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Lever Time

David Sirota

Booking Overview

This political news and interview show focuses on investigative reporting, U.S. elections, campaigns, and progressive political analysis, typically featuring candidates, organizers, and journalists with direct involvement in major political contests. Credible pitches include elected officials and candidates, campaign strategists, labor and political organizers, and experts with original reporting or substantive insight into campaign finance and party politics; booking is likely high difficulty because the show prioritizes timely, high-profile political newsmakers and investigative subjects.

Metrics

Episodes: 263

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 74.7k subscribers

Instagram: 23.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

support@levernews.com

jwarner@levernews.com

ncampbell@levernews.com

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Host

David Sirota - Award-winning journalist, Oscar-nominated writer, and former speechwriter for Bernie Sanders’s 2020 presidential campaign.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Current or prospective elected officials, political candidates, campaign organizers, labor leaders, or journalists with direct experience and substantive insight into U.S. elections, party politics, campaign finance, or political accountability.
Required Achievements:  
Running for major elected office, Holding elected state or federal office, Leading or organizing significant political campaigns, Conducting original investigative reporting, Raising substantial grassroots campaign funding

Recent Guest Discussions

Dan Osborn - Populist Campaigning, Nebraska Politics, The Impact Of Rising Prices And Data Center Development, Tariffs, And Challenges To The Two-party System.

Troy Jackson - Maine’s Political Landscape, Susan Collins’s Electoral Success, Establishment Politics, Corruption, And The Prospects For Democratic Senate Gains.

Oliver Larkin - Campaign Organizing, Corporate Money In Democratic Politics, Aipac-affiliated Funding, Allegations Of Antisemitism, And Democratic Electoral Losses In Florida.

Recent Topics

Politics, Elections, Campaign Finance, Political Corruption, Progressive Politics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Tim Walz Warns That Democrats Can Win And Still Lose

October 16, 2026

With the midterms less than a month away, some pundits and polls suggest Democrats have the election in the bag. But is that really true? David Sirota travels to Minnesota to speak with someone who knows the danger of election complacency and overconfidence: Democratic Gov. Tim Walz. Today on Lever Time, we’re airing David Sirota’s full conversation with Walz. They discuss the choices that led to a 2024 presidential defeat for the Democrats, from the party’s stance on the genocide in Gaza to...

Introducing Conversations From The Frontlines: Real Talk, Real Change

October 16, 2026

Conversations From The Frontlines is a show about how social change actually happens - not just the issues making headlines, but the people organizing on the ground and doing the work to create lasting change. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

The Elon Musk Film You Need To See Before The Midterms

October 09, 2026

Musk, a deep-dive investigative documentary about the world’s richest man, premieres this weekend, less than a month before the midterms. Maybe you haven’t heard about it — until recently, most major social media platforms declined to run paid promotions of the documentary’s trailer, citing rules on political content. What are Musk and Big Tech so afraid of? Today on Lever Time, David Sirota sits down with the film’s creator, Academy Award-winning director Alex Gibney, to discuss the documen...

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Frequently asked questions

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Lever Time
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How do I get in touch with Lever Time?

Lever Time is hosted by David Sirota. Its publicly listed emails are support@levernews.com, jwarner@levernews.com, and ncampbell@levernews.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 Lever Time?

The publicly listed emails for Lever Time: support@levernews.com, jwarner@levernews.com, and ncampbell@levernews.com.

How many listeners does Lever Time have?

Podseeker estimates Lever Time reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Lever Time?

Lever Time typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Current or prospective elected officials, political candidates, campaign organizers, labor leaders, or journalists with direct experience and substantive insight into U.S. elections, party politics, campaign finance, or political accountability. Common among recent guests: Running for major elected office; Holding elected state or federal office; Leading or organizing significant political campaigns. Recent guests include Dan Osborn, Troy Jackson, and Oliver Larkin.

How hard is it to get booked on Lever Time?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Lever Time cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Elections, Campaign Finance, Political Corruption, and Progressive Politics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

support@levernews.com

jwarner@levernews.com

ncampbell@levernews.com

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