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Lever Time

David Sirota
Donald Trump
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Elon Musk
Joe Biden
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Kamala Harris
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Israel-Palestine Conflict
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Bernie Sanders
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California Tax Revolt

From LeverNews.com — Lever Time is the flagship podcast from the investigative news outlet The Lever. Hosted by the award-winning journalist, Oscar-nominated writer, and Bernie Sanders' 2020 speechwriter David Sirota, Lever Time features exclusive reporting from The Lever’s newsroom, high-profile guest interviews, expert analysis, ideas and opinions from the sharpest minds in media and politics.

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This week on Lever Time, we’re featuring our newest episode of Master Plan: The Kingmakers.

In this episode, President Barack Obama vows to restore the rule of law after the War on Terror. But behind closed doors, his administration creates a new se... more

Oliver Larkin spent a decade battling the Democratic Party’s campaign machine as an organizer for candidates like Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.). Now, in Florida’s Aug. 18 primary, he’s a democratic socialist going up against Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla... more

Michigan just proved that money has its limits in elections. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed beat out establishment sweetheart Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) in what was likely the most expensive Democratic primary in U.S. history.

El-Sayed’s win was ... more

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Reed Galen was raised inside the Republican Party establishment, but in 2016, he left the party and later cofounded The Lincoln Project, an anti-Trump political action committee. Now he has a warning for the Democratic Party.

Today on Lever Time, Da... more

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Recent Guests

Scott Shane
New York Times national security reporter who covered the drone program
The New York Times
Episode: Master Plan S2 E6: Obama’s Kill List
Brett Max Kaufman
ACLU attorney involved in al-Awlaki case
ACLU
Episode: Master Plan S2 E6: Obama’s Kill List
Oliver Larkin
Florida Democratic congressional candidate (District 25)
Democratic Socialist candidate
Episode: This Bernie Organizer Is Coming For A “DeSantis Democrat”
Reed Galen
Former longtime Republican strategist, co-founder of The Lincoln Project
The Lincoln Project
Episode: He Left The GOP. Now He Has A Warning For Democrats.
Francesca Hong
Wisconsin state representative running for governor; Democratic socialist
Francesca Hong for Governor
Episode: Francesca Hong Wants To Be America’s First Socialist Governor
Tad Devine
Longtime political consultant, former chief campaign strategist for Bernie Sanders 2016
Bernie Sanders 2016 campaign
Episode: We’re Still Living In The 2016 Election
Abdul El-Sayed
Candidate for U.S. Senate, Michigan
Campaign for Abdul El-Sayed
Episode: Abdul El-Sayed Isn’t Messing Around About Healthcare
Zephyr Teachout
Law professor described as the godmother of dissatisfaction with the status quo in NY politics
Fordham University School of Law
Episode: What New York’s Socialists Know That Democrats Don’t
Bhaskar Sunkara
Editor of Jacobin and publisher of The Nation
Jacobin, The Nation
Episode: What New York’s Socialists Know That Democrats Don’t

Host

David Sirota
Host of Lever Time; investigative journalist and political writer with a focus on money in politics and policy reform.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Great show but rotten ad choice

    On today's show there was an ad for PayPal!!! One of the worst pro fascists out there. Don't fund the fascists!

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    jon b d
    United States11 days ago
  • I subscribed

    Love the content but still getting ads after subscribing.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    BreadHead1962
    United States3 months ago
  • Slow monotone, look alive!

    This podcast, The Drop Site, The Intercept, are actually very interesting, BUT, ALL THE PEOPLE TALKING IN AAAAAAALL of them seem to be falling ASLEEP!!!! I don’t know! Drink a coffee or something, all in a monotone, very soft, slow and mellow…. PLEASE! I can’t make such an effort to survive the soothing mood that bore me to death in order to try to hear the information you have.

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    Almost-deaf
    United States4 months ago
  • Sirota Soars!

    Brilliant analysis of historical and current political malfeasance.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LunaCoffey
    United States5 months ago
  • Liberal imperialist

    “Regime” “Regime” “Regime” while STILL peddling the lies about Iranian government killing tens of thousands during the riot (not protest). They published the names of those died in the riot, where is the evidence of yours?

    Also, not a single word on the horrendous war crimes committed by USrael but endless speculation on this already demonized nation.

    Canceling my paid membership.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Crystalash
    United States5 months ago

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Big Money Lost To Abdul El-Sayed. Where Will It Go Next?
Q: What reforms could realistically change the landscape of campaign finance in the near term?
Possible reforms include stronger disclosure laws, public financing of elections, bans on super PACs, and innovative ideas like using corporate charters to limit spending in state elections, which could curb the influence of money in politics.
Big Money Lost To Abdul El-Sayed. Where Will It Go Next?
Q: What are the main barriers to transparency in campaign finance that voters should know about?
The lack of a functioning FEC, heavy use of shell organizations, and varying state disclosure regimes create substantial opacity, making it hard to track who funds ads and candidates; stronger disclosure requirements and public financing are proposed remedies.
Big Money Lost To Abdul El-Sayed. Where Will It Go Next?
Q: How did pro-Israel groups like Aipac influence the race, and what does that imply for future elections?
Aipac and affiliated super PACs poured significant money into Michigan and other races, influencing outcomes through a combination of endorsements and spending; this raises questions about where influence comes from and how it may shift in future elections, including potential shifts to other candidates.
Big Money Lost To Abdul El-Sayed. Where Will It Go Next?
Q: What made Abdul El-Sayed's win stand out given the level of outside spending and endorsements backing his opponent?
El-Sayed won by building grassroots energy and speaking to voters' everyday concerns with a bold, populist economic message, showing that money and establishment support don't always determine elections in swing districts.
Francesca Hong Wants To Be America’s First Socialist Governor
Q: I started by asking Hong what that term, democratic socialism, means to her.
She describes democratic socialism as a framework centered on democracy, fairness, human rights, and prioritizing everyday working-class people with public goods funded by tax dollars; she emphasizes that it should be about freedom and reducing fear rather than being defined by past misuses of the label.

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What is Lever Time about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A hard-hitting politics and policy program that centers investigative reporting, money-in-politics, healthcare, and campaign finance reform through long-form interviews with lawmakers, researchers, and journalists. Guests span state-level politicians, national strategists, labor leaders, and academics, providing insider perspectives on how money, power, and policy intersect across US politics. Noteworthy is the show's willingness to connect historical legal and institutional mechanisms to current events, often with a progressive framing that emphasizes worker representation and systemic reform. This mix yields in-depth analysis, data-driven storytelling, and bold critique of established power structures, making it a potential fit for listen... more

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2. Brett Max Kaufman
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5. Francesca Hong
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