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Jacobin Radio

Jacobin
Capitalism
Trump Administration
Iran
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United States
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Social Democracy
Israel
Socialism
Democratic Party
Venezuela
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Zohran Mamdani
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Bernie Sanders
Palestine
Welfare State

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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Recent Guests

Jodi Dean
Professor of Political Science
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Episode: Behind the News: Capital’s Chatbots w/ Jodi Dean
Anatol Lieven
Director of the Eurasia Program
Quincy Institute
Episode: Behind the News: Capital’s Chatbots w/ Jodi Dean
Molly Crabapple
Artist and author of Here Where We Live Is Our Country, The Story of the Jewish Bund
Author
Episode: The Dig: Destruction of the Jewish Bund w/ Molly Crabapple
Adam Johnson
Author of How to Sell a Genocide, researcher on media bias in Gaza coverage
Pluto Press (publisher)
Episode: Long Reads: How US Media Whitewashed the Gaza Genocide w/ Adam Johnson
Gabriel Winant
University of Chicago historian and author of The Next Shift
University of Chicago
Episode: Jacobin Radio: Health Care Class Struggle w/ Gabriel Winant
Melissa LaVallee
Secretary of UVM Medical Center Support Staff United and Vice President for Health Care at AFT Vermont
AFT Vermont, UVM Medical Center Support Staff United
Episode: Jacobin Radio: Health Care Class Struggle w/ Gabriel Winant
Teagan Cook
Lead chemotherapy scheduler in UVM Medical Center's Outpatient Oncology Program
UVM Medical Center, AFT Vermont
Episode: Jacobin Radio: Health Care Class Struggle w/ Gabriel Winant
Emma Galvin
Organizer with AFT Vermont
AFT Vermont
Episode: Jacobin Radio: Health Care Class Struggle w/ Gabriel Winant
Aditya Nigam
Delhi-based political theorist
Episode: Behind the News: The Rise of India’s “Cockroach” Movement w/ Aditya Nigam

Host

Doug Henwood
Host of Behind the News on Jacobin Radio.

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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BerniePlease
    United States5 months ago
  • Best show out there!

    Doug is a great host, his show is excellent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lesw8
    United States6 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
    1
    Crystalash
    United States8 months ago
  • Jacobin Radio

    Disciplined and focused discussion of the left. Much to learn

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jacobin Radio
    United States9 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 States10 months ago

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Behind the News: The Rise of India’s “Cockroach” Movement w/ Aditya Nigam
Q: How could a 32-hour work week be implemented without harming productivity?
Trial studies show productivity can be maintained or improved with shorter work weeks, provided there is proper scheduling and compensation, and the policy is designed to avoid penalizing workers who can be more productive within the shorter period.
Behind the News: The Rise of India’s “Cockroach” Movement w/ Aditya Nigam
Q: What are the core components of the Game Changers platform?
The program includes universal child care, a universal basic income for children, stronger paid family and medical leave, environmental protections, labor reforms like sectoral wage bargaining, minimum wage increases, and a reimagined, more protective economic role for the state.
Behind the News: The Rise of India’s “Cockroach” Movement w/ Aditya Nigam
Q: What makes the Cockroach Janata Party more than just an online trend?
The guests discuss how left groups have begun shaping the movement and how a coalition between online activism and on-the-ground organization could develop into a lasting political force, moving beyond a flash-in-the-pan moment.
Jacobin Radio: Health Care Class Struggle w/ Gabriel Winant
Q: How does the Green Mountain Care Board function in regulating hospital finances, and is it effectively restraining profit-taking?
The board approves hospital budgets and scrutinizes expenditures; it has started pushing back on profitability and now seeks to align finances with public interest, though staff feel enforcement has been uneven in the past.
Jacobin Radio: Health Care Class Struggle w/ Gabriel Winant
Q: What does the broader national pattern of health care cuts and organizing look like from Vermont's perspective?
The Vermont workers frame it as part of a national crisis where rural and regional hospitals face consolidation and austerity, leading to unsafe staffing and erosion of patient care, while unions push for common good demands and a broader push for universal health care.

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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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