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The Nation Podcasts

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Here's where to find podcasts from The Nation. Political talk without the boring parts, featuring the writers, activists and artists who shape the news, from a progressive perspective.

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kidnapping of president Nicolás Maduro. Trump claims that “like with

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The hosts discuss Stephanie Wambugu’s justly-hyped novel Lonely Crowds before they’re joined by Noah Kulwin, an avowed Macdonaldhead who details the pleasures of private eye fiction through 1966’s Black Money. 

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While Danny looks after his gold assets, Always at War’s Alex Jordan once again helps Derek bring you headlines from around the globe. This week: the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moves the Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds to midnight (0:54); the Tru... more

Paris Marx is joined by Kat Tenbarge to discuss the explosion of abusive deepfakes on X, including how Elon Musk is profiting from the sexual exploitation of women and children while his followers use Grok to engage in gender-based violence.

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Stephen Maher
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Hanif Abdurraqib
Writer from the east side of Columbus, Ohio
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Chris Person
Co-founder of Aftermath and independent video game journalist
Aftermath
Episode: Bring Back Meddling with Tech Hardware w/ Chris Person | Tech Won't Save Us
Annelle Sheline
Senior Research Fellow at The Quincy Institute
The Quincy Institute
Episode: Bombing Iran Won’t Help the Protesters, with Annelle Sheline | The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer
Negar Mortazavi
An award-winning journalist and commentator, editor and host of The Iran Podcast, and a senior fellow at the Center for International Policy.
The Iran Podcast
Episode: US Plan for Venezuela’s Oil, Gaza Ceasefire Phase Two, Iran Protests w/ Matt Lech and Negar Mortazavi | American Prestige
Clio Chang
Writer at Curbed
Curbed
Episode: Stinking and Miserable: Clio Chang on Cheryl Strayed's Wild | Reading Writers
Mark Rosenbaum
Lead attorney for the class action suit for disabled homeless vets
Public Counsel
Episode: Venezuela in American Politics, plus VA Housing for Homeless Vets | Start Making Sense
Seth Harp
Author of 'The Fort Bragg Cartel: Drug Trafficking and Murder in the Special Forces'
Episode: Fort Bragg and the Rise of U.S. Special Operations w/ Seth Harp | American Prestige
Daniel Waite Penny
Journalist, critic, editor, and co-host of Carbon Bros
Episode: Masculinity, the Manosphere, and Climate Politics w/ Daniel Waite Penny | American Prestige

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 States3 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.
    Canada4 months ago
  • Awesome

    Great Mamdani episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sal Dolores
    United States5 months ago

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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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Minneapolis: the Landscape of Resistance—Plus, the Destruction brought by DOGE | Start Making Sense
Q: What happens when the government no longer provides basic public services?
Abramsky discusses the breakdown of the social contract and how individuals are affected when federal services dissipate.
Minneapolis: the Landscape of Resistance—Plus, the Destruction brought by DOGE | Start Making Sense
Q: How come you decided to focus on the people who were cut rather than the programs?
Sasha Abramsky explains that he wanted to highlight the human impact of governmental cuts, illustrating how these decisions harm ordinary public servants.
Trump, from Minneapolis to Caracas—Plus, How Capitalism Came to Communist China | Start Making Sense
Q: What do you think about focusing on the budget battle?
Some Democratic senators might consider using the budget fight to push for conditions on funding for the Department of Homeland Security, potentially to defund ICE.
Trump, from Minneapolis to Caracas—Plus, How Capitalism Came to Communist China | Start Making Sense
Q: What kind of demands should we be making now of the Democrats in Congress?
Democrats need to focus on winning the elections to regain power and should consider enacting legislation at the state level to curtail ICE's influence.
Fort Bragg and the Rise of U.S. Special Operations w/ Seth Harp | American Prestige
Q: What was the initial stance of the Taliban towards drug trafficking?
The Taliban originally emerged as an anti-crime force and eradicated the drug problem in Afghanistan prior to the U.S. invasion.

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7. Mark Rosenbaum
8. Seth Harp

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