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Capitalism
Neoliberalism
Fascism
Death
Labour Party
Populism
Climate Change
Debt
Social Reproduction
The Communist Manifesto
Socialism
Ecology
Jeremy Corbyn
Grief
Social Justice
Genocide In Palestine
Karl Marx
Racism
Friedrich Engels
Class Struggle

Nadia Idle, Jeremy Gilbert and Keir Milburn bring you ACFM – a show about left-wing politics, culture, music and experiences of collective joy.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes104Founded5 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Are we living through a new era of British weirdness? Keir and Jem mark the start of spring by taking in the weird-left politics of leylines, weird walks and standing stones.

Find the books and music mentioned in the show: novara.media/acfm... more

After mulling over the problem of boredom in the last Trip episode, the ACFM gang return with a solution: hobbies.

In this episode Nadia, Jem and Keir wonder why hobbies tend to mutate into jobs, which hobbies are appropriate for commoners, whether... more

When was the last time you were bored? Nadia, Jem and Keir wonder if ennui is a feeling that belongs in the past – and what a boredom-free life might be missing.

Is compulsive scrolling a modern symptom of boredom? Why are spiritual practices often... more

[Audio error updated! Please refresh or re-download if correct episode isn’t playing.] Have the Greens got what it takes to become the main political vehicle of the radical left?

Following their Trip episode on Ecology, the ACFM crew take a closer ... more

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Recent Guests

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Hosts

Jeremy Gilbert
Co-host of the show with a focus on left politics, culture, and philosophy; also associated with broader intellectual circles.
Nadia Idle
Co-host and founder of the show; regular contributor across topics from politics to culture and feminist theory.
Keir Milburn
Co-host with a focus on socialist politics, Labour dynamics, and cultural analysis; frequent collaborator across episodes.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 458 ratings
  • Top podcast

    Really glad I discovered this. In a sea of radical Left podcasts this one has a really distinctive feel. The panel interaction works well and they always provoke each other and the audience. Highly recommended (and not at all boring.)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stationmaster7
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Awesome

    Love this. Somehow didn’t get round to ACFM in the Corbyn years and after a bit of a break from left podcasts last year (burnout etc) this has given me new hope. The darkest of times need the brightest blue sky thinking and you’ll find it here 😎

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EasterBatman
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Great

    Podcast Addict
    5
    unmediodaniel
    6 months ago
  • Boss discussions

    Great show with very interesting topics and discussion. Only thing I dislike is the 'This is acid man' thing at the start. Sounds proper tw*tty (to my northern ears anyway)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chrissymap
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Informative

    I listen to this when driving home from the golf club, much to the annoyance of my wife and daughter who hate it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ZXZ107
    United Kingdoma year ago

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What is ACFM about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A left-leaning show that blends politics, culture, music, and historical context to explore collective joy and social transformation. Across episodes, topics range from eco-socialist currents and party dynamics to film, literature, and music, all examined through a critical, often humorous lens. Noteworthy traits include long-form, idea-rich discussions with accessible pop-cultural references, a habit of weaving theory with everyday cultural phenomena, and a consistent emphasis on solidarity, feminism, and anti-capitalist critique. The format tends to mix rigorous analysis with personal anecdotes, making complex ideas approachable for engaged, values-driven listeners who enjoy cross-disciplinary conversations.

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ACFM launched 5 years ago and published 104 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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