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Politics Theory Other

Politics Theory Other
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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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Between 2015 and 2022, a Saudi-led coalition of Arab states waged a devastating military campaign in Yemen, which - David Wearing argues in today's episode - was so severe that it resembles Israel's genocidal actions in Gaza. A key role in the Yemen ... more

Séamus Malekafzali returns to PTO to talk about the possibility of further escalation in the US war on Iran and about the prospects for a diplomatic settlement. We chatted about the position of the Gulf states, and recent comments from officials in Q... more

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In the popular imagination WWII is still often seen in both the United States and Britain as a moment of great national consensus, where political differences and class struggle were set aside in the cause of defeating European Fascism and Japanese i... more

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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

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Recent Guests

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
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
Paul Rogers
Security expert, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University
Bradford University/OpenDemocracy
Episode: Losing control in the gulf w/ Paul Rogers
Juliano Fiori
Director of the Alameda Institute, researcher on crisis and catastrophe imagination
Alameda Institute
Episode: After Order? w/ Juliano Fiori
Liza Featherstone
Journalist, essayist and critic; New Yorker contributor among others
Independent writer
Episode: New York's rising socialist tide w/ Liza Featherstone
Adrienne Buller
Editor of The Breakdown; author and climate analyst
The Breakdown
Episode: Heatwave politics w/ Adrienne Buller
Daniel Trilling
Author and journalist discussing the rise of the British far right
Author of If We Tolerate This, Bloody Nasty People, The Rise of Britain's Far Right
Episode: The rise of the UK far-right w/ Daniel Trilling
Tobita Chow
Researcher and organizer focused on US-China relations, economy, and climate
Based in Chicago area; Researcher/Organizer
Episode: China and the US - a durable thaw? w/ Tobita Chow and Jake Werner

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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.

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    5
    DKMahadevan
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Independent and contextual Analysis

    Great

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ENP48230
    United States6 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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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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