Left Reckoning is a weekly socialist podcast hosted by Matt Lech and David Griscom, former members of The Michael Brooks Show crew. They aim to cover and build a strong, popular, working-class-rooted left movement without excessive jargon or empty rhetoric. The show focuses especially on international struggles as well as Texas, the South, and the West. Episodes are also streamed live weekly on YouTube.
Episodes
Commonsense Socialism ft. Richard Wolff, DSA, & David Griscom
Watch here: https://youtu.be/MF_oYW_D55M?si=ckB55WxlLLGQ83fQIn this collaboration, Richard Wolff joins David Griscom, and DSA co-chairs Ashik Siddique and Megan Romer, in conversation about the future of democratic socialism. We also respond to critics.
MYTH BUSTED: Texas Goes Blue in Massive Wave ft. Emma Vigeland
support the show at patreon.com/leftreckoningBreaking down the 2026 midterms.
Full Episode: Lula Wins Again; Cops, Unions, and Socialists
support the show at patreon.com/leftreckoningMatt and David celebrate Lula's victory over Bolsonaro.Then, journalist Hamilton Nolan and Jacob Morrison of @TheValleyLaborReport join David to discuss infiltrating a police union conference and the contradictions in including cops in the labor movement. Read the article here: https://www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/we-infiltrated-a-police-union-conventi
The Sensitive Centrists & Matthew McConaughey's New Independents ft. Emma Vigeland
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.
Full Episode: Ilhan Omar Raided, Talarico Lie Blows Up in GOP's Faces
Support the show and get the members’ only Sunday Show at http://patreon.com/leftreckoning.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.
The Blueprint for Socialism & Far-Right Advances in Brazil ft. Mike Beggs
support the show and get the weekly Sunday Shows at patreon.com/leftreckoningMatt 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 Worl
Arrested for Protesting: DSA Candidate Misael Ramos Joins Us & Council Member Mike Seigel
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.
The Reality of Trump's McCarthyism & Fernando Cerimedo and the Global Right Exposed
Support Left Reckoning and get our members' only Sunday Show at patreon.com/leftreckoning 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, &quo
Elon Musk is Colonizing Texas & Ken Paxton Looks BAD
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."
Mike Rogers' Big Fat Mistake & Talarico's Good Billionaire
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/
Beto O'Rourke Talks to Us About AIPAC, Zohran, and Winning Texas
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
Full Episode: Texas THC Two-Step & Tech Bros Having 'Uh-oh' Moment
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
How China Outcompetes Capitalism ft. Jostein Hauge
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 tho
MAGA Youth Boo Vivek Off Stage & Bill Maher Always Sucked
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.
Elon Against The Economist ft. RM Brown
Get the Sunday Shows at patreon.com/leftreckoningYoutube's RM Brown joins us once again, this time to react to Elon Musk's car crash interview with the EIC of The Economist.Check out RM Brown's channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@rmbrown5736
Jasmine Crockett Distraction Continues in Texas & a Socialist Talks to the NY Times
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.
Who Pays for Free Soccer & The Big Bend Wall Boondoggle
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.Support Left Reckoning and get the Sunday Show at patreon.com/leftreckoningIshmael Johnson (@IshmaelRJohnson) of the Dallas Morning News joins us to discuss his series on the costs and affordability of youth sports. Read h
New Serious Platner Allegations & the Sorrow of McMorrow ft. Emma Vigeland
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.
New Serious Platner Allegations & the Sorrow of McMorrow ft. Emma Vigeland
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.
Least Believable People Make Promise To America, Right Rises Again in Colombia
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-colom
Jasmine Crockett's Sad Turn & the Secret White Elite Cabal Running St. Louis
Support Left Reckoning and get the weekly members-only Sunday Show at patreon.com/leftreckoningJasmine 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-t
Trump threw a gladiator fight at the White House & TX GOP goes full on crazy
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 consolidatin
Sam Harris Denial Meditation, PBD Outclassed & Socialism in Harlem ft. Conrad Blackburn
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
Teaser - Sunday Show: The Chris Smalls Debate
Get the full episode on Patreon hereDavid 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
Norm Finkelstein is Right; Delaney Hall ICE Horror & Awful Israel Day Parade ft. @orangefreddyg
Support the show at patreon.com/leftreckoning and get our weekly Sunday Show.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 be
Look Who's Happy About Hasan's Subpoena & Vibecession Redux
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.
AOC's Revolution Take & California Dreaming ft. Ron Placone
Get the weekly Sunday Show and support Matt and David at Patreon.com/leftreckoningMatt 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/ronplaconeand his tour dates here: https://www.ronplacone.com/shows-1
Florida's Failing ICE Economy & AI Graduation Speech Meltdown ft. Thomas Kennedy
Subscribe and get the Sunday Shows at patreon.com/leftreckoningThomas Kennedy joins us once again to discuss the state of the Florida economy, immigration crackdown, and political situation.Also, AOC talks billionaires.Follow Thomas' work:https://linktr.ee/tomaskennhttps://wawlt.com/
Daily Wire Layoffs, Who Owns the NBA & Engaging Tucker ft. Emma Vigeland
Get the member's only Sunday Show and support Left Reckoning at https://patreon.com/leftreckoningEmma 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.
Russell Brand's Still Got Issues & Doctors Against Genocide ft. Dr. Salman Khan
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-
The Pink Pill & Killing Socrates ft. Kylie Cheung & Matt McManus
Support LR and get the Sunday Show at patreon.com/leftreckoningGreat 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 join
100 Days In Zohran's NYC & Saving Texas From the Datacenter Menace
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 elect
The Ludicrous Wartime Hasan Panic & Bursting 'The Bulwark's' Bubble
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.
Sunday Show Teaser
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
Rob Schneider Saves CPAC, Trump Hands It To China ft. RM Brown
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/Order The Myth of R
Iran War Still An Apocalyptic Farce + East Palestine, Poison & You
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-
Aid Convoy Goes to Cuba & Iran War Has Right Wing Media Bugging Out ft. Brandon Sutton, Nathan Robinson, & Alex Skopic
Keep Left Reckoning going and get our Sunday Shows by subscribing on Patreon.Hey folks! Big show today. First, Alex and Nathan from Current Affairs join us to talk about their taking part in the Nuesta America Convoy to 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 desp
What do other countries think about our war on Iran? ft. Deep State Kuba
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.
The Catastrophic Iran War Is Here ft. Annelle Sheline & Djene Rhys Bajalan
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 discussFollow Annelle at annelle.sheline on IG and @annellesheline on twitterhttps://quincyinst.org/au
The Free World's Last Days: Crockett & Talarico's Final Push ft. Daniel Bessner
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/leftreckonin
Hillary Clinton In A Hot-Dog Costume; DSA Florida Run ft Oliver Larkin
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 (@NathanTB
Epstein & Class Power | Texas Left Takes On Congress ft. Greg Stoker & Etienne Rosas
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.rosasforcongres
Texas Democrats Embarrassing Turn after Labor's HUGE Win & Rustin's Challenge
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 Dav
ICE’s terror spree continues, TX Senate Dems afraid to say “abolish ICE”?
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
What James Talarico won’t say about Israel
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
253 - Marco Rubio: Deep State Narco? & Dan Patrick's Worst Nightmare
Support the show and get the weekly Sunday Show at https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoningOn 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 campa
252 - Maduro kidnapped: Is the Venezuela invasion an Indian war?
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 p
251 - Bum Steer Awards 2025
David and Matt announce the nominees for the Left Reckoning Bum Steer Awards for 2025.
250 - Graham Platner joins Left Reckoning
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?
249 - Who Are Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico? & Elon Robot Fails
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
248 - Hicks in Milwaukee: Thomas Pynchon's 'Shadow Ticket" ft. Devin Thomas O'Shea
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://yal
247 - The Epstein Files & Andrew Schulz on Justice ft. Daniel Boguslaw
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
246 - Twilight of the Virtue Hoarders & Oklahoma's Orphan Wells
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/978151
245 - Trump Hates Workers; Landlords Love Algorithms (Because They Hate Working) ft Sandeep Vaheesan
Get the Sunday Shows and keep David and Matt growing at patreon.com/leftreckoningDavid 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
Teaser - Sunday Show: KJP's Crashout and the Hollow Center
Get this full episode and all Sunday Shows at patreon.com/leftreckoningDavid 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
244 - Candace Owens vs Crowder RIGHT IN DISARRAY + Trump's SNAP CUTS
Matt & David got a full one for ya'll. Don't miss out on the full show with a whole POSTGAME immediately after the main show AD FREE at patreon.com/leftreckoning 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 kee
243 - Mob Capitalism + Is The Trump Economy Cooked? ft. Dan O'Sullivan
👉 Get full access to the postgame, exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and more at🎉 https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoningMatt & 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=PLMar0AT704Q4h4jozw
242 - The Reason You Can't Let Libertarians Run Your Country ft. Alex Skopic & Hartzell Gray
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-countryPlus, we are joined by Hartzell Gray (@HartzellForKC), who is running for Congress in
241 - Stolen Valor In Rogan's Manosophere + Fighting The SHUTDOWN
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 lea
240 - Peter Thiel Anti-Christ? Coates Teaches Klein, & TX War On Your Rights
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: Tex
*Teaser* Sunday Show: Megyn Steps In For Charlie
Get this full episode and all the Sunday Shows by becoming a member at Patreon.com/leftreckoningDavid 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."
239 - Corbyn-Sultana Party Bungle & Did Pynchon's Vineland Predict Fascist Future?
Support the show at patreon.com/leftreckoning 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/Agree? y
238 - Charlie Kirk & The War On Free Speech, & Bolsonaro JAILED
get full access to the postgame at patreon.com/leftreckoningHuge 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-
237 - Banks Backing Epstein, Iranian Women & The Fight For Freedom, TX Race Just Got Interesting
get full access to the postgame at patreon.com/leftreckoningDavid & 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-night
*teaser* Sunday Show: Trump Blows Up Boat Looking for Venezuela War & Silicon Valley Psycho Stalks Surrogate
Get this full episode at patreon.com/leftreckoningMatt 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/
236 - Zohran Isn't "Betraying The Left" + Unions Win For Palestine + Is Rogan Over?
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
*teaser* Sunday Show - Joining the Chorus
get this full Sunday Show and all previous and future ones by becoming a supporting member at patreon.com/leftreckoningDavid 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/
235 - Nordic Socialism + How The US Makes "WARBODIES"
Apologies for the mix-up with the previous upload! 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 t
LEAKED LR POSTGAME
Hope that you enjoy this public version of the LR postgame. Catch it every week at patreon.com/leftreckoning
234 - Texas Democrats Return, Bolivia's Election Disappoints, Can Socialism Win The South?
👉 Join us on Patreon for full access to bonus episodes and behind-the-scenes debriefs: https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoningMatt & 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
233 - Exposing The Ft. Bragg Cartel + DSA Convention Live Report
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
232 - Trump's Plan To Starve America + Texas Dems Flee State To Stop Election Stealing ft. Kylie Cheung
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
231 - SHOWDOWN: Democratic Socialism vs. Social Democracy vs. Communism ft. Neal Meyer
Get the postgame and Sunday Shows at patreon.com/leftreckoningNeal 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."
230 - AOC, Gaza, And Fumbling the New Ellis Island ft Alex Sammon
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 sho
229 - Who Profits From Homelessness? + Corbyn's Return? ft. Brian Goldstone
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
Who's To Blame For Texas Flood & Trump Threatens Zohran (And All Of Us) - EP 228
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. Immediately after catch Ben Burgis in the POSTGAME for PATRONS ONLY patreon.com/leftreckoning➡️ Support independent left media: patreon.com/leftreckoning📺 Subscribe and like for we
227 - Why Zohran Won — and Why Democrats Keep Blowing It + The Big Beautiful Bill Passes + POSTGAME
➡️ 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 int
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 ru
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 internation
224 - Stephen Miller Invades LA + "These DisUnited States" feat. Stephen Semler & The Nation
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