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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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Long Reads continues our recent focus on the politics of southern European countries over the last decade. This week and in our next episode, we’re looking in detail at what’s been happening in Spain.

In contrast with Greece and Portugal, Spain sti... more

Jake Werner of the Quincy Institute analyzes Trump’s creeping softness on China, and how that country sees its role in the world. Jeet Heer, author of a recent book review for the Nation, talks about the slick but odious William F. Buckley

Behind t... more

Professor Tom Alter, a tenured historian at Texas State University, was recently fired for speaking at an online socialism conference. His remarks were secretly recorded and doctored by a self-proclaimed fascist influencer who launched a smear campai... more

Featuring Melinda Cooper on Counterrevolution: Extravagance and Austerity in Public Finance. Balanced budget conservatism and supply side populism engineered a politics of austerity and budget deficits. Deep cuts to the social wage like welfare refor... more

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Recent Guests

Bill Gallegos
Longtime Chicano activist, working on the Mexico Solidarity Project, and former executive director of Communities for a Better Environment
The Nation
Episode: Jacobin Radio: How to Resist ICE and Win w/ Bill Gallegos
Tom Alter
Associate Professor of History at Texas State University and advocate for academic freedom
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Episode: Jacobin Radio: How to Resist ICE and Win w/ Bill Gallegos
Catarina Príncipe
Contributing editor for Jacobin and member of the Left Bloc
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Episode: Long Reads: Portugal’s Left in Retreat w/ Catarina Príncipe (Part 2)
Melinda Cooper
Sociologist based at the Australian National University, author of the book discussed
Episode: Dig: Counterrevolution w/ Melinda Cooper
Thomas Ferguson
Political scientist known for his investment theory of politics
INED, UMass Boston
Episode: Jacobin Radio: Tech Capital Is Taking Over Politics w/ Thomas Ferguson
Ernesto Semán
Associate professor at the University of Bergen and expert on Latin American politics
University of Bergen
Episode: Behind the News: Recognizing Palestine w/ Mouin Rabbani
Pema Levy
Reporter at Mother Jones
Mother Jones
Episode: Jacobin Radio: Trump’s War on Dissent w/ Pema Levy
Molly White
Writer extensively about crypto world, expert in cryptocurrencies
Episode: Behind the News: High Church Neoliberalism w/ Quinn Slobodian
Alberto Toscano
Author of Late Fascism, Race, Capitalism, and the Politics of Crisis
Episode: Dig: Fascist Police State w/ Alberto Toscano and Stuart Schrader

Hosts

Melissa Nashek
Host of Confronting Capitalism, Melissa Nashek engages in discussions that focus on economic systems, social justice, and critical analysis of contemporary capitalism.
Suzi Weissman
Host of Jacobin Radio, Suzi Weissman covers a range of topics including history, politics, and social issues, often featuring interviews with various political figures and academics.
Doug Henwood
Host of Behind the News, Doug Henwood provides analysis and commentary on contemporary political issues, often focusing on leftist perspectives.
Daniel Denver
Host of The Dig, Daniel Denver engages listeners with discussions centered on socialist movements and critical history, aiming to contextualize current political climates.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.5k ratings
  • july 2, 2025

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    midwestBlue
    United States2 months ago
  • Confronting Capitalism

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crystalash
    United States3 months ago
  • Essential listening

    You really must

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LenBurr
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • A staple in left education

    Podcast Addict
    5
    c0l0r5
    5 months ago
  • Controlled opposition

    May 21 anti vaxxer isn’t conservative. You don’t believe in open debates. You name call. Do an interview on how much Pfizer makes vs tenpeny

    How much do you get from pharma?

    Shill.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Elise Seattle
    United States5 months ago

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There are criticisms of some hosts for interrupting guests or dominating conversations, which can detract from the interview quality.

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Jacobin Radio: Imperialism in the 21st Century w/ Ilya Matveev
Q: How do you see it with the United States? Is there any structural reason that can explain what Trump is doing, or is it again just his personality?
There is a structural reason for this gradual delinking between China and the United States, but Trump's tariff strategy is more about his personality and ideology than deep structural changes.
Jacobin Radio: How to Resist ICE and Win w/ Bill Gallegos
Q: What does tenure mean, and how does it protect you from these kinds of assaults?
Tenure is supposed to provide job security for professors who have earned it, allowing them to pursue controversial topics without fear of retribution. It includes a due process for termination which I did not receive, therefore my firing violates both state and federal protections.
Jacobin Radio: How to Resist ICE and Win w/ Bill Gallegos
Q: Can you walk us through what happened, the actual talk, who you were speaking to, who recorded it, and what happened?
I was invited to give a talk on September 7th as part of a Revolutionary Socialism Conference, specifically to discuss building revolutionary organization today. My comments were secretly recorded and later doctored by a far-right influencer, leading to a smear campaign and my termination from the university.
Dig: Counterrevolution w/ Melinda Cooper
Q: What was Buchanan's role in designing the policies and politics behind efforts like Prop 13?
Buchanan played a significant but under-recognized role in drafting Proposition 13, which imposed curbs on taxation, reflecting a long-standing intellectual strategy to limit state powers over taxation and spending.
Dig: Counterrevolution w/ Melinda Cooper
Q: What is this distinct sort of capitalist regime that we're currently subject to?
The current capitalist regime is marked by hyperinflated asset prices and a shift toward revolutionary conservatism, where anti-state forces are now internal to the state and in charge.

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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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