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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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- 2 days ago50 min
Pressure Builds To Regulate AI Before It’s Too Late
The last week has been dominated by dire warnings about the threat AI could pose to humanity. A growing number of voices in government are calling for action. Even leaders in the industry say things need to slow down. But some like President Trump say there’s great risk in regulating – we could fall behind and let countries like China lead the way. We’ll talk about if and how to regulate an industry growing at an unimaginable pace.We’ll also discuss the trust in our elections. The president is casting doubts, though his effort to restrict mail in voting was knocked down by the Supreme Court. But if his party loses and he questions the results, what’s next? Plus we take questions from our live audience at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.Producer: Leo DuranHost: David Greene Guests: Mike Dubke, veteran GOP communications strategist and advisor. He was the White House Comms Director under Donald Trump in 2017 - @MikeDubke Mo Elleithee, executive director at Georgetown University's Institute of Politics and Public Service - @MoElleithee
- 1 weeks agoconversational49 min5-min read
Trump Bets On Himself To Win The Midterms
A Republican midterm convention in Texas, dubbed a 'Trump-a-palooza,' highlighted Donald Trump’s outsized influence on the GOP and deepened concerns about his unpopularity dragging down Republican candidates. The event, which featured a two-hour speech from Trump and drew criticism for its timing and messaging, also saw surprising appearances from Democratic Senator John Fetterman and left-wing streamer Hassan Piker. The panelists debate whether Trump’s presence helps or harms the party, examine the Democratic response, and reflect on broader political dysfunction, including the lack of leadership on AI and the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
- 2 weeks agoroundtable50 min7-min read
Politicians Are Struggling To Keep Up With A.I. Backlash
The episode of Left, Right & Center examines the growing political and cultural backlash against AI data centers in American communities, framed as a clash between national technological advancement and local quality-of-life concerns. Host Susan Davis and panelists Mo Elleithee and Sarah Isgur explore how this issue reflects broader anxieties about AI, economic inequality, and political messaging, while also discussing immigration enforcement under President Trump and the $40 trillion national debt, concluding that both parties are failing to have honest, policy-driven conversations on these complex issues.
- 3 weeks agoroundtable50 min5-min read
Trump Launches Economic War On Canada & Iran
President Trump's dual-front economic warfare — against Iran through escalated sanctions and against Canada via a new tariff war — reflects a broader strategic shift in U.S. foreign and trade policy. However, both efforts face significant limitations due to geopolitical realities, including China's dominant role in Iran's economy and Canada's resistance to aligning fully with U.S. anti-China trade posture. Meanwhile, domestic debates over surveillance technologies like Flock cameras and the cultural legacy of Dolly Parton highlight deeper societal tensions around privacy, technological change, and national identity. The episode concludes that America’s global influence is increasingly constrained, and its domestic policies must grapple with public demands for accountability, balance, and meaning.
- Aug 21, 2026conversational50 min7-min read
The Iran War Weighs On Troop Morale & Voters’ Patience
Amid growing public discontent over a prolonged and unpopular war in Iran, Republicans face political peril as they attempt to balance national security arguments with economic fallout felt by voters, while Democrats struggle to coherently capitalize on the situation due to distractions surrounding President Trump’s conduct. The military’s strained conditions, including reports of poor morale and extended deployments, further complicate the political landscape.
- Aug 14, 2026roundtable50 min6-min read
Let’s Make Sense Of Democrats’ Conflicting Primary Results
The 2024 midterm primaries reveal a political landscape less defined by ideological battles between progressives and moderates than by voter demand for competent, electable change agents. Meanwhile, the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict lacks strategic clarity, congressional support is waning, and cultural debates around sports and identity are increasingly politicized, often overshadowing core issues.
- Aug 7, 2026conversational50 min6-min read
The ‘Socialist’ Brand Helps Some Democrats…For Now
The episode of Left, Right & Center examines the implications of progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s narrow primary win in Michigan’s Senate race, the broader ideological tensions within the Democratic Party, and how Republicans may weaponize the label of socialism in the general election. The conversation expands to concerns about the politicization of the Justice Department under President Trump and the handling of serious personal allegations against Republican Congressman Max Miller, before concluding with a discussion on how social media algorithms deepen political polarization.
- Jul 31, 2026conversational50 min5-min read
Affordability Rules the Midterms. Trump Calls It 'Made Up'
With the midterms less than 100 days away, affordability has emerged as the dominant issue for American voters. Democrats are hammering President Trump for failing to deliver on his promise to reduce living costs, while Republicans blame the previous Biden administration for inflation. The debate centers on whether voters should trust their lived experiences or political messaging, and whether policy solutions should focus on wealth transfers or market-driven reforms.
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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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