David Sirota

David Sirota is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author living in Denver, Colorado. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his work helping Adam McKay create the story for the blockbuster film DON’T LOOK UP, which became one of the most widely viewed movies in Netflix’s history. Sirota is the founder and editor of The Lever, a reader-supported investigative news outlet. He is the host of the audio series MASTER PLAN, whose first season won the 2025 National Press Club Award. He also created Audible’s financial crisis podcast series MELTDOWN, which was named one of the best podcasts of the year by The Atlantic and Uproxx. He served as Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign speechwriter in 2020.