
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1764 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsHistory | |||

Gabriel Hetland, author of a [recent article](jacobin.com/2025/11/mamdani-chavez-torres-municipal-democracy-socialism) for Jacobin, looks to Venezuela for a model of municipal socialism. Lea Ypi, author of [Indignity](us.macmillan.com... more
Featuring Fernando Haddad on Brazilian political economy and where Brazil fits into a world capitalist system structured by relationships of domination and unequal exchange. Haddad is Finance Minister of Brazil. He served as mayor of São Paulo and in... more
Neoliberalism’s victory over Keynesianism wasn’t an intellectual revolution — it was a class offensive. Vivek Chibber unpacks how employers and political elites turned economic turmoil into an opportunity to reshape society on their terms.
The late... more
Jacob Silverman, author of Gilded Rage, examines the rightward move of the Silicon Valley elite. Forrest Hylton conducts a political tour d’horizon of South America.
Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politi... more
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A good representation of the modern American Left. Recommended, even if you're not a Leftist like me. You'll hear coverage not available on corporate media.
Suzi Weissman should let her guest talk more instead of trying to control the conversation. use a little more control of yourself Suzi, we are here to hear what your guests have to say. stop wanting to be the story and quit interrupting your guests. Suzi Weissman is annoying as an interviewer because she sees herself as the guest herself. not a fan of Suzi Weissman.
This show with Vivek Chibber restores some credibility of Jacobin.
Please retire the namesake show with Suzi, or change the host. Her lopsided obsession with Russia—compared to the tepid take on the occasional other topics—and the glaringly absent coverage of Palestine are suspiciously incongruent with Jacobin and the rest of the channel.
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A staple in left education
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Focusing on a mix of news, politics, and history, the content revolves around critical discussions that unpack contemporary socio-political issues. Episodes frequently critique power structures and advocate for labor rights while also exploring historical context behind current events. Listeners will find engaging dialogues covering topics such as populism, class struggle, and labor movements, elevating voices from various social movements, including insights into international affairs and grassroots activism. The podcast stands out for its in-depth analysis and contributions from a diverse range of scholars, political figures, and activists, making it a valuable resource for those interested in leftist perspectives on pressing issues.
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