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Current Affairs

Current Affairs
Donald Trump
Gaza
Israel
Democratic Party
United States
Climate Change
Capitalism
New York City
Palestine
Iran
Andrew Cuomo
Medicare For All
Eric Adams
U.S. Foreign Policy
Iraq War
Social Justice
China
Economy
Christian Nationalism
Neoliberalism

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

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Jasper Nathaniel is an independent journalist who recently returned from reporting in the occupied West Bank, where he documented Israeli settler vi... more

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CODEPINK co-founders Medea Benjamin and Jodie Evans, along with national co-director Danaka Katovich, join Current Affairs to reflect on 25 years of... more

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Rachel Cohen is an attorney and organizer who previously resigned from the law firm Skadden Arps amid the Trump administration’s pressure campaign a... more

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Astra Taylor is a writer, activist, and co-author of End Times Fascism, and Aaron Regunberg is a climate lawyer and contributing editor at The New R... more

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Recent Guests

Danaka Katovich
National Co-Director of Codepink
Codepink
Episode: How 9/11 Normalized Endless War
Jodie Evans
Founder of Codepink, peace activist
Codepink
Episode: How 9/11 Normalized Endless War
Rachel Cohen
Attorney and legal commentator on civil liberties, contributor to Current Affairs
Current Affairs
Episode: How Trump Made a Broken DOJ Even Worse
Aaron Regunberg
Climate lawyer, contributing editor at The New Republic, co-host of Fighting Fascism podcast
The New Republic; Fighting Fascism podcast
Episode: MAGA Stole Animal Rights from the Left
Astra Taylor
Activist, documentarian, writer, and musician
Author and activist
Episode: MAGA Stole Animal Rights from the Left
Muhammad Al-Kurd
Palestine correspondent at The Nation; editor-at-large at Mondoweiss; author of Perfect Victims and the Politics of Appeal
The Nation; Mondoweiss
Episode: Palestinians Shouldn’t Have to Be Perfect Victims (w/ Mohammed el-Kurd)
Casey Kennedy
Co-founder, Track AIPAC
Track AIPAC
Episode: AIPAC Knows Its Money Is Toxic (w/ Track AIPAC)
Cory Archibald
Co-founder, Track AIPAC
Track AIPAC
Episode: AIPAC Knows Its Money Is Toxic (w/ Track AIPAC)
Dan Osborn
Senate candidate, independent
Nebraska Senate Campaign
Episode: Both Parties Are Failing Working People (w/ Dan Osborn)

Host

Nathan Robinson
Editor-in-Chief of Current Affairs; host and interviewer with a focus on long-form analysis and critical policy critique.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 913 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 States4 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 States5 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 States6 months ago
  • Quailty journalism

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rosajgr
    Germany8 months ago
  • One of the best

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    נגה.
    Israela year ago

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The show's rigorous policy focus is valued by listeners who want substantive, not superficial, political analysis.
Listeners appreciate the depth and breadth of topics, though some critique production quality and pacing.
Prospective guests and sponsors should expect a highly engaged, opinionated, policy-first audience.
Guests bring strong, well-articulated positions that challenge mainstream narratives.

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Talking Points

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Both Parties Are Failing Working People (w/ Dan Osborn)
Q: What powers would you push as a senator to help workers in situations like those you described with unions and workplace safety?
I would back the Pro Act and card-check processes, push for penalties for anti-union practices, and work to ensure right-to-work considerations are balanced with protections for workers; the emphasis is on giving workers a real voice at work.
Both Parties Are Failing Working People (w/ Dan Osborn)
Q: Where do you stand on Medicare for All, and could you be persuaded to support it?
I think health care should be a right, but we should first fix the broken health-care system; the goal is strong antitrust measures and a phased approach that improves access and affordability without rushing past the necessary systemic reforms.
Both Parties Are Failing Working People (w/ Dan Osborn)
Q: Why is it so important to you to not be part of either of the two big parties?
Because the two-party system has led to gridlock and policy football, and I believe that real, practical solutions for working people come from making room for independent voices that can negotiate across factions.
The Israel Lobby Is More Desperate Than Ever
Q: How have you seen the Israel lobby exert influence under the Biden and Trump administrations in the past five years?
The guests discuss socialization and transactional approaches, noting Biden's cautious stance due to long involvement and Trump's transactional coziness with the lobby, illustrating divergent pathways to influence.
The Israel Lobby Is More Desperate Than Ever
Q: Could you talk a bit about how political costs are imposed on politicians who defy what Israel would like American domestic politics to look like?
The lobby creates incentives and punishments, raising the costs of dissent and, at times, orchestrating public pressure or funding shifts to push incumbents to align with pro-Israel policies.

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

This program consistently features sharp, issue-driven conversations centered on politics, policy, labor, and media critique from a progressive to socialist perspective. Guests range from academics and activists to political candidates and industry commentators, often examining electability, campaign strategy, and policy design (Medicare for All, labor rights, foreign policy, and media narratives). Noteworthy is a willingness to challenge mainstream thinking, blend long-form analysis with practical politics, and surface structural critiques of institutions, funding, and power. Its distinctive angle lies in pairing rigorous policy discussion with candid debates about the feasibility and consequences of bold left-leaning reforms, making it co... more

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1. Danaka Katovich
2. Jodie Evans
3. Rachel Cohen
4. Aaron Regunberg
5. Astra Taylor
6. Muhammad Al-Kurd
7. Casey Kennedy
8. Cory Archibald

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