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Left Right & Center is for listeners who feel like people on the other side of the political divide are on Mars. David Greene pieces together the big picture by inviting people from the left and the right to unpack their ideological differences, not to smooth them over, and look at what’s truly at stake. The show offers a rare kind of clarity. It doesn’t ask you to agree. It asks you to look more closely at what’s happening and to challenge your assumptions. You might not always agree – you might even get angry – but you’ll know why you feel the way you do. No knee-jerk reactions or name calling. This show doesn’t promise easy answers or warm fuzzies; it promises more clarity for the chaotic political era we’re all living through.
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- 6 days agoconversational49 min7-min read
If Democrats Win The Midterms, How Bold Can They Be?
With the midterms finally at hand, David Greene and panelists Nomiki Konst and Jonah Goldberg assess whether Democrats are positioned to take the House (and possibly the Senate), debate the Alaska Senate ballot-stacking controversy, game out what a Democratic Congress confronting an emboldened Donald Trump would look like, and parse Israel's election and its reverberations in American politics.
- 1 weeks agoconversational50 min5-min read
Midterm Countdown: Voter Fraud Arrests & Senate Battlegrounds
Election security and voter fraud allegations have taken center stage as the U.S. approaches the midterm elections, with the Justice Department conducting high-profile arrests of alleged non-citizen voters in California. Host David Greene moderates a discussion between conservative Sarah Isgur and progressive Mo Elleithee on whether these actions are legitimate law enforcement or politically motivated theater that undermines public trust in democracy.
- 2 weeks agoconversational50 min5-min read
Trump’s Deal to Buy Russian Diesel Stuns The World
President Donald Trump's proposal to buy $4 billion in Russian diesel to lower U.S. fuel prices sparked bipartisan backlash and condemnation from Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, who criticized the move as undermining Ukraine while pressuring it to halt attacks on Russian refineries. Critics argue the deal benefits Vladimir Putin economically with minimal impact on American diesel prices, which are driven up by Trump’s war in Iran. The discussion expands to Trump’s weaponization of the Justice Department, exemplified by a federal raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home, widely perceived as politically motivated. The episode concludes with reflections on local democracy and a controversial proposal—later retracted—to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan.
- 3 weeks agoconversational49 min5-min read
The Supreme Court Starts Its New Term Politicized And Unpopular
This episode of Left, Right & Center features a robust debate between progressive activist Adam Green and conservative legal analyst Sarah Isgur on the current state of the Supreme Court, the politicization of institutions, and the cultural fallout from a high-profile campus sexual assault case at Cornell University. The conversation then shifts to the rise of religiously grounded Democratic candidates like James Talarico and Pastor Adam Hamilton, highlighting a broader political trend toward authenticity and moral framing in campaigns.
- Oct 2, 2026roundtable50 min5-min read
Trump Runs Midterm Ads About Himself Fighting America’s “Enemies”
In the final weeks before the midterm elections, President Trump's controversial use of government funds for a campaign-style ad warning of socialist threats has sparked intense debate over legality, democratic norms, and political strategy. The panel dissects whether this reflects desperation or a calculated assertion of dominance, while also analyzing his rollback of fuel economy standards—a move framed as helping affordability but criticized for undermining long-term competitiveness—and a rare bipartisan Senate bill on college athletes’ rights. These discussions unfold against a backdrop of voter concerns about cost of living, institutional distrust, and the broader ideological struggle between nostalgia-driven populism and forward-looking governance.
- Sep 25, 2026roundtable49 min5-min read
Trump’s Media Ban Threatens The First Amendment
President Trump's attempt to ban CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from the White House over 'fake news' claims was temporarily blocked by a federal judge, reigniting concerns about press freedom and presidential overreach. The episode explores how this move fits into a broader pattern of undermining democratic institutions, particularly through controlling media narratives via new platforms like 'Trump TV,' while also examining the implications for U.S. foreign policy under a leader who views global affairs as transactional rather than values-based. The discussion extends to the erosion of public trust in institutions, the weaponization of immigration rhetoric, and the dangers posed by a president who isolates allies while cozying up to authoritarian leaders.
- Sep 23, 2026narrative38 min7-min read
Introducing: Reaching Out
'Reaching Out' is a deeply personal, audio-driven memoir about twin brothers Sayre and Connor navigating the emotional terrain of searching for their absent biological father. The episode centers on Sayre’s internal conflict between emotional detachment and the pull of a story worth telling, set against the backdrop of pandemic isolation and personal reinvention.
- Sep 18, 2026conversational50 min6-min read
Pressure Builds To Regulate AI Before It’s Too Late
A live episode of Left, Right and Center recorded at the College of William & Mary explores the growing political and societal anxiety around artificial intelligence, particularly as industry leaders call for regulation while U.S. leadership resists it. The panel—David Greene, Mike Dubke, and Mo Elleithee—discusses AI’s existential risks, public fear, regulatory challenges, and its emerging role in education and elections.
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Left Right & Center is for listeners who feel like people on the other side of the political divide are on Mars. David Greene pieces together the big picture by inviting people from the left and the right to unpack their ideological differences, not to smooth them over, and look at what’s truly at stake. The show offers a rare kind of clarity. It doesn’t ask you to agree. It asks you to look more closely at what’s happening and to challenge your assumptions. You might not always agree – you might even get angry – but you’ll know why you feel the way you do. No knee-jerk reactions or name calling. This show doesn’t promise easy answers or warm fuzzies; it promises more clarity for the chaotic political era we’re all living through.
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