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Cosmopod is the official podcast of Cosmonaut Magazine, a project dedicated to expanding the project of scientific socialism in the 21st Century. In our feed we have a combination of podcast episodes and audio articles from our website.

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Latest Episodes

Steve Bloom ruminates on the meaning and practice of democratic centralism, arguing that respect for minority positions is key to building a truly disciplined revolutionary formation.

Reading: Felix Bauer

On this episode of Cosmopod, Isaac and Jack talk with Jarrod Shanahan about his new book, Every Fire Needs a Little Bit of Help: A Decade of Rebellion, Reaction, and Morbid Symptoms. From Occupy to Black Lives Matter to the George Floyd Rebellion, Sh... more

Carlos Campos Jr. analyzes the disunity of electoral campaigns pursued by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), argues for the strategic infrastructural integration of the organization's state-level electoral efforts, and provides a tentative p... more

Rudy joins Jeremy Rich for a discussion on the Democratic Republic of the Congo from the late 80s to the present. We cover the decay of Mobutu's regime, the changes in the 90s, how the Rwandan Civil War prompted an invasion and the first and second C... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Gindin
Author of several books on global capitalism and a researcher in labor movements.
Episode: How the US made Global Capitalism with Sam Gindin
David Campbell
Writer, translator, and former anti-fascist political prisoner
Episode: City Time: Life as Political Prisoners on Rikers with Jarrod Shanahan and David Campbell
Chad Pearson
An author known for his critical work on American capitalism and labor movements.
Author of Capitalist Terrorists
Episode: White Hoods and Pinkertons with Chad Pearson
Peter Olney
A long-time labor organizer and former organizing director of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union.
International Longshore and Warehouse Union
Episode: Where is the working class' power? An interview with Peter Olney and John Womack
John Womack
A retired professor with a long history of studying labor movements in both the United States and Mexico.
Episode: Where is the working class' power? An interview with Peter Olney and John Womack
Christian Noakes
Musician and writer passionate about jazz, but not a jazz musician.
Episode: The New Thing: Jazz Music in the Cold War, 1950-1970 with Christian Noakes
Gabriel Kuhn
Author and political activist focused on leftist movements and history.
Syndikalist Union, SAC
Episode: Sports and Straight Edge in Red Vienna with Gabriel Kuhn
Aziz Rana
Professor of Law at Boston College and author of 'The Two Faces of American Freedom' and 'The Constitutional Bind'
Boston College
Episode: Escaping the Constitutional Bind with Aziz Rana
Alexander Thurston
Scholar specializing in jihadism in the Sahel region.
Episode: Jihadism and Military Juntas in the Sahel with Alexander Thurston

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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 265 ratings
  • Best Analysis Today

    Incomparable on modern and historical issues of political, natural, and social science. Fantastic interviews and round tables, and unparalleled commitment to accessibility through the consistent stream of audio articles. Everyone should be listening!

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    eidorando
    United States2 years ago
  • The content of this podcast is typically excellent, but the audio quality is usually atrocious.

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    3
    silicongeranium
    3 years ago
  • Keep it up

    Excellent podcast. Rooted in deep understanding of Marxism while not being snarky or condescending.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gaiabetes
    United States5 years ago
  • Best Marxist podcast

    Reasonable, informative, and scientific

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Manbearpigpwned
    United States5 years ago
  • Looking forward!

    Love the topics but the podcast could use more editing even if it’s painful to cut material.

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    4
    Yvonne EB
    United States5 years ago

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D. R. Congo after Mobutu to the present with Jeremy Rich
Q: What is the state of the left in the Congo?
The left in Congo is fragmented, with a small communistic presence and a larger movement focused on liberal democracy and human rights. There are some cooperative efforts among workers but no unified political organization.
The Contemporary Irish Left with Oisín Gilmore & David Landy
Q: How would you describe the role of Sinn Féin in the current Irish political landscape?
Sinn Féin has emerged as a significant player, particularly due to their anti-austerity stance and their ability to mobilize around housing issues.
The Contemporary Irish Left with Oisín Gilmore & David Landy
Q: Can you talk a bit about the history of the Labour Party and what gap it leaves once it enters government?
The Labour Party is seen as having become a tragedy post-2011 because it implemented austerity measures and was punished at the polls for doing so, leading to a lack of recovery.
White Hoods and Pinkertons with Chad Pearson
Q: What role do you think that prisoner radicalization played in the labor movement?
The mass imprisonment served as a scandal for sympathizers and pushed many to organize, as shared grievances emerged within the incarcerating setting leading to stronger labor movements.
White Hoods and Pinkertons with Chad Pearson
Q: How would you describe the relationship between these two regions, the American South and the American West in terms of class conflict?
There are certainly questions about maintaining a stable workforce and having a loyal, efficient workforce, which are challenges for employers regardless of their location.

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