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We all love making fun of fascists. But Dr. Bret Devereaux makes an art of it. Bret is a historian of antiquity and a Tolkien scholar, and he doesn’t suffer fools. He’s been going at it with the world of online chud “historians” — the fascists who sa... more

The Michigan Democratic senate primary provided a test of the power of AIPAC and big money. John Nichols has our analysis.

Also: a rehearsal for the election protection groups: the California sherriff who seized 650,000 ballots from November’s refer... more

Canada has tech bros too, like Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke who has a new idea to link voting rights to how much income tax you paid. Rachel Gilmore joins Paris Marx to discuss how Canadian tech companies like Shopify are pushing terrible right-wing policy... more

Derek welcomes back to the show his very own co-host, Danny Bessner, to talk about his new book, Imperialist Realism: Politics and Culture at the End of the American Century, and how we see imperialist realism in American foreign policy and popular c... more

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Recent Guests

Brad Simpson
Professor of History at the University of Connecticut; author of The First Rights, Self-Determination and the Transformation of International Order, 1941-2000
University of Connecticut
Episode: Who’s Allowed Self-Determination? w/ Brad Simpson / American Prestige
Skye Perryman
President and CEO of Democracy Forward
Democracy Forward
Episode: Election Protection for the Midterms, plus ‘The Odyssey’ for Filmgoers
John Powers
Critic-at-large for Fresh Air on NPR
NPR
Episode: Election Protection for the Midterms, plus ‘The Odyssey’ for Filmgoers
Jamie Henn
Founder and director of Fossil Free Media; co-founder of 350.org
Fossil Free Media
Episode: The People Versus Big Oil w/ Jamie Henn / Fighting Fascism
Alison Macrina
Executive director at the Library Freedom Project
Library Freedom Project
Episode: Librarians Are Helping the Public Ditch AI w/ Hannah Cyrus & Alison Macrina / Tech Won't Save Us
Hannah Cyrus
A digital media librarian at Bangor Public Library
Bangor Public Library
Episode: Librarians Are Helping the Public Ditch AI w/ Hannah Cyrus & Alison Macrina / Tech Won't Save Us
Andrew Preston
WL. Lyons Brown Jr. Jefferson Scholars Foundation Distinguished Professor of Diplomacy and Statecraft, University of Virginia
University of Virginia
Episode: How the New Deal Invented the National Security State w/ Andrew Preston / American Prestige
Ben Wikler
Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin (at time referenced in transcript)
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Episode: The Plan for November—and After / Start Making Sense
Ken Salazar
Former United States Senator and Secretary of the Interior; Ambassador to Mexico
Former U.S. government roles; author of Borderlands
Episode: Borderlands w/ Ken Salazar / Fighting Fascism

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

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 516 ratings
  • Yeah No

    Yeah, no… Marxist analysis

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    east bay me
    United States3 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 States4 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 States8 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 States9 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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    3rReviewer
    United States10 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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The Return of McCarthyism w/ Chris Lehmann / The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer
Q: How does this compare to historical Red Scares?
The discussion highlights a bipartisan history and the use of foreign threat narratives to justify suppression of dissent, while arguing that the current moment could be less dangerous if civil liberties are defended rather than curtailed.
The Return of McCarthyism w/ Chris Lehmann / The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer
Q: What explains the Republicans' shift toward anti-communist rhetoric in this moment?
The hosts suggest it's a desperate attempt to find a viable enemy as poll numbers sag, using fear to rally the base and distract from policy shortcomings like inflation and cost of living.
The Plan for November—and After / Start Making Sense
Q: Please, what is it?
A strategy that defangs the Electoral College, emphasizes long-term organizing, and uses state and local campaigns to create a durable political infrastructure that can carry momentum into 2026 and 2028, ultimately aiming for a democracy that works for working people.
The Plan for November—and After / Start Making Sense
Q: Everybody in politics wants to know, what is the plan? How are we going to defeat Trump and the Republicans? How are we going to win control of Congress in the midterms?
The plan centers on building a sustained, bottom-up organizing machine that engages voters at the local level, focusing on state and local races, and expanding ballot access through grassroots mobilization to create a pro-democracy coalition capable of delivering systemic changes over time.
Borderlands w/ Ken Salazar / Fighting Fascism
Q: What lessons can be learned from AMLO and Sheinbaum about leadership and communications?
Their leadership shows the power of authentic engagement and daily communication with the public; Salazar notes that their ability to communicate and connect with people helped sustain high approvals and suggests the U.S. could benefit from similar, transparent engagement while managing complex governance challenges.

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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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8. Ben Wikler

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