
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 225 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPoliticsNews Commentary | |||

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Trump is a comic book villain who would have never been taken seriously by an educated electorate. Lever Time does the best it can to keep listeners engaged, and is an antidote to the Trump plague. David Sirota is very serious and deserves to be heard. He supports Bernie Sanders, our only trustworthy politician of this century? Great.
I just scrolled through all guests and from the look of it they’re all men, with the exception of Julie K. Brown, on to talk about Epstein. It’s always so weird when shows do that, like you really could only find one chick to talk to? Ok. I like this podcast but that is such a weird choice for a progressive show.
Sorry to say, but this newscast is not much different in tone and content than what is already pushed out on the 5 major media networks that support the Democratic Party and in particular, self-acknowledged Communist Bernie Sanders. It’s far too left leaning for my news needs and interests, and does little to promote a good working relationship, non-biased discussion, and compromise within our government.
One of the best in depth political podcasts.
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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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Recent guests on Lever Time include:
1. Adam Bonica
2. Jillian Gilchrest
3. Karen Wharton
4. Zohran Mamdani
5. Graham Platner
6. Tom Moore
7. Joe Neguse
8. Ken Klippenstein
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