Lever Time
by David Sirota
Is this your podcast?David Sirota is an acclaimed journalist and Oscar-nominated writer, known for his work as a speechwriter for Bernie Sanders during the 2020 campaign. As the host of Lever Time, he leverages his investigative background to delve into pressin…
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Audience Interest
- investigative journalism
- political analysis
Podcast Focus
- exclusive reporting
- high-profile interviews
Publishing Consistency
- weekly episodes
- active for four years
Platform Reach
- available on major platforms
- growing audience
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 23 chart positions in 23 markets.
By chart position
- 🇦🇺AU · News Commentary#7730K to 100K
- 🇺🇸US · News Commentary#8230K to 100K
- 🇨🇦CA · News Commentary#1045K to 30K
- 🇩🇪DE · News Commentary#1985K to 30K
- 🇪🇸ES · News Commentary#7210K to 30K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
62K to 224K🎙 ~2x weekly·234 episodes·Last published 1mo ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
124K to 447K🇦🇺22%🇺🇸22%🇨🇦7%+20 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
37K to 134K1.9K real followers tracked across platforms
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16/26 | 2016 electionDemocratic Party+3 | Tad Devine | Democratic National CommitteeHow The Democrats Screwed Bernie | — | Bernie SandersHillary Clinton+5 | — | 1h 02m 47s | ||
| 7/2/26 | healthcarepolitics+3 | Abdul El-Sayed | AIPAC | MichiganMacomb County+1 | healthcareMedicare For All+5 | — | 51m 11s | ||
| 6/25/26 | political insurgencyDemocratic Socialists of America+4 | Zephyr TeachoutBhaskar Sunkara | Democratic Socialists of America | New York CityNew York | New York primariesDemocratic Socialists+3 | — | 56m 59s | ||
| 6/18/26 | billionaire taxCalifornia politics+4 | Dave Regan | Silicon ValleyDemocratic Party+1 | — | billionaire taxCalifornia+6 | — | 55m 20s | ||
| 6/11/26 | American politicsmovie tropes+3 | Dan Brooks | PoliticoCaddyshack+1 | — | American politicsmovie analysis+3 | — | 55m 15s | ||
| 6/4/26 | Citizens UnitedHawaii law+3 | Jarrett Keohokalole | Citizens UnitedThe Lever | Hawaii | HawaiiCitizens United+5 | — | 34m 01s | ||
| 5/28/26 | Jeffrey EpsteinIran-Contra scandal+4 | Natalie BettendorfMurtaza Hussain | Drop Site NewsLever+3 | — | Jeffrey EpsteinIran-Contra+5 | — | 35m 39s | ||
| 5/21/26 | dark moneyDemocratic Party+4 | Randy VillegasMatt Dunlap | The LeverMajority Democrats+1 | CaliforniaMaine | dark moneyDemocratic Party+5 | — | 53m 25s | ||
| 5/14/26 | U.S. foreign policyIran conflict+4 | Daniel BessnerDerek Davison | American Prestige | IranUnited States+3 | Strait of HormuzTrump+5 | — | 49m 35s | ||
| 5/8/26 | Senate raceDemocratic Party+4 | Graham Platner | Democratic Party | Maine | Graham PlatnerDavid Sirota+6 | — | 1h 18m 58s | ||
| 4/30/26 | Iran WarCongress+3 | — | Master PlanLever+2 | IranKenya | IranCongress+6 | — | 52m 13s | ||
| 4/23/26 | single-payer health careCalifornia politics+5 | Tom Steyer | CalCareICE | CaliforniaGolden State | single-payerhealth care+7 | — | 33m 50s | ||
| 4/15/26 | tax filingreturn-free filing+3 | — | — | — | Tax Daytax returns+3 | — | 34m 05s | ||
| 4/9/26 | AI industrypolitics+4 | Alex Bores | Palantir | New YorkNew York’s 12th District | AI industryAlex Bores+4 | — | 47m 27s | ||
| 4/2/26 | air travelTSA+4 | Bill McGee | American Economic Liberties Project | U.S. | TSA linesair traffic controller shortages+3 | — | 45m 50s | ||
| 3/26/26 | surveillanceFBI+5 | Sen. Ron WydenSean Vitka | FBIDemand Progress+2 | — | FBIlocation data+5 | — | 52m 24s | ||
| 3/19/26 | presidential powersinvestigative journalism+3 | — | Master Plan: The KingmakersThe Lever+2 | — | presidentking+5 | — | 12m 03s | ||
| 3/12/26 | Iranshadow war+5 | Shane Harris | LeverThe Atlantic | IranUnited States | Iranshadow war+5 | — | 44m 09s | ||
| 3/5/26 | Iran WarUS foreign policy+4 | Hooman MajdRyan Grim | The Lever | IranUnited States+1 | Iranwar+6 | — | 45m 40s | ||
| 2/26/26 | tariffstrade policy+3 | Lori Wallach | American Economic Liberties Project | — | tariffsSupreme Court+5 | — | 55m 57s | ||
| 2/19/26 | government policyprivacy+4 | Steve Loney | Department of Homeland SecurityACLU+2 | — | federal agentsprivate data+6 | — | 33m 13s |
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
David Sirota is an acclaimed journalist and Oscar-nominated writer, known for his work as a speechwriter for Bernie Sanders during the 2020 campaign. As the host of Lever Time, he leverages his investigative background to delve into pressing political and media issues, bringing a critical perspective to current events. Lever Time stands out for its in-depth reporting and analysis, featuring exclusive stories from The Lever’s newsroom alongside interviews with prominent figures in politics and media. The podcast's format combines expert insights with Sirota's sharp commentary, allowing for a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding contemporary news topics. The show appeals to a diverse audience interested in progressive politics and investigative journalism. Listeners value Sirota's ability to unpack intricate issues, offering them a blend of informative content and thought-provoking discussions that challenge mainstream narratives.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 1.9K
- Total plays: 46K
- Total reviews: 581
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 80
Castbox
- Followers: 836
- Plays: 46K
- Reviews: 33
Podcast App
- Followers: 566
- Reviews: 538
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 413
- Reviews: 10
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What the show covers
- exclusive reporting
- high-profile interviews
- expert opinions
- political commentary
Audience interests
- investigative journalism
- political analysis
- media insights
- current events
Platform reach
- available on major platforms
- growing audience
- limited platform data
- no specific platforms detected
Publishing consistency
- weekly episodes
- active for four years
- consistent release schedule
- reliable content delivery
Chart history for Lever Time
Peaked at #27 in HK, currently #27 in HK.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HK | — | #27 | #27 | — |
| Ireland | — | #34 | #34 | — |
| TR | — | #62 | #62 | — |
| Spain | — | #72 | #72 | — |
| SG | — | #73 | #73 | — |
| Australia | — | #77 | #77 | — |
| IL | — | #80 | #80 | — |
| United States | — | #82 | #82 | — |
| South Africa | — | #89 | #89 | — |
| CZ | — | #90 | #90 | — |
| AT | — | #96 | #96 | — |
| Canada | — | #104 | #104 | — |
| CO | — | #118 | #118 | — |
| South Korea | — | #131 | #131 | — |
| PH | — | #132 | #132 | — |
| KE | — | #140 | #140 | — |
| Norway | — | #142 | #142 | — |
| GR | — | #146 | #146 | — |
| Finland | — | #153 | #153 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #165 | #165 | — |
Chart Positions
23 placements across 23 markets.
Chart Positions
23 placements across 23 markets.