Rephonic
Artwork for The Chris Hedges Report

The Chris Hedges Report

Chris Hedges
Gaza
Israel
United States
Palestine
Iran
Zionism
Donald Trump
Genocide
Middle East
U.S. Foreign Policy
Palestinian Rights
Human Rights
United Nations
Hamas
Islamophobia
Benjamin Netanyahu
Internet
Democratic Party
Israel Lobby
International Law

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges interviews a wide array of authors, journalists, artists and cultural figures on complex topics of history, politics and war.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes100Founded2 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
BooksArts

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Chris Hedges Report

Latest Episodes

The bipartisan US-backed genocide in Gaza exposed the corruption of the political system in the United States and the hypocrisy of the Democratic Party, which claims to represent working people. Rather than recognizing this fact and shifting its stan... more

The United States and Israel’s attacks on Iran have inflamed West Asia to the point that it has turned “into a matrix of smaller wars taking place across the region, all of which are interconnected, but all of which have quite separate agendas,” desc... more

YouTube

Under the radar, the billionaire class is building the infrastructure and models necessary to create a dystopian future in which cities become billionaire fiefdoms - completely privatized, governed by dictatorial CEOs and financed by subservient taxp... more

YouTube

In Abby Martin's new film, 'Earth's Greatest Enemy,' she exposes how the US military has unleashed death, devastation and more pollution than any other institution in the world on the global populace.

YouTube

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Alastair Crooke
Former British diplomat; security adviser to the EU special envoy to the Middle East
Independent commentator and author
Episode: Why the Iran War Won’t End Soon (w/ Alastair Crooke) | TCHR
Whitney Webb
Investigative journalist and author of One Nation Under Blackmail
Unlimited Hangout / author
Episode: How the Epstein Network is Privatizing the Government & Building Out the Surveillance State (w/Whitney Webb) | TCHR
Abby Martin
Filmmaker and journalist known for Earth's Greatest Enemy
Earth's Greatest Enemy (documentary)
Episode: Why the U.S. Military is 'Earth's Greatest Enemy' (w/ Abby Martin) | The Chris Hedges Report
Marie Gottschalk
Professor of Political Science, University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: How America's Corporate Class Became Legally Unaccountable (w/ Marie Gottschalk) | TCHR
Roger Hallam
Co-founder of Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil; author of Suicide, The Political and Legal Implications of Creating Endless Mass Death
Extinction Rebellion; Just Stop Oil
Episode: Democracy Necessitates Resistance (w/ Roger Hallam) | The Chris Hedges Report
Ece Temelkuran
Author of How to Lose a Country, Nation of Strangers, etc.
Author
Episode: Rebuilding 'Home' in the 21st Century (w/ Ece Temelkuran) | The Chris Hedges Report
Francesca Albanese
Special rapporteur in the occupied Palestinian territories
United Nations (UN)
Episode: What Happens 'When the World Sleeps' (w/ Francesca Albanese) | The Chris Hedges Report
Hüseyin Doğru
Founder of Red Media, journalist focused on Gaza genocide reporting
Red Media
Episode: Weaponizing Civil Death to Crush Dissidents (w/ Hüseyin Doğru) | The Chris Hedges Report
Thiago Ávila
Brazilian organizer of Solidarity Movement for Palestine
Solidarity Movement for Palestine
Episode: His Harrowing Experience in an Israeli Torture Dungeon (w/ Thiago Ávila) | The Chris Hedges Report

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 732 ratings
  • Please fix audio

    One of the best programs and best journalists out there. That’s why it’s very perplexing to have the audio mixed way too quietly (it’s cranked to max in my car) and I’m sorry to

    Say it but the latest episode you dropped sounds like you fired your editor. It’s unedited, and you can hear the same take 3 times instead of the one good take. Then the guest didn’t hear your question due to quiet mic audio (lol) and that was all left in the episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Ballsout9999
    United States13 days ago
  • Fantastic and important

    Intelligent discourse, knowledgeable guests, a must listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Acyl
    United States4 months ago
  • Top tier journalism

    This podcast is very informative, has great guest, and asks the needed questions that mainstream media will not. Because this podcast is searching for truth while mainstream media is trying to spread propaganda. Also listen to Breaking Points, Democracy Now, Bottomline, The Take.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Is this one taken? Yup
    United States4 months ago
  • Hedges for President.

    We have a million really smart people in this country. Why can’t we put one in office?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bschora
    United States5 months ago
  • Thoughtful, articulate, compelling conversations on immensely important things

    Podcast Addict
    5
    RuminatingStoic
    7 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The show is valued for challenging mainstream narratives and providing systemic perspectives.
Listeners praise the host's integrity and depth of analysis.
Guests are described as insightful and well-chosen.
Audience appreciates urgent, morally clear messaging on global issues.
Some critics point to audio quality issues in recent episodes.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#53
United States/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#152
United States/Arts
YouTube
#115
Canada/Popular Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#54
United Kingdom/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#57
Canada/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#132
United Kingdom/Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Why the Iran War Won’t End Soon (w/ Alastair Crooke) | TCHR
Q: What are the potential consequences if the Bab al-Mandab and the Strait of Hormuz remain closed or constrained for an extended period?
Extended disruption would ripple through oil markets and the broader global economy, with heightened volatility, inflationary pressure, and increased risk to the petrodollar system, making a rapid negotiation more fragile while pushing Iran to leverage its geographic position for longer-term leverage.
How the Epstein Network is Privatizing the Government & Building Out the Surveillance State (w/Whitney Webb) | TCHR
Q: Explain what their social and political vision is, and how these data centers and AI will help them achieve it.
Webb details a drive to privatize large parts of government through public-private partnerships, enabling oligarchs to steer public funds into privately controlled projects and to push an anti-democratic, tech-driven evolution of governance, with data centers and AI as central levers.
Why the U.S. Military is 'Earth's Greatest Enemy' (w/ Abby Martin) | The Chris Hedges Report
Q: How do you connect US military power to global climate and ecological crises?
The discussion frames the military as a driver of fossil-fuel dependence, pollution, and environmental degradation through bases, weapon production, and extraction-linked supply chains, arguing that these factors are central to planetary ecological collapse.
How America's Corporate Class Became Legally Unaccountable (w/ Marie Gottschalk) | TCHR
Q: Can you talk about the inner link between imperial violence and violence at home?
Gottschalk explains that the U.S. military posture abroad and the budget allocated to defense radiate into domestic policing and social control, with capital seeking professional police autonomy and militarized instruments that mirror overseas tactics.
Weaponizing Civil Death to Crush Dissidents (w/ Hüseyin Doğru) | The Chris Hedges Report
Q: What is the legal recourse, given the German and EU framework?
Sanctions are extrajudicial with no straightforward judicial process in Germany; you must pursue them through the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg, which creates a lengthy, uncertain path, especially since the German government asserts non-responsibility. Access to lawyers itself is constrained by the authorities, complicating defense.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About The Chris Hedges Report

What is The Chris Hedges Report about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A hard-hitting interview show where a veteran journalist grills guests from geopolitics, academia, investigative journalism, and activism to unpack power, war, and policy. Episodes consistently center on US foreign policy, Middle East dynamics, surveillance, and the military–industrial complex, often linking historical context to current events and calling for accountability. Notable is the willingness to challenge official narratives, feature nuanced geopolitical analysis, and spotlight dissenting perspectives that push for systemic change.

Where can I find podcast stats for The Chris Hedges Report?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Chris Hedges Report. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Chris Hedges Report and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The Chris Hedges Report get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Chris Hedges Report, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for The Chris Hedges Report?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Chris Hedges Report, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does The Chris Hedges Report have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Chris Hedges Report has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to The Chris Hedges Report?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Chris Hedges Report:

1. The Katie Halper Show
2. Drop Site News
3. Useful Idiots with Katie Halper and Aaron Maté
4. Ralph Nader Radio Hour
5. Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff

How many episodes of The Chris Hedges Report are there?

The Chris Hedges Report launched 2 years ago and published 100 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact The Chris Hedges Report?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Chris Hedges Report?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Chris Hedges Report from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Chris Hedges Report?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Chris Hedges Report. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on The Chris Hedges Report?

Recent guests on The Chris Hedges Report include:

1. Alastair Crooke
2. Whitney Webb
3. Abby Martin
4. Marie Gottschalk
5. Roger Hallam
6. Ece Temelkuran
7. Francesca Albanese
8. Hüseyin Doğru

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days