
A podcast of politics and culture, from the editors of Current Affairs magazine.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 600 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentNews | |||

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Always interesting, clever and funny, not preaching, focuses on the facts. Thank you
Short, punchy (in a fair way), and on important and timely topics. Always a treat to listen to.
I am increasingly fond of this podcast. The latest episode where Nathan offers his perspective on “Abundance” is fantastically detailed, earnest, and legible for a mere peon like me. I think it is clear that we need ideological media in the middle of the 21st century. We need to know the convictions and commitments of the people we let into our ears. I trust Current Affairs! You can too.
Incredible analysis, though sometimes conversations get a bit cheeky
Glenn Greenwald isn’t a conservatist. He’s more liberal, in its traditional sense, than most libs these days. And Nathan should’ve well known this, given the episodes on liberalism and leftism.
This might seem to be a semantic issue. But politics and political theories are core to this show. I’ve noticed that Nathan, with all his left-leaning ideas, still falls for the mainstream (false) muddling of these terms.
Please re-educate yourself the basics so as not to mislead your listeners.
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The content revolves around critical discussions related to politics and culture, often challenging mainstream narratives and exploring the implications of government actions on society. Episodes typically focus on issues such as U.S. foreign policy, economic inequality, and the influence of corporate money in politics. The dialogue frequently critiques both major political parties, highlighting the need for more progressive, ethical approaches to governance. It features a range of guests, from journalists to activists, who offer insights into contemporary political phenomena and advocate for social justice.
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Recent guests on Current Affairs include:
1. Cory Doctorow
2. Zeron Mamdani
3. John Fugelsang
4. David Sirota
5. Gianmarco Soresi
6. Tommy Marcus
7. Taylor Lorenz
8. Yasmine Taeb
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