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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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The term Global South has become ubiquitous in commentary on international affairs, but by the early 2000s middle and lower income countries were more frequently described as belonging to the developing world or - in the case of those states deemed f... more

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In the midst of an ever increasing drumbeat of commentary predicting a major European war, and demands that military spending be increased to meet the threat posed by Russia, Khem Rogaly joins PTO to talk about the UK defence budget. We talked about ... more

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Teemu Ruskola joins PTO to talk about his new book, 'The Unmaking of the Chinese Working Class: How Communism Built a Capitalist Superpower'. We talked about how China's remarkable economic rise was facilitated by the state's socialist inheritance an... more

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Recent Guests

Khem Rogaly
Researcher focusing on military industrial complex and Transition Security Project co-author
Transition Security Project
Episode: Posturing to the World - Britain's 'defence' budget w/ Khem Rogaly
Teemu Ruskola
Interdisciplinary legal scholar
University/academic affiliations discussed in episode
Episode: The unmaking of the Chinese working class w/ Teemu Ruskola
Richard Seymour
Guest, critical theorist known for radical politics analysis
Political theory community
Episode: Excerpt - Richard Seymour on the AI threat, the Sudan genocide, and the UK and Palestine
David Wearing
Assistant Professor in International Relations, University of Sussex
University of Sussex
Episode: What the UK owes to Yemen w/ David Wearing
Séamus Malekafzali
Journalist and writer focusing on Middle Eastern affairs
The Nation, The Intercept, The Drift, The Baffler
Episode: Iran and Yemen - uniting the straits w/ Séamus Malekafzali
Natasha Lennard
British-born Brooklyn-based writer; professor of critical journalism at The New School; columnist for The Intercept
The Intercept; The New School
Episode: Certainty in uncertain times w/ Natasha Lennard
James Meadway
Economist, co-director of Verdant Think Tank
Verdant Think Tank
Episode: [UNLOCKED] James Meadway on the economic costs of heatwaves
Maurice Weeks
Co-founder of the Action Center on Race and the Economy
Action Center on Race and the Economy
Episode: Purple state revolution? w/ Maurice Weeks
Hamza Hamouchene
London-based Algerian researcher, activist and commentator; founder of Algeria Solidarity Campaign, Environmental Justice North Africa, and North African Food Sovereignty Network
Transnational Institute (Arab Region Program Coordinator)
Episode: Passing on the torch - Vietnam, Algeria, Palestine w/ Hamza Hamouchene

Host

Alex Doherty
Host of the show; central figure in guiding discussions and selecting guests.

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 3.2k ratings
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    Never ceases to provide quality insight and ideas. Best show on the server.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DKMahadevan
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Independent and contextual Analysis

    Great

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ENP48230
    United States7 months ago
  • Excellent

    I live in the US and listen to this podcast to understand what’s happening in my own country and across the globe. Intelligent, insightful, vital conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gotham212
    United States7 months ago
  • 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 year 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 Statesa year ago

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Guests are consistently high-caliber and discussions are dense but accessible.
Consistently among the best for analytical political commentary.
Thoughtful, rigorous analysis with historical depth.
Gives nuanced perspectives often missing in mainstream coverage.

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[UNLOCKED] James Meadway on the economic costs of heatwaves
Q: What kinds of policy measures do you recommend in response to these findings?
Policies include a national maximum working temperature with nuanced exemptions, a heat-insurance scheme to protect incomes during heat events, and investments in cooling infrastructure and urban design to lessen heat exposure.
[UNLOCKED] James Meadway on the economic costs of heatwaves
Q: Can you explain how you reach that 4.4 billion figure in your analysis?
The figure comes from estimating productivity losses across hours worked during heatwaves, scaling up from sector-specific declines, and then applying a detailed geographic mapping to local authorities to aggregate into a national estimate.
Purple state revolution? w/ Maurice Weeks
Q: What does the close margins in both races imply for the national left movement?
The near-ties suggest shifting electorates and a nuanced, evolving support base for left candidates, rather than a uniform rejection of socialist-leaning platforms across the country.
Purple state revolution? w/ Maurice Weeks
Q: How did endorsements (or lack thereof) from prominent figures affect the races?
Endorsements from major figures like Obama or Sanders were debated; while they can move certain voter blocks, the candidates often faced a broader landscape where endorsements were not decisive, and resource constraints limited their reach.
Purple state revolution? w/ Maurice Weeks
Q: What were Abdul El-Sayed's core policy strengths and how did his messaging resonate with voters?
His emphasis on healthcare access, especially for low-income and working-class people, combined with a willingness to challenge conventional lines, helped distinguish him from opponents and broaden his appeal beyond traditional left bases.

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A rigorous, idea-forward show that centers radical politics, critical theory, and historical context to analyze current geopolitics, economics, and social movements. Across episodes, listeners encounter deep-dive debates on US–Iran dynamics, the crisis of liberal international order, the rise of socialist organizing in the US, and the political economy shaping climate policy and global power. Notable are frequent guest experts from academia, think tanks, and journalism, plus a clear preference for theoretically informed critique and long-form interviews. The format often blends historical reference with contemporary strategy, making it particularly appealing to listeners who want nuanced, policy-relevant analysis and provocative, independen... more

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