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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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Latest Episodes

The midterms are upon us and we’ll check in on a few races, including a moderate Democrat in Washington state who’s trying to hang onto her seat. If she wins – and her party does, too – what role will she and other moderates play with Democrats embol... more

If 28 people are arrested for voter fraud in a massive state like California, does that mean an election is unfair? The Justice Department is carrying out President Trump’s orders to find and root out non-citizens who may be voting. But what if these... more

Trump stunned European leaders and members of his own party in congress when he announced the U.S. would buy diesel from Russia. He also told Ukraine to stop targeting Russia's energy infrastructure, and publicly criticized Ukraine's leader Volodymyr... more

The Supreme Court started its new term. On its docket are cases involving the president’s immigration policy and whether communities can sue fossil fuel companies over climate change. But the court may also be drawn into fights over the upcoming midt... more

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Recent Guests

Mo Elleithee
Executive director of Georgetown University's Institute of Politics and Public Service
Georgetown University's Institute of Politics and Public Service
Episode: Midterm Countdown: Voter Fraud Arrests & Senate Battlegrounds
Sarah Isgur
Senior editor at The Dispatch and former Department of Justice official
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Episode: Midterm Countdown: Voter Fraud Arrests & Senate Battlegrounds
Sarah Longwell
Author, publisher of The Bulwark, and host of the Focus Group podcast
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Episode: Trump’s Deal to Buy Russian Diesel Stuns The World
Adam Green
Co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee
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Episode: The Supreme Court Starts Its New Term Politicized And Unpopular
Jonah Goldberg
Co-founder and editor-in-chief at The Dispatch
The Dispatch
Episode: Trump Runs Midterm Ads About Himself Fighting America’s “Enemies”
Mike Dubke
Veteran GOP communications strategist, former White House Communications Director (2017)
Republican Party / Trump administration
Episode: Pressure Builds To Regulate AI Before It’s Too Late
Hassan Piker
Left-wing streamer featured as a guest on the episode
Independent media figure
Episode: Trump Bets On Himself To Win The Midterms
John Fetterman
Democratic Senator from Pennsylvania, appeared via video at the Texas event
U.S. Senate, Pennsylvania
Episode: Trump Bets On Himself To Win The Midterms
Oren Cass
Founder and chief economist of American Compass; NYT/FT contributor
American Compass
Episode: Trump Launches Economic War On Canada & Iran

Hosts

David Greene
Host of Left, Right & Center; KCRW
Mo Elleithee
Co-host/guest commentator with a background in politics and public service
Sarah Isgur
Co-host; conservative political commentator with DOJ background

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 7.5k ratings
  • Left is weak

    When the person who is commenting for the left does not rebut with a strong argument (sometimes they don’t rebut at all). It might as well be a right leaning show. “Campaign finance reform hasn’t worked.” Not rebutted. Simple enough to rebut by saying we have not really tried campaign finance reform in the country and some of what we have tried has been tossed out by the Supreme Court. But silence from the “left” commentator. Don’t be misled that this is a center show.

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    Bugs need fixing now!
    United States2 months ago
  • Love the show ….except

    I have listened to so many episodes before writing this review. I will continue to listen but I wish Sarah Isgur would be replaced. I appreciate her perspective, but her delivery is condescending to her co-hosts. She passive-aggressively, “jokingly” criticizes her co-hosts which is childish. She is known to be a hack and is…wait for it….shrill(and no…I don’t say this because she is a woman.) There has to be a better conservative out there willing to be on this generally awesome, informative show... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Katiet57
    United States2 months ago
  • Respectful Discussions

    I look forward to each Friday when I can listen to a respectful discussion of differing perspectives about a few of the week’s news topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cl323
    United States3 months ago
  • I’m out... for good

    Adjusted my earlier rating and review from 3 to 1 star. Is David in his way out. He and the show have gone off the rails. He spent the last minutes of the show talking about how great the WNBA is and how it’s been great for diversity and (insert all the left-wing talking points). It would be great to have a show that was actually the left, the right, and the center. But this isn’t it. I’m out.

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    PCS27
    United States3 months ago
  • No one eats meat, so the alpha gal disease is not a problem.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    simonsonjh
    3 months ago

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Listeners value civil, reasoned debate and nuanced policy discussions.
Overall sentiment notes a need for rotating voices and ensuring diverse perspectives across episodes.
Sound quality and pacing receive mixed comments but are generally functional for policy-focused dialogue.
Positive feedback often centers on credibility of guests and the ability to challenge assumptions respectfully.
Some critics feel the balance has shifted or moderation could be stronger.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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Midterm Countdown: Voter Fraud Arrests & Senate Battlegrounds
Q: Is there a way the Justice Department could be doing this, going after these 28 people in California and elsewhere without making it splashy?
Sarah Isgur says prevention should come first and argues for measures such as marking citizenship on Real ID licenses, restricting ballot harvesting and beginning ballot counts before election night closes.
Midterm Countdown: Voter Fraud Arrests & Senate Battlegrounds
Q: How should the Department of Justice be handling this problem?
Sarah Isgur says the focus should start with prevention, including better registration safeguards, limits on ballot harvesting and earlier ballot counting. She argues that isolated cases should still be addressed.
Trump’s Deal to Buy Russian Diesel Stuns The World
Q: How can people keep hope and maintain local influence when higher levels of government override local decisions?
Sarah Longwell says local control is important to democratic trust, while Mo Elleithee advises people to keep using their voice, attend local meetings, and seek out information about their communities.
Trump’s Deal to Buy Russian Diesel Stuns The World
Q: What could be motivating President Trump to buy fuel from Russia despite his earlier comments about high gas prices?
Sarah Longwell says Trump may be reacting to midterm election risks and suggests the deal could reflect an interest in business ties with Vladimir Putin rather than a meaningful effort to lower fuel prices.
Politicians Are Struggling To Keep Up With A.I. Backlash
Q: What should be the political approach to balancing data-center development with community concerns?
Focus on transparent trade-offs, better civic engagement, and policies that address both economic benefits and local impacts, rather than emotional reactions.

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A balanced, civics-forward discussion that brings together left and right voices to unpack current events, policy trade-offs, and the underlying incentives shaping American politics. Episodes often center on governance, public policy feasibility, and how messaging affects voters, with a pattern of rotating contributors that keeps the conversation anchored by thoughtful moderation. Noteworthy is the willingness to interrogate both sides, feature credible policy experts, and blend political analysis with cultural context to illuminate how big issues—like health disparities, inflation, and constitutional questions—play out in real-world governance. The show's approach—clear reasoning, civil dialogue, and a tolerance for disagreement without pa... more

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4. Adam Green
5. Jonah Goldberg
6. Mike Dubke
7. Hassan Piker
8. John Fetterman

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