation & Peter Thiel, Antichrist

Members-only Sunday Show for June 29, 2025

watch here https://youtu.be/VJ3XIi9Zn6A

226 - Trump's War Machine + Dan Patrick Full ON 'PANICAN + POSTGAME

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: 2025-06-25 02:30:19 +0000 UTC View Post

226 - Trump's War Machine + Dan Patrick Full ON 'PANICAN

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 Reza Pahlavi's opportunism in trying to claim rulership of Iran. Read Culmination: 2025-06-24 16:58:42 +0000 UTC View Post

Sunday Show: Trump Bombs Iran

David and Matt talk about the Seymour Hersh report predicting Trump's bombing run this weekend and look at the supposed split on the right over the strikes.

Sunday Show: Trump Bombs Iran

David and Matt talk about the Seymour Hersh report predicting Trump's bombing run this weekend and look at the supposed split on the right over the strikes.

225 - REVEALED Cost of Trump's Medicaid Cuts & Tigray ft. Adam Gaffney & Hannah Habtu

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": 2025-06-18 00:13:11 +0000 UTC View Post

225 - REVEALED Cost of Medicaid Cuts & Genocide in Tigray ft. Adam Gaffney & Hannah Habtu

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 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": 2025-06-17 22:51:58 +0000 UTC View Post

Sunday Show: Israel, The Alternative by Tony Judt (2003)

Matt and David talk about a classic essay on Israel by historian Tony Judt and the controversy surrounding the zionist attempt to rewrite the essay's meaning after Judt's passing.

Read about the controversy here: https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/the-nyrb-is-rewriting-tony-judts-stance-on-israel/

Read the essay here or in Judt's collec...

Sunday Show: Israel, The Alternative by Tony Judt (2003)

Matt and David talk about a classic essay on Israel by historian Tony Judt and the controversy surrounding the zionist attempt to rewrite the essay's meaning after Judt's passing.

Read about the controversy here: https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/the-nyrb-is-rewriting-tony-judts-stance-on-israel/

Read the essay here or in Judt's collection ...

224 - Full Show & Postgame: Stephen Miller Invades LA + "These DisUnited States" feat. Stephen Semler & The Nation

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-Un...

224 - Stephen Miller Invades LA + "These DisUnited States" feat. Stephen Semler & The Nation

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 Disunit...

Sunday Show: Trump/Musk Tiff, Thirsty Dems Slide in

thanks patrons!

Sunday Show: Trump/Musk Tiff, Thirsty Dems Slide in

thanks patrons

NYC Event for David's Book

For those in NYC, Dave will be giving a quick 5-minute talk to announce his book, along with other upcoming OR book authors. June 17th in Manhattan, RSVP above

Postgame 223 - New Low For Mr. Alex Jones

Postgames are back! Also so is Anthony Weiner

223 - Who Makes The Millions From US WAR? + In Defense Of Socialist Groceries

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=PLLP3oFXQU...

POSTGAME 223 - New Low For Mr. Alex Jones

Thanks patrons, starting around 7:45 PM CT

223 - Who Makes The Millions From US WAR? + In Defense Of Socialist Groceries

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/play...

Sunday Show: Electricity and Democracy ft. Sandeep Vaheesan - audio

Sandeep Vaheesan joins us to discuss his book, Democracy in Power: A History of Electrification in the United States. We cover the historical context of electrification in the United States, the role of government in providing essential services, FDR's vision for electrification, the significance of the Tennessee Valley Authority, and the need for public investment in addressing climate change.Also, nuclear energy and the lessons policymakers can learn from history to foster innovation and pu...

Sunday Show: Electricity and Democracy ft. Sandeep Vaheesan

Sandeep Vaheesan joins us to discuss his book, Democracy in Power: A History of Electrification in the United States. We cover the historical context of electrification in the United States, the role of government in providing essential services, FDR's vision for electrification, the significance of the Tennessee Valley Authority, and the need for public investment in addressing climate change.Also, nuclear energy and the lessons policymakers can learn from history to foster innovation and pu...

222 - Ro Khanna on DOGE, China & Gaza & Dodgin' Dave Rubin ft. Straighterade

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_

222 - Ro Khanna on DOGE, China & Gaza & Dodgin' Dave Rubin ft. Straighterade

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Sunday Show: Ballot Initiatives vs Oligarchy ft. Ben Case

Ben Case joins us once again to discuss the opportunites presented by pursuing ballot initiatives, particularly for economic issues in "red states" but also for issues like reproductive health. check out his piece in Jacobin here: https://jacobin.com/2025/05/sanders-aoc-ballot-initiatives-democracy

Sunday Show: Ballot Initiatives vs Oligarchy ft. Ben Case

Ben Case joins us once again to discuss the opportunites presented by pursuing ballot initiatives, particularly for economic issues in "red states" but also for issues like reproductive health. check out his piece in Jacobin here: https://jacobin.com/2025/05/sanders-aoc-ballot-initiatives-democracy

watch here: 2025-05-25 18:55:21 +0000 UTC View Post

221 - New Setback In Trump's ICE Crackdown ft Chip Gibbons

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: 2025-05-21 02:31:21 +0000 UTC View Post

221 - New Setback In Trump's ICE Crackdown ft Chip Gibbons

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