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POPULAR FRONT

Jake Hanrahan
Ukraine
Protests
Russia
Israel
Myanmar
Georgia
Gaza
Iran
France
Corruption
Syria
Far-Right Militancy
United States
Neo-Nazism
Popular Front
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Rojava
NATO
Terrorism
West Bank

Popular Front is a grassroots media network that focuses solely on war and conflict. We go deeper than mainstream media in a way that makes important war coverage accessible for everyone. The podcast focuses on the niche details of modern warfare and under-reported conflict. Support us: patreon.com/popularfront

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Today we speak to Enri Lala, the chief editor of the Albanian youth magazine Arbanon We talk about why the protests in Albania have turned incredibly violent after 100+ days of peaceful demonstration. Spoiler alert: the police started attacking peopl... more

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Today we speak to deep-politics researcher Robert Skvarla. We discuss "Warhound", a $200 million startup developing genetically engineered military dogs. No joke. They want to clone elite military canines, modify their DNA, potentially enhance their ... more

Today we speak to investigative journalist Florian Flade about a scandal at the centre of Germany's former spy chief August Hanning. He's at the centre of an explosive espionage scandal. Once one of the most powerful figures in German intelligence, h... more

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Recent Guests

Robert Skvarla
Deep-politics researcher and publisher of Neither Confirm Nor Deny
Neither Confirm Nor Deny
Episode: AI Psychos Plan to Genetically Modify Military Dogs
Florian Flade
Investigative journalist covering national security, defense, espionage and terrorism
WDR
Episode: The Mysterious Spy Arrest of Germany's Top Intelligence Chief
Louis Stavenhagen
Anthropologist on the ground in France reporting on riots, protests, and police clashes
Independent journalist/academic
Episode: Why Students are Setting France on Fire
Adam Doyle
Irish writer and artist, known as Spicebag
Spicebag (on-the-ground reporter)
Episode: On the Ground for Northern Ireland's Garvaghy Resistance
Karim Franceschi
Former YPG fighter, researcher in asymmetrical warfare and decolonial military history
YPG/Syria, researcher
Episode: The Bloody Collapse of Rojava's SDF
Simon Ostrovsky
Journalist and international correspondent known for covering wars and conflicts; previously with Vice News and PBS NewsHour
Episode: Simon Ostrovsky on the Ukraine War, the Internet Economy, and Russia's Little Green Men | PREVIEW
Brian Merchant
Journalist and author of Blood in the Machine
Author, Blood in the Machine
Episode: The Next Wave of Anti-Tech Action is Already Happening
Fadi Ibrahim
Independent journalist covering war and conflict in Syria
Independent Journalist
Episode: Syria's Druze: Trapped Between Damascus and Israel
Misha Vandelune
Investigative researcher focused on war and conflict
Ka-Thon / Cathon
Episode: New Junta War Crimes Exposed in Myanmar

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • The best

    Popular Front has, for years, given the real, in-depth picture of what’s going on in conflict and other concerning situations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Susana Fury
    United States12 days ago
  • The actual best

    Simply the best independent international podcast/news source out there.

    2026 update: still true.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A1312A
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great, and

    It’s great reporting on subjects the normal news doesn’t cover very well. Listening to free eps, likely will pay.

    It’s no fault that his vision of future possibilities seems like more conflict- he’s not responsible for guessing the future, and he acknowledges he his pov is influenced by what he’s experienced, which has been an excellent career reporting in conflict. But, please, resolution does exist. Peace does exist. It’s never perfect, but it happens. I worry that by only focusing on conflic... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    9y6s0vj96tf8
    United States2 months ago
  • Oprah?

    Oprah?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    mad overlord
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great coverage on often under- or poorly-reported conflict.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    TheNunnceler
    a year ago

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Grounded, no-nonsense journalism that covers neglected topics.
Independent and transparent about Patreon support and funding.
High-quality, on-the-ground insights with strong guest lineups.
Some listeners praise the host's clarity and delivery; others critique production pace.

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#235
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#135
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#170
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#162
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Apple Podcasts
#203
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#66
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Talking Points

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The Mysterious Spy Arrest of Germany's Top Intelligence Chief
Q: Do we know what evidence the police have that he was, you know, giving it or selling it to foreign powers?
Flade says investigators believe they can prove in at least two cases that Hanning passed on information originating from the BND. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are reviewing material seized in another search.
The Mysterious Spy Arrest of Germany's Top Intelligence Chief
Q: What is actually happening here? How did this happen? What's he been accused of?
Flade says a police search connected to a child abduction investigation uncovered classified BND documents at Hanning's home. Investigators are examining whether Hanning obtained the documents through contacts inside the BND and passed information to foreign powers.
AI Psychos Plan to Genetically Modify Military Dogs
Q: Where do you see all of this heading? Do you think it's going to get even more like cyberpunk dystopia murder machine thing, or do you feel like there's going to be a kind of pushback at some point?
Skvarla says Silicon Valley investment is pushing toward genetic engineering and brain-computer interfaces, but he is uncertain whether that future will arrive. He points to tensions between transhumanist technology investors and parts of the political right that oppose changing humans.
AI Psychos Plan to Genetically Modify Military Dogs
Q: What is it specifically that Palmer Lucky and Ben Lamb actually want to do for these elite working dogs?
Skvarla says Warhound aims to clone dogs and potentially reduce inherited health problems such as hip dysplasia, while Anduril would supply protective gear. He notes that the project has disavowed implantation or modification beyond cloning, but says cloning is inefficient and raises serious animal-welfare concerns.
On the Ground for Northern Ireland's Garvaghy Resistance
Q: What is the Drumcree dispute and why is it so contentious?
The Drumcree dispute centers on the Orange Order's annual march through Garvaghy Road, a nationalist area of Portadown. It has been contentious for decades due to its sectarian symbolism, the history of violence around such marches, and political pressure from various groups to either allow or block the route.

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This show centers on war and conflict with on-the-ground reporting, in-depth geopolitical analysis, and a willingness to cover under-reported episodes that mainstream outlets often overlook. Episodes feature investigative researchers, on-site journalists, and geopolitical analysts who dissect real-time conflicts, power dynamics, and human impacts across regions from Myanmar to the Middle East and beyond. A notable strength is the combination of granular, boots-on-the-ground detail with broader policy context, plus a community-supported model that emphasizes independent reporting and transparency about funding.

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1. Robert Skvarla
2. Florian Flade
3. Louis Stavenhagen
4. Adam Doyle
5. Karim Franceschi
6. Simon Ostrovsky
7. Brian Merchant
8. Fadi Ibrahim

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