
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 407 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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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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Popular Front has, for years, given the real, in-depth picture of what’s going on in conflict and other concerning situations.
Simply the best independent international podcast/news source out there.
2026 update: still true.
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
Oprah?
Great coverage on often under- or poorly-reported conflict.
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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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Recent guests on POPULAR FRONT include:
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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