The Free World's Last Days: Crockett & Talarico's Final Push ft. Daniel Bessner

The Free World's Last Days: Crockett & Talarico's Final Push ft. Daniel Bessner

From Left Reckoning by Left Reckoning

February 24, 2026 · 47 min

About this episode

David and Matt discuss the Texas primary and interview Daniel Bessner about his edited essay collection on Cold War Liberalism.

On today's show, David and Matt reflect on the primary in Texas.Then, Daniel Bessner joins us to talk about the new essay collection he's edited with Michael Brenes, "Cold War Liberalism". CODE: BESSNER26https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/cold-war-liberalism/4CE8BFF1CF908A8F481B55F2043A88F7Support Matt & Dave and gett access to all bonus episodes at patreon.com/leftreckoning David's on tour for his book! Pick up the Myth of Red Texas - https://orbooks.com/catalog/the-myth-of-red-texas/NYC book talk Feb 25 - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-myth-of-red-texas-tickets-1977510526217Houston book talk March 19th - https://brazosbookstore.com/event/2026-03-19/david-griscom-myth-red-texasBrownsville, Texas March 28th at Buho Books Dallas, April 1, Wild Detectives link to come San Antonio, Texas, April 9th, 120 Adams Street New Orleans, Friday April 17th Austin May 7th

People in this episode

Hosts: David, Matt

Guest: Daniel Bessner

Topics covered

  • Texas primary
  • Cold War Liberalism
  • political commentary
  • book discussions
  • interviews

Keywords

  • Texas primary
  • Daniel Bessner
  • Cold War Liberalism
  • politics
  • book tour

Sponsors

Cambridge University Press

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Cold War Liberalism

Places: Texas, New Orleans, Austin, Brownsville, Texas, Dallas, San Antonio, Texas

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