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205 - How Capitalism Devours Itself & Trump's Imperialist Ruin w/ Grace Blakeley & Assal Rad

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 imper...

Postgame 205 - Democrats Zombie Populism ft. Neal Meyer

Thanks patrons! Read Neal's piece in Jacobin: https://jacobin.com/2025/01/democrats-phony-populist-posturing-rhetoric

Postgame 205 - Democrats Zombie Populism ft. Neal Meyer

Not only do we got a packed MAIN SHOW, we have a stacked POSTGAME. Join us live for our chat with Neal Meyer on the Zombie populism of Democrats going all the way back to Al Gore plus taking your Discord questions. Going live PROMPTLY at 7:40 CT/ 8:40 PM ET

How Capitalism Devours Itself & Trump's Imperialist Ruin w/ Grace Blakeley & Assal Rad

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-watch for anyone looking to understand the fight against exploitation, inequality, and imperialism.<...

Sunday Show: Labor and the Seafood Industry ft. Judy Gearhart

David talks to Judy gearhart about organizing conditions in the global seafood industry and related issues like supply chains and migrant rights. Check out Judy and ARC's here: https://accountabilityresearch.org/about/

Sunday Show: Labor and the Seafood Industry ft. Judy Gearhart

David talks to Judy gearhart about organizing conditions in the global seafood industry and related issues like supply chains and migrant rights. Check out Judy and ARC's here: https://accountabilityresearch.org/about/

Postame 204

Clips from the first days of Trump 2.0 and a look at DOGE

204 - The Billionaire's Come & What Trump Means For Gaza ft. Abdelhalim Abdelrahman

Donald Trump is back, and Matt & David unpack his return and what it means for the U.S. and beyond. In this episode, Matt Lech sits down with Abdelhalim Abdelrahman (@AbdelA1924), a Palestinian American and foreign policy analyst, to discuss the situation in Palestine, why Arab-American voters rejected Kamala Harris, and how Trump's policies could shape the future of Gaza.

Postgame 204 - DOGE Explainer - Are Trump's French Waiters Raising Rent Prices?

Going live about 7:50 CT!

The Billionaire's Come & What Trump Means For Gaza - LR 204

Trump's back. Matt & David break down Donald Trump's return. Then Matt Lech speaks with Abdelhalim Abdelrahman (@AbdelA1924), a foreign policy analyst and Palestinian American, about Palestine, why Arab voters refused Kamala Harris, and what Trump means for Gaza.

Live at 6 PM CT!

Sunday Show - Enter Hedge Fund Populism

Matt and David talk about where to find the Best Debates, and look at the incoming Trump administration picks.

Sunday Show - Enter Hedge Fund Populism

Matt and David talk about where to find the Best Debates, and look at the incoming Trump administration picks.

Postgame 203 - Is This Billionaire Taking Over Real Estate?

Ackman. Like activist, man.

203 - LA Fires, Gaza Ceasefire?, & The Loneliness Crisis ft. Francesca Fiorentini

We are joined by Francesca Fiorentini (@franifio) to talk about the fires in LA. Also, why are we so lonely and Trump, Peacemaker.

Gofundme for Francesca's family who lost everythin in the Altadena fire:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/altadena-fire-ai...

Postgame 203 - Why This Billionaire Is Taking Over Real Estate?

Matt & David talk about the worrying moves by one very active billionaire to corner the US real estate market

LA Fires, Gaza Ceasefire?, & The Loneliness Crisis - LR 203

We are joined by Francesca Fiorentini (@franifio) to talk about the fires in LA.

Reading Series: Declaration of Principles of the Social Democratic Party (1898)

David and Matt continue the LR reading series with the Declaration of Principles of the Social Democratic Party

Read the 2 page pdf here: https://www.marxists.org/history/usa/parties/spusa/1898/0611-sdp-principles.pdf

Reading Series: Declaration of Principles of the Social Democratic Party (1898)

David and Matt continue the LR reading series with the Declaration of Principles of the Social Democratic Party

 Read the 2 page pdf here: https://www.marxists.org/history/usa/parties/spusa/1898/0611-sdp-principles.pdf

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Postame 202 - Sean O'Brien is brat; Remember Beeple

Also Paris Hilton named her dog "Crypto"

202 - Trudeau Resigns Chaos In The 51st State

We are joined by Luke Savage (@LukewSavage) - writer and co-host of "Michael & Us" - to talk about Trudeau's resignation and what that means for the career of Pierre Poilievre and Canada. Then we are joined by union organizer Aminah Sheikh (@aminahsheikh) to talk about how to organize with people who hold different views than you.

Postgame 202 - SOB Exposes Democrats' Arrogance

Come by friends!

Trudeau Resigns Chaos In The 51st State - LR 202

We are joined by Luke Savage (@LukewSavage) - writer and co-host of "Michael & Us" - to talk about Trudeau's resignation and what that means for the career of Pierre Poilievre and Canada.

Then we are joined by union organizer Aminah Sheikh (@aminahsheikh) to talk about how to organize with people who hold different views than you.

Sunday Show: Bernie Is Right As Liberals Cover for Elon, Corporations on H1B

Bernie Sanders is making both Elon and a certain brand of liberal mad by calling out the real reason major corporations use H1B visa workers: cost-cutting. David and Matt attempt to cut through the confusion.

EPI on H1B: https://w...

Sunday Show: Liberals Cover for Elon on H1B

Bernie Sanders is making both Elon and a certain brand of liberal mad by calling out the real reason major corporations use H1B visa workers: cost-cutting. David and Matt attempt to cut through the confusion.

EPI on H1B: https://w...

Reading Series Rewind: Eugene Debs and Hal Draper

Day two of our rewind, this time with Debs and Draper.

Reading Series Rewind: Marx's The German Ideology & Critique of the Gotha Program

David and Matt wanted to release a couple of previously only released for members readin series episodes over winter break. These two being Marx's The German Ideology & Critique of the Gotha Program.

201 - Left Reckoning's Bum Steer Awards 2025

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The Importance of Public Mail ft. Letter Carrier Seth

Matt talks to a letter carrier of over a decade, Seth, about efforts to privatize the postal service and about how vital and political public mail delivery is.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/8xLwswzcA6c?si=8WxCVde0QI6U3Q3X

The Importance of Public Mail ft. Letter Carrier Seth

Matt talks to a letter carrier of over a decade, Seth, about efforts to privatize the postal service and about how vital and political public mail delivery is.