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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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It’s Tech Day here at AP, so Danny and Derek speak with Quinn Slobodian, professor of international history at Boston University, and writer Ben Tarnoff, co-authors of Muskism: A Guide for the Perplexed, about Elon Musk's role in contemporary capital... more

Republicans are spending hundreds of millions on the midterms, but their money hasn’t been able to counter the crisis of affordability, the disgust with Trump’s corruption, and the quality of many of the Democratic candidates. Harold Meyerson comment... more

Dr. Isabella Weber’s new book is called Anti-Fascist Economics. As a native of Nuremberg, where the Nazis staged their famous mass rallies, there’s another term she also uses: the economics of “never again.”

We think this book is such an important i... more

“This is about life. And this extractive industry is not a giver of life, it is a taker of life.”

On March 23, 2026, a massive explosion tore through the Valero refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, shaking homes and sending a plume of smoke over a commun... more

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Martha Dark
Co-executive director of Foxglove
Foxglove
Episode: Taking Data Centers to Court w/ Martha Dark / Tech Won't Save Us
Stuart Schrader
Author of Blue Power, Badges Without Borders; Associate Professor of History at Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: The Political Power of Police Unions w/ Stuart Schrader / American Prestige
John Berger
Author of Ways of Seeing; Marxist art critic
Author and critic
Episode: GOP Election Deniers running for Governor; plus John Berger’s Ways of Seeing / Start Making Sense
Bryce Gustafson
Lead Organizer at Citizens Action Coalition
Citizens Action Coalition
Episode: Dispatch from the Frontlines of the Data Center Wars w/ Ben Inskeep & Bryce Gustafson / Fighting Fascism
Ben Inskeep
Program Director at Citizens Action Coalition
Citizens Action Coalition (CAC)
Episode: Dispatch from the Frontlines of the Data Center Wars w/ Ben Inskeep & Bryce Gustafson / Fighting Fascism
Elie Mystal
Justice Correspondent for The Nation
The Nation
Episode: Why SCOTUS is Climate Action’s Biggest Threat w/ Elie Mystal / A People's Climate
Laís Martins
Technology reporter at The Intercept Brasil
The Intercept Brasil
Episode: Brazil’s Data Center Boom is Enabled by Renewables Firms w/ Laís Martins / Tech Won't Save Us
Rashid Khalidi
Edward Said Professor of Modern Arab Studies, Columbia University
Columbia University
Episode: Palestine Three Years After October 7 w/ Rashid Khalidi / American Prestige
Garrison Lovely
Journalist and author, book Obsolete: The AI Industry's Trillion Dollar Race to Replace Us and How to Stop It
The Nation; Jacobin; The New York Times; BBC; Nature; The Guardian
Episode: AI: What is to be Done? plus Protest Under Assault / Start Making Sense

Hosts

Derek Davison
Co-host covering foreign policy and imperial dynamics with a critical lens
Danny Besner
Host with focus on political analysis and policy critique
John Weiner
Co-host/host focused on political analysis and discussions

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 525 ratings
  • Obama library

    Let you know. Thx

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    Taconaut77
    United Statesa month ago
  • excellent episode on animal welfare!

    Thank you for the outstanding interview with Astra Taylor, “Is Animal Welfare the New MAHA?” I am passionate about animal rights and not susceptible to a right wing conversion, but I couldn’t agree more that the left is leaving the lane wide open and this is a dangerous mistake. (A worthy exception is the wonderful Current Affairs magazine.) I hope you will make animal rights and especially the horrors of factory farms and lab research on animals a more regular part of your portfolio.

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    Emi T. 1234
    United States3 months ago
  • Yeah No

    Yeah, no… Marxist analysis

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    east bay me
    United States5 months ago
  • Memphis v musk

    This episode has it all: AI, gun control, the intersection of climate and democracy. Bring back A People’s Climate!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    drty_grty
    United States7 months ago
  • 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.

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    BaiJay644
    United States10 months ago

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Audience appreciates thoughtful cross-topic coverage from foreign policy to tech influence on democracy.

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Why SCOTUS is Climate Action’s Biggest Threat w/ Elie Mystal / A People's Climate
Q: What concrete reforms could help ensure climate justice is protected by the judiciary?
He argues for expanding the court, implementing term limits, and pursuing ethics reforms to reduce conflicts of interest, along with broad civic engagement and court reform advocacy to balance power.
Why SCOTUS is Climate Action’s Biggest Threat w/ Elie Mystal / A People's Climate
Q: What makes this Roberts Court distinct compared to earlier courts?
Elie explains the shift toward pragmatism giving way to ideology, how the court's alignment with corporate interests undercuts protective environmental and public health laws, and how the court's approach to emergencies has reshaped policy outcomes.
AI: What is to be Done? plus Protest Under Assault / Start Making Sense
Q: What do you think of Bernie Sanders' proposal to pause advanced AI development and create a cabinet-level department?
It's the best plan proposed, calling for a pause until safety standards and public buy-in can be established, though it could risk economic disruption and would require careful mitigation strategies.
AI: What is to be Done? plus Protest Under Assault / Start Making Sense
Q: But first, what is to be done about AI?
The guest advocates freezing the frontier of AI development, pausing further advances to focus on regulating the current AI landscape and addressing labor displacement, with strong public consensus and governance to ensure safety.
The Plan for No Kings-Vote Early Day, plus The Supremes and Trump’s voter list purge / Start Making Sense
Q: What are the concerns around the SAVE database and mass purges, and what does the NVRA say about this?
The SAVE database can be used for individualized checks but not wholesale purges within 90 days of an election; mass purges would require different legal treatment and may be challenged in courts, according to the NVRA and related rulings.

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What is The Nation Podcasts about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features sharp, progressive analysis of national and international politics with a focus on democracy, civil rights, and the influence of money and power in policy. Across recent episodes, listeners hear deeper dives into Middle East geopolitics, the impact of tech billionaires on democracy, austerity politics in rising economies, and practical strategies for defending elections and civil liberties. A notable thread is the careful blending of scholarly context with activist urgency, delivering both historical insight and concrete actions for listeners who want to understand power dynamics and push for change. The program frequently centers debates on imperial policy, corporate influence, and social justice, while inviting guest ex... more

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