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Left Reckoning

Left Reckoning
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Texas
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Palestine
Iran
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Democratic Socialists Of America
United States
Democratic Socialism
Communism
Karl Marx

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 the members' only Sunday Show at patreon.com/leftreckoningMike Rogers history of supporting Israel's Iran War make-a-wish, James Talarico sits down with Mark Cuban and Sam Russek (@SamRussek) joins us to talk about his piece ... more

support LR and get the weekly Sunday Show at patreon.com/leftreckoningBeto O'Rourke joins Left Reckoning for a broad discussion on Texas politics and his outreach to low-propensity voters at poweredxpeople.org

support the show at patreon.com/leftreckoning to get the weekly members' only Sunday Show.Matt and David briefly discuss UK politics, specifically Binface and Burnham before talking about how the Third Way is gonna spend $15 to hire anti-DSA goons, K... more

Support the show and get the weekly member's-only Sunday Show at patreon.com/leftreckoningMatt is joined by Jostein Hauge, political economist and Associate Professor in Development Studies at the University of Cambridge, to discuss the current balan... more

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Recent Guests

Jostein Hauge
Political economist and associate professor in Development Studies at the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge, Center of Development Studies
Episode: How China Outcompetes Capitalism ft. Jostein Hauge
RM Brown
Host of the RM Brown channel, expert on Elon Musk
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Episode: Elon Against The Economist ft. RM Brown
Ishmael Johnson
Senior Staff Writer for the Dallas Morning News
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Sam Karas
Journalist from the Big Bend region, writer for the Big Bend Sentinel
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Juan David Rojas
Columnist at Unherd
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Episode: Least Believable People Make Promise To America, Right Rises Again in Colombia
Devin Thomas O'Shea
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Episode: Jasmine Crockett's Sad Turn & the Secret White Elite Cabal Running St. Louis
Eon Huntley
Candidate for New York State Assembly
Running in NY Assembly district 56
Episode: Trump threw a gladiator fight at the White House & TX GOP goes full on crazy
Conrad Blackburn
Public defender, labor leader, democratic socialist, candidate for State Assembly District 70 (Harlem)
DSA endorsed candidate; UAW
Episode: Sam Harris Denial Meditation, PBD Outclassed & Socialism in Harlem ft. Conrad Blackburn
Freddie G
Comedian and leftist content creator focusing on New York politics
Orange Freddie G (Instagram/TikTok)
Episode: Norm Finkelstein is Right; Delaney Hall ICE Horror & Awful Israel Day Parade ft. @orangefreddyg ​

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 423 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    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 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 Kingdom2 years ago
  • Awesome episode!!!

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    ScubaSeth
    3 years ago

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Engaging, insightful coverage of labor, housing, and politics with sharp humor.
Grounded, policy-focused discussions that connect theory to organizing.
Thoughtful left analysis with grounded policy context.

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How China Outcompetes Capitalism ft. Jostein Hauge
Q: Overcapacity and how it's described—is it fair to frame China's dominance as overcapacity or something else?
Overcapacity should be understood as a product of investment decisions aligned with national development goals rather than simply a market-dominated glut; mislabeling it as unfair domination misses the nuanced reasons behind production choices and demand.
How China Outcompetes Capitalism ft. Jostein Hauge
Q: China's economy, how would you describe China's economy and the relationship between the state, markets, and capitalists?
China labels its economy as a socialist market economy, with the state retaining control over the commanding heights and directing development through five-year plans, while allowing a private sector to function under state-guided capitalism that serves public goals.
Elon Against The Economist ft. RM Brown
Q: How do you see the economy changing when AI dominates productivity?
They discuss the economy becoming driven by digital and physical intelligence, with a focus on how profits are made in a world where automation replaces many traditional jobs, and the need for new political and social frameworks to manage distribution and social protections.
Elon Against The Economist ft. RM Brown
Q: If robots can do nearly all work, what will people do for a living and how will they live?
The conversation explores universal basic income as a potential solution, while noting the political and practical challenges of implementing it in a way that supports people rather than merely subsidizing automation, and raises concerns about how housing and services would be provided.
Elon Against The Economist ft. RM Brown
Q: Tell me what the world is going to be like in 10 years if you succeed.
The guest and host discuss a future of vast abundance driven by AI, where digital and physical intelligence create unprecedented efficiency, but they also scrutinize how jobs, housing, and basic needs will be managed, with questions about ownership and distribution of wealth.

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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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