Rephonic
Artwork for Jacobin Radio

Jacobin Radio

Jacobin
Capitalism
Neoliberalism
Trump Administration
Iran
Labor Movement
Social Democracy
Venezuela
United States
Indonesia
Israel
Democratic Party
Socialism
ICE
Donald Trump
Welfare State
Western Sahara
Gaza
Bernie Sanders
Palestine
Morocco

News, politics, history and more from Jacobin. Featuring The Dig, Long Reads, Confronting Capitalism, Behind the News, Jacobin Radio with Suzi Weissman, and occasional specials.

PublishesDailyEpisodes1915Founded13 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
PoliticsHistoryNews

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Jacobin Radio

Latest Episodes

After three years of slaughter in Gaza, some leading officials of the Biden administration are trying to justify their record. Figures like Antony Blinken and Brett McGurk have been on media tours recently giving their version of the story.

Meanwhi... more

Featuring Chris Brooks on labor’s crisis and the strategic, militant class struggle that can turn it all around. Brooks, former chief of staff to UAW President Shawn Fain, urges organizers to be flexible in their methodology, explains the federal mon... more

Owen Zidar, co-author of The Everywhere Millionaire, reveals the world of the hidden rich. Plus: Jake Werner surveys the latest in US-China relations.

Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their co... more

Featuring Ben Tarnoff and Quinn Slobodian on their book Muskism: A Guide for the Perplexed. What the world’s bizarre richest man reveals about our financially fabulist, hard tech, far-right political-economic era.

Support The Dig at Patreon.com/The... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

The Dig
The DigDaniel Denvir
What's Left of Philosophy
What's Left of PhilosophyLillian Cicerchia, Owen Glyn-Williams, Gil Morejón, and William Paris
Politics Theory Other
Politics Theory OtherPolitics Theory Other

Recent Guests

Chris Brooks
Veteran labor organizer and strategist; former UAW chief of staff
United Auto Workers (UAW) / Jacobin contributor
Episode: The Dig: Confronting Labor’s Crisis w/ Chris Brooks
Owen Zidar
Co-author of The Everywhere Millionaire
Henry Holt (publisher)
Episode: Behind the News: The Hidden 1 Percent w/ Owen Zidar
Ben Tarnoff
Writer and co-author of Muskism, A Guide for the Perplexed
Columbia/Massachusetts? (as described in episode)
Episode: The Dig: Muskism w/ Ben Tarnoff and Quinn Slobodian
Quinn Slobodian
Professor of International History at Boston University, co-author
Boston University
Episode: The Dig: Muskism w/ Ben Tarnoff and Quinn Slobodian
Benjamin Moser
Pulitzer Prize-winning author; author of Anti-Zionism, A Jewish History
Doubleday (publisher)
Episode: Jacobin Radio: Jewish Anti-Zionists w/ Benjamin Moser
Helen Lackner
Expert on the politics of Yemen
Episode: Long Reads: Ansar Allah’s Offensive in Yemen w/ Helen Lackner
Jennifer Berkshire
Education journalist; author, co-author of The Education Wars
Jacobin, The Education Wars (New Press)
Episode: Behind the News: The Backlash to School Vouchers w/ Jennifer Berkshire
Heather Berg
Author of Notes from the Sex Worker Left, Lumpen Theory; labor studies scholar
UCLA (teaches labor and gender studies); Duke University Press
Episode: Behind the News: The Backlash to School Vouchers w/ Jennifer Berkshire
Ben Shanahan
DSA member and campaign strategist, campaign architect for David Morales' Providence campaign
Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)
Episode: The Dig: Winning Providence w/ Ben Shanahan

Host

Doug Henwood
Host of Behind the News on Jacobin Radio.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.6k ratings
  • Fully Masked

    I thought the same about people wearing a mask until I spoke to a few people who have compromised immune systems. I can’t ask people I don’t know if they have a compromised immune system, but I try not to stereotype unless you are wearing the mask half off.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cocodojo
    United States19 days ago
  • Slop

    This is controlled opposition. Not even remotely close to a reasonable political analysis. An intellectually, dishonest neo liberal podcast. Don’t waste your time.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BerniePlease
    United States6 months ago
  • Best show out there!

    Doug is a great host, his show is excellent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lesw8
    United States7 months ago
  • Compatible Left

    The Dig, Jacobin Radio, Confronting Capitalism, now Behind the News—the characterization of Maduro and Bolivarian revolution is no different from corporate media’s distortion, when there are empirical evidence and independent journalism to refute such lies. Replying on the same “experts” further siloed the view.

    Suzi has always been a bit sus (given her one-sided accounts of Russia), but the others also unveiled to be biased unfortunately confirms warnings I dismissed before.

    To compromise t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Crystalash
    United States9 months ago
  • Jacobin Radio

    Disciplined and focused discussion of the left. Much to learn

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jacobin Radio
    United States10 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Overall feedback highlights thoughtful guest choices and strong intellectual rigor.
Audience appreciates the blend of theory and practical organizing insights.
Listeners praise in-depth, historically grounded analysis and critical discussions.
Some reviews critique perceived host biases or coverage gaps, indicating a polarized reception.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#164
United States/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#170
United Kingdom/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#222
Canada/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#163
Italy/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#183
Australia/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#19
Poland/News/Politics

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Long Reads: Ansar Allah’s Offensive in Yemen w/ Helen Lackner
Q: How significant are the gains the Houthis have made in recent weeks, and what implications might this have for Saudi Arabia's ability to trade and engage in maritime commerce?
The gains are significant but potentially reversible; control over strategic chokepoints like the Bab al-Mandab affects oil exports and shipping costs, while long-term outcomes depend on whether anti-Houthi forces can reorganize and secure air and land support.
Behind the News: The Hidden 1 Percent w/ Owen Zidar
Q: What do the authors say about the future trajectory of these Everywhere Millionaires and their influence?
The authors suggest the trend of wealth accumulation through pass-throughs will likely continue, supported by tax advantages and structural factors, with more wealth transferring over time and increasing influence in politics and policy.
Behind the News: The Hidden 1 Percent w/ Owen Zidar
Q: Could you describe pass-throughs and their advantages over traditional corporate forms?
Pass-throughs tax business profits at the owner's individual rate rather than at a corporate rate, reducing double taxation and enabling the owner to deduct specific benefits, which creates a lower effective tax burden for many private business owners.
Long Reads: The Class Politics of Central Banking w/ Martijn Konings
Q: What practical steps could advance a democratized central bank agenda?
Engage in strategic reforms that reframe monetary governance as a public good, build cross-ideological coalitions, and leverage economic theory (like MMT) to justify restructuring while maintaining credibility and public trust.
Long Reads: The Class Politics of Central Banking w/ Martijn Konings
Q: How should policy makers respond to MAGA or other political pressures without defending the status quo blindly?
By recognizing that independence is not a shield against democratic accountability, and pursuing reforms that align monetary policy with social welfare and affordability concerns, rather than reacting defensively to partisan pressure.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Jacobin Radio

What is Jacobin Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program offers rigorous, long-form discussions on politics, history, labor, and global affairs through a left-leaning lens. Episodes commonly unpack ideological histories, state power, and social movements with a mix of scholars, organizers, and critics, often connecting intellectual analysis to contemporary policy and political organizing. A standout trait is the willingness to pair deep historical context with actionable ideas for building movements, while hosting conversations that span academia, journalism, and grassroots activism. The format tends to blend theory with practical debate, and guests frequently come from academia, labor organizing, or policy analysis, making it valuable for listeners who want both context and strategy... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Jacobin Radio?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Jacobin Radio. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Jacobin Radio and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Jacobin Radio get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Jacobin Radio, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Jacobin Radio?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Jacobin Radio, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Jacobin Radio have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Jacobin Radio has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Jacobin Radio?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Jacobin Radio:

1. The Dig
2. Behind the News with Doug Henwood
3. What's Left of Philosophy
4. Politics Theory Other
5. Confronting Capitalism with Vivek Chibber

How many episodes of Jacobin Radio are there?

Jacobin Radio launched 13 years ago and published 1915 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Jacobin Radio?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Jacobin Radio?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Jacobin Radio from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Jacobin Radio?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Jacobin Radio. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Jacobin Radio?

Recent guests on Jacobin Radio include:

1. Chris Brooks
2. Owen Zidar
3. Ben Tarnoff
4. Quinn Slobodian
5. Benjamin Moser
6. Helen Lackner
7. Jennifer Berkshire
8. Heather Berg

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days