Left, Right & Center podcast

Left, Right & Center

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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.

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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A big talk about how the country moves forward

After the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, both Republicans and Democrat... more

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America is in a dark era of political violence

Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and commentator, was shot and killed while hosting a... more

12 Sep 2025

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12 Sep 2025


#23

Can Congress work its way back to relevance?

The Trump administration announced that it will withhold $5 billion in foreign aid that Co... more

05 Sep 2025

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05 Sep 2025


#22

Trump bargains between power, safety, freedom

National Guard troops have been on the streets of Washington D.C. for about two weeks, and... more

29 Aug 2025

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29 Aug 2025


#21

Trump pursues control of voting, teases a third term

President Trump says he wants to end mail-in voting and voting machines. The Constitution ... more

22 Aug 2025

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22 Aug 2025


#20

Trump calls on National Guard to patrol D.C.

President Trump promised to address crime in Washington, D.C. following an attack on a for... more

15 Aug 2025

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15 Aug 2025


#19

Was there any good reason to fire BLS chief?

President Trump fired the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Erika McEn... more

08 Aug 2025

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08 Aug 2025


#18

Will MAGA fractures push Trump to pressure Israel?

Leaders in France, Canada, and the U.K. have stated they would recognize and call for Pale... more

01 Aug 2025

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01 Aug 2025


#17

Trump vs. the media

President Donald Trump continued to air his grievances with the mainstream media this week... more

25 Jul 2025

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25 Jul 2025


#16

When you become the news

Something you should know, from the team at Left, Right and Center.

25 Jul 2025

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25 Jul 2025


#15

Is the MAGA crowd losing faith in its leader?

Prior to his re-election in 2024, Donald Trump committed to releasing files related to sev... more

18 Jul 2025

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18 Jul 2025


#14

Democrats sought accountability after deadly Texas floods. Was it too soon?

Authorities were still searching for survivors of the deadly July 4 floods in Central Texa... more

11 Jul 2025

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11 Jul 2025


#13

Did the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ kill compromise in Washington?

Congress signed into law the “ [Big Beautiful Bill] (https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c... more

04 Jul 2025

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04 Jul 2025


#12

Shouldn’t Congress have a say in US military action?

President Trump’s decision to strike Iran has sparked debate in Congress over the executiv... more

27 Jun 2025

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27 Jun 2025


#11

Trump keeps US and Europe in the dark on Iran plans

President Trump has plans for securing peace after Israel launched a war with Iran. Howeve... more

20 Jun 2025

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20 Jun 2025


#10

Could ICE protests sink Trump’s immigration policy?

Protests in Los Angeles sprang up this week as residents sought to deter ICE raids in seve... more

13 Jun 2025

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#9

Breaking up is hard to do

President Donald Trump has made the “big, beautiful bill” a hallmark piece of legislation ... more

06 Jun 2025

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06 Jun 2025


#8

The Court Tester

The Trump administration has faced over 200 lawsuits in its first four months. The legal c... more

30 May 2025

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30 May 2025


#7

Corruption, Putin… Burritos?

President Trump held a private dinner for the largest investors of the $TRUMP coin, a meme... more

23 May 2025

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23 May 2025


#6

GOP infighting creates a big, beautiful nightmare

The House of Representatives began debating sprawling new tax legislation in Congress this... more

16 May 2025

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16 May 2025


#5

Is the White House budget an attempt to test presidential power?

The White House recently released its budget proposal for 2026, which calls for over $160 ... more

09 May 2025

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09 May 2025


#4

Voters push back on Trump … in Canada

Ex-financier Mark Carney led Canada’s Liberal Party to a nearly 30-point comeback in the p... more

02 May 2025

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02 May 2025


#3

Chaos, conclaves and other concerns

Daily operations at the Department of Defense have been described as “total chaos” by a fo... more

25 Apr 2025

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25 Apr 2025


#2

For the White House, when you’re wrong, you’re right

Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents wrongfully deported Maryland resident K... more

18 Apr 2025

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18 Apr 2025


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Market Madness: Do the best-laid plans sometimes get reversed?

March Madness may have ended, but Market Madness went into effect shortly after Trump anno... more

11 Apr 2025

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11 Apr 2025