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KCRW's Left, Right & Center

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Left Right & Center is for listeners who feel like people on the other side of the political divide are on Mars. David Greene pieces together the big picture by inviting people from the left and the right to unpack their ideological differences, not to smooth them over, and look at what’s truly at stake. The show offers a rare kind of clarity. It doesn’t ask you to agree. It asks you to look more ... more

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Recent Guests

Peter Sporn
Professor of medicine at Northwestern University and VA clinician
Northwestern University; Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
Episode: Introducing "Intention to Treat: Money and Misdiagnosis"
Cheryl Connor
Clinical associate professor; physician at Jesse Brown VA
University of Illinois at Chicago; VA
Episode: Introducing "Intention to Treat: Money and Misdiagnosis"
Liz Bruenig
Staff writer at The Atlantic
The Atlantic
Episode: Trump’s $1.8B Fund Draws Cries of ‘Brazen Corruption’
Sarah Isgur
Staff writer at The Atlantic and guest on the show
The Atlantic
Episode: The Gerrymandering Rush Is Leaving Voters In the Dust
Mo Elleithee
Political analyst on the left, guest on the show
Washington, DC-based consultant
Episode: Trump Threatens An Apocalypse…To Maybe Get A Ceasefire?
Mike Dubke
GOP communications strategist, former White House Communications Director
Republican party / former Trump administration
Episode: Trump Threatens An Apocalypse…To Maybe Get A Ceasefire?
Jake Sullivan
Former National Security Advisor, influence on US response to global conflicts
Episode: Jake Sullivan’s Toughest National Security Decisions, from On Point
Will Swaim
Co-host of National Review's Radio Free California podcast and president of the California Policy Center.
National Review
Episode: From health to prosecutions, retribution defines the moment
Moa Lethe
Executive director at Georgetown University's Institute of Politics and Public Service; former communications director for the Democratic National Committee and advisor to Hillary Clinton.
Georgetown University
Episode: Trump bargains between power, safety, freedom

Hosts

David Greene
Host of Left, Right & Center
Mo Elleithee
Co-host on the left

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 7.4k ratings
  • No center. No content

    Came back year later and still the same milquetoast moderator and eight grade civics lesson vibe. The center is no longer represented David is a host who does not express his own perspective often enough. The topics these days are very meta (discussion about discussions about topics). David loves asking “what does this say about our current politics” but rarely is there any real content in the discussion. They need to return to more concrete policy discussions with some politics. Right now... more

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    Omgauss
    United States7 days ago
  • I’m out... for good

    I’ve always liked this show, even though it’s from NPR and the center is certainly not in the center. At least Josh and Dave were fair, I’ll give them that. But I can’t deal with Mo anymore. I often like his takes. However, he had the opportunity to rise above talking about the America 250 celebrations, which are happening all over the country, with an anti-Trump spin and he couldn’t do it. He had the opportunity to show that democrats also love our country regardless of who is in the White Hous... more

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    3
    PCS27
    United States9 days ago
  • David Brought It Up!

    Is it data or data? I’m glad I’m not the only one wondering!

    This is my go to for political podcasts. I always enjoy listening to what everyone has to say. We need more discussions like the way the hosts civilly discuss hot political topics. Thank you! Also, I appreciate the humor in each episode!

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    5
    Kyle from Duluth
    United Statesa month ago
  • Stop the listener questions

    Today was a new low. Fully a 1/3 of the show on an inane listener question meant solely to cater to the leftist lunatics in the Substack. There has yet to ever be a single listener question from anyone on the actual right. There were a few from people posing as being on the right, but those of course were finally “seeing the light” and becoming leftists.

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    EJames9029
    United Statesa month ago
  • Gone downhill

    This show is often unlistenable. I get it’s hard to find anyone to support Trump without lying or burying their head in the sand, but you have to try. Sarah is good but she’s a never trumper. Mike is either delusional or an incredible liar, or likely both. Trump is doing the most glaring corruption in American history and they were less animated that ever, like nothing is happening. Liz has no interest in anything outside her pet issues.

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    WhoKnowsItsTheInternet
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

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Critiques frequently mention perceived bias or uneven pushback during panel discussions
Fans value in-depth policy context over hot-take moments
Some reviews call for more diverse guest rotation to broaden viewpoints
Listeners appreciate balanced debate and civility even when opinions clash

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Trump’s $1.8B Fund Draws Cries of ‘Brazen Corruption’
Q: Liz, do you think this fund will ultimately help Trump or his opponents frame the weaponization issue?
Liz suggests the fund is leveraged by both sides to score political points, but notes the broader implications for accountability and the appearance of political favoritism, depending on how rules are set.
The Gerrymandering Rush Is Leaving Voters In the Dust
Q: Is this a race to the bottom in our democracy?
The guests disagree but converge on the view that both parties are complicit in maintaining or expanding gerrymandering for political advantage, making reform essential.
Trump Threatens An Apocalypse…To Maybe Get A Ceasefire?
Q: How do you read the temperature in Congress over DHS funding and the Iran conversation?
They expect little broad compromise due to midterm pressures; both sides are sticking to core turf, with occasional rare opportunities on unsexy issues like permitting reform.
Prince Andrew Arrested. Will The Epstein Files Take Down Others?
Q: What are your thoughts on the implications of the Epstein Files?
There's been a significant fallout in the US but limited accountability for political figures, even as many public officials and associates of Epstein are facing consequences abroad.
Trump threatens Greenland… then pulls back
Q: Do you think we will see a more emboldened Trump abroad in the coming years?
Yes, Trump has a worldview that is primarily at odds with the post-World War II global order and is likely to continue pursuing aggressive foreign policy strategies.

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5. Mo Elleithee
6. Mike Dubke
7. Jake Sullivan
8. Will Swaim

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