Best Daniel Crowder Podcasts (2026)

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BEST OF: Jimmy Kimmel on His Career in Comedy! 1:01:01

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In this Best Of episode, we revisit our 2020 conversation with Jimmy Kimmel! We go through his long career, beginning with his start in radio and his transition to television. We discuss the birth of Jimmy’s late night show back in 2003 and how, in his own words, the show was "genuinely terrible.” With time, Jimmy figured it out and established a t…

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251 - Bum Steer Awards 2025 45:25

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David and Matt announce the nominees for the Left Reckoning Bum Steer Awards for 2025.

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David A. Graham on What Project 2025 Wrought 54:51

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Throughout the 2024 election, we all heard about the dangers of Project 2025, yet somehow it’s worse than we imagined. Trump continuously said he didn't know anything about it (but he did), and nearly a year after his swearing in, we've seen a huge portion of it already implemented. We're joined by The Atlantic’s David A. Graham, author of the new …

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250 - Graham Platner joins Left Reckoning 1:14:37

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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?

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Franklin Foer & Anne Applebaum on The Globe in 2025! 1:01:53

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As we approach the end of 2025, we take a look back at what happened around the world in Trump’s first year back in office. We're joined by two of the best foreign policy writers we know: Franklin Foer and Anne Applebaum from The Atlantic! We discuss the EIGHT wars and conflicts that Trump has single handedly ended, while also examining the ongoing…

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249 - Who Are Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico? & Elon Robot Fails 59:49

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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…

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Mark Leibovich on Hegseth, Trump, & More! 55:34

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We're joined by the great Mark Leibovich from The Atlantic to run through some of the wild stories fresh out of Washington. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is facing criticisms on multiple fronts: Not only was it reported that he ordered the killing of two survivors from a bombed alleged drug trafficking boat, a Pentagon Inspector General also found …

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248 - Hicks in Milwaukee: Thomas Pynchon's 'Shadow Ticket" ft. Devin Thomas O'Shea 50:04

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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 Be…

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David Kirkpatrick on Trump’s Immense and Shameless Profiteering 54:45

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One of Donald Trump's most successful initiatives in his second term has been making himself and his family richer than ever. We're joined by The New Yorker’s David Kirkpatrick, who earlier this year wrote a piece outlining all the ways the legendary grifters have cashed in during Trump’s presidency. The Trump family has long been associated with s…

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Lawyer Liz Oyer on Trump’s Corrupt Pardons 51:55

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In Donald Trump's second term, we've seen a flurry of pardons and commutations. Of course, every President is granted the pardon power, but with this administration, pardons often seem to have a price tag. We're joined by Liz Oyer, former US pardon attorney (appointed by Biden and fired by Trump), to discuss some of the shadier pardons doled out du…

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247 - The Epstein Files & Andrew Schulz on Justice ft. Daniel Boguslaw 36:58

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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…

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Catherine Rampell on The End of The Shutdown 48:26

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After 43 days, the longest government shutdown in American history has finally ended. We're joined by Catherine Rampell from The Bulwark and MSNBC to talk about how it finally came to a close and why a lot of Democrats are mad at their party. Catherine details how the Trump administration used the shutdown as an excuse to inflict as much pain as po…

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246 - Twilight of the Virtue Hoarders & Oklahoma's Orphan Wells 1:21:39

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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 Ho…

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Molly Jong-Fast on The 2025 Elections! 38:41

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The Democratic Party showed signs of life all around the country with last week's off-season elections. Helping us make sense of it all is Molly Jong-Fast, opinion writer for The New York Times and host of the Fast Politics podcast! Molly examines NYC's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, and why his campaign was so successful. Can he actually deliver on th…

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245 - Trump Hates Workers; Landlords Love Algorithms (Because They Hate Working) ft Sandeep Vaheesan 26:06

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Get the Sunday Shows and keep David and Matt growing at patreon.com/leftreckoning David 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 w…

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Teaser - Sunday Show: KJP's Crashout and the Hollow Center 7:34

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Get this full episode and all Sunday Shows at patreon.com/leftreckoning David 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

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Political Reporter David Weigel on The Shutdown 47:10

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We are approaching the longest government shutdown in American history with no end in sight. But it seems like this is exactly what the Trump administration wants. How much longer can this go on? We are joined by David Weigel from Semafor to discuss the damage of the shutdown and how the White House believes it's winning this fight. Weigel examines…

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244 - Candace Owens vs Crowder RIGHT IN DISARRAY + Trump's SNAP CUTS 1:26:56

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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…

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Harry Litman on Important Legal Stuff. 50:10

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Every day brings a new constitutional crisis. Donald Trump isn't just breaking norms... he's weaponizing the entire justice system against anyone who dare cross him. We're joined by former U.S. Attorney Harry Litman to cut through the chaos and explain what the hell is happening. Trump promised that he would bring "retribution" to his second term -…

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243 - Mob Capitalism + Is The Trump Economy Cooked? ft. Dan O'Sullivan 1:22:46

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👉 Get full access to the postgame, exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and more at🎉 https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Matt & 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.youtub…

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John Fugelsang on Jesus’s ACTUAL Politics 45:11

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Donald Trump and the Republican Party have the backing of Evangelicals and fundamentalist Christians. But if you read the Bible or listen to the teachings of Jesus Christ, it would be clear that their policies are anything but Christ-like. We're joined by comedian, radio host, and NYT bestselling author John Fugelsang to discuss his new book, “Sepa…

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242 - The Reason You Can't Let Libertarians Run Your Country ft. Alex Skopic & Hartzell Gray 1:38:06

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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-country Plus, we are joined by Hartzell Gray (@Har…

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David Hogg on Electing Young Progressive Dems 44:45

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We're thrilled to welcome David Hogg to the podcast. Hogg is a co-founder of March For Our Lives and his PAC, Leaders We Deserve. He shares about how the tragedy in Parkland, FL launched him into the political fray. Hogg notoriously served as a Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee for a brief time. He tells us about some of the inner wor…

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241 - Stolen Valor In Rogan's Manosophere + Fighting The SHUTDOWN 1:53:40

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Norm Ornstein on Another Chaotic Week in DC 48:56

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Chaos has ensued across the federal government as we face another shutdown. We're joined by political scientist, an emeritus scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, and friend of the show, Norm Ornstein, to make sense of it all. What is this shutdown all about? Healthcare. With Republicans in charge of the House, the Senate, the Presidency, A…

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240 - Peter Thiel Anti-Christ? Coates Teaches Klein, & TX War On Your Rights 54:18

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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 poli…

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Teaser Sunday Show: Megyn Steps In For Charlie 4:44

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Get this full episode and all the Sunday Shows by becoming a member at Patreon.com/leftreckoning David 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 "bi…

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Dr. Tom Frieden and Brandy Zadrozny on RFK Jr. and the CDC 43:50

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Trump picked RFK Jr. to take over the Department of Health and Human Services, and chaos has ensued. So far, RFK Jr. is ignoring the advice of experts and bringing along his cronies to push vaccine skepticism. It could have a devastating impact on the health of Americans for years to come. We're joined by Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden, who cu…

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239 - Corbyn-Sultana Party Bungle & Did Pynchon's Vineland Predict Fascist Future? 1:25:01

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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…

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BBC's The Global Story 6:16

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Hear a teaser for The Global Story, the daily BBC news podcast that covers the intersection where the world and America meet. Find The Global Story on BBC.com or wherever you get your podcasts.By The Al Franken Podcast

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Randi Weingarten on Defending Our Public Education 44:30

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We are joined by Randi Weingarten, the President of the American Federation of Teachers, to discuss her new book, “Why Fascists Fear Teachers: Public Education and the Future of Democracy.” In the book, Weingarten details how there has been a systematic demonization of teachers and public education in America. She argues that one of the pillars of …

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238 - Charlie Kirk & The War On Free Speech, & Bolsonaro JAILED 1:34:38

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get full access to the postgame at ⁠patreon.com/leftreckoning⁠ Huge 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. GoFun…

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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott on Reducing Violent Crime 39:15

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Baltimore, Maryland is one of Donald Trump's most frequent targets when talking about crime in America. As the President continues to threaten to send troops into American cities, we wanted to hear from Baltimore's mayor, Brandon Scott. Since Mayor Scott took office, the city has seen a dramatic drop in violent crime. He explains his policies and h…

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237 - Banks Backing Epstein, Iranian Women & The Fight For Freedom, TX Race Just Got Interesting 1:33:35

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get full access to the postgame at patreon.com/leftreckoning David & 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 Ni…

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teaser Sunday Show: Trump Blows Up Boat Looking for Venezuela War & Silicon Valley Psycho Stalks Surrogate 5:59

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Get this full episode at patreon.com/leftreckoning Matt 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/

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War Correspondent Tim Mak on the War in Ukraine 46:13

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Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for Vladimir Putin in Alaska last month and came up empty handed... No ceasefire, no concessions, nothing. So what does the future of the war in Ukraine look like? We turn to journalist Tim Mak who has been based in Kiev since the start of the war. Tim is the founder of The Counteroffensive, a Substack that ch…

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236 - Zohran Isn't "Betraying The Left" + Unions Win For Palestine + Is Rogan Over? 1:38:05

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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 conver…

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teaser Sunday Show - Joining the Chorus 6:26

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get this full Sunday Show and all previous and future ones by becoming a supporting member at patreon.com/leftreckoning David 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/…

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BEST OF: Bob Odenkirk on Comedy (and Drama)! 51:41

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In this Best Of episode, we revisit our 2022 conversation with comedian and actor Bob Odenkirk! We got to hear from him about his memoir “Comedy, Comedy, Comedy, Drama” and his early beginnings writing comedy in grade school. We reminisce about our days together at Saturday Night Live and discuss some of our favorite sketches. We also talk about hi…

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235 - Nordic Socialism + How The US Makes "WARBODIES" 1:04:58

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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 …

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LEAKED LR POSTGAME 45:13

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Hope that you enjoy this public version of the LR postgame. Catch it every week at patreon.com/leftreckoning

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Barbara McQuade and Daniel Richman on Trump’s Politicization of the DOJ 53:29

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In his second term, Donald Trump has upended many American institutions, but perhaps none more than the Department of Justice. He's filled the DOJ with lackeys, like AG Pam Bondi, who are corrupting our system of justice in ways never seen before. We're joined by two veterans of the DOJ: Barbara McQuade, professor at University of Michigan Law Scho…

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234 - Texas Democrats Return, Bolivia's Election Disappoints, Can Socialism Win The South? 1:29:28

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👉 Join us on Patreon for full access to bonus episodes and behind-the-scenes debriefs: https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Matt & 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…

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Ari Berman on the GOP’s Gerrymandering Plot 49:20

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With Donald Trump and the Republican Party low in the polls, Texas is resorting to one of their favorite ways to win voters: cheating. They’ve drawn new maps to implement unprecedented gerrymandering, taking away five Democratic-held seats - all done at Trump’s insistence, of course. We're joined by Ari Berman, national voting rights correspondent …

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233 - Exposing The Ft. Bragg Cartel + DSA Convention Live Report 1:31:09

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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 shad…

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Franklin Foer on the Famine in Gaza 50:15

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Gaza faces mass starvation as Israel blocks critical food and aid to the region. We're joined by The Atlantic's Franklin Foer to discuss his recent piece, “Israel's Last Chance,” and how the only answer to this atrocity is for Israel to flood Gaza with food. Foer also discusses the legitimate criticism of Benjamin Netanyahu, while acknowledging tha…

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232 - Trump's Plan To Starve America + Texas Dems Flee State To Stop Election Stealing ft. Kylie Cheung 1:28:07

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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 docum…

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Jonathan Alter on Trump’s Authoritarian Police State 45:44

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We're joined by journalist and best-selling author, Jonathan Alter, to dig deeper into the latest in Trump’s America. Jonathan’s most recent piece in Washington Monthly explains how the BBB’s enormous funding for ICE will turn America into a police state. With over 75 billion dollars, ICE will now be bigger than all American law enforcement agencie…

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231 - SHOWDOWN: Democratic Socialism vs. Social Democracy vs. Communism ft. Neal Meyer 57:44

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Get the postgame and Sunday Shows at patreon.com/leftreckoning Neal 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."…

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Kevin Nealon on His Career in Comedy! 1:03:02

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We're thrilled to welcome an old friend from Al’s SNL days, comedian Kevin Nealon! Kevin and Al trade stories from working together on Saturday Night Live and discuss how the show has changed over the years. Kevin shares how he created several trademark bits, including Mr. Subliminal and Hans and Franz. Plus, we get backstories on some sketches tha…