
Nadia Idle, Jeremy Gilbert and Keir Milburn bring you ACFM – a show about left-wing politics, culture, music and experiences of collective joy.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 99 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicMusic HistorySociety & Culture | |||

After a Trip episode about the meaning of mainstream, this time the gang go deeper into ‘Mainstream’ – that is, the new soft-left faction inside Labour. Yes, a festive episode about the inner workings of a political party! Don’t say we don’t spoil yo... more
Jem, Nadia and Keir debate the meaning of ‘mainstream’ – something none of them could ever possibly be, of course.
Is ‘woke’ the new mainstream? Can there be a mainstream if we don’t all have access to the same culture? Is Tommy Robinson shifting th... more
After last week’s episode on Parties, this time ACFM exposes the predicament facing Your Party, the new leftwing faction led by Zarah Sultana and Jeremy Corbyn.
What expectations do leftwing voters have for Your Party? Does the Corbyn faction distru... more
Amid the bumpy launch of a new left-wing party and the rise of the Greens and Reform, the ACFM crew turn their attention to parties. Do we still need them? Do parties work by drawing people together, or by excluding the uninvited? And should a politi... more
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Great
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)
I listen to this when driving home from the golf club, much to the annoyance of my wife and daughter who hate it.
This is killer
Always rated ACFM highly, listened since the early days. I get what they’re trying to do and I’ve found their insight and analysis unique amongst the left podcasterarti.. World is a better place with ACFM in it.
However in the last few months, maybe a year it feels increasingly like a university seminar, with a lot of focus on theory and philosophy, and less on popular culture. Obviously there’s a lot to learn from theory, but maybe the balance is not quite there at the moment. Have recommend ... more
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Exploring the intersection of left-wing politics, culture, and music, this program engages listeners in lively conversations around contemporary socio-political themes, historical perspectives, and cultural phenomena. The hosts discuss a broad array of topics ranging from mainstream politics and grassroots movements to the nuances of social reproduction and the significance of collective joy in political discourse. Their approach is distinctive, combining critical analysis with humor and warmth, which invites audience participation and encourages a rethink of conventional political narratives in a digestible format.
Unique aspects of this show include the integration of music and pop culture within political discussions, and a commitment to... more
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