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Tim Walz Warns That Democrats Can Win And Still Lose
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz reflects on the 2024 election defeat, arguing Democrats lost working-class voters by failing to deliver on economic promises and mishandling the Gaza crisis.
The Elon Musk Film You Need To See Before The Midterms
Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney discusses his new documentary "Musk," arguing that Elon Musk’s rise mirrors a comic book villain’s origin story driven by "noble cause corruption.
Introducing Conversations From The Frontlines: Real Talk, Real Change
Natalie from Lover Time recommends the Liberty Hill Foundation’s podcast, Conversations from the Frontlines, which explores how social change actually happens through grassroots organizing.
Introducing “You Might Be Right:” Can We Trust What the Polls Say About the 2026 Midterms?
Former Tennessee governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam host political science experts Jonathan Rodden and Sam Wang to analyze the crisis of gerrymandering.
How AI Could Wipe Out Our Brains Before Our Existence
Lever Time host Cal Newport discusses the risks of AI, arguing that the industry’s “longtermist” ideology prioritizes future utopia over present safety.
What’s Hiding In The Paramount Merger Settlement
Lever Time examines the controversial settlement between Paramount and California AG Rob Bonta, featuring guests Alvaro Bedoya and Lee Heppner.
What Tech Oligarchs Gain From AI Doomerism
This episode examines the sudden surge in AI safety panic, questioning whether fears of rogue AI are genuine or a strategic move by tech oligarchs to…
Dan Osborn Knows Why Democrats Keep Losing Nebraska
David Serota travels to Ord, Nebraska, to interview Dan Osborne, a union leader and independent candidate for the U.
How Troy Jackson Can Put Collins' Career On The Chopping Block
This episode features an interview with Troy Jackson, Maine’s Democratic Senate nominee, who stepped in after Graham Platner withdrew amid rape allegations.
The Billionaire Building Democrats’ New Machine
Lever reporters Katia Schwenk and Luke Olstein investigate a secret political machine funded by billionaire Stephen Mandel, designed to help…
Master Plan S2 E6: Obama’s Kill List
This episode explores how President Obama expanded executive power through drone warfare, contrasting his campaign promises with his administration's secret "kill list.
This Bernie Organizer Is Coming For A “DeSantis Democrat”
Lever Time host David Serota interviews Oliver Larkin, a progressive Democratic candidate challenging incumbent Jared Moskowitz in Florida’s 25th Congressional District.