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 @ 7 Central with Griscom streams on Tuesday afternoon.
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166 - Uncommitting on Joe Biden
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Welcome back friends, we are joined by Elektra Kostopoulou & Michelle Guengue organizers with the Vote Uncommitted NJ to talk about the uncommitted campaign and the threat Joe Biden poses to democracy. Follow the work of the Vote Uncommitted NJ here: https://uncommittednj.org/https://www.instagram.com/uncommittednjhttps://twitter.com/UncommittedNJh…
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*Teaser* The Brutal Effect Of Cuban Sanctions
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David spoke with Cuban journalist Liz Olivia Fernandez, on the impact of US sanctions on the everyday lives of Cuban people. Catch the whole episode by signing up at patreon.com/leftreckoning
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165 - Iran Strikes Israel ft. Assal Rad
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We are joined by scholar Assal Rad (@AssalRad) to talk about Iran's strike in retaliation to Israel's attacks on the Iranian Embassy.MERCH 4 SALE - https://leftreckoning.com/store
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164 - When You're A US Stooge They Let You Do It + Fantano On Rap Beef
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Become a patron at patreon.com/leftreckoning Hey friends, we are joined by journalists Kurt Hackbarth (@KurtHackbarth) & José Luis Granados Ceja (@GranadosCeja) hosts of the Soberania Podcast to talk about the Mexican elections and the invasion of the Mexican embassy in Ecuador. Then Anthony Fantano (@theneedledrop) joins us to talk about rap beef.…
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163 - Anti-Green New Deal 'Degrowth' Communism w/ Matt Huber
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support the show at Patreon.com/leftreckoning and get the postgame and sunday shows We are joined once again by our friend Matt Huber (@matthuber78) professor of geography at Syracuse University to talk about his recent piece with Leigh Phillips on Kohei Saito and Degrowth Communism. Read Matt Huber & Leigh Phillips piece here: https://jacobin.com/…
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162 - Baltimore Bridge Collapse & Gaza IS NOT A WAR; Is Objectively A Massacre w/ Ben Case
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Support the show and get the bonus episodes at Pareon.com/leftreckoning Matt & David are joined by Benjamin Case (@benjamscase) to talk about their investigation into Gaza, the difference between war and a colonial massacre, and what this investigation means for US politics. Read the full piece here: https://inkstickmedia.com/whats-happening-in-gaz…
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161 - Biden's Billionaires & Haiti: Imperialism & Security ft. Dr Tamanisha J. John
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We are joined by scholar Tamanisha J. John (@TamanishaJohn) to talk about Haiti, how the past informs the present and why the crisis in Haiti is more complicated than the 'security' discourse. Plus Matt & David on Biden's billionaires and a recap of wild stories from the Lone Star State.
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160 - NeoCons: The War Pigs Who Influence All Presidents ft. Robbie Martin
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Robbie Martin (@FluorescentGrey) joins Matt for a wide-ranging and sometimes spooky look at the Project for a New American Century and the neoconservative movement behind pushing every president toward war.Check out Robbie's work with his sister Abby at Media Roots Radio https://soundcloud.com/media-rootsAnd A Very Heavy Agenda Part 1: https://yout…
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159 - The Failure of the Millenial Left ft. Alex Hochuli
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Become a member at patreon.com/leftreckoning to get the postgame and sunday shows Alex Hochuli (@Alex__1789) of @BungaCast joins us to discuss his review of three books on the failures of the past decade of left populism, publish here:https://americanaffairsjournal.org/2024/02/omelets-with-eggshells-on-the-failure-of-the-millennial-left/…
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158 - #FreeAssange & Can The UAW Win The South? w/ The Valley Labor Report
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We are joined by our good friends at the Valley Labor Report, Jacob (@JacobM_AL), and Adam, who join us to talk about the UAW expansion into the South. Plus Matt & David on why the attack on free speech and Julian Assange.
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157 - Tucker Carlson Putin Reaction With Russian Socialist Egor Kotkin
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Last week Tucker Carlson released a long-form interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin. To give further perspective on the interview, the war in Ukraine, Russia, we are joined by Russian socialist Egor Kotkin (@EgorKotkin) to talk about it.
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156 - Rogan, Southern Labor, AND THE BORDER w/ RM BROWN
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get the postgame featuring Ben Burgis at patreon.com/leftreckoning! We are joined by our favorite newsmen expert RM BROWN (@xrmbrownx2) host of the RM Brown Show on youtube.
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155 - Biden's Border Bungle, Nikki Haley's Pathetic Past, & CIO History
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First up David Griscom & Matt Lech talk about the border, Biden's waffling, and Greg Abbott's advantage. Then we are joined by Branko Marcetic (@BMarchetich) of Jacobin magazine to talk about his piece on Nikki Haley: https://jacobin.com/2024/01/nikki-haley-south-carolina-scandal-mismanagementLast up we are joined by Benjamin Fong, associate direct…
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BONUS - Griscom Stream - Greg Abbott, Texas Vs Biden
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Hey friends this is raw audio from this week's Griscom Stream, figured there might be interest in what is going on in Texas. Please consider supporting the show at patreon.com/leftreckoning Also we are doing a sale on merch, get free shipping with code RIDEON - leftreckoning.com/store
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154 - Houthi Rebels & General Strike? w/ Séamus Malekafzali
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Get the postgame and Sunday member shows at patreon.com/leftreckoning Matt & David look at Shawn Fain's call for a general strike, and how contrary to many calls from the online left, this one is for real. Then we are joined by journalist and writer Séamus Malekafzali (@Seamus_Malek) to talk about Yemen, the Houthis, and the assault on Gaza by Isra…
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153 - Marianne Williamson On Democracy + South Africa's Claim Against Israel
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Hey friends, David & Matt are back at it. This week we had an interview with Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson who talked to us about a just transition, Gaza, and the Democratic Party Primary. https://marianne2024.com/
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152 - Trump's Illegal Voting Fantasy, German Farmer Protest + The US Left & Asian Americans ft. Sudip Bhattacharya
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Become patrons and get the bonus shows at patreon.com/leftreckoning ! We are joined by writer and PHD candidate Sudip Bhattacharya (@resistrun) to talk about Asian Americans and the US left. Plus an update on the German farmer protests. Check out Sudip's work here: https://hardcrackers.com/socialism-or-suburbia/https://progressive.org/latest/saving…
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151 - Gaza & 2024 Elections Falling Flat ft. Emma Vigeland
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Hey friends, and welcome to our first show of 2024. We are joined by our good friend Emma Vigeland (@EmmaVigeland) co-host of the Majority Report to take a preview of the upcoming year.
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150 - Bum Steers 2023: Foreign and Domestic
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David and Matt break down Biden apologism and wish a merry xmas to Shawn Fain and the UAW
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LR 149 - We Can't Beat Climate Change Without Workers
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Don't forget to join us for the postgame, Matt & Dave respond to our commenters, talk Hitchens & Palestine. Patreon.com/leftreckoning Nicole Kleinheisterkamp González, (@GeoPhDklein) & (@nicolekhkgonzalez.bsky.social) a PhD student in geography at Syracuse University, discusses her research on the labor environment nexus in Germany. She focuses on …
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LR 148 - The Intellectual Dork Web Finds God ft. Eiynah Mohammed-Smith
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Hey y'all, we are joined by Eiynah (@NiceMangos) host of the Polite Conversation podcast to talk about the New Atheist movement finding God. Check out Eiynah's podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos
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147 - Is Guatemala The Next Coup Victim? ft. Vaclav Masek Sánchez
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We are joined by Vaclav Masek Sánchez (@_vaclavmasek) Guatemalan Latin Americanist & sociologist to talk about the election of Bernardo Arévalo in Guatemala and the attempt to remove him from office.
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146 - The Overlooked US Role in Brazil’s Long Coup ft. Brian Mier
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Journalist Brian Mier (@BrianMteleSUR) joins us once again to discuss America's role in the Long Coup in Brazil involving the Lava Jato investigation that sent Lula to prison. Brian has a new piece published in the peer-reviewed journal "Latin American Perspectives" you can read here:https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0094582X231213614And rea…
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145 - Drones, Musk, & Javier Milei w/ Nick Turse
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We are joined tonight by Nick Turse (@nickturse ) contributing writer for The Intercept to talk about their story "CIVILIAN HARMSecret Pentagon Investigation Found No One at Fault in Drone Strike That Killed Woman and 4-Year-Old"https://www.youtube.com/live/iDsoSsnMCms?si=OKgHtUzEOONZhTVv
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144 - Ibram Kendi: Corporate Anti-Racism w/ Jason Myles
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Hey friends, we are joined this week by Jason Myles (@J_Myles_TIR) host of This Is Revolution and author of a new piece in Damage Magazine The Man Who Sold the WorldJason's New Book Launch Party: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/i-was-a-teenage-anarchist-book-launch-partymeet-and-greet-tickets-739577424987Grab the book "I Was A Teenage Anarchist" : htt…
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143 - From The River To The Sea & Reclaiming Feminism ft. Tiare Gatti Mora
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Matt & David explain a popular slogan of Palestinian liberation. And we are joined by Tiare Gatti Mora (@TiareGMora) a Spanish & Italian journalist on to talk about the left in Spain & how we can reclaim femnism from the graveyard of girlboss liberalism for the socialist movement. Follow Tiare's work here: https://linktr.ee/tiaregattimora The Amber…
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142 - UAW WINS BIG! It's Not You, It's Capitalism, & Gaza War w/ Malaika Jabali
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Welcome back Left Reckoners, this week Matt & David talk about the UAW historic efforts to win for the working class. Then we are joined by the great Malaika Jabali (@MalaikaJabali) Senior New & Politics Editor at Essence Magazine and author of "It's Not You, It's Capitalism" to talk about why it's long time we break up with Capitalism. Get the boo…
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141 - Biden Bearhugs Israel & Libertarians Against Public Groceries ft. Derek Davison
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We are joined by Derek Davison (@dwdavison) of Foreign Exchange & American Prestige Podcast to talk about US & Biden's policy to Israel's attacks on Gaza, the geopolitical situation, and more.
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Carl Beijer (CarlBeijer.com) joins us once again to talk Cornel West, where the different voting bases are with wars overseas and his most recent piece: "War casualties are usually inflicted by the other side" https://www.carlbeijer.com/p/war-casualties-are-usually-inflicted
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140 - STAND WITH GAZA + Nurses Strike Back
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patreon.com/leftreckoning to support the show and get the postgame and sunday shows Matt & David talk about the inhumanity of the siege on Gaza, the despicable political response, and how this is not the time to shy away. Then we are joined by nurses from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey who have been on strike d…
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139 - Palestine & The US Role In Occupation w/ Moureen Kaki & Ben Burgis
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In this week's LR Matt & David speak with Palestinian activist and filmmaker Moureen Kaki & Ben Burgis @benburgis about the conflict in Gaza, the Israeli Occupation, and the US role in maintaining apartheid. Follow San Antonio for Justice in Palestine here: https://www.instagram.com/sajp1948/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D…
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Here's a portion of today's Sunday Show, the full show available for members at patreon.com/leftreckoning
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138 - Russia's Invasion & Ukraine's Collaboration Law w/ Alice Speri
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Matt & David talk about how the right became obsessed with a subdivision in Texas. #Ukraine Then Alice Speri (@alicesperi) a journalist with The Intercept joins us to talk about her piece in the Intercept "Enemies Within" a look at the violence faced by Ukrainians from the Russian invasion and how the collaboration in Ukraine is adding to the pain …
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137 - Responding To UAW Critics w/ Jacob Morrison
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Support the show and get our Sunday conversation and postgame show at patreon.com/leftreckoningBiden is walking the UAW picket line and Donald Trump is holding a rally, we take a minute to update folks on the historic UAW Strike. Then we have Jacob Morrison (@JacobM_AL) of the Valley Labor Report to talk about the strike, respond to some of the 'le…
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136 - Unaccountability In Texas & The Right Vs Equality w/ Matt McManus
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Hey friends! We are back this week with another episode of Left Reckoning. First up we are going to be talking Ken Paxton's acquittal and how Texas is where accountability goes die. Next up we have Matt McManus @MattPolProf on to talk about his new book The Political Right and Equality out from Routledge, we talk about the philosophical base of the…
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135 - The Rich Are Wreckers & Can The Left Keep Mexico? w/ Kurt Hackbarth
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Welcome back to LR. This week Matt & David are talking how the rich make life worse for the rest of us. Then we have Kurt Hackbart (@kurthackbarth) journalist based in Mexico to talk about AMLO, his potential successor, and revamp his regular segment, lies the NYT is telling about Mexico. Read Kurt's latest in Jacobin here: https://jacobin.com/2023…
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134 - Paxton Watch & Who's Spying On You? ft. Robert Skvarla
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Robert Skvarla (@Robertskvarla) joins us once again to talk about his new piece on private spy firms. But first: Shawn Fain goes at billionaire's right to exist and David gives us a texas-sized update on the Paxton impeachment proceedings Read Robert's piece here https://unicornriot.ninja/2023/aimed-at-protests-surveillance-contractors-new-owners-e…
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133 - The YIMBY Technocrat Problem & Mining The Future w/ Nick Bowlin
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Listen to our Communist Manifesto reading featuring RM Brown by becoming a patron at patreon.com/leftreckoning Hello friends, we are joined this week by Nick Bowlin (@npbowlin) writer and correspondent at High Country News to talk about mining. Nick recently attended a major mining conference where attendees were salivating over the opportunities t…
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132 - Evaluating The Squad w/ Branko Marcetic + Minion Death Cult on the UPS Vote
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Check out friend podcast Best of the Left at BestoftheLeft.com We are joined by Jacobin writer Branko Marcetic (@BMarchetich) to talk about AOC and the squad and his recent Jacobin piece "AOC and the Squad’s List of Left-Wing Accomplishments Is Quite Long"https://jacobin.com/2023/08/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-aoc-the-squad-left-criticism-policy-accom…
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131 - Tyranny Inc & Right Wing Populism? w/ Sohrab Ahmari
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This week we are joined by Sohrab Ahmari (@SohrabAhmari) founder and editor of Compact Magazine and author of Tyranny Inc. Sohrab is a conservative but worries that modern capitalism & private power poses a major threat to freedom, he joins David to discuss his book and right-wing populism. Sohrab's book Tyranny Inc. is out now: https://www.penguin…
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130 - Degrowth Isn't Just Bad Politics, It's Bad Economics w/ Cale Brooks
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Matt & David are joined by Cale Brooks (@calebroooks) fmrly. of the Jacobin Show and a contributor to Damage Magazine to talk about Degrowth, why it isn't just bad politics but bad economics as well. Read Cale's full piece here: https://damagemag.com/2023/06/07/the-left-did-a-no-growth/
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129 - Why The RIGHT Loves Oil w/ Dharna Noor
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Matt & David are joined by Dharna Noor (@dharnanoor) journalist at the Guardian to talk about climate change, the Right's war on the IRA, & why the right loves oil. Also, Shawn Fain on the 32 hour work week and Trump indicted a third time.Keep up with Dharna's excellent reporting here: https://www.theguardian.com/profile/dharna-noor…
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128 - Teamsters Win Big? & Desantis Sweating With Russell Brand
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We are joined by Maximillian Alvarez (@maximillian_alv) Editor in Chief of The Real News Network and host of Working Pod, joins us to talk about the Teamster's tentative deal with UPS. Also, Ron DeSantis talks with new pal Russell Brand
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127 - Israel Is Bulldozing Palestinian Schools & Texas' Brutal Border w/ Basel Adra
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Greg Abbott's cruelty at the border knows no end. Matt & David talk about the brutal revelations that Texas security forces have been instructed to push children into the Rio Grande. Then journalist & Palestinian Basel Adra joins David to talk about what could be the worst mass expulsion in Palestine since 1967 in Masafer Yatta:https://www.thenatio…
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126 - Minnesota's Farmer-Labor Movement ft. Anders J Lee
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With David still in London, Matt is joined by Anders Lee (@andersleehere) to discuss the rise and fall of Minnesota's Farmer-Labor movement.Check out Anders' piece here: https://racketmn.com/how-hubert-h-humphrey-purged-the-dfl-of-socialists And this documentary by the Farmer-Labor Education Committee on the movement here: https://youtu.be/9Nibei9Z…
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125 - Quick Fixes: Drugs in America ft. Benjamin Fong
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Happy Fourth y'all. Back with a full live show next week! Benjamin Fong joins David and Matt to discuss his new book: Quick Fixes: Drugs in America from Prohibition to the 21st Century Binge https://www.versobooks.com/products/2981-quick-fixes
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124 - Prigozhin's Mutiny & What It Means For Putin's Invasion ft. Yasha Levine
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Matt & David are joined by Yasha Levine (@yashalevine) to talk about Prigozhin's mutiny, Russia, and Putin. You can read more of Yasha's work here: https://yasha.substack.com/Subscribe to his and Evgenia's podcast The Russians: https://pca.st/lkz89lvn
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123 - Reclaiming Utopia & Texas' Death Star Bill ft. Alex Birnel
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support us and get the weekly postgame and Sunday Show at patreon.com/leftreckoning Welcome Left Reckoners. This week Matt & David talk about how it is critical that the Left never lose its utopian spirit. Then DSA member & organizer from San Antonio Alex Birnel (@alexbirnel) joins David to talk about the Death Star Bill HB2127 in Texas that will r…
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Building Solidarity With Cuba & The Left - Griscom Stream
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Hey friends this audio from today's Griscom Stream, to support the show and get access to all bonus episodes sign up at patreon.com/leftreckoning David is joined by union organizer Aminah Sheikh (@AminahSheikh) & Prof Emeritus Charles Omowale Simmons to talk about the recent Labor Delegation to Cuba, the result of US sanctions, and building solidar…
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122 - Marxism and "Woke" Corportations ft. Nick French
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Support the show and get the sunday members show at patreon.com/leftreckoning We are joined this week by Nick French (@NickFrenchNYC) assistant editor at Jacobin Magazine, to talk about the right's claim that 'wokeism' is just secret Marxism, and why if you are worried about oppression you should be a Marxist. Read Nick's piece here: https://jacobi…
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