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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
10/19/2022 9:24:29 PM

Reminder: Join Us Tonight At 7pm ET For A Live Q&A About Dems’ Midterm Missteps

Join us tonight to ask us questions in real time! Reminder: Join Us Tonight At 7pm ET For A Live Q&A About Dems' Midterm Missteps By David Sirota – 19 Oct 2022 – View online → A reminder that
11/16/2022 7:34:26 PM

Reminder: Join Us Today At 5pm ET For A Live Q&A About What The Dems Do Next

Join us on Callin to ask us questions in real time! Reminder: Join Us Today At 5pm ET For A Live Q&A About What The Dems Do Next By David Sirota – 16 Nov 2022 – View online → A reminder that today
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
1/20/2023 6:54:31 PM

Reminder: Today At 3pm ET Is Our Live Q&A On America’s Transit Meltdown

Join us on Callin to ask us questions in real time! Reminder: Today At 3pm ET Is Our Live Q&A On America's Transit Meltdown By David Sirota – 20 Jan 2023 – View online → A reminder that today
1/20/2023 5:34:42 AM

TODAY AT 4PM ET: Here’s The Link To Join Today’s Callin Show (Exclusive for Supporting Subscribers)

Join us on Callin to ask us questions in real time! TODAY AT 4PM ET: Here's The Link To Join Today's Callin Show (Exclusive for Supporting Subscribers) By David Sirota – 12 Jan 2023 – View
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
1/26/2023 7:24:32 PM

Reminder: Today At 4pm ET Is Our Live Q&A About Corporate Media

Join us on Callin to ask us questions in real time. Reminder: Today At 4pm ET Is Our Live Q&A About Corporate Media By David Sirota – 26 Jan 2023 – View online → A reminder that today at 4pm ET (
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
2/2/2023 7:14:28 PM

Reminder: Today At 4pm ET Is Our Live Q&A About The National Restaurant Association

Join us on Callin to ask us questions in real time! Reminder: Today At 4pm ET Is Our Live Q&A About The National Restaurant Association By David Sirota – 02 Feb 2023 – View online → A reminder that
1/5/2023 7:04:28 PM

Reminder: Join Us Today At 4pm ET For A Live Q&A About The Airline Industry

Join us on Callin to ask us questions in real time! Reminder: Join Us Today At 4pm ET For A Live Q&A About The Airline Industry By David Sirota – 05 Jan 2023 – View online → A reminder that today
2/14/2023 5:24:33 PM

Reminder: Today At 1pm ET Is Our Live Q&A About The Norfolk Southern Train Derailment

Join us on Callin to ask us questions in real time. Reminder: Today At 1pm ET Is Our Live Q&A About The Norfolk Southern Train Derailment By David Sirota – 14 Feb 2023 – View online → A reminder
3/18/2023 2:04:27 PM

LISTEN NOW: Adam McKay On “Office Space”

On this week's Movies vs. Capitalism episode, the Oscar-winning filmmaker joins Rivka and Frank to deconstruct the celebrated 1999 film. LISTEN NOW: Adam McKay On “Office Space” By The Lever – 18
3/16/2023 2:55:21 PM

The Bank Panic of 2023

In this week's Lever Time episode, we explore the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and its impact on the financial system. The Bank Panic of 2023 By The Lever – 16 Mar 2023 – View online → In this
12/2/2022 7:34:28 PM

Join Us Today At 3:30pm ET For A Live Q&A About The Looming Railroad Strike

Join us on Callin to ask us questions in real time! Join Us Today At 3:30pm ET For A Live Q&A About The Looming Railroad Strike By David Sirota – 02 Dec 2022 – View online → Friends, there's
4/7/2023 3:04:29 PM

AOC Sounds The Alarm About Biden 2024

On this week's Lever Time, Alexandria Ocazio-Cortez joins Sirota to discuss Biden's latest moves, the new Clarence Thomas bombshell, the Squad's political strategies, and more. AOC Sounds
4/19/2023 6:55:35 AM

🎧 LEVER TIME: Marianne Williamson, Biden’s First Primary Challenger

On this week's Lever Time, David talks with the political activist about the 2024 presidential election and the political media industrial complex. 🎧 LEVER TIME: Marianne Williamson, Biden's
4/27/2023 10:34:28 AM

🎧 LEVER TIME: Did AstroTurf's “Forever Chemicals” Cause The Deaths Of Pro Athletes?

On this week's Lever Time: the potential links between “forever chemicals,” pro athlete deaths, and products found in your home. 🎧 LEVER TIME: Did AstroTurf's “Forever Chemicals” Cause The
11/8/2022 10:04:27 PM

Join Us Tonight At 8:00pm ET For The Lever’s Election Night Livestream

Join us tonight for our live coverage — and ask us questions in real time! Join Us Tonight At 8:00pm ET For The Lever's Election Night Livestream By David Sirota – 08 Nov 2022 – View online → A
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
5/12/2023 7:05:06 PM

Live Event At 4pm ET: Should We Worry About The Debt Ceiling?

Join us on Callin to ask us questions in real time. Live Event At 4pm ET: Should We Worry About The Debt Ceiling? By The Lever • 12 May 2023 View in browser View in browser A reminder that today at 4pm
5/19/2023 7:24:36 PM

Live Event At 4pm ET: Why Is The Biden Administration Approving New Oil Trains?

Join us on Callin to ask us questions in real time. A reminder that today at 4pm ET (1pm PT) is our weekly Callin show, Lever Live. This week, David Sirota and The Lever's staff will be discussing
5/18/2023 11:34:31 AM

🎧 LEVER TIME: Meet The Pundits Who Falsely Blamed Inflation On Workers

On this week's Lever Time: David speaks with two experts about the growing consensus that corporate profits are driving inflation. 🎧 LEVER TIME: Meet The Pundits Who Falsely Blamed Inflation On
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)
10/31/2022 6:54:29 PM

Reminder: Join Us Today At 5pm ET For A Live Q&A About The Midterm Elections

Join us on Callin to ask us questions in real time! Reminder: Join Us Today At 5pm ET For A Live Q&A About The Midterm Elections By Frank Cappello – 31 Oct 2022 – View online → A reminder that
10/10/2022 10:34:27 AM

We’re Auditing George W. Bush’s MasterClass

The Lever's new “educational” podcast The Audit is now available! We're Auditing George W. Bush's MasterClass By David Sirota – 10 Oct 2022 – View online → Spread the word: Share this
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
6/12/2023 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