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POPULAR FRONT

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

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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Recent Guests

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
Joseph Bouchard
Journalist and researcher
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Episode: Barricades, Dynamite, and Revolt: Inside the Bolivia Crisis
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Ria Kousta
Freelance journalist from Albania
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Liam Karr
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Seán Ó Murchú
Journalist based in Belfast covering the riots and anti-immigrant pogroms
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Episode: On the Ground for the Belfast Anti-Migrant Riots

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • 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 States18 days 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
  • PF

    Listen to every episode. Unbiased and interesting. Jake does a fantastic job, as do the guests he has on. The best podcast going.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zaaaahar
    Australiaa year ago
  • Hanrahan is the goat

    Great show, highly recommend the Patreon. One of the few people out there doing actual journalism

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tom myers transplant
    United Statesa 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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#102
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#113
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Apple Podcasts
#142
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Apple Podcasts
#159
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Apple Podcasts
#160
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#179
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Simon Ostrovsky on the Ukraine War, the Internet Economy, and Russia's Little Green Men | PREVIEW
Q: So you've been doing this a very long time now, what kind of experience do you think you're going to be able to bring into this space that others aren't?
The guest explains his track record with field reporting, the ability to work with a lean team, and a storytelling approach that relies on direct voice from sources and longer-form editing, which differs from quick, re-packaged online takes.
The Next Wave of Anti-Tech Action is Already Happening
Q: What historical parallels help explain today's anti-tech movements, and what lessons can we draw from them?
The guest draws a strong parallel to the Luddites, arguing they were not anti-technology but opposed the misuse of automation to erode workers' social contracts. The discussion highlights how workers and communities sought protections like minimum wage concepts and even early ideas of a robot tax. Merchant suggests that current resentments towards AI mirror those earlier conflicts over automation, power concentration, and corporate dominance, and that understanding these parallels can illuminate potential paths for organizing and policy responses today.
The Next Wave of Anti-Tech Action is Already Happening
Q: Can you summarize the contemporary anti-tech actions and why they have emerged so rapidly in the United States and beyond?
Merchant explains that the backlash is driven by a sense that Big Tech has concentrated power and redefined public spaces through data centers, surveillance, and AI technologies. The actions range from protests at city councils to dismantling cameras, and even high-profile cases targeting tech elites, all framed as a defense of civil liberties, privacy, and local control. He emphasizes bipartisan support across environmental, labor, and community groups and notes the movement's strategic, non-violent mobilization that mirrors historic labor resistance.
New Junta War Crimes Exposed in Myanmar
Q: How did they manage to confirm these accounts and the forensic observations given the dangerous terrain and security situation?
They worked with a forensic pathologist and collected eyewitness testimonies, with corroboration from villagers and rebels; while not 100% empirical, the accumulation of consistent patterns across multiple sites strengthens the case.
New Junta War Crimes Exposed in Myanmar
Q: I'm not asking that in a kind of full naive way. Do you think this is something that is perhaps attached to a pretty brutal unit, or do you think this is encouraged across the board?
The guest argues this is not merely a unit going wild under combat stress but a deliberate policy, a manifestation of the forecut strategy, indicating systemic state-led brutality rather than isolated aberrations.

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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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2. Brian Merchant
3. Fadi Ibrahim
4. Misha Vandelune
5. Joseph Bouchard
6. Rey Katula
7. Ria Kousta
8. Liam Karr

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