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KCRW's Left, Right & Center

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Joe Biden
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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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A president’s words alone can have a big impact. Like when President Trump told a reporter that the war in Iran is nearly over, oil prices dropped. That was a good sign for consumers, but was that responsible leadership from the president? We’re aski... more

The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, killing that country’s leader and sparking celebration from some Iranians. What’s not clear is why. President Trump’s reasoning for all this has been a moving target. We’ll talk about the stakes for the region and f... more

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The way President Trump saw it in his State of the Union address, our nation is getting stronger, safer and more aff... more

The fallout from the millions of pages released from the Epstein Files has now reached the British royal family with the arrest of former Prince Andrew. In business and academia, many major figures have stepped down. However American politicians name... more

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Recent Guests

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
Rebecca Piercy
Veteran Democratic strategist and former political director for Elizabeth Warren's 2020 presidential run.
Bryson Gillette
Episode: Trump pursues control of voting, teases a third term
Jason Kelly
Activism director at the Electronic Frontier Foundation and cohost of How to Fix the Internet
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Episode: Was there any good reason to fire BLS chief?
Moa Lathy
Executive director at Georgetown University's Institute of Politics and Public Service
Georgetown University
Episode: Was there any good reason to fire BLS chief?
Mike Dupke
Former White House director of communications
Episode: Was there any good reason to fire BLS chief?
Jason Johnson
Teaches politics and journalism at Morgan State University and is an MSNBC political contributor.
MSNBC
Episode: Is there a right time to push policy after tragedy?
Dr. Vivek Murthy
Surgeon General of the United States
Department of Health and Human Services
Episode: What’s the right way to cover a second Trump term?

Host

David Greene
Host and moderator of discussions, bringing insights from various political perspectives to engage listeners in meaningful dialogue.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 7.3k ratings
  • Reasonable

    Honestly, I think the disparate ratings are evidence that you all are doing the left, right, and center thing well. I am the type of moderate that registers with the party that puts forward the most reasonable seeming candidate(s). Otherwise, I don’t call either party home (though, Sarah Isgur has come close to convincing me I’m a republican several times). Mo is very compassionate for the least of these, which I love. But I don’t think it’s the only thing that should shape policy. We need balan... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gail Arae
    United Statesa month ago
  • Used to be my favorite weekly show

    Until this week’s episode, I had not missed an episode since 1996. However, two weeks ago the guest for the Right made abhorrent and disgusting comments about the two shooting victims in Minneapolis and the host failed to call out the disgusting comments. Now in this week’s episode, LRC brought that Right guest back to the show.

    While it is important to hear differing views, and in most cases the Right guests are very good, it is even more important to call out those views that are false and a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    headhunter1898
    United Statesa month ago
  • Audio

    I enjoy most of the content but the audio makes it difficult to listen to, especially outdoors. The quality is significantly worse than ads on your podcast and most other podcasts I listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Voracious Pod Listener
    United Statesa month ago
  • Laura

    Love this podcast. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    skdjdififjfkf
    United Statesa month ago
  • Dan Perkins

    I’m a big fan of the show. Thank you for your programming. Just one critique.… (Sarah) makes some fantastic points, but then she needs to be quiet and stop interrupting. She seems to feel the need to make her point when it’s her turn and to make her point again when it’s Mo’s turn as well. That lack of restraint feels like mistrust in the listeners’s ability to hear both sides and weigh them out. I am seldom surprised or even enlightened by what she says during these interruptions because it’s w... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dgroverp
    United Statesa month ago

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Some express frustration about perceived bias or imbalances in representation between guests from the right and left.
Many listeners appreciate the civil discourse around contentious issues and commend the detailed analysis provided by the hosts.
Critics have pointed out issues with audio quality affecting the listening experience, while others highlight concerns regarding specific panelists' contributions.

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Talking Points

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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.
The 2026 midterms are closer than they appear
Q: What is something that you believe you were wrong about and why?
One panelist reflected on underestimating Trump's tariffs early on, realizing they did not negatively affect the economy as expected.
Can Europe trust Trump’s vision for peace?
Q: Do you think Ukraine is going to have to cede territory?
It's a complex issue, but rewarding aggression is indeed dangerous.
Can Europe trust Trump’s vision for peace?
Q: What does peace mean to you?
Peace involves the absence of hostility and the ability of a people to enjoy self-determination and prosperity.

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2. Will Swaim
3. Moa Lethe
4. Rebecca Piercy
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6. Moa Lathy
7. Mike Dupke
8. Jason Johnson

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