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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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Sara Nelson is the President of the Association of Flight Attendants, and one of the most badass leaders in the labor movement today. But that doesn’t mean we don’t conduct a hard-hitting, critical interview of her. Well, actually, that’s exactly wha... more

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani had a very good night on Tuesday: a slate of candidates he endorsed won in Democratic primaries in both state and congressional races. This victory was shared by the Democratic Socialists of America, which is now cl... more

Danny and Derek’s promised ring ceremony regrettably must be relocated from MSG due to a scheduling conflict. In this week’s news: The Iran negotiations show signs of progress (1:26) despite disputes over the agreement (5:20), plus conflicting report... more

As tech companies race to build hyperscale data centers, communities are coming together to push back. Saul Levin joins Paris Marx to discuss how rising opposition to data center construction is uniting people across party lines and prompting broader... more

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Katie J. Wells
Senior Fellow at the AI Now Institute; co-author of Disrupting DC
AI Now Institute
Episode: Silicon Valley Is Turning Nurses Into Gig Workers w/ Katie J. Wells / Tech Won't Save Us
José Luis Granados Ceja
Head of the Latin America Desk at DropSite News
DropSite News
Episode: HondurasGate US Power in Latin America w/ José Luis Granados Ceja / American Prestige
Sean O'Kane
Senior reporter at TechCrunch
TechCrunch
Episode: The SpaceX IPO Gives Elon Musk Even More Power w/ Sean O’Kane / Tech Won't Save Us
Roland Betancourt
Chancellor's Professor of Art History at UC Irvine; author of Disneyland and the Rise of Automation
University of California, Irvine; Author
Episode: Disneyland: Cold War Factory w/ Roland Betancourt / American Prestige
Matt Stoller
Leader in anti-monopoly movement and writer
The Big / Organized Money
Episode: Monopoly v. Democracy w/ Matt Stoller & Zephyr Teachout / Fighting Fascism
Zephyr Teachout
Law professor and anti-corruption/antitrust advocate
Fordham University (Law Professor) / anti-monopoly movement
Episode: Monopoly v. Democracy w/ Matt Stoller & Zephyr Teachout / Fighting Fascism
Nora Loreto
Prominent Canadian journalist
Independent journalist and author
Episode: Why Big Oil Wants to Splinter Canada w/ Nora Loreto / The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer
Anthea Gordon
GiveDirectly's Country Director for the Democratic Republic of the Congo
GiveDirectly
Episode: Israel Escalates Lebanon Strikes, Taiwan Arms Sale Stalls, US Stockpiles Run Low / American Prestige
Tom Mullaney
High school social studies teacher and writer on AI in education
Philadelphia area schools
Episode: Do Chatbots Really Belong in Schools? w/ Tom Mullaney / Tech Won't Save Us

Hosts

Jon Wiener
Host with a long-running involvement in left-leaning political analysis and public discourse.
Aaron Regenberg
Co-host focused on policy, political economy, and left organizing.
Jeet Heer
Host with engagements in political history, culture, and analysis.
Derek Davison
Co-host known for international policy perspectives and geopolitical analysis.
Danny Besner
Guest/host contributor focusing on leftist policy analysis and media

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 514 ratings
  • Yeah No

    Yeah, no… Marxist analysis

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    east bay me
    United Statesa month 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 States3 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BaiJay644
    United States7 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

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    Nick No Names
    United States8 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

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    5
    3rReviewer
    United States8 months ago

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Some episodes spark thoughtful critique but pacing and audio quality can vary.
Consistently features experts who connect history to current political strategy.
Insightful, rigorous analysis with strong guests across policy, media, and geopolitics.

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Silicon Valley Is Turning Nurses Into Gig Workers w/ Katie J. Wells / Tech Won't Save Us
Q: What does the new gig nursing model look like and how is it different from traditional staffing?
Katie explains that gig nursing apps operate as marketplaces where nurses bid for shifts, work as independent contractors, and often enter facilities without orientations or support, leading to fragmented care and increased risk for patients and workers alike.
The SpaceX IPO Gives Elon Musk Even More Power w/ Sean O’Kane / Tech Won't Save Us
Q: How might governance and voting power affect investors' ability to influence SpaceX after the IPO?
Musk would retain control through super-voting Class B shares, the company is a 'controlled company' with arrangements that limit minority influence, and the governance framework could deter active challenges by shareholders and skew oversight toward Musk's preferences.
The SpaceX IPO Gives Elon Musk Even More Power w/ Sean O’Kane / Tech Won't Save Us
Q: What are the biggest risks to SpaceX's IPO according to the hosts?
The biggest risks include Starship's technical viability, the uncertain profitability of AI endeavors within XAI, governance and control issues enabling Elon Musk to maintain power post-IPO, and the broader market dynamics like index inclusions that could inflate the stock price temporarily.
The SpaceX IPO Gives Elon Musk Even More Power w/ Sean O’Kane / Tech Won't Save Us
Q: What is SpaceX in 2026, and how is the IPO being positioned relative to its core businesses?
SpaceX is being presented as a diversified portfolio around space launch, Starlink, and a heavy focus on enterprise AI through XAI, with the IPO framing suggesting a huge total addressable market and strategic value from combining these ventures under one umbrella, though there are serious questions about profitability and execution.
Monopoly v. Democracy w/ Matt Stoller & Zephyr Teachout / Fighting Fascism
Q: Is the nation state essential to counter corporate power, or can private markets discipline themselves?
Yes, the nation state and the rule of law are foundational and indispensable to curb concentrated power; without them, the private sector can usurp governance in ways that undermine democracy.

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

Nightly conversations center on left-leaning policy, democratic reform, and the politics of power—covering money in politics, accountability in media, foreign policy, and climate/tech governance. Episodes frequently feature scholars, organizers, and journalists who critique oligarchy, explore state capacity, and discuss strategies for progressive change from local to national scales. A standout pattern is the rigorous sourcing and historical framing of contemporary debates, plus a willingness to challenge dominant narratives with cross-cutting perspectives from public interest advocates, academics, and veteran reporters. Potential listeners will likely find thoughtful analysis, sharp critiques of power structures, and practical takes on ref... more

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2. José Luis Granados Ceja
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7. Nora Loreto
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