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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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For this Labor Day episode we’re joined by Bill Fletcher, a longtime union organizer who’s spent the last several years working to build out the labor movement’s anti-fascist infrastructure. Bill has an important reminder for those of us who direct m... more

What can ancient human prehistory teach us about fighting fascism today? It turns out, quite a bit! So says historian Patrick Wyman, whose recent book, Lost Worlds, covers the 10,000 years between the end of the Ice Age and the Late Bronze Age collap... more

Danny and Derek speak with David Griscom, co-host of Left Reckoning and author of The Myth of Red Texas: Cowboys, Populism, and Class War in the Radical South, to talk about the all-but-ignored history of leftwing politics in Texas. Topics include: t... more

Is the resistance to data centers a new kind of mass politics? David Wallace-Wells explains why the answer is “yes.” He’s a writer for The New York Times Opinion pages and author of the unforgettable book “The Uninhabitable Earth.”

Also: How to be a... more

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Bill Fletcher Jr.
Longtime union organizer, socialist, trade unionist, author
Standing for Democracy (as discussed in episode)
Episode: Understanding MAGA as a Social Movement w/ Bill Fletcher Jr. / Fighting Fascism
Patrick Wyman
Historian, author of Lost Worlds and host of Past Lives
Historical scholarship/public outreach
Episode: How Civilizations Fall w/ Patrick Wyman / Fighting Fascism
David Griscom
Co-host of Left Reckoning; author of The Myth of Red Texas and The Rattler
Left Reckoning / The Rattler
Episode: Texas’s Radical Roots w/ David Griscom / American Prestige
Ami Fields-Meyer
Senior fellow at Harvard's Kennedy School; co-author of On Courage, How to be a Dissident in an Age of Fear
Harvard Kennedy School; The Nation
Episode: The Amazing Movement Against Data Centers, plus How to be a Dissident / Start Making Sense
David Wallace-Wells
Writer for The New York Times Opinion Pages; columnist for The New York Times Magazine; author
The New York Times
Episode: The Amazing Movement Against Data Centers, plus How to be a Dissident / Start Making Sense
Rob Weismann
Co-president of Public Citizen
Public Citizen
Episode: The Supremes and the Ballroom, plus the Dems and the Senate / Start Making Sense
Clarissa Redwine
Co-founder of the Circuit Breakers Conference; organizer involved in Kickstarter and tech worker unions
Kickstarter Union / Circuit Breakers Conference
Episode: How Mass Layoffs Changed Working in Tech w/ Clarissa Redwine & JS Tan / Tech Won't Save Us
JS Tan
PhD candidate at MIT; writer and organizer who helped found Collective Action in Tech
MIT (PhD candidate); Collective Action in Tech
Episode: How Mass Layoffs Changed Working in Tech w/ Clarissa Redwine & JS Tan / Tech Won't Save Us
Jonathan Cheng
China Bureau Chief, Wall Street Journal; author of Korean Messiah, Korean Roots of North Korea's Personality Cult
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: North Korea's Roots in Christianity w/ Jonathan Cheng / American Prestige

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

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 522 ratings
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emi T. 1234
    United Statesa month ago
  • Yeah No

    Yeah, no… Marxist analysis

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    east bay me
    United States4 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 States5 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 States9 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
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    Nick No Names
    United States10 months ago

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Listeners praise deep, insightful analysis and well-researched guests.
Some listeners critique sound quality or host moderation in extended conversations.
Feedback notes robust coverage of elections and civil liberties with strong activist orientation.
Audience appreciates thoughtful cross-topic coverage from foreign policy to tech influence on democracy.

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How Civilizations Fall w/ Patrick Wyman / Fighting Fascism
Q: What insights from Bronze Age collapses feel most relevant to today's global challenges?
The discussion underscores how interconnected systems mean small disruptions can trigger large failures, but also how human agency and adaptable institutions can avert disaster, offering a framework for thinking about climate-driven migration and political reform today.
The Amazing Movement Against Data Centers, plus How to be a Dissident / Start Making Sense
Q: What were you doing before you became involved in these resistance movements, and how did your work evolve in this moment?
The guest describes transitioning from civil rights work and policy to assembling a global network of dissidents, starting with a New Yorker essay and expanding through interviews with activists worldwide, which shaped the framework of their book and current organizing advice.
Protecting the Midterms—at the Grassroots and in the Courts / Start Making Sense
Q: What is the role of the Election Protection Hotline and ESRN in safeguarding votes?
The Hotline provides real-time legal and logistical guidance to voters facing irregularities, while ESRN coordinates litigators, mobilizers, and communicators to protect voting rights and respond to threats across states.
Protecting the Midterms—at the Grassroots and in the Courts / Start Making Sense
Q: How are you preparing for potential emergency scenarios like a national security claim to deploy troops or ICE at polling places?
Any declaration of emergency powers would trigger swift litigation and a coordinated response from election protection networks, reinforcing that elections are run by states and that preparations blend legal strategies with mobilization for rapid response.
Protecting the Midterms—at the Grassroots and in the Courts / Start Making Sense
Q: What do you consider the biggest threats to the midterms right now?
The threats include federal attempts to federalize election processes and demand voter data, use of the Justice Department and DHS in election-related matters, and efforts to intimidate voters; countermeasures include litigation, robust protections, and coordinated readiness across local and state actors.

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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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1. Bill Fletcher Jr.
2. Patrick Wyman
3. David Griscom
4. Ami Fields-Meyer
5. David Wallace-Wells
6. Rob Weismann
7. Clarissa Redwine
8. JS Tan

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