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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/

support us and get the Sunday Shows and Postgames at patreon.com/leftreckoningWe 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_

become a member and get the sunday shows at https://patreon.com/leftreckoninghey 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-palestineand 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 AmericaBuy Andrew's Karl Marx in America here: https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/K/bo245100866.htmlThen, 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-billionaireshttps://www.currentaffairs.org/news/trump-is-what-happens-when-you-give-a-landlord-powerhttps://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/Join us at patreon.com/leftreckoning

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.

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

*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/

Support the show and get the Sunday Shows and Postgame shows at patreon.com/leftreckoningWe 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.

Get the postgame and Sunday shows, as well as supporting Matt and David, at patreon.com/leftreckoningThis 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

THIS IS AN UNLOCKED BONUS EPISODE, TO GET EVERY IN DEPTH CONVERSATION AND SUPPORT THE SHOW SIGN UP AT PATREON.COM/LEFTRECKONINGDavid 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

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: https://bit.ly/SOSactionFollow the Philly workers on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/phillywholefoodsworkersBuy Eric's book herehttps://www.ucpress.edu/books/we-are-the-union/paper

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

Catch bonus episodes, deep dives into radical history, and more at patreon.com/LeftReckoning for just $5/month! 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. Check out Grace's substack here: https://wcwd.substack.com/ 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

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.

Patreon.com/leftreckoning to support the show and get the Sunday Shows and Postgame 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-aid-for-yon-and-diana?attribution_id=sl:f7a9dc61-84ab-473d-a601-2fbf23228b7d&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

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. ------- 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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Day two of our rewind, this time with Debs and Draper. get all the reading series' and other bonus shows at patreon.com/leftreckoning

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. Support the show and et full access to the readin series and other bonus episodes at patreon.com/leftreckoning

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We are joined by the great Matthew Sitman (@matthewsitman) of Dissent Magazine and the podcast Know Your Enemy. We talk about Trump's fake populism, what left media missed about Trump, and what that means for the left going forward. Left Reckoning goes live 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

Support us and get the Sunday Shows and Postgames at Patreon.com/leftreckoning Matt & David talk about American insurance and why it is so bad. We are joined by Danny Bessner (@dbessner) professor of International Studies at the University of Washington, a fellow at the Quincy Institute, and co-host of the American Prestige Pod (@AmPrestigePod) joins us to talk about Syria, what Trump's foreign policy may look like, and how difficult it is being right all the time. Then we are joined by Ashik Siddique (@ahSHEEK) national co-chair of DSA to talk about what is next for the organization in the wake of Trump's victory. DSA's website to join & become a member: https://www.dsausa.org/ DSA's "Workers Deserve More" platform: https://2024.dsausa.org/  ewsweek article: "We Democratic Socialists of America Will Not Apologize. We Stand for What Is Right" https://www.newsweek.com/we-democratic-socialists-america-will-not-apologize-we-stand-what-right-opinion-1989801

get all Sunday Shows at patreon.com/leftreckoning Zeteo reporter Prem Thakker (@Prem_thakker) joins Matt and David to discuss the lack of justice for Hind Rajab, what it means about the broader genocide of Palestinians being conducted by Israel, and what it's like questioning overnment spinmeisters Check out Zeteo's coverage of Hind Rajab's killing here: https://youtu.be/dHn-3TOeXx0

Support the show and get the postgame shows at patreon.com/leftreckoning We are joined by NYU professor of sociology, author of "Class Matrix" & "Confronting Capitalism" and a new podcast premiering on December 4th on the Jacobin Radio feed, Vivek Chibber. Vivek breaks down the election, debunks the false consciousness argument, and talks about the middle-class problem on the left. Vivek's new podcast will be available on the Jacboin Radio feed, subscribe here to get it when it releases: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jacobin-radio/id791564318  We are joined by Lever News journalist Freddy Brewster to talk about the Crypto election bomb, how they spent, and what the industry hopes to gain under a Trump administration. Read Freddy's work and support the Lever: https://www.levernews.com/the-crypto-triad-won-the-election/

We are joined by Lillian Cicerchia (@classreductress) and co-host of What's Left Of Philosophy podcast to talk about why Kamala Harris flamed out in the election, the problem with the lazy arguments excuses for Donald Trump's win, and what a socialist left can do to take advantage of this moment. And check out Briana Last's paper on organizing in the mental health field. https://osf.io/preprints/psyarxiv/6cqtz?view_only=

We are joined by journalist Ryan Grim (@ryangrim) of Drop Site News & author of "We've Got People" and "The Squad," to talk about what is next for progressive elected officials and how they relate to the movement at large. Plus Matt & David on the right way to respond to the Trump win, and how to challenge the identity-only reactions from liberal pundits. 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

This is a teaser of our Sunday Show for members. Get this and all Sunday Shows by supporting us here. Kurt and José Luis join us once again to underline lessons from the success of AMLO and Claudia Sheinbaum in the wake of Kamala Harris' loss to Trump. Follow Kurt and José Luis here: https://www.youtube.com/@SoberaniaPodcast

We are joined by labor historian Jeff Schuhrke (@jeffschuhrke) to talk about how Harris & Biden have abandoned the working class, what is next for labor, and his new book Blue-Collar Empire. Live at 6 PM Central. MERCH 4 SALE - https://leftreckoning.com/store ------- Get our booklist here: https://bookshop.org/lists/left-reckoning-big-book-list/ Left Reckoning goes live Tuesdays @ 7 Central. Along with the main show, there is a Griscom stream every Thursday afternoon. 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

We are joined by Stephen Semler (@stephensemler) who writes a data-driven newsletter from a class perspective to talk about how exactly Democrats lost this election to Trump. https://www.stephensemler.com/ Stand for Palestine IN Texas! https://linktr.ee/shutdownjnfdallas MERCH 4 SALE - https://leftreckoning.com/store ------- Get our booklist here: https://bookshop.org/lists/left-reckoning-big-book-list/ Left Reckoning goes live Tuesdays @ 7 Central. Along with the main show, there is a Griscom stream every Thursday afternoon. 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

Get this full episode here David and Matt discuss Elon and Trump's online and GOTV work and Kamala's attempt to consolidate the center

We are joined by Austin Ahlman (@austinahlman) to talk about Dan Osborn, a union leader who is within striking distance of unseating GOP Senator from Nebraska Deb Fischer. Read Austin's piece about Dan Osborn and Nebraska here: https://prospect.org/politics/2024-10-25-in-search-of-trump-osborn-voters-nebraska/ Then we are joined by Paul North & Paul Reitter, who have put together a new translation of Karl Marx's Capital - which you can find here: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691190075/capital?srsltid=AfmBOopGZgVWnAEKREclboSM84VsrpmLkuXSmqCX5pRMu3wdzK51xTIM MERCH 4 SALE - https://leftreckoning.com/store ------- Get our booklist here: https://bookshop.org/lists/left-reckoning-big-book-list/ Left Reckoning goes live Tuesdays @ 7 Central. Along with the main show, there is a Griscom stream every Thursday afternoon. 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

Courtney Rawlings (@ckayerawlings) joins us to talk about daycare, why we should shoot higher, and answers the question does the Left have a problem talking about moms? Subscribe to read Courtney's piece here: https://damagemag.com/issues/issue-3-mothers/ Then Matt & David talk about Trump's supersize stunts. MERCH 4 SALE - https://leftreckoning.com/store ------- Get our booklist here: https://bookshop.org/lists/left-reckoning-big-book-list/ Left Reckoning goes live Tuesdays @ 7 Central. Along with the main show, there is a Griscom stream every Thursday afternoon. 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

Link to debate coverage - https://www.youtube.com/live/czx4HK7uDUo Matt & David talk about the US letter to Israel demanding a shift on policy. Then we are joined by Slate journalist Alex Sammon (@alex_sammon) to talk about his recent piece on the huge crypto money dump in the 2024 election. https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/10/trump-harris-crypto-fairshake-senate-sherrod-brown-ohio.html Then we are joined by Sam Kirsch an Austin DSA member to talk about the most recent attempt by the Austin police to get around democracy: get involved and learn more about the campaign here: https://linktr.ee/atxdivest22 MERCH 4 SALE - https://leftreckoning.com/store ------- Get our booklist here: https://bookshop.org/lists/left-reckoning-big-book-list/ Left Reckoning goes live Tuesdays @ 7 Central. Along with the main show, there is a Griscom stream every Thursday afternoon. 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

Get the full show here: patreon.com/leftreckoning Wes Cheek (@WesinJapan), professor at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy joins us once again to talk about disasters in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Support us at patreon.com/leftreckoning The Country IS OVER, Party? Matt & David talk all things US politics. Then we are joined by our friends from Mexico, journalists Kurt Hacbarth (@kurthackbarth) & Jose Luis Granados Ceja (@GranadosCeja) to talk about President Claudia Sheinbaum's first few days as leader of Mexico. Subscribe to  @SoberaniaPodcast  - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpDBiwvhKZyrUGehnWV6JLTRr3rvqWC0K Check out the Mexico Solidarity Project's translation of Sheinbaum's 100 points - https://mexicosolidarity.com/claudia-sheinbaums-100-points/

Matt & David talk about the major news of the day. Then we are joined by our good friend Branko Marcetic (@BMarchetich) to talk about censorship, Elon Musk, and what happened with Ken Klippenstein. MERCH STORE IS LIVE - leftreckoning.com/store ------- Left Reckoning goes live on Tuesdays @ 6PM 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

Support the show and get the postame and Sunday shows at Patreon.com/leftreckoning Derek Davison joins us once again to talk about the Biden administration's unwillingness to contain Israel and we talk about the ludicrous smear of Tlaib that ironically demonstrates anti-Palestinian bias. Check out American Prestige: https://americanprestige.supportingcast.fm and Foreign Exchanges: www.foreignexchanges.news watch here: https://youtube.com/live/EhQGXwVSt_g

Hey friends we are back this week with guests Harvey Kaye (@harveyjkaye) and The Letterhack (@theletterhack). Read their piece on the Economic Bill Of Rights here: https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/economic-bill-of-rights-comic MERCH STORE IS LIVE - leftreckoning.com/store ------- Left Reckoning goes live on Tuesdays @ 6PM 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

Matt & David are joined by Neal Meyer (@NealMeyer) and Nick French (@NickFrenchNYC) of Jacobin, the Socialist Call, as well as the authors of Left Notes: https://www.left-notes.com/ to talk about what is next for democratic socialism? Plus Matt & David preview the upcoming debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump MERCH STORE IS LIVE - leftreckoning.com/store ------- Left Reckoning goes live on Tuesdays @ 6PM 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