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Jacobin Radio

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Capitalism
Neoliberalism
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Democratic Party
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Zohran Mamdani
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Palestine
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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.

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Latest Episodes

Greg Grandin, author of a recent article for the New York Review of Books, looks at how Pope Leo was shaped by his time in Peru. A.J.A. Woods, author of The Cultural Marxism Conspiracy, explains why the right sees the Frankfurt School as the root of ... more

Socialists have long predicted capitalism’s overthrow and replacement by a better system. But do we have any reason to believe capitalism must come to an end?

On the latest episode of Confronting Capitalism, Melissa Naschek and Vivek Chibber discus... more

Jake Werner of the Quincy Institute analyzes the Trump–Xi summit and US–China relations generally. Gareth Gore, author of Opus, talks about Opus Dei, a secretive, cult-like Catholic organization involved in right-wing politics around the world (and v... more

The rise of the far right is the defining political crisis of our time. But are we analyzing it correctly? Suzi speaks with David Ost about his book Red Pill Politics: Demystifying the Far Right from Fascism to Right-Wing Populism. David argues that ... more

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Recent Guests

Daniel Denvir
Host of The Dig, organizer and writer
The Dig / Jacobin
Episode: The Dig: Dan Denvir’s Theory of Power and Organization
Claire Valdez
New York State Assembly member, NYC DSA candidate for NY-7
NYC DSA / NYC-DSA
Episode: The Dig: Primary Struggle w/ Claire Valdez
Melat Kiros
Denver DSA-endorsed candidate for US House Colorado 1
DSA
Episode: The Dig: Primary Struggle w/ Claire Valdez
William Lawrence
candidate for US House Michigan 7th
DSA / Sunrise Movement founder
Episode: The Dig: Primary Struggle w/ Claire Valdez
Erika Uyterhoeven
Massachusetts State Representative, running for MA Senate
DSA
Episode: The Dig: Primary Struggle w/ Claire Valdez
Conrad Blackburn
NYC DSA-backed candidate for Harlem Assembly District 70
DSA
Episode: The Dig: Primary Struggle w/ Claire Valdez
Janeese Lewis George
Councilwoman, Metro DC DSA-backed candidate for mayor
DSA
Episode: The Dig: Primary Struggle w/ Claire Valdez
Simon Pirani
Author and editor of Voices Against Putin's War, Professor
University of Durham / Resistance Books
Episode: Jacobin Radio: The Cost of Speaking Out Against Russia’s War w/ Simon Pirani
Abdul El-Sayed
Candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan
Democratic party (Michigan)
Episode: The Dig: Primary Struggle w/ Abdul El-Sayed

Hosts

Daniel Finn
Host of Long Reads, Jacobin; frequent contributor to interview-style episodes
Daniel Denvir
Host of The Dig and frequent guest on related shows
Suzi Weissman
Host of Jacobin Radio; moderator and interviewer in many episodes
Doug Henwood
Host of Behind the News / Jacobin Radio; frequent commentator

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.5k ratings
  • 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.

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    BerniePlease
    United States2 months ago
  • Best show out there!

    Doug is a great host, his show is excellent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lesw8
    United States3 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

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    Crystalash
    United States5 months ago
  • Jacobin Radio

    Disciplined and focused discussion of the left. Much to learn

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jacobin Radio
    United States6 months ago
  • Very educational for building class consciousness

    Really enjoy this podcast overall. Very knowledgeable hosts and guests that bring a valuable mix of socialist perspectives across disciplines: history, economics, political science, labor organizing etc. Appreciate that it also gets beyond theory to questions of building political power to advance a people-focused agenda.

    Areas for improvement: I did find it a little hard to connect with at first…feels like there are 4 podcasts in one. Might be worth separating at least into 2 separate shows. ... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    Lawn Rocket
    United States7 months ago

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Long Reads: Reform UK’s Path to Power w/ Phil Burton-Cartledge
Q: Given Reform's gains, is a coalition with the Conservatives plausible, and what would that imply for UK governance?
A coalition with the Conservatives is plausible if Reform remains the largest party, because the right-wing bloc could coalesce around a governing arrangement. Such a deal would gravitationally shift policy rightwards and test the resilience of UK parliamentary norms, potentially foreshadowing a shift in the political landscape and future elections.
Long Reads: Reform UK’s Path to Power w/ Phil Burton-Cartledge
Q: So I want to ask you now specifically about the rise of Reform over the past two years and its emergence as the most popular right-wing party in Britain. Who are its voters and what issues drive them?
Reform's voter base includes a large share of pensioners and former Tory supporters who are drawn to hardline immigration stances and pro-market policies. The party's appeal is amplified by a right-wing media ecosystem, the celebrity of Nigel Farage, and the perception that Reform will deliver a harsh stance on immigration and social security, which resonates with voters who feel left behind by traditional parties.
Behind the News: Yuppies w/ Dylan Gottlieb
Q: So describe the food culture transformations of the 80s, the yuppie era.
The food culture transformation was tied to a broader status signaling system: yuppies leveraged education and cosmopolitan experiences to define refined tastes, with the Zagat Guide becoming a portable badge of elite dining and client-facing savvy, representing a shift from traditional highbrow culture to a more democratized but exclusive foodie culture.
Behind the News: Elon’s World w/ Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff
Q: How does Neuralink fit into this vision?
Neuralink is presented as a mass-market brain-computer interface aligned with Musk's goal of accelerating cyborg integration, making a practical technology that supports a broader political aim of reshaping human-machine relations and defending against AI threats.
Behind the News: Elon’s World w/ Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff
Q: What happened to Elon? When did Elon go crazy?
The answer traces the turn to the mid-2010s, highlighting a rise in intense Twitter use, public statements about cyborg futures, and the founding of Neuralink and OpenAI as part of a broader project to accelerate integration with machines, tying this to a broader political economy shift.

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

A left-leaning, multi-guest interview show that centers on socialist policy, labor organizing, anti-imperialism, and critical analyses of Western power. Episodes frequently feature university professors, organizers, and elected or candidate figures discussing campaigns, housing justice, violence, and strategic organizing across U.S. cities, as well as broader geopolitical debates about imperialism, war, and economic planning. Notable strengths include a steady stream of diverse experts, a willingness to bridge theory and on-the-ground activism, and a commitment to building worker and tenant power through grassroots campaigns. Potential listeners who want rigorous, historically informed political economy analysis with a practical emphasis on... more

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