
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 | NewsGovernment | |||

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Chris Smalls is the co-founder and former president of the Amazon Labor Union and author of the new book When the Revolution Comes. He joins Current... more
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Norman Finkelstein is one of the leading scholars of the Israel-Palestine conflict and author of the new book Gaza’s Gravediggers: An Inquiry into C... more
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Waqas Ahmed is a Pakistani journalist whose work has appeared in The Intercept and Drop Site News. He joins Current Affairs to discuss his recent re... more
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Nicholas Enrich worked at USAID for more than 12 years, including in its Bureau for Global Health and Bureau for Management. He joins Current Affair... more
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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.
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.
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.
High quality journalism. In-depth and yet not too long. Recommended!
Always interesting, clever and funny, not preaching, focuses on the facts. Thank you
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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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Recent guests on Current Affairs include:
1. Nicholas Enrich
2. Rania Khalek
3. Abdul El-Sayed
4. Sam Miller McDonald
5. Adam Johnson
6. Ben Cohen
7. Carl Deal
8. Tia Lessin
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