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A podcast on radical politics, critical theory, and history. Hosted by Alex Doherty. Patreon: www.patreon.com/poltheoryother Contact: politicstheoryother@gmail.com

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Phil Burton-Cartledge returns to PTO to talk about the ongoing crisis of the British Conservative Party and whether there is a way back for the party that has dominated British politics for two centuries. We talked about whether the failings of Conse... more

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Sebastian Budgen returns to PTO to talk about the political crisis in France where Emmanuel Macron has appointed his third prime minister in a year. We talked about the political background of the new prime minister, and long-time Macron ally, Sebast... more

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Juliet Jacques interviews James Schneider (co-founder of Momentum and director of strategic communications during Jeremy Corbyn's time as Labour leader) about the creation of the new left party in Britain, why there's a greater opportunity for a left... more

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Recent Guests

Phil Burton-Cartledge
Teaches sociology at the University of Derby and is the author of The Party's Over, The Rise and Fall of the Conservatives from Thatcher to Sunak.
University of Derby
Episode: When the party's over w/ Phil Burton-Cartledge
Sebastian Budgen
Senior editor at Verso Books, editorial board member for Historical Materialism
Verso Books
Episode: France's political impasse and Macron's legacy w/ Sebastian Budgen
Adam Hanieh
Professor of Political Economy and Global Development at the University of Exeter
University of Exeter
Episode: Resisting Erasure w/ Adam Hanieh, Rafeef Ziadah and Robert Knox
Rafeef Ziadah
Palestinian organizer and senior lecturer in politics at King's College London
King's College London
Episode: Resisting Erasure w/ Adam Hanieh, Rafeef Ziadah and Robert Knox
Robert Knox
Senior lecturer in law at the University of Liverpool
University of Liverpool
Episode: Resisting Erasure w/ Adam Hanieh, Rafeef Ziadah and Robert Knox
William Figueroa
Assistant professor in the history and theory of international relations at the University of Groningen
University of Groningen
Episode: Understanding Iran-China relations w/ William Figueroa
Leigh Clare La Berge
Professor of English at Borough of Manhattan Community College at City University of New York and author of Wages Against Artwork.
Borough of Manhattan Community College
Episode: Fake work and Y2K w/ Leigh Claire La Berge
Séamus Malekafzali
A New York based journalist focusing on Middle East affairs.
Episode: Aftermath of the Israel-Iran war w/ Séamus Malekafzali
Owen Hatherley
Author and critic specializing in aesthetics and politics
New Left Review
Episode: [UNLOCKED] Owen Hatherley on the Manic Street Preachers

Host

Alex Doherty
Host and creator, known for insightful interviews and critical analysis.

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 3.2k ratings
  • Intelligent and probing analysis

    The people interviewed are experts in their field and the interviewers are skilled in getting them to explain substantial ideas in a straightforward understandable fashion

    Podcast Addict
    5
    MikeInBrixton
    a month ago
  • Brilliant

    PTO has become one of my favorite podcasts, truly some of the best political and pop culture commentary out there. Listening from the U.S. I find it offers illuminating perspectives on both American politics and the UK. Alex himself is an extremely sharp guy with a great sense of humor and always asks the right questions. His guests are phenomenal. I always appreciate Seymour’s perspective as well as the cultural studies - ish takes on pop culture. The episode on Oasis was fantastic. Keep up the... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    haon10
    United States3 months ago
  • Essential listening

    Thoughtful and informed podcasting

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LenBurr
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Underrated

    This show seems to live in the shadow of The Dig but deserves a bigger listenership. It manages to be just as rigorous without being long-winded – the guests and host make an effort to get to the point, which encourages a nice kind of density. Richard Seymour can go deeper in 10 seconds than other speakers can in 30 minutes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    display name!!
    United States5 months ago
  • Best podcast

    The best podcast youll subscribe to. The patreon is very much worth it. In depth discussion over a broad (but not overly broad) set of topics

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Monoda43
    United States7 months ago

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The host is consistently praised for his sharp questioning and humor, creating an enjoyable listening experience.
Listeners highlight the critical insights and thorough analysis provided, often appreciating the academic depth and engagement of guests.
The diversity of topics covered, particularly on lesser-discussed geopolitical conflicts, is frequently noted as a strong point.
Feedback points to a strong community of listeners who value informed discussions on pressing socio-political issues.
Some reviews mention the podcast occasionally being overshadowed by others in the genre but emphasize its rigorous approach without unnecessary length.

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Britain's new left party w/ James Schneider
Q: How do you see a new party working within the current electoral landscape?
There needs to be an engagement with the existing first-past-the-post system, focusing on building majority support in specific neighborhoods rather than spreading efforts too thin.
Britain's new left party w/ James Schneider
Q: Why do you think there's the need for a new left party in Britain in 2025?
There's a significant opening for a new political party that truly represents the vast majority of people and is owned by them, as opposed to the political class.
Resisting Erasure w/ Adam Hanieh, Rafeef Ziadah and Robert Knox
Q: What explains Israel's current hostility towards the Palestinian Authority?
Israel wants to keep the PA under fiscal pressure while continuing security collaboration.
Resisting Erasure w/ Adam Hanieh, Rafeef Ziadah and Robert Knox
Q: What does the lobby as an explanatory framing get wrong?
It leaves out the fundamental dynamics of capitalism as a system with its own logic, especially in the context of imperialism and US interests in the Middle East.
[UNLOCKED] Look back in anger w/ Jeremy Gilbert
Q: What was it about Oasis you think that made them able to have such a broad appeal?
They encapsulated the emergence of the 'New Lad' phenomenon, allowing people to relate through their music without a need for introspection.

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