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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 Brace Belden, Liz Franczak, Gabriel Winant, Aziz Rana, Sumaya Awad, Thea Riofrancos, and Alex Lewis. Toasts and roasts celebrating 500 episodes of The Dig. Plus a short speech from Dan. Live at Brooklyn’s Littlefield.

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Featuring Thea Riofrancos on Extraction: The Frontiers of Green Capitalism. The green energy transition requires a vast array of inputs: copper, cobalt, rare earth elements, and the focus of this discussion, lithium—all of which must be mined from th... more

Featuring Fernando Haddad on Brazilian political economy and where Brazil fits into a world capitalist system structured by relationships of domination and unequal exchange. Haddad is Finance Minister of Brazil. He served as mayor of São Paulo and in... more

Featuring Walden Bello and Jane Nalunga on neoliberalism’s defeat of Third Worldist radical projects and the Global South social movement and civil society networks that rose from the ashes to take on neoliberal globalization. A wide-ranging intervie... more

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Recent Guests

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
Paul Adlerstein
Associate Professor of 20th Century US and World History at Colorado College, author of 'No Globalization Without Representation'.
Colorado College
Episode: Another World Was Possible
Melinda Cooper
Sociologist based at the Australian National University
Australian National University
Episode: Counterrevolution w/ Melinda Cooper
Alberto Toscano
Vancouver-based author and columnist for In These Times
Episode: Fascist Police State w/ Alberto Toscano and Stuart Schrader

Host

Daniel Denvir
Host of discussions about politics, class conflict, and historical context in contemporary affairs, emphasizing socialist perspectives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • Great!

    One of the best podcasts anywhere..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cpatel05
    United States8 days ago
  • Essential

    Podcast Addict
    5
    matt from luton
    a month 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 Statesa month 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 States2 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 States2 months ago

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Strong leftist educational resource and insightful political commentary.
Some critiques regarding guest diversity and gender representation.
Commended for connecting personal issues like grief with broader societal critiques.
Notable insights offered by thoughtful and well-prepared guests.
Critically important for understanding societal dynamics and activism.
In-depth analysis covering a wide range of topics, from history to current events.

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Extraction w/ Thea Riofrancos
Q: What do you see as the path for a more equitable energy transition?
We can reduce mining demands significantly by improving public transportation and urban living conditions.
Extraction w/ Thea Riofrancos
Q: How does the lithium mining in Chile impact indigenous communities?
Lithium mining disrupts local ecosystems and water sources, leading to protests from indigenous communities.
Extraction w/ Thea Riofrancos
Q: Why does the energy transition need electrification?
Electrification requires batteries that use materials like lithium, which must be mined.
Brazil and the World System w/ Fernando Haddad
Q: What is it about the crisis of neoliberalism and related crises around the US dominated liberal international order that's creating such a similar explosion of far right populism in so many different countries throughout the Americas and Europe?
Haddad believes the rise of the far right is linked to the global crisis of neoliberalism, which has created a political vacuum and allowed far-right ideologies to take root.
Third World Networks w/ Walden Bello and Jane Nalunga
Q: What does it mean to reclaim policy space in the context of globalization?
Reclaiming policy space involves using economic tools like tariffs to strengthen local economies rather than surrendering them to corporate interests.

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Focused on political discourse, societal structures, and historical context, this podcast engages listeners with insightful discussions on topics ranging from class struggles and labor movements to systemic issues in education and governance. The content often features expert guests, including historians, political analysts, and activists, thus providing a deep dive into contemporary affairs alongside historical reflections, particularly from leftist perspectives.

With a commitment to examining the intersections of politics and everyday life, episodes frequently explore issues such as racial and economic justice, U.S. foreign policy, and grassroots activism. Notably, the podcast challenges mainstream narratives, making it a distinctive res... more

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