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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

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Featuring Andrew Epstein on the Zohran campaign’s savvy, funny, sharp, disciplined, and moving comms operation. As one hundred thousand volunteers knocked three million doors, Andrew and a team of strategists, speechwriters, designers, and filmmakers... more

Featuring Sumaya Awad, Sumathy Kumar, and Nathan Gusdorf on building power on the ground as our allies exercise it from above in the service of a larger hegemonic project to transform the United States. As Zohran Mamdani takes office on January 1, it... more

Featuring Eric Blanc, Leah Greenberg, and Waleed Shahid on the liberal resistance’s sharp left turn since Trump returned to the White House. Libs are voting Zohran at the ballot box, fighting ICE in the streets, and just generally looking favorably u... more

Featuring Tascha Van Auken on how Zohran’s campaign mobilized an army of 100,000 volunteers to knock three million doors. Van Auken has been an architect of NYC-DSA’s field operation and its general electoral strategy since the beginning. Organizers ... more

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Recent Guests

Zohran Mamdani
A progressive candidate for New York City mayor
Episode: Zohran’s Message w/ Andrew Epstein
Tascha Van Auken
Field Director for Zohran Mamdani's mayoral campaign, and a lead figure developing the NYC-DSA electoral strategy
New York City Democratic Socialists of America
Episode: Three Million Doors w/ Tascha Van Auken
Malcolm Harris
Author of bestseller Palo Alto, discusses various strategies for the left in response to the climate crisis
Episode: What’s Left w/ Malcolm Harris
Thea Riofrancos
Professor of political science at Providence College and author of Extraction, The Frontiers of Green Capitalism.
Providence College
Episode: Extraction w/ Thea Riofrancos
Fernando Haddad
Brazilian Finance Minister and former Mayor of São Paulo, trained philosopher and author.
Government of Brazil
Episode: Brazil and the World System w/ Fernando Haddad
Walden Bello
Professor of sociology at the State University of New York at Binghamton and co-chairperson of Focus on the Global South.
Focus on the Global South
Episode: Third World Networks w/ Walden Bello and Jane Nalunga
Jane Nalunga
Executive Director of Siatini, specialized in trade information and negotiations in Uganda.
Siatini
Episode: Third World Networks w/ Walden Bello and Jane Nalunga
Alexandra Wandel
First coordinator of the Seattle to Brussels Network and Trade and Sustainability Coordinator at Friends of the Earth Europe
Friends of the Earth Europe
Episode: Another World Was Possible
Gonzalo Berrón
Transnational Institute Associated Fellow and former advisor to the Brazilian Trade Union Federation, CUT.
Transnational Institute
Episode: Another World Was Possible

Host

Daniel Denvir
Host and creator of a political podcast that focuses on critical discussions of leftist perspectives and historical contexts regarding social justice issues.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3.1k ratings
  • Great!

    One of the best podcasts anywhere..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cpatel05
    United States2 months ago
  • Essential

    Podcast Addict
    5
    matt from luton
    2 months ago
  • Get to the point!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    _Newman
    United States3 months ago
  • Education for Improving Society

    Dan Denvir’s podcast has introduced me to many brave thinkers, historical events, and interesting ideas that have changed the way I understand the world. I recommend to anyone who wants to DIG in to our human histories.

    Most of the 150 interviews are lengthy, and the host clearly puts in a great deal of effort to understand the guest’s work, to craft great questions, and build a great conversation meant to connect with a listener eager to learn.

    Some of the episodes are very timely, schedul... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    *never too late
    United States3 months ago
  • Appreciation post

    As a resident in an area of DC hit hardest, the episode with Toscano is appreciated and respected. analysis and amplification of free dc movement, bowser, and the collateral of our humans is needed on this podcast. We hear too often “we see what’s happening in dc” without proper and justified discussion on the specifics. Thanks Dan

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sleesch
    United States4 months ago

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Some feedback mentions a need for greater gender diversity among guests, indicating a perceived imbalance in representation.
The podcast is noted for its commitment to leftist education, with many highlighting its role as a critical political resource.
Listeners appreciate the thorough analysis and deep dives into political topics, emphasizing the quality of guests and expertise showcased.
The detailed narratives and historical contexts provided are often considered indispensable for understanding contemporary social and political movements.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Zohran’s Message w/ Andrew Epstein
Q: How did you come to do comms for Zohran in this campaign?
Andrew was recognized for his skills in communications after a viral moment involving a tweet during an Albany car ride with Zohran, leading to his appointment as the comms director for the campaign.
Zohran’s Message w/ Andrew Epstein
Q: Can you talk about your trajectory from initial politicization to key player in the Zohran Mamdani campaign?
Andrew describes his politicization beginning on September 11, 2001, through various experiences culminating in a commitment to socialist ideals and a strong desire to change working-class lives through political action.
Three Million Doors w/ Tascha Van Auken
Q: How did you feel about the media narrative focusing on social media presence over grassroots field work?
Tascha expressed that while frustrating, she didn't feel it overshadowed the campaign's extensive field operations, as the significant aspects of field work were still being recognized more than in previous campaigns.
Three Million Doors w/ Tascha Van Auken
Q: What did you learn from your experiences in prior political campaigns that helped you approach Zohran's campaign?
Tascha noted the importance of community organizing and building relationships, which had previously informed her work on various campaigns. She emphasized that understanding the electorate and maintaining connections with them was crucial for the campaign's success.
What’s Left w/ Malcolm Harris
Q: How do we sustain the scale of subjective transformations necessary for communism to really rework the world?
We need to engage with the historical context and realities, and recognize that the need for radical change will likely emerge from crises.

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The content focuses on in-depth discussions around leftist politics, social justice movements, and historical perspectives on contemporary issues. Topics range widely from grassroots electoral strategies, responses to climate change, and policing issues to broader critiques of capitalism and neoliberalism. The podcast also hosts conversations about the intersections of race, class, and identity, often featuring guests who are prominent thinkers, activists, and scholars within their fields. A unique aspect of the series is its commitment to complex narratives and a diverse array of voices that challenge mainstream political discourse, making it a rich resource for listeners seeking to understand various leftist ideologies and historical cont... more

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