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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

Aliyah and Cliff sit down with Oliver Larkin, who's running for US Congress from Florida's District 23 with revolutionary ambitions such as unseating Jared Moskowitz, abolishing the Electoral College, and Finishing Reconstruction.

Brage, Mikael and Rudy sit down to talk about Scandinavian social democracy, with a focus on Norway and Sweden. We discuss the periodization of social democracy, starting from the 1905 independence of Norway, through the first World War period, the r... more

Amelia, Rudy and Matt sit down to discuss the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's political economy, with a focus on the distinct periods. We discuss the "information problem" and how it frames the discussion, before detailing the history of the ... more

This is the audio of the Cosmostream of December 7th 2025 on Your Party with guests Bryce Bailey and Charlie Porter from the Democratic Socialists of Your Party. We cover the origins of Your Party, why the guests have chosen to intervene in YP and no... more

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Recent Guests

Oliver Larkin
Running for Congress in Florida's 23rd district; Democratic Socialist
DSA member; Candidate for Congress
Episode: Interview: Oliver Larkin for Congress
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

Hosts

Rudy
Host of Cosmopod
Oisín Gilmore

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 274 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eidorando
    United States2 years ago
  • The content of this podcast is typically excellent, but the audio quality is usually atrocious.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    silicongeranium
    4 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Yvonne EB
    United States6 years ago

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The podcast is noted for its reasonable and informative discussion, rooted in a deep understanding of Marxism without being condescending.
Some suggestions for improvement include enhancing the editing for a tighter presentation while retaining the depth of topics discussed.
Reviewers value the commitment to accessibility through the inclusion of diverse voices and discussions.
Listeners praise the depth of analysis on modern and historical issues related to political, economic, and social sciences.

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Interview: Oliver Larkin for Congress
Q: How do you plan to leverage DSA within the political system to push your agenda?
Use the Workers Deserve More program as a blueprint, maintain accountability to the Broward DSA chapter, pursue inside-outside strategies, and organize grassroots campaigns to extract concessions from both within and outside Congress.
Interview: Oliver Larkin for Congress
Q: What motivated you to run for Congress instead of a local office first?
I saw the democracy crisis in Florida and believed federal office could be a salve and a platform to push a broad working-class agenda, including dismantling anti-democratic levers like the Electoral College and expanding democracy.
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.

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