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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! www.youtube.com/@LeftReckoning

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Support the show and get our Sunday Show at patreon.com/leftreckoningMatt and David have choice words for The Bulwark's Sarah Longwell and antipolitical tendencies on the left and center. Also, David talks to Steve Early and David Marshall about orga... more

Short clip from our discussion on AOC's committment not to support funding for "defensive" weapons to Israel. Get the full Sunday Show every week at www.patreon.com/leftreckoning

IT'S IN THE BIBLE. Welcome to a very special episode of Left Reckoning with our good friend RM Brown, who helps us break down the loonies and the zany in a way only a proper newsman can do. Plus David & Matt talk about the new excerpt from The Myth o... more

On today's show, Matt and David talk about the current state of the war on Iran and a horrible decision from a judge in Texas. Also, Maximillian Alvarez gives us an important update on the fallout from the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.Fol... more

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Episode: Iran War Still An Apocalyptic Farce + East Palestine, Poison & You
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Episode: Aid Convoy Goes to Cuba & Iran War Has Right Wing Media Bugging Out ft. Brandon Sutton, Nathan Robinson, & Alex Skopic
DeepState Kuba
Former Pentagon analyst, contributor to This Is Revolution
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Episode: What do other countries think about our war on Iran? ft. Deep State Kuba
Annelle Sheline
Expert at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft; former Biden State Department official
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Episode: The Catastrophic Iran War Is Here ft. Annelle Sheline & Djene Rhys Bajalan
Djene Bajalan
Political analyst and commentator on Iran and Middle East affairs
Episode: The Catastrophic Iran War Is Here ft. Annelle Sheline & Djene Rhys Bajalan
Daniel Bessner
Associate professor of American foreign policy at the University of Washington and co-host of the podcast American Prestige.
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Episode: Hillary Clinton In A Hot-Dog Costume; DSA Florida Run ft Oliver Larkin
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Episode: Hillary Clinton In A Hot-Dog Costume; DSA Florida Run ft Oliver Larkin

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David Griscom
Co-host/Host with focus on Left Reckoning; longstanding contributor to the show.
Matt Lech
Co-host/Host with strong emphasis on movement-building and media literacy within the left.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 394 ratings
  • Hamas idiots

    These guys are literally just telling us and believing everything that Hamas tells them without hesitation. No investigation, just believing everything a terrorist group tells them. You have to really hate Jews to support actual terrorists.

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    Don’t want a nick name.
    United States9 months ago
  • Left is best

    The legacy of Michael Brooks is alive, and we’re all better off for this show existing.

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    JLTopkis
    United Statesa year ago
  • Clear perspective

    Recently found this show. Learning a lot so far. I think YouTube is its main platform and some clips may work better there. But I like podcasts and this show is still a great listen.

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    DrD_NyC
    United Statesa year ago
  • Still suckered by far right entryist Alex Hochuli

    A great show but massively let down by having on Claire Fox cult member Alex Hochuli.

    Honestly just look at the guy’s LittleSis profile. A long and deep history of right wing libertarian activism. It’s astounding the US left are still getting suckered by this guy.

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What do other countries think about our war on Iran? ft. Deep State Kuba
Q: Who is calling the shots on the U.S. side, and has Trump centralised control to a small inner circle?
Kuba argues that Trump's inner circle has become the de facto policy engine, describing a 'neo-royalism' where personal loyalty and top-down decisions replace traditional bureaucratic processes, with Netanyahu highlighted as a key influencer who supplies a parallel state apparatus.
What do other countries think about our war on Iran? ft. Deep State Kuba
Q: Kuba, where would you start in understanding how the rest of the world is reacting to this war?
Kuba explains the public versus governmental responses, noting a cautious, often muted reaction in many European capitals to avoid provoking the United States, contrasted with limited but notable exceptions like Spain. He emphasizes the strategic pivot toward European-led defense and economic arrangements that reduce dependence on U.S. security guarantees.
The Catastrophic Iran War Is Here ft. Annelle Sheline & Djene Rhys Bajalan
Q: What is the broader logic or goal behind these actions, and how might they unfold in Iran and the region?
Djene argues that there is no clear exit strategy or coherent set of objectives, describes the moves as an imperial escalation that risks regime destabilization but could entrench hardline factions, and emphasizes the danger of chaos without a legitimate political path forward.
The Catastrophic Iran War Is Here ft. Annelle Sheline & Djene Rhys Bajalan
Q: What do you have to say about the authority under which these strikes were launched and the main considerations involved?
Annelle explains that there was no imminent U.S. threat from Iran to justify a war's legal basis, argues that past attempts to justify wars with WMDs were built on deceptive narratives, and stresses the importance of international law and a robust diplomatic process that has been sidelined.
The Free World's Last Days: Crockett & Talarico's Final Push ft. Daniel Bessner
Q: Can you talk about what the term free world did in the past century?
The term 'free world' generally referred to the entire non-communist world, becoming a defining feature of American political discourse and framing the United States' military and political interventions abroad.

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Left-leaning, working-class–oriented discussions with a strong emphasis on labor issues, anti-war organizing, and critiques of established political power. The show frequently covers U.S. foreign policy, domestic economic justice, and grassroots activism, often featuring guests from think tanks, academia, journalism, and labor organizing who provide historical context, on-the-ground analysis, and practical strategies for progressive change. A notable strength is its consistent stance against corporate influence and its focus on building practical solidarity within the working class, including coverage of regional politics (notably Texas and the South) and international affairs. This combination makes it a useful platform for guests and spon... more

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