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The Nation Podcasts

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Zorhan Mamdani takes office in four weeks as the first socialist mayor of New York City. How should we understand the constraints he faces, without accepting those constraints? Bhaskar Sunkara has our analysis; he’s president of The Nation and author... more

Danny and Derek welcome to the show Molly Lambert, creator of the JENNAWORLD podcast, to talk about the rise of the modern porn industry and its roots in L.A.’s San Fernando Valley. They discuss the medium’s origins in underground stag films and the ... more

It’s no surprise that liberal philanthropy — a longtime pillar of the Democratic establishment — has become one of the Trump administration’s latest targets. As David Callahan writes in our December issue, liberal foundations “have often been depicte... more

For this special season finale, recorded live during NYC Climate Week, host Shilpi Chhotray convenes a powerful storytelling event with three frontline media makers: Chantel Comardelle, Alexandra Norris, and B. Preston Lyles.

This is more than a con... more

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Ketan Joshi
A climate writer and data analyst based in Oslo
Episode: Data Centers Are a Climate Enemy w/ Ketan Joshi | Tech Won't Save Us
Alice Waters
Legendary chef who founded Chez Panisse, focusing on school lunch reform
Chez Panisse
Episode: Trump condemns Marjorie Taylor Greene, praises Mamdani; plus Alice Waters on ‘A School Lunch Revolution’ / Start Making Sense
Dr. Yidi Wu
Historian and assistant professor in the history of China at Ailin University
Ailin University
Episode: Chinese Prestige: From May Fourth to Mao w/ Yidi Wu | American Prestige
Torrey Peters
Author of the novel Detransition, Baby and Stag Dance
Episode: Metaphysically Blown Away: Torrey Peters on Zoë Schlanger’s The Light Eaters | Reading Writers
Indignity, A Life Reimagined
A book exploring the philosophical concepts of dignity through personal anecdotes.
Episode: Dignity, Memory, and Surveillance w/ Lea Ypi | American Prestige
Lea Ypi
Ralph Miliband Professor of Politics and Philosophy
Episode: Dignity, Memory, and Surveillance w/ Lea Ypi | American Prestige
Lauren Michele Jackson
Assistant Professor of English at Northwestern University and a contributing writer at The New Yorker
The New Yorker
Episode: Setting the House on Fire: Lauren Michele Jackson on Nettie Jones’ Fish Tales | Reading Writers
Elizabeth Yeampierre
Veteran organizer of 30 years and the visionary leader at Uprose.
Uprose
Episode: (Solar) Power to the People with Elizabeth Yeampierre | A People's Climate
John Fabian Witt
Historian and author of The Radical Fund
Yale University
Episode: Mamdani’s Momentum, plus ‘The Radical Fund’ | Start Making Sense

Hosts

Jon Wiener
Host of Start Making Sense, known for insightful political talk that explores cultural and political topics.
Danny Besner
Co-host of American Prestige, engaging in discussions about contemporary political issues.
Derek Davison
Co-host of American Prestige, contributing analysis on political events and foreign policy discussions.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 492 ratings
  • 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 Statesa month 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.
    Canada2 months ago
  • Awesome

    Great Mamdani episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sal Dolores
    United States3 months ago
  • Insightful Commentary

    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.
    Canada3 months ago
  • American Prestige

    Indispensable podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jssseattle
    United States4 months ago

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Chinese Prestige: From May Fourth to Mao w/ Yidi Wu | American Prestige
Q: What were the other factors that contributed to the Communist success?
Public opinion turned against the Nationalists due to bad governing and economic control, which led many to support the Communists as an alternative.
Chinese Prestige: From May Fourth to Mao w/ Yidi Wu | American Prestige
Q: How did Mao's thinking adapt to a society that was far more agrarian?
Mao integrated land reform into Communist ideology to motivate the peasantry to participate in the nationalist movement.
Dignity, Memory, and Surveillance w/ Lea Ypi | American Prestige
Q: What was your entry point for this story, and how do you think it relates to the larger themes in your work?
It started when a relative texted me about a viral photo of my grandmother, which led me to investigate her life and the surrounding derogatory comments.
House Republicans Defy Trump; plus, when WWII Vets Came Home | Start Making Sense
Q: How did the GI Bill impact American society?
It provided benefits like free tuition and mortgage guarantees, significantly aiding in the expansion of the middle class, but had racial disparities in its benefits.
House Republicans Defy Trump; plus, when WWII Vets Came Home | Start Making Sense
Q: What was the impact of Marjorie Taylor Greene's actions on Trump's position within the party?
Her defiance served as a signal to other Republicans, indicating that they could break ranks with Trump, causing a significant shift in party dynamics.

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1. Ketan Joshi
2. Alice Waters
3. Dr. Yidi Wu
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5. Indignity, A Life Reimagined
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7. Lauren Michele Jackson
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