Who Sold America On The Iran War? (With Hooman Majd & Ryan Grim)
On February 28, the United States and Israel began bombing Iran — with no congressional declaration, public debate, or clear endgame. For those who grew up watching the Ayatollah cast as America’s ori...
5 Mar 45min
The Court Disarmed Trump’s Tariff Weapon. Who Will Pay? (With Lori Wallach)
On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump’s tariffs were illegal, striking a blow to his favorite geopolitical strategy. The decision could make it far harder for any president to...
26 Feb 55min
He Sent One Email. Then Federal Agents Came To His Door.
In October, a Philadelphia man emailed an attorney for the Department of Homeland Security, criticizing a government policy. Hours later, federal agents and local police were banging on his door to in...
19 Feb 33min
A Message From David Sirota About The Lever's Master Plan
An important message about the future of The Lever's Master Plan podcast, from our host, David Sirota. Become A Paid Subscriber To The Lever Become A Paid Subscriber On Apple Podcasts ...
17 Feb 2min
When Disaster, Inc. Comes To Town (With Katya Schwenk)
In February 2023, a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, setting off a chemical disaster. Politicians and lawyers promised justice, and the railroad company swiftly settled...
12 Feb 38min
What Tech Wants: God In The Machine
While one tech CEO warns that artificial intelligence could “destroy all life on Earth,” other industry giants have declared war on rules that could limit AI’s power. Their battlefield? The 2026 midte...
5 Feb 45min
What Tech Wants: Crypto Reign Of Terror (with Jacob Silverman and Molly White)
In 2024, the cryptocurrency industry spent more than $130 million to influence elections nationwide. Their campaign donations and lobbying efforts turned the tables for their risky boom-and-bust busin...
29 Jan 33min
What Tech Wants: The San Francisco Experiment
In 2022, nonprofit neighborhood groups, backed by Silicon Valley billionaires, helped recall a progressive district attorney in San Francisco. What happened next would change the country. In Part On...
22 Jan 33min
