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Left Reckoning

Fmr. The Michael Brooks Show crew Matt Lech & David Griscom work to cover & build a strong, popular, working-class rooted, no BS Socialist Left. With a special focus on the international struggle and Texas, the South, & the West. The weekly show is live on Youtube @ 2:30 ET/1:30 CT! https://www.youtube.com/@LeftReckoning

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01:35:34

217 - Texas School Robbery & A Way Out of Tradwife...

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2025/04/23

👉 Join us on Patreon for full access to bonus episodes and behind-the-scenes debriefs: https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoningWe are joined by Meagan Day Associate editor at Jacobin Magazine to talk about tradwives and its Norwegian alternative, Elon Musk and the war on public goods, and why we should cheer a recession. The Norwegian Route Out of Tradewife Hell:https://jacobin.com/2025/04/norway-trad-pappaperm-paternity-leaveElon Musk's Goal Isn't Efficiency

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01:20:54

216 - Why Centrists Hate Shawn Fain & Colorado's...

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2025/04/16

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.👉 Join us on

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01:20:59

215 - Don't Be A PANICAN

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2025/04/09

We are joined by Jonathan Ben-Mencham (@jbenmenachem.com on bluesky) to talk about the criminalization of protest, Columbia University speech crackdown, and Gaza.

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01:21:55

214 - The Long History of Political Deportations w/...

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2025/04/02

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

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00:53:28

Owned: How Tech Billionaire Independent Media...

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2025/03/27

*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/

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01:18:16

213 - TIME TO RESIGN CHUCK W/ JEET HEER

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2025/03/26

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

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01:10:41

212 - FARM REPORT + Paxton's Abortion Vanity &...

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2025/03/19

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.👉 Join us on Patreon for full access to bonus episodes and behind-the-scenes debriefs:

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01:26:39

211 - The Invention of Red vs Blue & What Ukrainians...

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2025/03/12

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

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00:23:04

*Bonus * Are We Entering Neofeudalism? w/ Jodi Dean

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2025/03/08

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

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01:10:50

210 - Trump's Tariffs & Media Wars ft. Jason Myles

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2025/03/05

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

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01:36:48

209 - Ukraine Under Trump, Activism Post-Biden &...

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2025/02/26

👉 Support Left Reckoning on Patreon for full access to bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoningFirst up, we chat with Elise Joshi (@EliseJoshi), the former head of Gen Z for Change, who recounts her experience organizing under the Biden administration and her confrontation with the Biden White House over climate change. Plus we take stock of where the movement is today after Kamala Harris' defeat and Trump's return to power. Next, international relations professor Van Jackson

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01:03:39

208 - Why Elon Musk Wants A Company Town & Why The...

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2025/02/19

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

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00:40:13

Union Power Special w/ Eric Blanc & Philly Whole Food...

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2025/02/17

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

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01:29:08

207 - The Gulf Of America And Trump's War On Women...

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2025/02/12

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

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01:12:01

206 - Trump Vs USAID's 'Marxists', Canada & Mexico +...

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2025/02/05

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:

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01:41:59

205 - How Capitalism Devours Itself & Trump's...

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2025/01/29

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

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01:29:25

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

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2025/01/22

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.👉 Get our curated booklist: https://bookshop.org/lists/left-recko... 👉 Support us on Patreon: Gain access to bonus

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01:12:05

203 - LA Fires, Gaza Ceasefire?, & The Loneliness...

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2025/01/15

Patreon.com/leftreckoning to support the show and get the Sunday Shows and PostgameWe 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

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01:15:37

202 - Trudeau Resigns Chaos In The 51st State

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2025/01/08

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

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00:50:24

201 - Left Reckoning's Bum Steer Awards 2025

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2024/12/31

Thanks to all our patrons who have supported us through the past year at patreon.com/leftreckoning

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