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5/27/2022 6:24:34 PM

Our New Podcast: LEVER TIME (And A Special Discount)

Lever Time is the new flagship podcast from The Lever. Our New Podcast: LEVER TIME (And A Special Discount) By David Sirota – 27 May 2022 – View online → Friends: On June 1, The Lever will launch its
5/27/2022 6:44:27 PM

Our New Podcast: LEVER TIME

Lever Time is the new flagship podcast from The Lever. Our New Podcast: LEVER TIME By David Sirota – 27 May 2022 – View online → On June 1, The Lever will launch its flagship podcast, Lever Time, which
5/28/2022 1:44:27 PM

YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Exxon Faces the Music

Also: A crackdown on SUVs and more victories for Starbucks workers. YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Exxon Faces the Music By Matthew Cunningham-Cook – 28 May 2022 – View online → (AP Photo/LM Otero) ANNOUNCING OUR
5/29/2022 1:44:26 PM

Lever Weekly: The System Will Not Protect Us

The Uvalde massacre lays bare fundamental truths about our political system and policing. Lever Weekly: The System Will Not Protect Us By Andrew Perez – 29 May 2022 – View online → A memorial in Uvalde
6/22/2022 6:04:28 PM

LEVER TIME: The Social Security Chopping Block (also, New York Democrats Don’t Care About Climate)

On this week's Lever Time: David Sirota discusses Lindsey Graham's comments on cutting Social Security and Medicare; Andrew Perez visits a pop-up medical clinic in Joe Manchin's home state;
7/27/2022 3:44:28 PM

LEVER TIME: How Corporations Can Put You In Jail (feat. Steven Donziger)

On this week's Lever Time: On this week's Lever Time: David discusses Biden's climate inaction; explores the history of nuclear energy; and interviews human rights attorney and ex-Chevron
8/24/2022 10:44:27 AM

Exposing The Biggest Political Donation In U.S. History

On this week's Lever Time: David breaks down the story of the biggest political donation on record; and interviews Pulitzer Prize-winning climate journalist Elizabeth Kolbert. Exposing The Biggest
9/21/2022 10:44:26 AM

Meet Ron DeSantis’ Worst Nightmare

On Lever Time, we talk to the Democrat who polls show could defeat the Florida Republican governor in 2022. Meet Ron DeSantis' Worst Nightmare By David Sirota – 21 Sep 2022 – View online → Click
9/26/2022 10:34:27 AM

How A Pipeline Bill Gets Greenwashed

A “clean power” group with ties to the fossil fuel industry is selling the Manchin-Schumer gas export bill as a climate victory. How A Pipeline Bill Gets Greenwashed By The Lever – 26 Sep 2022 – View
10/21/2022 10:34:26 AM

What Do Johnson & Johnson, The Sackler Family, And Alex Jones Have In Common?

On this week's Lever podcasts: We take a deep dive into how those in power are exploiting bankruptcy laws; and the Audit study group unpacks George W. Bush's important lessons on how to build
10/26/2022 10:34:27 AM

Chris Hayes Talks Election 2022 On Lever Time

On this week's Lever podcasts: MSNBC's Chris Hayes stops by Lever Time for a midterm deep-dive, and George W. Bush teaches the Audit team how to be held accountable. Chris Hayes Talks Election
11/23/2022 11:34:27 AM

Ticketmaster vs. Swifties, A Win Against Dark Money, And An Interview With Gary Hart

On this week's Lever podcasts: David breaks down the recent Ticketmaster debacle, discusses a recent victory against dark money, and interviews former US Senator and presidential candidate Gary
11/17/2022 11:44:26 AM

A Public Pension Reckoning

Public pensions with investments in private equity are about to face a reckoning — but they have no way of knowing how bad it might get. A Public Pension Reckoning By The Lever – 17 Nov 2022 – View
11/16/2022 11:34:28 AM

Tales From The Crypto

On this week's Lever podcasts: David Sirota gets a full explainer on last week's cryptocurrency implosion, and Jordan Uhl meets and greets a new squad of progressive House members. Tales From
12/21/2022 11:34:27 AM

We Need To Talk About Elon

On this week's Lever podcasts: David airs his grievances about the Elon Musk discourse; and the Audit study group dives into the next five lessons from the Axelrod-Rove MasterClass. We Need To Talk
12/18/2022 2:04:28 PM

LEVER WEEKLY: The Corruption Is Getting Worse

This is Lever Weekly, a recap of our work from the past week. If you only read one email from us all week, this should be it. LEVER WEEKLY: The Corruption Is Getting Worse By Andrew Perez – 18 Dec 2022
12/16/2022 9:25:35 AM

A Scientific Solution To Climate Change?

On this week's Lever podcasts: David delves into the new nuclear fusion advancement and The Audit returns with its second season, featuring Nina Turner! A Scientific Solution To Climate Change? By
1/20/2023 7:04:47 AM

The Corporate Merger No One’s Talking About

On this week's Lever podcasts: David explores the ramifications of the potential Kroger/Albertsons merger; and The Audit study group completes Axelrod and Rove's campaign strategy MasterClass.
1/22/2023 2:34:26 PM

LEVER WEEKLY: How Billionaires Shape The News They Own

Citizen Bezos' latest visit to the Washington Post newsroom explains why independent media is so necessary. LEVER WEEKLY: How Billionaires Shape The News They Own By David Sirota – 22 Jan 2023 –
1/20/2023 4:14:59 AM

LEVER WEEKLY: Heckuva Job, Pete

Beltway news outlets and consultants think it's weird to scrutinize the Transportation Secretary, simply because he could run for office again one day. LEVER WEEKLY: Heckuva Job, Pete By Andrew
1/25/2023 11:34:27 AM

Republicans Are Trying To Defund The IRS

On this week's Lever podcasts: David unpacks the Republican-led effort to hobble federal tax enforcers, and The Lever's journalists explore the rise of AI-driven chatbots. Republicans Are
1/20/2023 3:25:41 AM

Rep. Ro Khanna On The State Of Congress

On this week's Lever podcasts: we speak with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) about the current goings-on in Congress; and interview author John Hendrickson about the political and personal impacts of
1/29/2023 5:24:28 PM

LEVER WEEKLY: The Footnote That Says It All

Sheldon Whitehouse's book includes important context about why radical conservatives control the Supreme Court today. LEVER WEEKLY: The Footnote That Says It All By Andrew Perez – 29 Jan 2023 –
2/1/2023 11:34:27 AM

Russell Brand On His Political Evolution

On this week's Lever podcasts: David is joined by Russell Brand to discuss his evolution from comedian to political content creator, and we interview the authors of Chokepoint Capitalism. Russell
1/8/2023 2:04:28 PM

LEVER WEEKLY: Finding The Right Focus In 2023

While Washington's political circus got the headlines, The Lever paid attention to the real story: the Biden admin quietly taking action, and what more it can do. LEVER WEEKLY: Finding The Right
2/5/2023 2:34:27 PM

LEVER WEEKLY: Launching A New Conversation On Union Busting

Our coverage this week is forcing people to take a hard look at an industry that operates in the shadows. LEVER WEEKLY: Launching A New Conversation On Union Busting By The Lever – 05 Feb 2023 – View
1/4/2023 11:34:27 AM

How The Airline Industry Became A Living Nightmare

On this week's Lever podcasts: We speak with a leading expert in airline history and regulation; and even more of David Axelrod and Karl Rove's MasterClass. How The Airline Industry Became A
2/17/2023 8:25:00 AM

What Is The CIA Still Hiding About JFK?

On this week's Lever podcasts: David speaks to an expert on the JFK assassination; and we dive deep into the dystopian classic Children of Men. What Is The CIA Still Hiding About JFK? By The Lever
2/12/2023 2:04:27 PM

LEVER WEEKLY: The Man Responsible

From the Ohio derailment disaster to the holiday flight meltdown, Pete Buttigieg has failed at his job. LEVER WEEKLY: The Man Responsible By The Lever – 12 Feb 2023 – View online → Transportation
2/26/2023 2:04:29 PM

LEVER WEEKLY: Shadowbanning An Inconvenient Truth

On rail safety, the partisan ghost is still haunting the media machine. LEVER WEEKLY: Shadowbanning An Inconvenient Truth By The Lever – 26 Feb 2023 – View online → Joe Biden and Barack Obama. (AP
2/11/2023 2:04:27 PM

Meet Alaska’s First Democratic House Rep. In Almost 50 Years

On this week's Lever podcasts: David interviews Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska); and we dig into the politics of Ghostbusters. Meet Alaska's First Democratic House Rep. In Almost 50 Years By David
12/28/2022 11:34:27 AM

2022 FLASHBACK: Launching Our Podcast Network

This past year, The Lever launched several podcasts, taking its independent journalism to the next level. 2022 FLASHBACK: Launching Our Podcast Network By The Lever – 28 Dec 2022 – View online → During
3/8/2023 11:44:36 AM

Nina Turner On Dems' Working-Class Voter Problem

On this week's Lever podcasts: David interviews progressive icon Nina Turner, and MVC explores Charlie Chaplin's anti-capitalist masterpiece Modern Times. Nina Turner On Dems' Working-Class
3/19/2023 1:34:30 PM

LEVER WEEKLY: Too Small To Regulate, Now Too Big To Fail

Silicon Valley Bank shows how rules are instantly changed to protect the rich and powerful. LEVER WEEKLY: Too Small To Regulate, Now Too Big To Fail By Rebecca Burns & Julia Rock – 19 Mar 2023 –
3/14/2023 2:34:28 AM

A major deal and a free trial

Now that you've been a free subscriber to The Lever for two week, I wanted to offer you a very special discount as a gesture of gratitude. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
3/26/2023 1:04:29 PM

LEVER WEEKLY: Banks Say Let Them Eat Interest Rate Hikes

The Federal Reserve is shielding banks from the interest rate hikes it's inflicting on workers — and the banks couldn't be happier. LEVER WEEKLY: Banks Say Let Them Eat Interest Rate Hikes By
12/4/2022 11:34:27 AM

LEVER WEEKLY: All They Had To Do Was Nothing

Democrats had all the leverage to help workers — instead, they used that leverage to help their railroad industry donors. LEVER WEEKLY: All They Had To Do Was Nothing By The Lever – 04 Dec 2022 – View
11/27/2022 2:34:28 PM

LEVER WEEKLY: Medicare Disadvantage

The privatization of one of America's most beloved programs will come with huge costs — unless it is stopped in its tracks. LEVER WEEKLY: Medicare Disadvantage By Matthew Cunningham-Cook – 27 Nov
4/9/2023 1:34:26 PM

LEVER WEEKLY: An Exception To The Rule In Chicago (For Supporting Subscribers Only)

Brandon Johnson's mayoral victory in Chicago proves that sometimes, passion and organizing can beat heaps of plutocrat cash. LEVER WEEKLY: An Exception To The Rule In Chicago By Rebecca Burns • 9
11/13/2022 2:34:27 PM

LEVER WEEKLY: Undistorted Election Discourse

Tuesday's results show just how many people are looking for alternatives to corporate media. LEVER WEEKLY: Undistorted Election Discourse By David Sirota & Aditi Ramaswami – 13 Nov 2022 – View
4/30/2023 1:04:27 PM

LEVER WEEKLY: Coverage Without Compromise

In accepting this year's Izzy Award, The Lever's Andrew Perez highlights the importance of reader-supported adversarial journalism. This is Lever Weekly, a recap of our work from the past week.
5/1/2023 10:34:28 AM

Thomas Helped Kill Eviction Ban Threatening Benefactor’s Business

Harlan Crow's company said tenant protections threatened its profits. Thomas twice voted to end them while Crow lavished him with gifts. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas voted in 2021 to
11/10/2022 11:34:31 AM

The Lever’s Midterm Election Deep-Dive

On this week's Lever podcasts: David runs through the surprising midterm election results with The Lever's reporters; and The Audit study group finally completes George W. Bush's
5/4/2023 10:34:29 AM

🎧 LEVER TIME: Will Artificial Intelligence Destroy Us — Or Set Us Free?

On this week's Lever Time: David talks with a leading artificial intelligence expert about whether we should rage against the machines. 🎧 LEVER TIME: Will Artificial Intelligence Destroy Us — Or
5/7/2023 1:04:38 PM

LEVER WEEKLY: Dems’ Old Formula Is A Big 2024 Risk

Dems' are settling on the same playbook: shifting right, crushing a primary, and hoping demoralized voters are repulsed by the GOP. President Joe Biden. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) This is Lever Weekly,
5/21/2023 1:04:27 PM

LEVER WEEKLY: Cracking Down On Pay To Play

How to stop private equity from using huge campaign contributions to get their way. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler testifies during a House Financial Services Committee on April
5/22/2023 11:44:33 AM

Joe Biden’s ‘Thank You’ In South Carolina

South Carolina's 2022 Democratic candidate for governor is helping lead a third-party astroturf campaign that could help tank Biden's reelection. Joe Biden has shown South Carolina Democrats
5/15/2023 6:34:28 PM

"We Must Build An Alternative"

How Helen Gym's fight to save a hospital turned her into a frontrunner to be Philadelphia's next mayor. In today's featured story below, reporter Matthew Cunningham-Cook profiles
5/14/2023 1:04:26 PM

LEVER WEEKLY: Biden’s Austerity Rhetoric Returns From The Memory Hole

In debt standoff, the president resurrects his old arguments that he and his media allies tried to erase. President Joe Biden speaks on the debt limit at an event in Valhalla, NY on May 10, 2023. (AP
5/25/2023 11:34:28 AM

🎧 LEVER TIME: What Succession Taught Us About Corporate Media (w/ Frank Rich)

On this week's Lever Time, David sits down with Succession executive producer Frank Rich to discuss the series finale. 🎧 LEVER TIME: What Succession Taught Us About Corporate Media (w/ Frank Rich)
11/2/2022 10:34:27 AM

The Senator Trying To End Dark Money

On this week's Lever podcasts: David interviews Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (DR.I.) about the rise of anonymous corporate donations; and George W. Bush teaches the Audit study group how to communicate
5/30/2023 11:34:29 AM

There's A Climate Bomb In The Debt Deal

Adam McKay is a film director and producer recently founded Yellow Dot Studios, a media company to fight climate disinformation. Today, he offers a dose of outrage and imagination in the face of dire
5/31/2023 10:34:42 AM

🎧 LEVER TIME: Social Media Is Killing Our Kids — Sen. Chris Murphy Has a Plan

David speaks with US Sen. Chris Murphy about social media's harmful effects on kids, and the debt ceiling deal. 🎧 LEVER TIME: Social Media Is Killing Our Kids — Sen. Chris Murphy Has a Plan By The
6/4/2023 1:04:27 PM

LEVER WEEKLY: This Is What Biden Says Is A “Big Win”

Dems' debt-deal celebration tells us exactly what they think is a victory — and for whom they want to deliver such wins. President Joe Biden (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) This is Lever Weekly, a recap of
6/20/2023 10:44:31 AM

The System Makes Patients Sick and CEOs Rich

Healthcare executive pay topped $335 million last year while 100 million Americans were saddled with medical debt. Friends: Wendell Potter was once a top Cigna insurance executive. Today, he's
6/20/2023 6:44:54 AM

🎧 LEVER TIME: Pentagon Whistleblower Says The Government Is Hiding “Non-Human” Technology

David and investigative journalist Leslie Kean discuss new revelations about the government's potential knowledge of UFOs. 🎧 LEVER TIME: Pentagon Whistleblower Says The Government Is Hiding “Non-
6/22/2023 10:37:33 AM

🎧 LEVER TIME: Boots Riley On The Writers Strike, Organized Labor, And His New TV Show

David interviews the director, musician, and activist Boots Riley about social justice and his new show “I'm A Virgo.” 🎧 LEVER TIME: Boots Riley On The Writers Strike, Organized Labor, And His New
6/20/2023 5:25:48 AM

LEVER WEEKLY: What The Nuggets Can Teach Us

The team's NBA championship victory offers important lessons about solidarity and teamwork. Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, center left, celebrates with teammates after the team won the NBA
6/26/2023 11:35:04 AM

Alito Could Deliver Another Ruling For Billionaire Benefactor

Hedge fund of GOP mogul who funded luxury trip is trying to kill financial regs. Last week, new reports revealed that yet another Supreme Court justice has a billionaire benefactor. That relationship
6/12/2023 11:34:28 AM

Oil Lobby Pushed Pollution Loophole for Wildfire Smoke

Climate change is intensifying toxic wildfires, but Big Oil has pushed to exempt the resulting pollution from federal air quality standards. We've all seen images of the apocalyptic orange skies
6/12/2023 2:44:41 AM

🎧 LEVER TIME: The Fix Was In With Biden’s Debt Ceiling Deal

On this week's Lever Time, Sirota and David Dayen of The American Prospect unravel the “meager thinking” behind the debt ceiling deal. 🎧 LEVER TIME: The Fix Was In With Biden's Debt Ceiling
6/29/2023 10:35:18 AM

🎧 LEVER TIME: The Supreme Court Has A Billionaire Problem

David Sirota and ProPublica's Justin Elliott discuss new revelations surrounding the Supreme Court. 🎧 LEVER TIME: The Supreme Court Has A Billionaire Problem By The Lever • 29 Jun 2023 View in