Left Reckoning

Lula is the greatest living politician. Online leftists should take note

4.5K views · 1d ago · 13:50

Matt & David break down Lula's victory and make a plea to online leftists, "please grow up."

Texas Republicans turned government into a racket ft Sarah Eckhardt

1.3K views · 3d ago · 16:28

Guests: Sarah Eckhardt, Texas State Senator Sarah

Lula Wins Again; Cops, Unions, and Socialists - Full episode

4.9K views · 4d ago · 48:36

Matt and David celebrate Lula's victory over Bolsonaro. Then, journalist Hamilton Nolan and Jacob Morrison of @TheValleyLaborReport join David to discuss infiltrating a police union conference and the contradictions in including cops in the labor movement.

Debunking Matthew McConaughey's fake "independence"

17K views · 1w ago · 9:56

What are you talking about? Matt, Dave, and Emma react to Matthew McConaughey's new found independence and why the movie star just doesn't get it.

The Centrists' Grift & Matthew McConaughey's FAKE Independents ft. Emma Vigeland

20K views · 1w ago · 49:50

Guest: Emma Vigeland

Emma Vigeland of The Majority Report joins Matt and David to talk about socialists putting pressure on Hakeem Jeffries, Labour's attacks on the UK Greens, and the Democratic consultant class that keeps getting paid to fail.

Topics: Introductions and Neera Tanden · The Democratic establishment · James Carville and fifth column · DSA strategy and Darializa Avila Chevalier · UK Labour and Zionism · Consultant class and strategy

Is It Time for Socialists to Break With the Democrats?

17K views · 2w ago · 16:37

For over a decade, socialists and progressives in the United States have debated how to approach electoral politics: should the left run within Democratic primaries, build an independent ballot line, or pursue something else entirely?

How Tucker Carlson Revived a Completely Debunked Lie About Ilhan Omar

11K views · 2w ago · 13:53

Following reports of federal authorities searching the home of Minneapolis political figure Anton Lazzaro, right-wing media figures from Katie Miller to Tucker Carlson immediately attempted to connect the raid to Representative Ilhan Omar.

Right-Wing In TOTAL MELTDOWN Over Talarico

5.8K views · 2w ago · 7:07

Right-wing media personalities host a live audio space pushing a wild, fabricated rumor that Texas State Representative James Talarico was admitted to a clinic in Ohio—only for a guest to call the clinic on the spot and completely blow up the conspiracy in real time.

Ilhan Omar Raided, Talarico Lie Blows Up in GOP's Faces - Full Episode

5.9K views · 2w ago · 56:54

Matt and David discuss the terminally conspiracy-brained Republicans as a lie about Talarico blows up in their faces. Also, will Tucker apologize for smearing Ilhan Omar now that ICE investigators have raided her DC home.

Topics: Criticism of ICE · Reflecting on Leonard Peltier · The raid on Ilhan Omar · Political theater in Texas · Socialist strategy and DSA

Socialism needs markets to work

9.5K views · 3w ago · 10:37

Mike Beggs joins us to discuss his new book written with Bhaskar Sunkara and Ben Burgis, The Blueprint, on what democratic socialism actually would look like.

The Blueprint for Socialism & Far-Right Advances in Brazil ft. Mike Beggs

5K views · 3w ago · 35:26

Guest: Mike Beggs

Matt and David discuss the recent elections in Brazil, which saw the country turn to the right, and the upcoming runoff between Lula and Bolsonaro's son. Then, Mike Beggs joins us to discuss his new book with Bhaskar Sunkara and Ben Burgis, The Blueprint.

Centrist are wrong about Talarico and Hasan Piker

8.1K views · 3w ago · 17:43

We talk about the disease, called pundit brain.

Can Mamdani's 'sewer socialism' win in Texas?

5.4K views · 4w ago · 14:11

Austin City Council Member Mike Siegel joins Left Reckoning to discuss what democratic socialism looks like in practice in the heart of Texas. From pushing back against state-level interference and billionaire influence to fighting for labor protections, public infrastructure, and working-class housing, we break down how local municipal power can deliver real material gains—and where the limits lie when governing within a red state.

Are police trying to intimidate candidates? & socialism in Texas?

4.9K views · 1mo ago · 1:03:34

Austin City Council Candidate Misael Ramos joins us to talk about his campaign as well as his recent arrested for protesting ICE. Then, current DSA City Council member joins David to discuss socialism at the city level.

Topics: Interview with Misael Ramos · Democratic socialism in Texas with Austin City Councilmember Mike Siegel · Archive trivia and commentary · Misael Ramos

The most RACIST politician in Texas is running for office

7.7K views · 1mo ago · 22:43