
A podcast on radical politics, critical theory, and history. Hosted by Alex Doherty. Patreon: www.patreon.com/poltheoryother Contact: politicstheoryother@gmail.com
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 389 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

It's become commonplace to describe our current epoch in terms of "uncertain times", whether when talking about the Covid-19 pandemic, geopolitical ruptures, or the rapid rise of insurgent political forces. But Natasha Lennard argues that talk of unc... more
Richard returns to talk about this year's wildfires. We talked about the scale and extent of the wildfires, how they compare to recent years, and the threat of the so-called weather whiplash effect, with heatwaves and wildfires being followed by seve... more
James Meadway joins PTO to discuss the report he recently authored for the Verdant think tank on the economic costs of the recent UK heatwaves. We talked about how the extreme weather hit productivity right across the economy - from construction work... more
In the Wisconsin primary last week the socialist candidate Francesca Hong was narrowly defeated by her more centrist opponent. It's a result that some argue shows the limits of left politics in swing states and outside of Democrat voting heartlands -... more
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Never ceases to provide quality insight and ideas. Best show on the server.
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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.
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
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
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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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