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Bungacast

Bungacast
Neoliberalism
Populism
Nationalism
China
Brexit
United States
European Union
Capitalism
Globalization
Artificial Intelligence
Donald Trump
Middle Class
Ukraine
Russia
Indonesia
France
Israel
State Capitalism
Millennial Left
Empire

The global politics podcast at the end of the End of History. Politics is back but it’s stranger than ever: join us as we chart a course beyond the age of ’bunga bunga’. Interviews, long-form discussions, docu-series.

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Latest Episodes

On sovereignty and Brazil's election.

Juliano Fiori, Alameda Institute director, talks to Alex about Lula versus (Flávio) Bolsonaro through the lens of internal and external threats to sovereignty.

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Is this an election about nothing? What is at s... more

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A docu-series from Bungacast.

This sequence of interviews, conversations and meetings were recorded mostly in New York – the capital of the 20th century – in order to ask what the future of place is in the 21st century.

In part four, we finish off ... more

A docu-series from Bungacast.

This sequence of interviews, conversations and meetings were recorded mostly in New York – the capital of the 20th century – in order to ask what the future of place is in the 21st century.

In part three, we explore th... more

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A docu-series from Bungacast.

This sequence of interviews, conversations and meetings were recorded mostly in New York – the capital of the 20th century – in order to ask what the future of place is in the 21st century.

In part two, we explore "non... more

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Recent Guests

Nick Burns
Editor and writer on US and Latin American politics and culture
Episode: Nowhere Everywhere? Place in a Digital World. Part four.
Miodrag Mitrašinović
Architectural theorist featured as a future-oriented guest
Episode: Nowhere Everywhere? Place in a Digital World. Part four.
Catherine Liu
Speaker introduced as part of the session and author/academic
Damage magazine (organizer of the summit)
Episode: Nowhere Everywhere? Place in a Digital World. Part four.
Pierre Dalence
Writer and curator, host of Verdurent
Verdurent (London)
Episode: Nowhere Everywhere? Place in a Digital World. Part three.
Matthew Gasda
Playwright and director, interviewee
Episode: Nowhere Everywhere? Place in a Digital World. Part three.
Josh Citarella
Artist, writer, host of the Doomscroll podcast
Doomscroll
Episode: Nowhere Everywhere? Place in a Digital World. Part two.
Vedi Hadiz
Professor of Asian Studies at the Asia Institute, University of Melbourne
University of Melbourne / Asia Institute
Episode: /560/ Indonesia's Putin ft. Vedi Hadiz
Philip Cunliffe
Scholar; author of The Man Who Was Friday essay in American Affairs
American Affairs
Episode: /559/ Global Jihad: 9/11 at 25 ft. Philip Cunliffe
Ross Barkan
Author of The Revolutionary, Zohran Mamdani and the Remaking of American Politics
Author
Episode: /558/ Sewer Socialism, or Left in the Toilet? ft. Ross Barkan

Hosts

Alex Hochuli
Host of Bungacast with multiple appearances; central organizer of discussions and reading club segments
George Hoare
Co-host of Bungacast, contributes to moderation and analysis, especially on liberalism and geopolitics

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 583 ratings
  • Sux

    Nina Power is fash. Catherine Liu is a red-brown hack. This podcast sux

    Apple Podcasts
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    asafoetida2026
    United States4 months ago
  • Arash Azizi is a propagandist

    Really gross. Don’t trust these people.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ashelianderson
    United States5 months ago
  • Confusing

    Hard to understand but worth trying?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @Brahmski
    United Statesa year ago
  • Try it

    You might like it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LenBurr
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Catherine Liu is terrible

    You gotta cut Catherine. All she does is make petty complaints and try to dress it up as theory. Completely incomprehensible.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Bobbyowens_
    United States2 years ago

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Praise for consistency and high-quality discussions, though a few dismissals mention political disagreements with guests or framing.
Listeners praise deep analysis and thoughtful guests, often noting the academic rigor.
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Some reviews criticize perceived bias or complexity, while others praise accessibility with strong hosts.

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#117
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#143
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#168
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#172
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#177
Brazil/News/Politics
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#186
Ireland/News/Politics

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Nowhere Everywhere? Place in a Digital World. Part one.
Q: Can private ownership of space still enable political action?
Privatization complicates organizing; historically, occupations like Zuccotti Park show limited political action possible in private land, but it is not inherently conducive to ongoing protest.
Nowhere Everywhere? Place in a Digital World. Part one.
Q: What differentiates place from similar terms like public space or placemaking?
Place is viewed as organically produced by its inhabitants, not merely designed; public space or placemaking refers to the designed spaces which may or may not acquire anthropological life.
/560/ Indonesia's Putin ft. Vedi Hadiz
Q: Can you explain what you mean by oligarchy in the Indonesian context and how it differs from the typical Western notion of oligarchs?
Oligarchy here is a structural relation of power where big business, the bureaucracy, and political elites form a network. It isn't just wealth; it's the way these actors interlock to control institutions and use democracy to advance private accumulation, even as formal electoral processes continue.
/558/ Sewer Socialism, or Left in the Toilet? ft. Ross Barkan
Q: What distinguishes Mamdani's approach from purely progressive or woke politics?
His approach emphasizes economics, tangible services, and pragmatic governance over symbolic concerns, with a focus on rent stabilization, buses, universal child care, and building durable institutions.
/558/ Sewer Socialism, or Left in the Toilet? ft. Ross Barkan
Q: Who is Zohran Mamdani and what is his background?
Mamdani was born in Uganda to a filmmaker and a decolonialist scholar, moved to New York, excelled in public schools, and previously pursued a music career before entering politics; he rose through DSA-backed networks to win a major city mayoral race.

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

A globally oriented, academically tinged discussion on contemporary politics, economics, and culture often through a left-leaning lens. Episodes frequently analyze imperialism, globalization, political economy, and the role of culture in shaping public discourse, with guests ranging from scholars to journalists and regional experts. The format blends long-form interviews, reading-club style explorations, and live event discussions, offering rigorous critique alongside accessible examples from current events and history. Noteworthy is the commitment to historical contextualization, a willingness to challenge mainstream narratives, and a recurring emphasis on how finance, technology, and state power intersect with everyday politics. This make... more

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2. Miodrag Mitrašinović
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