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The Nation Podcasts

The Nation Magazine
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Progressive Politics
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Climate Change
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DSA
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Corporate Class
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Microplastics
Gaza City
Valerie
Nostalgia
The Gulf War

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Latest Episodes

Charlotte and Jo revisit Rebecca Novack’s Murder Bimbo before taking a quick tour of the Russian Civil War and comrade crushes through Nikolai Ostrovsky’s How The Steel Was Tempered. They’re then joined by the scintillating Brittany Newell, who medit... more

Paris Marx is joined by James Vincent to discuss why we’re seeing humanoid robots everywhere, the motivations to pursue an all-purpose robot, how close we are to achieving that goal, and the social implications if we were to achieve it.

James Vincen... more

Trump, facing the wave of popular opposition to pretty much everything he’s doing, is working to block Democrats from voting in the midterms, and “election protection” has become a key part of the preparations underway from blue state attorneys gener... more

Derek and Danny are joined by Bill Hartung and Ben Freeman to discuss the system that drives permanent war for the United States. They talk about the growth of the Pentagon budget and the bipartisan politics of defense spending; the U.S. dominating t... more

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Recent Guests

Thea Riofrancos
Associate Professor of Political Science at Providence College and Strategic Co-Director of the Climate and Community Institute.
Providence College
Episode: The Green Transition Needs so Much Mining w/ Thea Riofrancos | Tech Won't Save Us
Borzou Daragahi
Longtime foreign correspondent and writer of the newsletter Badlands
Borzou.substack.com
Episode: The Decline of Newsrooms w/ Borzou Daragahi
Josh Kovensky
Journalist at Talking Points Memo
Talking Points Memo
Episode: Trump is Using Terrorist Charges to Wage Political War w/ Josh Kovensky | The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer
AS Hamrah
A film critic at N Plus One and the author of Algorithm of the Night and Last Week in End Times Cinema.
N Plus One
Episode: Netflix Buying Warner Would be a Disaster w/ AS Hamrah | Tech Won't Save Us
Paul Starr
Professor of Sociology and Public Affairs, co-founder of The American Prospect, Author
Princeton University
Episode: The End of the Postwar Consensus w/ Paul Starr | American Prestige
Amir Handjani
Non-resident fellow at The Quincy Institute, knowledgeable about the region
The Quincy Institute
Episode: War Clouds Over Iran w/ Amir Handjani | The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer
Noah Kulwin
Writer and co-host of The Podcast Blowback, based in New York City.
Episode: Moral Discord: Noah Kulwin on Ross Macdonald’s Black Money | Reading Writers
Sean Delehanty
Independent historian and author of Company Men, the Invention of Shareholder Value and the Splintering of the American Economy.
Episode: The Rise of Shareholder Primacy w/ Sean Delehanty | American Prestige
Stephen Maher
Canadian journalist and author of 'The Prince', a biography of Justin Trudeau
Independent
Episode: Mark Carney Proclaims the End of American Hegemony w/ Stephen Maher | The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer

Hosts

Danny Bessner
Co-host, engaging in political commentary and discussions.
Derek Davison
Co-host providing insights on various political topics.
Paris Marx
Host focusing on technology's intersection with societal issues.
Jon Wiener
Host and commentator known for exploring cultural topics.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 496 ratings
  • Here for A People’s Climate

    The research, presentation, and thorough knowledge of host Shilpi Chhotray shines through each episode. My husband and I have been following her work since I discovered the people over plastic platform a few years ago. A People’s Climate continues to amaze us with their production value and roster of guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BaiJay644
    United States2 months ago
  • Not a patch on the magazine

    I’ve just listened to Guttenplan interview the author of the article on the Cybertruck. I admired the piece published in the Nation, but this interview was unnecessary and embarrassing. Guttenplan sounds like he is being recorded in a trash can and mistakenly plays this as light entertainment, whereas the Cybertruck is clearly a window into understanding the pathology that is MAGA. As the interview proceeds, it is clear that Guttenplan is just too old to get it. He needs more than a better micro... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nick No Names
    United States3 months ago
  • Love the new entertainment reviews & 2025 UPDATE

    I enjoy this podcast (for me, still a long time Nation subscriber, it’s easier to listen than to read the magazine) but it got even better (especially for these sheltering at home times) when the movie/TV/book reviews were added. I had no idea The Good Fight was still in production, and ended up (in my 60’s) binge watching for the first time!

    2025 update: A People’s Climate is amazing and wonder. You will be surprised by something in every episode and the interviewees are not only knowledgeable... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    3rReviewer
    United States4 months ago
  • Insightful Commentary, usually

    Great and insightful commentary on really important issues. And somehow, through all the awfulness of the world, there are still some chuckles.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Baxter M.
    Canada5 months ago
  • Awesome

    Great Mamdani episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sal Dolores
    United States6 months ago

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Listeners praise the insightful commentary on pressing political issues and appreciate the variety of expert guests.
The addition of cultural reviews and discussions enriches the overall experience, making it a platform for broader engagement with current events.

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The Decline of Newsrooms w/ Borzou Daragahi
Q: Do you think there's a chance Bezos will purchase our podcast?
The speaker humorously implies that Bezos might buy their podcast if they continue to criticize him.
The Decline of Newsrooms w/ Borzou Daragahi
Q: So talk a little bit about what you were thinking when you wrote the piece.
Borzou discusses how the public and podcasters are actively dismissing the need for traditional journalism while continuously depending on its work.
Netflix Buying Warner Would be a Disaster w/ AS Hamrah | Tech Won't Save Us
Q: What do you think the broader effects of Netflix buying Warner Discovery would be?
I just don't want Netflix to own Warner Bros. I just think it will be very bad for cinema.
Netflix Buying Warner Would be a Disaster w/ AS Hamrah | Tech Won't Save Us
Q: What is it like to be doing the work that you do? I guess what impact do you hope to have with it?
It's more and more difficult to make a living as a film critic, of course. And for me, I don't have a full-time staff job anywhere.
The End of the Postwar Consensus w/ Paul Starr | American Prestige
Q: Why do you think the Democrats also abandoned the base?
The Democrats took labor for granted as they embraced identity-based movements and neoliberal economics, but they didn't actually get rid of labor.

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4. AS Hamrah
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