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Current Affairs

Current Affairs
Education
Privatization
Municipal Socialism
Economic Freedom
U.S. Military Operations
Public Goods
Media Bias
Jordan Peterson
Poverty In the United States
Economic Rights
War On Terror
Socialism
Jeremy Corbyn
Neoliberalism
Health Care Rights
Human Rights Violations
Casualties Of War
Wells Fargo
Palestinian Rights
Political Correctness

A podcast of politics and culture, from the editors of Current Affairs magazine.

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Donald Trump's overthrow of Nicolás Maduro sets a terrible precedent that severely erodes international sovereignty. Can other countries depose any leader they accuse of a crime?

🇻🇪 Read the article: www.currentaffairs.org/news/the-coup-in... more

In the fall of 2024, Zohran Mamdani was a long-shot challenger taking on New York City’s political establishment. Today, he’s the mayor. In this early interview with Current Affairs, recorded shortly after he announced his campaign, Mamdani lays out ... more

John Sanbonmatsu is a professor of philosophy at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and the author of The Omnivore’s Deception: What We Get Wrong about Meat, Animals, and Ourselves.

The book is a response to Michael Pollan’s 2006 bestseller The Omnivor... more

Joshua Cohen is a political theorist and writer of the Ettingermentum Substack: an exceedingly thorough and insightful resource for anyone hoping to understand what the hell is going on in American politics these days. Cohen sat down with Current Aff... more

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Recent Guests

John Sanbonmatsu
Professor of Philosophy at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and author of The Omnivore's Deception
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Episode: Michael Pollan Is Lying to You About "Ethical" Meat
Joshua Cohen
Political analyst and writer for the Ettingermentum Newsletter
Ettingermentum
Episode: What the Government Shutdown Actually Revealed for Democrats (w/ Ettingermentum)
Medea Benjamin
Legendary peace activist and co-founder of Codepink.
Codepink
Episode: Gaza, Ukraine, and Why Trump’s "Anti-War" Rhetoric Is a Lie (w/ Medea Benjamin)
Nina Turner
Former Ohio State Senator, professor, and political activist
Up in Arms Campaign
Episode: Why Democrats Keep Failing Working People (w/ Nina Turner)
Anthony Fantano
Prolific music critic known for his YouTube channel, The Needle Drop.
Episode: Anthony Fantano on the Exploitative Music Industry and Zohran's Rap Career
Zohran Mamdani
New York politician and former rapper, also known as Young Cardinal.
Episode: Anthony Fantano on the Exploitative Music Industry and Zohran's Rap Career
Cory Doctorow
Author and activist known for his work on digital rights and technology.
pluralistic.net
Episode: Why Everything is Getting Worse (w/ Cory Doctorow)
Zeron Mamdani
Socialist candidate and newly elected Mayor of New York City
Episode: Follow Mamdani’s Example
John Fugelsang
Actor, comedian, writer, and political commentator
Author of 'The Separation of Church and Hate'
Episode: How the Christian Right Betrays Everything Jesus Ever Said (w/ John Fugelsang)

Hosts

Current Affairs Editors
Editors of the Current Affairs magazine, often engaging in discussions about politics and culture.
Nathan Robinson
Editor-in-Chief of Current Affairs magazine, known for his critiques of mainstream politics and media.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 889 ratings
  • One of the best

    Always interesting, clever and funny, not preaching, focuses on the facts. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    נגה.
    Israel3 months ago
  • Much needed moral as well as logical clarity

    Short, punchy (in a fair way), and on important and timely topics. Always a treat to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Prof. Critical-Thinking
    United States4 months ago
  • Honest engagement in accessible format and language

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jack Blair
    United States7 months ago
  • Incredible analysis, though sometimes conversations get a bit cheeky

    Podcast Addict
    4
    chawhee
    8 months ago
  • Mislabeling

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Crystalash
    United States8 months ago

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Talking Points

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How Zohran Mamdani Defeated the Democratic Establishment
Q: How can you possibly in a city where the political system is rigged to put someone like Eric Adams or even Michael Bloomberg in office?
One pathway to winning is the city's public matching donation system that empowers small dollar donors.
How Zohran Mamdani Defeated the Democratic Establishment
Q: How do you plan to make sure that by capping rents for those who you help with your rent cap, you still solve the supply side of the housing problem?
We will pair rent caps with a comprehensive housing policy platform that includes building more affordable housing supply.
How Zohran Mamdani Defeated the Democratic Establishment
Q: What would you say are the most pressing concerns for New Yorkers at the moment?
The most pressing issues include housing affordability, child care costs, and transit issues that affect the daily lives of New Yorkers.
How Zohran Mamdani Defeated the Democratic Establishment
Q: How is the current mayor doing that?
Eric Adams has raised rents and exacerbated the cost of living crisis for working class New Yorkers.
Michael Pollan Is Lying to You About "Ethical" Meat
Q: What is the basic case that we are complicit in a kind of radical evil through the way we treat animals?
We have scientific evidence that other animals are not irrational beings, and the violence inflicted on them annually is immense and unjustifiable.

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The podcast focuses on the intersection of politics and culture, offering detailed critiques of current events and ideologies. Episodes typically feature discussions on prominent issues such as media accountability, economic justice, and political corruption, often highlighting the moral implications of political decisions. Unique to this content is the blend of humor and rigorous analysis, allowing for insightful dialogues that dissect popular narratives while advocating for progressive ideals. The hosts often engage with varied guests to explore themes surrounding social justice, democracy, and the impact of technology on society.

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Recent guests on Current Affairs include:

1. John Sanbonmatsu
2. Joshua Cohen
3. Medea Benjamin
4. Nina Turner
5. Anthony Fantano
6. Zohran Mamdani
7. Cory Doctorow
8. Zeron Mamdani

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