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Left Reckoning

Left Reckoning
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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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Breaking down the 2026 midterms.

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Matt and David celebrate Lula's victory over Bolsonaro.Then, journalist Hamilton Nolan and Jacob Morrison of @TheValleyLaborReport join David to discuss infiltrating a police union conference and the c... more

support the show and get the weekly members' only Sunday Show at patreon.com/leftreckoning.Emma Vigeland of the Majority Report rejoins Left Reckoning to discuss the state of the primaries and how moderates are dealing with an electoral existential c... more

Support the show and get the members’ only Sunday Show at patreon.com/leftreckoning.

Matt and David discuss the terminally conspiracy-brained Republicans as a lie about Talarico blows up in their faces. Also, will Tucker apologize for smearin... more

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Recent Guests

Hamilton Nolan
Labor journalist and former Gawker writer
Episode: Full Episode: Lula Wins Again; Cops, Unions, and Socialists
Jacob Morrison
President of the North Alabama Area Labor Council and contributor to the Valley Labor Report
North Alabama Area Labor Council
Episode: Full Episode: Lula Wins Again; Cops, Unions, and Socialists
Emma Vigeland
Host and political commentator with the Majority Report.
The Majority Report
Episode: The Sensitive Centrists & Matthew McConaughey's New Independents ft. Emma Vigeland
Mike Beggs
Editor at Jackbin and lecturer in political economy, University of Sydney
Jackbin; University of Sydney
Episode: The Blueprint for Socialism & Far-Right Advances in Brazil ft. Mike Beggs
Misael Ramos
DSA endorsed candidate for Austin City Council, District 1
Austin DSA, national DSA
Episode: Arrested for Protesting: DSA Candidate Misael Ramos Joins Us & Council Member Mike Seigel
Mike Seigel
Austin City Councilmember, DSA elected official
City of Austin, DSA
Episode: Arrested for Protesting: DSA Candidate Misael Ramos Joins Us & Council Member Mike Seigel
Connor Mulhern
Contributor to Progressive International
Progressive International
Episode: The Reality of Trump's McCarthyism & Fernando Cerimedo and the Global Right Exposed
Chip Gibbons
Researcher at Defending Rights and Dissent
Defending Rights and Dissent
Episode: The Reality of Trump's McCarthyism & Fernando Cerimedo and the Global Right Exposed
Etienne Rosas
Former candidate for office, activist, scholar and researcher
Independent/Activist
Episode: Elon Musk is Colonizing Texas & Ken Paxton Looks BAD

Hosts

Matt Lech
Host of Left Reckoning; interviewer; long-time presence in the show's discussions.
David Griscom
Co-host of Left Reckoning; provides policy analysis and critique.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 431 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 Statesa year 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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    5
    JLTopkis
    United States2 years 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 States2 years 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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    Gram 75
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Awesome episode!!!

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    3 years ago

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Engaging, insightful coverage of labor, housing, and politics with sharp humor.
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Thoughtful left analysis with grounded policy context.

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Full Episode: Lula Wins Again; Cops, Unions, and Socialists
Q: Did it feel like that the folks in this union would be showing up for their brothers and sisters if they were called to break a strike?
Morrison says some officers may identify strongly as unionists, while Nolan notes that the convention showed little solidarity and that police unions have not generally supported other workers when their interests are at stake. Morrison cites the Memphis Police Association as a contrasting example of solidarity with other workers.
Full Episode: Lula Wins Again; Cops, Unions, and Socialists
Q: What is it about these police labor unions that find themselves in opposition oftentimes with the labor movement more broadly?
Hamilton Nolan and Jacob Morrison explain that police have historically been used to break strikes and protect property and employers, while police unions have often failed to show solidarity with other unions. They also describe how police unions sometimes retain bargaining rights denied to other public employees.
The Sensitive Centrists & Matthew McConaughey's New Independents ft. Emma Vigeland
Q: Have you heard of a little guy named Matthew McConaughey?
Vigeland and the hosts criticize McConaughey's appeal to independent voters as vague and argue that he avoids taking a meaningful political position, despite the stakes in Texas.
The Sensitive Centrists & Matthew McConaughey's New Independents ft. Emma Vigeland
Q: Are you feeling fairly confident in a big blue wave?
Emma Vigeland says she is wary of making a prediction, noting that attacks on Abdullah Sayed could affect the Michigan race. She also points to Trump's weak economic numbers and low strong approval among Republicans as reasons Democratic turnout could be favorable.
The Blueprint for Socialism & Far-Right Advances in Brazil ft. Mike Beggs
Q: Why keep a market in a socialist future, and how would socialized markets function?
Markets would exist to allocate personal consumption, informed by public ownership of productive wealth and strong public planning, with public banks financing investment and a focus on planning rather than profit; the market signals guide choices but are not the sole driver of production.

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What is Left Reckoning about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A left-leaning, working-class–rooted discussion show that blends international economics, labor, and domestic policy with sharp cultural critique. Episodes frequently cover China's developmental model, U.S. and European industrial policy, housing and immigration, technology's impact on work, and how movements on the ground interact with media narratives and political power. Notable strengths include grounded, policy-focused analysis from guests like academics, reporters, and organizers, as well as a willingness to challenge mainstream narratives with historical context and practical organizing strategies. The format often combines rigorous policy analysis with accessible commentary and humor, appealing to listeners who want thoughtful, stre... more

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