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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 Melinda Cooper on Counterrevolution: Extravagance and Austerity in Public Finance. Balanced budget conservatism and supply side populism engineered a politics of austerity and budget deficits. Deep cuts to the social wage like welfare refor... more

Featuring Melinda Cooper on Counterrevolution: Extravagance and Austerity in Public Finance. Neoliberalism remade the American economy into an engine for the appreciation of assets stretching from the single-family suburban home to the stock market. ... more

Featuring Alberto Toscano and Stuart Schrader on Trump’s intensification of police, ICE, and military repression. What does this all reveal about MAGA’s fascist and authoritarian project—and about the illiberalism already immanent in the US carceral ... more

Featuring Alberto Toscano and Stuart Schrader on Trump’s intensification of police, ICE, and military repression. What does this all reveal about MAGA’s fascist and authoritarian project—and about the illiberalism already immanent in the US carceral ... more

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Recent Guests

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
Stuart Schrader
Professor of History and Director of the Chloe Center at Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: Fascist Police State w/ Alberto Toscano and Stuart Schrader
Ian Gavigan
Executive Director of Higher Education Labor United and a labor and political historian
Episode: Class Struggle for the University w/ Ian Gavigan
Robin D.G. Kelley
Historian and professor of history at UCLA, known for his work on social movements and the black radical tradition.
UCLA
Episode: Pie Down Here w/ Robin D.G. Kelley
Sarah Jaffe
Author and columnist, focusing on labor issues and grief
In These Times, The Progressive
Episode: Death and Life Under Capitalism w/ Sarah Jaffe
Isabella Weber
Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, an associate in research at Harvard University, and a fellow of the OSF Ideas Workshop; she has worked on policy responses to inflation.
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Episode: Actual Abundance w/ Isabella Weber, Malcolm Harris, Paul Williams
Malcolm Harris
Author of bestseller Palo Alto and other works, including What's Left; engages with the implications of the abundance debate on left-wing politics.
Author
Episode: Actual Abundance w/ Isabella Weber, Malcolm Harris, Paul Williams
Paul Williams
Founder and executive director of the Center for Public Enterprise, focusing on public sector solutions for housing and economic issues.
Center for Public Enterprise
Episode: Actual Abundance w/ Isabella Weber, Malcolm Harris, Paul Williams

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
  • Deep analysis of or on a wide range.

    Often in depth, excellent guests, leans academic but manages to cover a lot of subjects From the history of the PLO, to Gramsci to global warming, to the union movement to the current moment and beyond. The host is very diligent and remarkably well prepared for each guest.

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    5
    ENP48230
    United States2 months ago
  • Left is best!

    If you’re searching for an in-depth leftist educational resource, you’ve found it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    crushedgrass
    United States3 months ago
  • Essential listening

    Seriously. Make the time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LenBurr
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • One of the most useful podcasts

    One of the most useful podcasts available for understanding the world and the current moment.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jed Wiiliams
    United States4 months ago
  • sporadically great content, too many dudes

    important listening and i have learned a lot from the content and work to contextualize movements. but the gender disparity in guests (who tend to hail from an in-crowd of jacobin and boston review adjacent micro-celebrities) can get depressing. the left is bigger than this. i listen in small doses.

    for example: it is currently june 2025, and last woman interviewed on any episode was back in march (on a two-guest interview where the other person was a dude). the last single-interview with a wom... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    luc301
    United States4 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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Pie Down Here w/ Robin D.G. Kelley
Q: What does the sharecroppers union represent?
It represented a collective restlessness and a need for organization against oppression.
Pie Down Here w/ Robin D.G. Kelley
Q: What was the main reason behind black people joining the party?
They were facing severe oppression, and the party provided leadership and a voice against it.
Death and Life Under Capitalism w/ Sarah Jaffe
Q: What role does meaning play in our experiences of loss, and can the struggle for justice provide some semblance of meaning?
I think that the understanding it as political was foundational to the communities they were building around themselves.
Death and Life Under Capitalism w/ Sarah Jaffe
Q: How did your dad's death hit you and why did you decide to take that experience as a jumping-off point for writing this book?
I wrote the book I didn't, I couldn't find; I wrote the book that I wanted to read and did not.
How Zohran Won w/ NYC DSA
Q: What role did immigrant community organizations play in the campaign?
They played a significant role in mobilizing support and organizing voters.

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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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