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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 featur es exclusive reporting from The Lever’s newsroom, high-profile guest interviews, and expert analysis from the sharpest minds in media and politics.

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President Donald Trump says that U.S. violent crime has spiraled so far out of control that he needs to send troops into Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Memphis. But is that really true? 

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Today on Lever Time, David Sirota talks with bestselling author Bill McKibben, who says the solar energy revolution has reached a tipping point and is now poised to reshape our world.

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First, they cancelled Stephen Colbert; now they’ve pulled Jimmy Kimmel off the air. The common denominator? Corporate power.

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Today on Lever Time, David Sirota speaks with Robert Reich, former Labor Secretary and economics professor, about what he’s learned from working in multiple presidential administrations, where he believes that American politics went wrong, and what t... more

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Recent Guests

Bill McKibben
Legendary author and journalist who sounded the first alarms about climate change
Founder of Third Act
Episode: The Giant Fireball That Could Save Us (With Bill McKibben)
Craig Aaron
Co-CEO of Free Press, a non-partisan public interest group fighting media consolidation.
Free Press
Episode: The Real Reason Jimmy Kimmel Was Pulled From Late-Night
Matt Stoller
Research director of the American Economic Liberties Project, combats monopoly corporate power.
American Economic Liberties Project
Episode: The Real Reason Jimmy Kimmel Was Pulled From Late-Night
Robert Reich
Former U.S. Labor Secretary and author
Episode: Robert Reich Saw This Coming
Robert Hockett
Professor of Law and Finance at Cornell University
Cornell University
Episode: Comrade Trump Seizes The Means Of Production
Harold Meyerson
Editor-at-large at The American Prospect
The American Prospect
Episode: Comrade Trump Seizes The Means Of Production
Ed Helms
Comedian and actor, known for his role on The Office, who hosts the podcast SNAFU, focusing on historical mistakes
Episode: Ed Helms Exposes America’s Scariest Screw-Ups
John Fullerton
Former managing director at JP Morgan, economic reformer, and founder of the Capital Institute.
Capital Institute
Episode: Scene On Radio: Capitalism
Sam Graham-Felsen
Former chief blogger for Barack Obama's 2008 campaign, novelist, and journalist
New York Times Magazine
Episode: The Male Friendship Collapse (With Sam Graham-Felsen)

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David Sirota
Award-winning journalist and Oscar-nominated writer, David Sirota is known for his insightful political commentary and in-depth investigative reporting.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Must listen for deep, accurate treatment of issues.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    AlPine
    a month ago
  • The Ari Aster interview

    I loved this episode thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kissingjoke
    United Statesa month ago
  • Grounded, Pleasant, Well Informed

    A good listen. Dependably honest & sincere.

    I really enjoy this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zed_55
    United States2 months ago
  • Surveillance pricing

    I have never been so compelled to leave a review for a podcast. Maybe I have, I’m certain it won’t take much research to find out if I have or not. But my point was that I had to really search to find where to write a review For this particular episode, or the podcast as a hole. The other point was that I was really looking for somewhere to leave feedback about that particular topic.

    Great podcast, brilliant thinkers, etc.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jjborr
    United States2 months ago
  • excellent podcast

    very informative

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    loomasauris
    United States3 months ago

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Robert Reich Saw This Coming
Q: Should primary candidates like Bernie Sanders have been harsher against the Democratic establishment?
Reich believes that hashing out differences strengthens the party and that progressive populists must speak out against corporate Democrats.
Robert Reich Saw This Coming
Q: What do you make of what happened to Biden pushing that agenda on policy?
Reich suggests that Biden's policies were sound but criticized him for failing to communicate effectively with the public, which hindered their acceptance.
Robert Reich Saw This Coming
Q: What parallels did you see and were you frustrated by them?
Reich expresses frustration over parallels between the Clinton and Obama administrations, noting how both were influenced by the long shadow of Reagan and a misunderstanding of inequality's reach.
The Giant Fireball That Could Save Us (With Bill McKibben)
Q: How and why do you have hope that this time is going to be different than say, back in the 1970s?
Economically, solar power is a hundredth the cost it was in the 1970s, making the argument for it overwhelming and very real.
Meet The Democratic Insurgents Fighting To Save Their Party
Q: Has something structurally changed in the district or in the national zeitgeist to make this a more possible endeavor for somebody to challenge someone like Nancy Pelosi?
Yes, the moment right now shows an appetite for change that dwarfs what we saw in 2018, with many lifelong Pelosi voters showing up wanting to voice their frustrations with the status quo and demanding a real vision for change.

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Content across episodes emphasizes critical political and economic themes, exploring issues such as government involvement in capitalism, healthcare policy, and social justice. Discussions frequently include the dynamics within major political parties, with a particular focus on reform movements and grassroots activism aiming to reshape traditional political structures. The podcast notably capitalizes on in-depth interviews with experts and influencers in fields such as economics, media, and social policy, providing listeners with detailed insight into pressing national issues while maintaining a perspective aligned with progressive values. Its investigative nature, combined with high-profile guest appearances, contributes to a unique platf... more

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