
The Dig is a podcast from Jacobin magazine that discusses politics, criminal justice, immigration and class conflict with smart people. Please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/user?u=4839800
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 533 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews | |||

Featuring Ben Mabie and Salar Mohandesi on what the war on Iran tells us about US imperialism, and why the US doesn’t have a massive anti-war movement even amid historic anti-war public sentiment. Capitalist states have changed war-making in ways tha... more
Featuring Geoff Simpson on Justice Democrats’ massive 2026 slate of insurgent House candidates taking on AIPAC/Big Tech money. Also: the history of post-Bernie 2016 primary challenges, the Israel lobby’s legitimacy crisis, radicalizing liberals, and ... more
Featuring Peter Linebaugh on the Luddites’ machine-breaking revolt against the enclosure of handicraft production, the central role played by capital punishment in the consolidation of the capitalist state, and remaking the struggle against enclosure... more
Featuring Peter Linebaugh on the long histories of commons and commoning, connections between enclosures in Europe and imperial conquest abroad, and writing history from below.
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Been a listener for some time now and I can’t believe the length this show goes to soft paddle imperial propaganda. It sure is easy to singsong western style democracy (even though the famous 2014 study showed that in the U.S. ordinary ppl practically have 0 influence on policy) and condemn “authoritarian states” when you don’t have to face the wrath of a nuclear power that sanctions, coups, invades, and bombs with no impunity.
The inability to analyze geopolitical reality using dialectical mat... more
I usually like The Dig, and liked the episode on Vz from a few years ago, but the new ep is very disappointing. Constantly referencing stolen elections and authoritarianism with no pushback and no nuance. Especially given recent events it is really disappointing to see how anti-Maduro and anti-PSUV this episode was. I hope we can get an ep in the future that takes a more balanced approach to this
One of the best podcasts anywhere..
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Daniel’s interview questions are often unbearably long. I ran out of patience after a few episodes. He just goes on and on and on with multiple layers of questions and context before letting the interviewee speak. Several hundreds words at least!
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This podcast offers in-depth discussions on political themes, particularly focusing on class struggle, labor rights, and historical perspectives on capitalist structures. The episodes frequently feature renowned historians, activists, and scholars who provide insights into contemporary issues through the lens of historical contexts, addressing topics such as U.S. foreign policy, social justice movements, and grassroots organizing. With a strong emphasis on leftist thought and critiques of neoliberalism, the conversations often engage with pressing current events, creating a rich resource for understanding political dynamics. Additionally, unique projects like series on regional histories or socio-economic critiques add depth to its appeal, ... more
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Recent guests on The Dig include:
1. Ben Mabie
2. Salar Mohandesi
3. Geoff Simpson
4. Peter Linebaugh
5. Emilia González Avalos
6. JaNaé Bates Imari
7. Greg Nammacher
8. Nick Srnicek
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