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Current Affairs

Current Affairs
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Donald Trump
Israel
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United States
Climate Change
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Human Rights
Andrew Cuomo
Palestine
Israel-Palestine Conflict
Social Justice
Eric Adams
Hamas
U.S. Foreign Policy
Iraq War
Medicare For All
Iran
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A podcast of politics and culture, from the editors of Current Affairs magazine.

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When you stand for nothing, nobody wants to stand with you.

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Eric Beinhocker is a professor at the University of Oxford and executive director of the Institute for New Economic Thinking at the Oxford Martin Sc... more

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The Israel lobby’s attempt to destroy Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign is a disturbing example of how money warps democracy.

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Kshama Sawant is a socialist organizer, former Seattle City Council member, and candidate for Congress in Washington’s 9th congressional district. S... more

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Recent Guests

Eric Beinhocker
Professor at University of Oxford; Executive Director of the Institute for New Economic Thinking
University of Oxford; Institute for New Economic Thinking
Episode: Neoliberal Economics Has Always Been Bogus
Nick Hanauer
Entrepreneur; founder of Civic Ventures; co-host of Pitchfork Economics
Civic Ventures; Pitchfork Economics
Episode: Neoliberal Economics Has Always Been Bogus
Kshama Sawant
A socialist candidate running for Congress in Washington's 9th District
Independent Socialist campaign
Episode: Kshama Sawant Is Taking On a Pro-War Democrat
Alex Skopik
Colleague referenced as accompanying the host on a Cuba trip
Current Affairs
Episode: Trump Might Really Invade Cuba
Charles Booker
Democratic Senate candidate in Kentucky
Campaign for Charles Booker
Episode: Charles Booker Has a Plan to Win Kentucky
Mark Graham
Director of the Wayback Machine at the Internet Archive; co-founder of the Association for Progressive Communications
Internet Archive, Association for Progressive Communications
Episode: The Internet Is Being Erased
Chris Freeland
Director of Library Services at the Internet Archive; co-author of Vanishing Culture
Internet Archive
Episode: The Internet Is Being Erased
Judith Butler
Professor of Philosophy
University of California, Berkeley
Episode: Judith Butler Explains the Gender Panic
Molly Crabapple
Artist and writer, author of Here Where We Live Is Our Country, The Story of the Jewish Bund
Author, Artist
Episode: The Anti-Zionist Jewish Movement Israel Doesn’t Want You to Know About (w/ Molly Crabapple)

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 907 ratings
  • Hit and Miss

    The points raised are often spot on and insightful, but the host has a “1930’s baseball announcer” affectation which will drive you absolutely nuts.

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    DogDove
    United States3 months ago
  • Ben and Jerry

    Haha he sounds extremely ignorant. He sold it thinking the corporations would respect the values, but he also says they don’t know values. He says he was “forced” to sell, I bet he didn’t pull out all of the stops. He didn’t mortgage his livelihood and future (built by the company) to save the company. Big talk, little walk.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    WilderLander
    United States3 months ago
  • Well written, poorly delivered

    Well written but the guy who does the podcast sounds like he’s doing satire – indeed, a parody of himself. Hard to take this podcast seriously.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    AllTheNickNamesAreTaken,HowAboutThisOne?
    United States4 months ago
  • Quailty journalism

    High quality journalism. In-depth and yet not too long. Recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rosajgr
    Germany6 months ago
  • One of the best

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    נגה.
    Israel9 months ago

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Hosts' bold independence is noted, with mixed feelings about delivery style but strong interest in topics.
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Production quality and audio sometimes criticized, but content consistently praised.

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Neoliberal Economics Has Always Been Bogus
Q: Can you talk a little bit about this incredible counterfactual that you show and thinking about what could have been different?
The counterfactual illustrates that if wealth shares had stayed with the historical share rather than concentrating in the top, median incomes would be substantially higher, deficits and growth would be different, and polarization would likely be lower; policy could have preserved a much stronger middle class.
The Anti-Zionist Jewish Movement Israel Doesn’t Want You to Know About (w/ Molly Crabapple)
Q: How do you respond to arguments that Zionism was vindicated by history?
Crabapple counters that history is contingent and not determinative; even if some Zionist outcomes occurred, that does not negate the Bund's core critique of ethno-national state-building and its potential for ethnic cleansing and repression.
The Anti-Zionist Jewish Movement Israel Doesn’t Want You to Know About (w/ Molly Crabapple)
Q: Tell us why the Bund's anti-Zionist stance remains relevant in today's conversations about Jewish self-determination.
The Bund showed that a Jewish community could maintain culture and political rights within a plural, non-ethnonational framework, challenging the idea that a Jewish state is the only path to safety and dignity for Jews.
Norman Finkelstein on the Insane Racism of Israeli Society and the Plan to Erase Gaza
Q: How should we understand historical analogies, like the American South or Native American histories, in discussing Israel and Gaza?
Historical analogies are used to illuminate patterns of dehumanization and violent policy outcomes, but they are not exact parallels; they serve to highlight moral and systemic continuities across different moments and places.
Norman Finkelstein on the Insane Racism of Israeli Society and the Plan to Erase Gaza
Q: What is the viability of a two-state solution versus a one-state or no-state framework in the current context?
The guest maintains a consistent skepticism toward both entrenched two-state and one-state models, advocating a more universal, non-racial framework while recognizing the political impracticalities and power realities that make a simple resolution difficult.

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

This show frequently hosts in-depth conversations with journalists, political analysts, and activists who critique foreign policy, media narratives, and U.S. domestic politics from a progressive-left perspective. Episodes commonly explore issues like foreign aid, Israel-Palestine, media bias, electoral strategy, and the role of activism in shaping policy. Notable strengths include rigorous interview style, willingness to challenge established narratives, and a focus on accountability and democratic norms. Listeners who enjoy sharp critiques of power, detailed historical context, and cross-cutting debates between policy, media, and social movements are likely to find it engaging. A standout feature is consistently high-quality, on-the-record... more

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1. Eric Beinhocker
2. Nick Hanauer
3. Kshama Sawant
4. Alex Skopik
5. Charles Booker
6. Mark Graham
7. Chris Freeland
8. Judith Butler

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