Left Reckoning

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 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

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

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 keep pushing stoicism on us. Follow: @michaeloburns Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelOBurns 🚨 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/leftreckoning Your support helps us grow and keep pushing back against corporate media and reactionary nonsense.

👉 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=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-countryPlus, 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/🚨 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/leftreckoning

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.

Join journalist Gil Duran as he delves into Peter Thiel's unsettling Anti-Christ rhetoric and his influence on tech and politics. He discusses how Thiel's ideas appeal to elites and young innovators while mixing religion with political theory. Meanwhile, culture reporter Gwen Howerton shines a light on the escalating legislative attacks on LGBTQ rights in Texas, detailing bathroom restrictions, policing risks, and the chilling effects on universities. Both guests reveal the broader implications for society in the face of these turbulent times.

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."

Devin Thomas O'Shea, a writer and political commentator known for his insights into literature, joins to discuss Thomas Pynchon's 'Vineland.' They unravel Pynchon's unique narrative style, exploring how it reflects Reagan-era paranoia and the impact of surveillance on society. O'Shea highlights the relevance of Pynchon's themes in today's political landscape, revealing the book's prescient connections to modern issues. The conversation also touches on the recent fallout within the UK left, addressing challenges in organizing and leadership.

In this episode, Tom Alter, a former history professor dismissed for advocating free speech, shares his experiences and discusses the implications for academic freedom. Brian Mier dives into the legal fallout from Bolsonaro's recent imprisonment linked to a coup attempt in Brazil, highlighting threats to democracy. Tamanisha J. John tackles the Trump's administration's aggressive policies in Venezuela, exploring the challenges of neocolonialism in Latin America. Together, they shed light on the critical intersection of free speech and global politics.