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.
Lever Time with David Sirota
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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 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.
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Recent Episodes
July 16, 2026
We’re Still Living In The 2016 Election
Political consultant Tad Devine explains to host David Sirota how the 2016 Democratic primary process was rigged against Bernie Sanders, offering insights into future election challenges.
July 2, 2026
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David Sirota interviews Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed about his Medicare For All plan and the political forces opposing him.
June 25, 2026
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Host David Sirota interviews law professor Zephyr Teachout and Jacobin founder Bhaskar Sunkara about the rise of the DSA and its impact on Democratic primaries.
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