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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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Tech companies are working with the fossil fuel industry to push unnecessary data center projects while misrepresenting the climate impact — and governments are letting it all happen. Ketan Joshi joins Paris Marx to discuss how the data center buildo... more

Leah Greenberg, co-executive director of Indivisible, answers the question, “What’s the Plan -- for the next No Kings Nationwide Day of Action?” This one shifts from mass protest in the streets to organizing for early voting – and preparing for whate... more

Last week, we spoke with campaign manager Ben Shanahan about David Morales’s winning strategy in his successful campaign for Providence mayor. Today, we have a very different conversation with Jenn Steinfeld, David’s field director, about how they bu... more

My Nation colleague Kate Wagner has written a brilliant critical essay on the Obama Center, which just opened in Chicago. I talk to her about how the history of presidential libraries, a now anachronistic form as well as the controversies surrounding... more

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Recent Guests

Rashad Robinson
Leader in social justice movements; former head of Color of Change
Color of Change
Episode: The Supremes say ‘No” to Trump on Mail Voting, plus the Paramount-Warner Merger Fight / Start Making Sense
Yotam Marom
Author of For Louder Days; movement facilitator and activist
Author, movement facilitator
Episode: Overcoming the Left’s Politics of Powerlessness w/ Yotam Marom / Fighting Fascism
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
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
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
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

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
  • 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 States2 months 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 States6 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 States10 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 Statesa year ago

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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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Overcoming the Left’s Politics of Powerlessness w/ Yotam Marom / Fighting Fascism
Q: Can you explain to listeners what the politics of powerlessness is and why it matters for building power?
The politics of powerlessness describes how movements can internalize a sense of powerlessness, which leads them to avoid confrontation with opponents, limit leadership, and shy away from public engagement. To build real power, movements must embrace leadership, structure, and disciplined conflict, so they can mobilize everyday people and pursue tangible political outcomes.
The Supremes say ‘No” to Trump on Mail Voting, plus the Paramount-Warner Merger Fight / Start Making Sense
Q: What was the Supreme Court ruling about mail-in voting?
The Court blocked efforts to let the Postal Service interfere with mail-in ballots, effectively keeping state control over election administration and signaling that a national list or federal-imposed changes at this late stage were unlikely to succeed.
The Biden Administration’s Complicity in Gaza w/ Akbar Shahid Ahmed / American Prestige
Q: Did hostages influence policy decisions, according to the guest?
Yes, the guest indicates that hostage discussions were sidelined by broader strategic aims, and that if hostages had been prioritized earlier, the dynamics and potential for a ceasefire could have shifted differently.
The Biden Administration’s Complicity in Gaza w/ Akbar Shahid Ahmed / American Prestige
Q: How is Rafah portrayed in terms of policy impact?
Rafah is presented as a turning point or red line that the administration failed to meaningfully enforce, allowing Israel to press forward and signaling that U.S. leverage was not used effectively to protect civilians or push for a ceasefire.
The Biden Administration’s Complicity in Gaza w/ Akbar Shahid Ahmed / American Prestige
Q: What does the author suggest about the Biden inner circle and its influence on Gaza policy?
The host implies that a small, tightly-connected group around Biden, led by Sullivan, McGurk, and Lew, drove foreign policy with careerism and a narrow calculative lens, often prioritizing strategic objectives over humanitarian concerns, which contributed to outcomes in Gaza.

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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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