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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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Gina Hinojosa’s election as governor of Texas was not only the most unexpected victory oof the midterms but also the one with the most far-reaching significance for American politics. Steve Phillips explains.

Also: how socialism can work in the real... more

Hey! Smile! Good things are happening! The U.S. had an amazing election just now... and we weren’t the only ones. Brazil also recently experienced a massive victory against fascism, with President Lula defeating Flavio Bolsonaro (their equivalent of ... more

"The insanity of the settler colonial mindset has no limit."

Genocide is not only the destruction of human life. It is also the destruction of land, water, food systems, and ecosystems that make life possible. 

In Palestine, the devastation of agri... more

The Blue Wave has hit AP headquarters, devastating our humble operation. In this week’s news: Danny and Derek discuss the prospects for military escalation and peace talks with Iran after the midterm elections (2:06); the Red Cross delivers aid to th... more

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Recent Guests

Harold Meyerson
Editor-at-large of The American Prospect
The American Prospect
Episode: Our Historic Victories and How We Won / Start Making Sense
John Nichols
Executive editor of The Nation and political journalist
The Nation
Episode: Our Historic Victories and How We Won / Start Making Sense
A.J.A. Woods
Intellectual historian and author of The Cultural Marxism Conspiracy
Episode: How the Right Invented “Cultural Marxism” w/ A.J.A. Woods / American Prestige
Usamah Andrabi
Communications director for Justice Democrats
Justice Democrats
Episode: The Story of Justice Democrats w/ Usamah Andrabi / Fighting Fascism
Brea Baker
Writer, activist, and author of Rooted: The American Legacy of Land Theft and the Modern Movement for Black Land Ownership
Episode: Reparations as a Climate Solution w/ Brea Baker / A People's Climate
Jason Koebler
Co-founder of 404 Media and co-host of the 404 Media Podcast
404 Media
Episode: Why Communities Want to Stop Flock Cameras w/ Jason Koebler / Tech Won't Save Us
Eleanor Janega
Medieval historian, author of The Once and Future Sex, and co-host of We're Not So Different
We're Not So Different
Episode: Halloween Origins w/ Eleanor Janega and Luke Waters / American Prestige
Luke Waters
Medievalist and co-host of We're Not So Different
We're Not So Different
Episode: Halloween Origins w/ Eleanor Janega and Luke Waters / American Prestige
Rick Hasen
UCLA law professor, director of the Safeguarding Democracy Project, and editor of the Election Law Blog
UCLA School of Law
Episode: Defeating Trump’s Attacks on Voting, plus the Coming End of the Trump Era / 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 529 ratings
  • Obama library

    Let you know. Thx

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    Taconaut77
    United States2 months 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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    5
    Emi T. 1234
    United States3 months ago
  • Yeah No

    Yeah, no… Marxist analysis

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    east bay me
    United States6 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BaiJay644
    United Statesa year ago

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

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Building Power Against the State with Kamau Franklin / A People's Climate
Q: What's one lesson from the movement that you want to leave our listeners with?
Franklin says organizers should work in camaraderie with people across the left spectrum, even when they do not share exactly the same ideas, rather than becoming stuck in arguments over differences.
Building Power Against the State with Kamau Franklin / A People's Climate
Q: What did reading the autobiography of Malcolm X unlock for you, and how does Malcolm X influence how you organize now?
Franklin says Malcolm X's direct analysis of oppression and call for the oppressed to fight back shaped his organizing and connected him to the Black radical tradition. He was also inspired by Malcolm X's work as an on-the-ground organizer who built organizations and infrastructure.
Can Jane Kim Fix Insurance? w/ Jane Kim / Fighting Fascism
Q: What can the California Insurance Commissioner do about insurers squeezing every last cent from people and abandoning them before disaster strikes?
Kim proposes using licensing and rate-setting authority to make insurers provide broader coverage and return a larger share of premiums through claims. She also supports public nonprofit home-disaster insurance, expanded low-cost auto insurance, and investing in disaster prevention.
Can Jane Kim Fix Insurance? w/ Jane Kim / Fighting Fascism
Q: As you started to look into that office and its authorities, what really convinced you that there was actually a lot of really important work here that needed to be done?
Kim was persuaded by the possibility of single-payer home-disaster insurance. She describes insurance as a mutual-aid system that has become a highly profitable industry, and says the commissioner can help make coverage affordable, available, and fair.
Defeating Trump’s Attacks on Voting, plus the Coming End of the Trump Era / Start Making Sense
Q: Could there be some systematic polling error? A lot of people will tell you, the polls underestimated Trump's support every time he ran. What do you think of the polls this time?
Meyerson says Trump is not on the ballot, and argues polling has generally performed better in midterm elections than in presidential elections, particularly those featuring Trump.

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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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