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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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Featuring Alyssa Battistoni on Free Gifts: Capitalism and the Politics of Nature. This episode is the second of a two-part interview: Battistoni’s account of capitalist class and market rule; what’s hidden behind the mystification of the externality;... more

With the midterms approaching, Suzi talks to Angela Gonzales-Torres, the democratic socialist running against ethics-challenged incumbent Jimmy Gomez in LA’s 34th Congressional District. They discuss her family’s experience with deportation, organizi... more

Over the past decade, the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) has moved from an obscure Cold War holdover to one of the most impactful organizations in US politics. But even with continued electoral success, are they at risk of stalling out?

On ... more

Mike Beggs, co-author of The Blueprint, outlines what a socialist economy might look like.

Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global.

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Recent Guests

Bettina Engels
Lecturer in peace and conflict studies at the Free University of Berlin
Free University of Berlin
Episode: Long Reads: Burkina Faso’s Revolutionary Tradition w/ Bettina Engels
Alyssa Battistoni
Professor of political science at Barnard College, author and Climate and Community Institute member
Barnard College
Episode: The Dig: Free Gifts w/ Alyssa Battistoni
Rodrigo Nunes
Associate professor of philosophy at PUC Rio and author of Anatomy of Disintegration
PUC Rio
Episode: Behind the News: The Legacy of Eugene V. Debs w/ Shawn Gude
Shawn Gude
Author of American Socialist, a biography of Eugene V. Debs
Episode: Behind the News: The Legacy of Eugene V. Debs w/ Shawn Gude
Yael Bridge
Filmmaker and director-producer of Who Moves America.
Episode: The Dig: Who Moves America w/ Yael Bridge, Jeremy Flood, and Erick Stoll
Jeremy Flood
Filmmaker and producer who previously worked in the labor movement with the United Auto Workers.
Episode: The Dig: Who Moves America w/ Yael Bridge, Jeremy Flood, and Erick Stoll
Erick Stoll
Nonfiction filmmaker focused on labor, gentrification, and capitalism.
Episode: The Dig: Who Moves America w/ Yael Bridge, Jeremy Flood, and Erick Stoll
Agustín Santos Maraver
Former Spanish ambassador to the United Nations and former Sumar member of parliament.
Sumar
Episode: Jacobin Radio: Uprisings in France and Spain w/ Sebastian Budgen
Sebastian Budgen
European editorial director for Verso Books and analyst of French politics.
Verso Books
Episode: Jacobin Radio: Uprisings in France and Spain w/ Sebastian Budgen

Host

Doug Henwood
Host of Behind the News on Jacobin Radio.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.6k ratings
  • Long Reads Continues To Deliver

    Recent episode highlighting the Biden/Harris administration decision making and failures in Gaza should be required listening as Harris makes noise about a run for 28.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    carterfrancis
    United States22 days ago
  • 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 Statesa month 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 States7 months ago
  • Best show out there!

    Doug is a great host, his show is excellent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lesw8
    United States8 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
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    Crystalash
    United States10 months ago

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Dig: Free Gifts w/ Alyssa Battistoni
Q: What is a real abstraction and what does it mean for your argument that the free gift is a real abstraction?
A real abstraction is a category that structures behavior without requiring people to consciously invoke it. Battistoni argues that market exchange continually treats nature's contributions as costless, regardless of individual ecological awareness or intentions.
The Dig: Free Gifts w/ Alyssa Battistoni
Q: What's this mainstream economic theory about what prices do and how has it been applied to the ecological crisis?
Battistoni explains that mainstream economics treats prices as signals of social valuation. Climate change is framed as an externality because emissions impose costs that prices do not reflect, leading economists to propose carbon pricing. She argues that this diagnosis is inadequate to the scale of the crisis.
Behind the News: The Legacy of Eugene V. Debs w/ Shawn Gude
Q: Finally, what can we learn from his example, his career, his legacy today with Socialist politics on something of an upswing?
Gude says socialism should connect with people's daily lives through economic security, dignity, and a vibrant alternative culture that creates community and joy.
Behind the News: The Legacy of Eugene V. Debs w/ Shawn Gude
Q: From the outset, you reject the fascist label, which is kind of common on the left. Why?
Nunes says the label debate does not necessarily offer strategic clarity, so he prefers to focus on understanding the political forces themselves rather than settling the terminology.
Long Reads: Burkina Faso’s Revolutionary Tradition w/ Bettina Engels
Q: But how far do you think that comparison measures up if we look at their records in power?
Engels identifies shared efforts to promote agriculture, resource sovereignty and domestic value creation, but cautions that the political and historical contexts differ. She contrasts their approaches to traditional authorities and gender politics, and says Traoré's invocation of Sankara can impede debate.

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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

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