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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 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

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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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Recent Guests

Ben Mabie
Organizer based in Brooklyn; senior advisor on The Dig; editor/Long Haul collaborator
The Dig, Long Haul magazine
Episode: Anti-War w/ Ben Mabie & Salar Mohandesi
Salar Mohandesi
Teacher and writer focusing on emancipatory politics
The Dig
Episode: Anti-War w/ Ben Mabie & Salar Mohandesi
Geoff Simpson
PAC Director at Justice Democrats
Justice Democrats
Episode: Primary Strategy w/ Geoff Simpson
Peter Linebaugh
Historian and scholar, known for his work on the history of the commons and radical traditions.
Episode: The Commons w/ Peter Linebaugh
Emilia González Avalos
Executive Director of Unidos, a grassroots organization building power with Minnesota's working families for social, racial, and economic justice.
Unidos
Episode: Minneapolis Fight Back w/ Emilia González Avalos, Greg Nammacher, JaNaé Bates Imari
JaNaé Bates Imari
Co-Director of Faith in Minnesota and Isaiah, organizing communities for racial and economic justice.
Faith in Minnesota and Isaiah
Episode: Minneapolis Fight Back w/ Emilia González Avalos, Greg Nammacher, JaNaé Bates Imari
Greg Nammacher
President of SEIU Local 26, a union of 8,000 property service workers.
SEIU Local 26
Episode: Minneapolis Fight Back w/ Emilia González Avalos, Greg Nammacher, JaNaé Bates Imari
Nick Srnicek
Senior Lecturer in Digital Economy at King's College London and author of 'Silicon Empires'
King's College London
Episode: Silicon Empires w/ Nick Srnicek
Aslı Bâli
Professor of law at Yale Law School focusing on public international law
Yale Law School
Episode: MAGA Empire w/ Aslı Bâli and Greg Grandin

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Daniel Denvir
Host of The Dig

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 3.1k ratings
  • Imperial left

    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

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    Crystalash
    United States2 months ago
  • Disappointed in new Venezuela coverage

    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

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    United States2 months ago
  • Great!

    One of the best podcasts anywhere..

    Apple Podcasts
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    Cpatel05
    United States4 months ago
  • Essential

    Podcast Addict
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    matt from luton
    4 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
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    _Newman
    United States5 months ago

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Overall, the show is considered essential listening for those interested in critical political discourse and activism.

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Primary Strategy w/ Geoff Simpson
Q: How do you view the role of Bernie Sanders in energizing the left and shaping future campaigns?
Bernie set an enduring template for a left-visioned campaign that generates grassroots energy and a durable infrastructure; his presence helps heighten contradictions within the party and signals the potential to run coordinated campaigns that go beyond single races, especially in 2028 as a centerpiece for a broader strategy.
Primary Strategy w/ Geoff Simpson
Q: What were the main lessons from the 2020 and 2022 cycles for Justice Democrats?
Key lessons included the need to better support incumbents against corporate money, to build a long-term infrastructure for candidate recruitment and fundraising, and to expose and counter donor-funded attack machines like AIPAC and crypto-backed campaigns, while recognizing the limits of ad-heavy campaigns without strong local organization.
Primary Strategy w/ Geoff Simpson
Q: Why is primaries within the Democratic Party considered an important tactic for rebuilding left-wing power?
Primaries allow the left to challenge corporate-friendly incumbents, push for a bold policy agenda, and demonstrate the viability of a mass-mmovement-based approach beyond traditional electioneering, thereby realigning the base and infrastructure for future gains.
The Commons w/ Peter Linebaugh
Q: How did mass enclosures reshape English society and political economy?
Mass enclosures drastically altered the landscape and social structures in England, creating a class of landless laborers and redefining property rights through legislative measures.
The Commons w/ Peter Linebaugh
Q: What is the commons as a material resource, a practice, a broader conceptual and political framework?
The commons is many things involving mutuality and sharing, aiming for subsistence through collective effort rather than just being about natural resources.

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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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