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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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In view of the political situation, we have reuploaded a podcast with Iker Suarez on the border situation in Spain. We hope to have an updated episode soon.

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In this episode, Rudy joins Iker Suárez, author of The Migrant Genocide: Toward a ... more

Aaron Leonard and Donald Parkinson sit down for a conversation on Leonard's recent book 'Menace of Our Time: The Long War Against American Communism'. Relating this history to current events, Leonard and Parkinson discuss the various ways that the U.... more

Christian, Donald and Parker sit down to discuss Lars Lih's new book What was Bolshevism? They situate the context of the book, and discuss what this new manuscripts adds to Lih's existing oeuvre. Topics discussed include Lih's use of narrative to fr... more

Charlie and Bryce rejoin Donald and Jack for a recap on what has transpired since the Your Party founding conference. We discuss the recent local elections, which show massive losses for Labor and gains for Reform and Greens. Then we go into the chal... more

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Recent Guests

Iker Suarez
PhD student active in anti-racist and socialist movements; author and researcher on political economy and immigration in Europe
Anti-racist and socialist movements in Europe, author in Monthly Review
Episode: [ARCHIVE] The Border is a Mirror: Europe and the politics of migration with Iker Suarez
Aaron Leonard
Author of Menace of Our Time, historian focused on state repression and communism
Author, Menace of Our Time
Episode: The Long Red Scare: Inside the FBI's Secret War on American Communism with Aaron Leonard
Charlie Porter
Guest from the UK left organizing space, activist and academic
Your Party grassroots left slate
Episode: Corbynism vs Partyism: the rise and demise of Your Party
Bryce Bailey
Guest from the UK left organizing space, activist and blogger
Grassroots left networks
Episode: Corbynism vs Partyism: the rise and demise of Your Party
David Harvey
Research director at the Center for Place, Culture and Politics, CUNY Graduate Center
Center for Place, Culture and Politics, City University of New York
Episode: The Marxist in Residence: an interview with David Harvey
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
Jarrod Shanahan
Author and assistant professor of criminal justice
Governor's State University
Episode: City Time: Life as Political Prisoners on Rikers with Jarrod Shanahan and David Campbell

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Donald Parkinson
Host of Cosmopod; long-running interviewer and facilitator of in-depth political economy discussions

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 281 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 States3 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 States6 years ago
  • Best Marxist podcast

    Reasonable, informative, and scientific

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Manbearpigpwned
    United States6 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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Rooted in deep understanding of Marxism while remaining respectful.
Insightful analysis of Marxism with accessible discussion.
Thoughtful, rigorous, and informative.
A consistently strong voice for socialist perspectives.
Could benefit from tighter editing in places.

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[ARCHIVE] The Border is a Mirror: Europe and the politics of migration with Iker Suarez
Q: What are the left's main responses to migration, and how can they be more effective?
The left's response is mixed, often framed in human rights discourse or NGO-led activism; a more effective approach would foreground class unity, anti-imperialist solidarity, and a critique of dual citizenship rights that privileges natives over migrants.
[ARCHIVE] The Border is a Mirror: Europe and the politics of migration with Iker Suarez
Q: Who are the people migrating to Europe and why are they leaving their home countries?
Migrants come from the global south, driven by lack of economic opportunities and dispossession under global capitalism; many are not just refugees from wars but people escaping chronic precarity and capital-induced conditions.
[ARCHIVE] The Border is a Mirror: Europe and the politics of migration with Iker Suarez
Q: Where are the European borders really located, and how do external fronts interact with internal dynamics?
Borders operate both outwardly and inwardly, with external policing at sea and on land, plus internal discrimination in housing, census registration, and labor markets that together create a pervasive border regime.
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.

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

This show centers on political economy, Marxist theory, and anti-imperialist analysis, often featuring in-depth discussions with academics, activists, and organizers. Episodes span migration politics in Europe, U.S. state repression of left movements, socialist critique of history and revolutions, and practical organizing within democratic socialist frameworks. A distinctive trait is rigorous, often historical or theoretical interrogation of capitalism, empire, and social movements, paired with accessible commentary for a broad audience interested in class analysis, labor, and policy reform. Notable strengths include thoughtful guest selections, a willingness to challenge conventional narratives, and a knack for connecting theory to current... more

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