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The Socialist Program

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Venezuela
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China
Syria
Democracy At Work
Cuba
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Palestine
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Middle East
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News and views about the world for those who want to change it.

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Following the recent Israeli election, Benjamin Netanyahu may be about to lose power. But will it matter for the Palestinian people? Meanwhile, Trump has ordered a massive deployment to the Middle East in preparation for more war against the people o... more

Mass layoffs are coming to big tech. High-paying jobs are on the chopping block…and we’re just getting started. Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees, roughly a quarter of staff, to cut costs while boosting investment in a... more

Protests throughout France against the government’s austerity program have brought more than a half million people into the streets. Thousands have been arrested. But these protests and student strikes are continuing. What do these protests mean for ... more

The war in the Middle East is widening and people around the world are feeling the impact. Resistance forces in Yemen have delivered crippling blows to key infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, a key US ally.

Brian Becker and Layan Fuleihan discuss the r... more

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Recent Guests

Richard Wolff
Economist, author, and co-founder of Democracy at Work
Democracy at Work
Episode: Big Tech Mass Layoffs: Is The AI Bubble Bursting?
Brian Becker
National Coordinator of Answer Coalition; host of The Socialist Program
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Episode: Congress Just Subpoenaed BreakThrough News for Doing Journalism
Mohammad Marandi
Professor at the University of Tehran, expert on American studies
University of Tehran
Episode: Iran Now Striking Gulf States as US Plans Ground Invasion w/ Prof. Mohammad Marandi
Manolo De Los Santos
Executive Director of The People's Forum in New York City
The People's Forum
Episode: Despite Trump’s Total Fuel Blockade, Cuba Won’t Surrender
Aaron Leonard
Author and historian, known for his work on American communism
Rutgers University Press
Episode: From the Palmer Raids to COINTELPRO: The War Against American Socialism and Communism
Dr. Gerald Horne
Moores Professorship of History and African American Studies at the University of Houston and author of multiple books on history and sociology.
University of Houston
Episode: U.S. Capitalism Born in Blood: From the First Thanksgiving to Today w/ Dr. Gerald Horne [Preview]
Taher Dahleh
Organizer and analyst with the Palestinian Youth Movement
Palestinian Youth Movement
Episode: How Trump Got The UN To Approve U.S. Control of Gaza [Preview]
Zoe Alexandra
Editor-in-Chief of Peoples Dispatch
Peoples Dispatch
Episode: Will Trump Invade Venezuela? + Debunking Pro-War Lies w/ Zoe Alexandra
Lee Camp
Comedian and political commentator
Host of Unredacted Tonight
Episode: Lee Camp on Why American Jews Have Turned Against Israel

Hosts

Nicole Roussell
Host of The Socialist Program, frequently co-hosts discussions on political economy and independent media.
Brian Becker
Co-host and primary host; longtime organizer and commentator on capitalism, imperialism, and labor movements.
Leanne Sima-Fullahan
Co-host with extensive historical and geopolitical framing; frequently guides the Socialist History segments.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Educational and informative!

    Brilliant discussions concerning this crazy world under neoliberal capitalism.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shack Mackles
    United States7 months ago
  • Real History

    Loving the new deep-dive format. Can't wait to share with my grandma.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pizza Seagull
    Finland8 months ago
  • China Model 🫡🇨🇳

    Yet another attempt to portray Trump as something other China-backed “POTUS” he is 🙄💸

    I wouldn’t be suprised to learn that China funds this podcast with bitcoin securities.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    BusterXYZ
    United Statesa year ago
  • You voted for him deal with it

    You beach

    Side property

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    supercharbos12345
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent up to the minute analysis for anyone remotely interested in how world events affect the working class struggle

    Podcast Addict
    5
    OneManDustBowl
    2 years ago

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Critics sometimes accuse the show of bias or misinformation, especially around geopolitics and foreign policy, reflecting strong partisan viewpoints.
Fans appreciate accessible yet rigorous discussions with guests who are respected in economic and activist circles.
Listeners praise the depth and breadth of analysis, crediting the show with providing historical context and critical perspectives often missing in mainstream media.

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Big Tech Mass Layoffs: Is The AI Bubble Bursting?
Q: I want to get your comment on it, because when we talk about the working class, for a long time people thought, well, is it the industrial working class, people working in factories?
Wolff says highly educated and skilled workers remain employees when they do not own or control production, and that concentrated ownership gives a small minority the power to make decisions about automation and jobs.
Big Tech Mass Layoffs: Is The AI Bubble Bursting?
Q: Where do you think these software engineers and others are going to get jobs?
Wolff says there may be few opportunities because other industries are also replacing workers with machines, leaving employees exposed to layoffs and insecurity.
France: From Protest to Rebellion
Q: Why are people protesting in France, and how did the demonstrations begin?
Wolff says teachers first struck over poor school conditions, including rats, inadequate staffing and insufficient heating. Students then joined in support, and the protests spread as others faced similar problems.
France: From Protest to Rebellion
Q: What do these protests mean for France, for the Macron government and the people of the world, who are also seeing vast attacks on their living standards by the capitalist establishment?
Wolff says the protests reflect shared anger at austerity and cuts to public services. He points to teacher and student action, union organizing, and similar movements elsewhere in Europe, while warning that political leaders may try to redirect the demonstrations.
What AI CEOs Are Really Thinking
Q: Is there something inherent in AI development that is qualitatively different from previous technologies, or can it be contained within a social or democratic framework?
Wolff asserts that while all technologies have risks, AI's scale and potential autonomy demand robust democratic control to prevent monopolistic exploitation and ensure public safety and welfare.

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2. Brian Becker
3. Mohammad Marandi
4. Manolo De Los Santos
5. Aaron Leonard
6. Dr. Gerald Horne
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