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Left Reckoning

Matt Lech, David Griscom

Booking Overview

A weekly political interview and commentary show focused on socialism, working-class politics, Texas and Southern politics, and international affairs, with external guests including elected officials, journalists, and subject-matter experts. Agencies could credibly pitch socialist organizers, political analysts, investigative journalists, policy experts, and progressive elected officials; booking difficulty is medium, with accessibility for knowledgeable specialists but occasional high-profile appearances.

Metrics

Episodes: 357

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 58.3k subscribers

Instagram: 4.3k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

leftreckoning@gmail.com

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Host

Matt Lech - Political commentator and co-host focused on socialist politics, working-class issues, and international affairs.

David Griscom - Political commentator and co-host focused on socialist politics, Texas and Southern politics, and international affairs.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Direct expertise in socialist politics, Texas or Southern politics, labor and working-class issues, international affairs, technology power, or progressive electoral strategy. Recent guests have included published journalists, political commentators, and prominent elected officials.
Required Achievements:  
Published investigative or political journalism, Leadership or public office in progressive politics, Subject-matter expertise on Texas, labor, international affairs, or technology policy, Public advocacy or organizing experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Etienne Rosas - Elon Musk’s Spacex Expansion In Brownsville, Texas; The Political Influence Of Technology Elites; And Rising Opposition To Billionaire Power.

Sam Russek - Houston Mayor John Whitmire And The Relationship Between State And City Government In Texas.

Beto O'Rourke - AIPAC, Zohran Mamdani, Texas Politics, And Outreach To Low-propensity Voters.

Recent Topics

Politics, Socialism, Texas Politics, Labor Politics, International Relations

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Left Reckoning
:

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

October 06, 2026

support the show and get the weekly Sunday Shows at patreon.com/leftreckoningMatt 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.Check out The Blueprint: How Socialism Can Work in the Real World athttps://www.versobooks.com/products/2843-the-blueprint

Arrested for Protesting: DSA Candidate Misael Ramos Joins Us & Council Member Mike Seigel

October 01, 2026

support the show and get our Sunday Shows at patreon.com/leftreckoning.ATX 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.

The Reality of Trump's McCarthyism & Fernando Cerimedo and the Global Right Exposed

September 22, 2026

Support Left Reckoning and get our members' only Sunday Show at patreon.com/leftreckoning Read and share Connor's on the investigation: "How to Steal a Hemisphere: Fernando Cerimedo and the Heist of Latin American Democracy"https://reactionary.international/investigations/how-to-steal-a-hemisphere/en/ https://progressive.international/And check out Chip Gibbons' article, "The State’s War on the Left Didn’t Begin With Trump — But He’s Escalating It" https://trut...

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Frequently asked questions

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Left Reckoning
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How do I get in touch with Left Reckoning?

Left Reckoning is hosted by Matt Lech and David Griscom. Its publicly listed email is leftreckoning@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Left Reckoning?

The publicly listed email for Left Reckoning: leftreckoning@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Left Reckoning have?

Podseeker estimates Left Reckoning reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Left Reckoning?

Left Reckoning typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Direct expertise in socialist politics, Texas or Southern politics, labor and working-class issues, international affairs, technology power, or progressive electoral strategy. Recent guests have included published journalists, political commentators, and prominent elected officials. Common among recent guests: Published investigative or political journalism; Leadership or public office in progressive politics; Subject-matter expertise on Texas, labor, international affairs, or technology policy. Recent guests include Etienne Rosas, Sam Russek, and Beto O'Rourke.

How hard is it to get booked on Left Reckoning?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Left Reckoning cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Socialism, Texas Politics, Labor Politics, and International Relations. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

leftreckoning@gmail.com

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