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Jacobin Radio

Jacobin
Capitalism
Neoliberalism
Iran
Trump Administration
Labor Movement
Socialism
United States
Israel
Social Democracy
Democratic Party
Venezuela
Gaza
Donald Trump
ICE
Zohran Mamdani
New York City
China
Indonesia
Bernie Sanders
Palestine

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

We try to cover a lot of topics on this show, and that inevitably leads to many more follow-up questions.

Luckily for you, on this latest episode of Confronting Capitalism, Vivek Chibber answers YOUR questions! In particular, Vivek explains propert... more

Kim Phillips-Fein, author of Country of Lords, traces the anti-egalitarian tradition in American politics. Aziz Rana discusses the tensions between the Declaration and the Constitution (from a 2024 interview). And Jasmine Wynn, author of a recent Jac... more

The World Cup has entered its final week, and so far we’ve seen unprecedented levels of direct political interference in the organization of the tournament.

The FIFA president Gianni Infantino gave his ally Donald Trump a blank check to exclude any... more

The seventh episode in a series on the history of Indonesia: a hinge in the world system where colonialism and revolution have decisively shaped the trajectory of global history. This penultimate installment analyses the 1998 fall of Suharto and his ... more

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Recent Guests

Rihanna Subianto
Professor of Communication Studies, Baruch College and CUNY Graduate Center
Baruch College; CUNY
Episode: The Dig: Nusantara Ep. 7 — Suharto’s Fall
Mada Supriyatma
Visiting research fellow
Isayas Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore
Episode: The Dig: Nusantara Ep. 7 — Suharto’s Fall
Ikra Nugra
Research fellow
University of Turin; Leiden University
Episode: The Dig: Nusantara Ep. 7 — Suharto’s Fall
David Goldblatt
eminent sports historian and author
Historian of football/soccer
Episode: Jacobin Radio: The Surreal Contradictions of the World Cup w/ Ron Placone
Hettie O'Brien
Author of The Asset Class, staff writer at The Guardian and assistant opinion editor
Grand Central Publishing; The Guardian
Episode: Behind the News: The Devastating Effects of Private Equity w/ Hettie O’Brien
Laurent Dubois
Professor of the History and Principles of Democracy, author of Soccer Empire and related works
Columbia University (historical/academic)
Episode: Jacobin Radio: World Cup Update w/ Laurent Dubois
Hartzell Gray
Missouri congressional candidate, former Real Kansas City announcer
DSA (Democratic Socialists of America) candidate
Episode: Jacobin Radio: World Cup Update w/ Laurent Dubois
Aaron Benanav
Assistant Professor of Global Development at Cornell; author of Beyond Capitalism, From Design to Implementation
Cornell University; Autonomy Institute
Episode: Behind the News: Outlines of a Socialist Economy w/ Aaron Benanav
Amy Laura Hall
Author of Erecting the Pulpit, Muscular Christianity from Teddy Roosevelt to Donald Trump
Duke Divinity School
Episode: Behind the News: Outlines of a Socialist Economy w/ Aaron Benanav

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 2.6k 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 States3 months ago
  • Best show out there!

    Doug is a great host, his show is excellent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lesw8
    United States4 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 States6 months ago
  • Jacobin Radio

    Disciplined and focused discussion of the left. Much to learn

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jacobin Radio
    United States8 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
    5
    Lawn Rocket
    United States9 months ago

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Behind the News: Outlines of a Socialist Economy w/ Aaron Benanav
Q: And who do you imagine as the agents of this transformation? What social institutional forces? Working class, the party?
The base will be the working class, with socialists playing a major role, but change should be pursued through coalitional, representative institutions that include multiple groups anchored in the working class.
Behind the News: The US-Iran Talks w/ Mouin Rabbani and Anatol Lieven
Q: Is the US negotiating seriously or is this more posturing?
There is a distinction between the two tracks—one aimed at achieving the best possible agreement for each side and a separate but connected pressure from Israel and domestic US politics. The sense is that while serious engagement is possible, credible agreement depends on more concrete congressional ratification and regional restraint, especially by Israel.
Behind the News: The US-Iran Talks w/ Mouin Rabbani and Anatol Lieven
Q: What is going on with these talks?
The short answer is that while statements from the US and Iran vary—ranging from serious negotiations to threats—the process appears to be navigating between keeping negotiations alive and managing competing regional pressures, with the outcome uncertain and contingent on domestic political dynamics in the US and the posture of Israel.
Long Reads: Football’s State of Emergency w/ David Goldblatt
Q: Are you embarrassed, therefore, by what actually has come to pass? And do you have to accept that you've lost some control of your own tournament here?
Goldblatt responds by distinguishing the limits of centralized control within FIFA from broader geopolitical and social forces, arguing that while governance is opaque and contested, the conspiracy frame is not the only way to understand the outcomes; he emphasizes the complexity of football politics and the ongoing, imperfect nature of reform.
Jacobin Radio: The People’s World Cup
Q: What player are you looking forward to shining and making a magical impression in this World Cup?
Mel highlights Guillermo Ochoa as a standout goalkeeper with a record sixth World Cup, plus emergent young talents like Laminia Moll from Spain, suggesting a mix of veteran leadership and youthful potential could define the tournament.

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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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2. Mada Supriyatma
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6. Laurent Dubois
7. Hartzell Gray
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