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The Socialist Program

The Socialist Program
Donald Trump
Trump Administration
United States
Gaza
Israel
Capitalism
Iran
Venezuela
China
Socialism
Syria
Democracy At Work
Elon Musk
Palestine
Cuba
Tariffs
ICE
NATO
Working Class
Russia

News and views about the world for those who want to change it.

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Latest Episodes

New financial disclosure documents reveal the extent of Trump’s profiteering through the office of the presidency. Trump made over $2 billion his first year back in office, including more than $1 billion from his promotion of a Trump cryptocurrency a... more

The Supreme Court just gave Trump the ability to dismiss the heads of supposedly independent agencies — overruling 91 years of precedent — with the exception of the Federal Reserve. Professor Richard Wolff and producer Nicole Roussell discuss the mea... more

Socialist History is an in-depth, immersive podcast that uncovers the real story of US imperialism through a socialist lens, told from the perspective of the people who fought back.

Hosted by Layan Sima Fuleihan and Brian Becker, each episode reope... more

In 1959 the US Army began building a base beneath the Greenland ice sheet, presented to the press, to Congress, and to the Danish government as a scientific research station. This was a cover story. The real plan, code-named Project Iceworm, was to b... more

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Recent Guests

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
The People's Forum
Episode: ‘Venezuela’s Revolution Still Stands,’ Even With Gun to Its Head
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
Claudia De la Cruz
2024 presidential candidate of the Party for Socialism & Liberation, executive director of IFCO, and lifelong community organizer.
Party for Socialism & Liberation
Episode: Lies Everyone Tells About Venezuela
Mike Prysner
Military veteran and anti-war organizer, producer of The Empire Files
The Empire Files
Episode: Trump-Hegseth Invasion Plan: Will Military Agree to Fight ‘Enemy Within’? w/ Mike Prysner

Hosts

Nicole Roussell
Host of The Socialist Program (via Patreon support)
Layan Seema Fuleihan
Host of The Socialist Program; In the News segments
Brian Becker
Host of The Socialist Program; Co-host in some episodes
Leanne Sima-Fullahan
Host of In the News segment

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Educational and informative!

    Brilliant discussions concerning this crazy world under neoliberal capitalism.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shack Mackles
    United States3 months ago
  • Real History

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pizza Seagull
    Finland4 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 States7 months 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
    a year ago

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The show is praised for breadth of historical context and willingness to challenge mainstream narratives.
Listeners appreciate deep dives into economics and anti-imperialist analysis.
Patron-supported format is valued by fans seeking more content.
Guests are often recognized experts, enriching credible perspectives.
Some episodes attract criticism from critics who label the stance as propaganda, indicating polarized reception.

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#66
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Apple Podcasts
#199
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Apple Podcasts
#224
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Talking Points

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Here Comes the Next Capitalist Economic Meltdown
Q: What does Moody's say about the odds of a recession, and how should that influence our view of the economy?
Moody's suggests a near 49% chance of a significant US recession, a figure presented as a serious signal rather than a cautious forecast, reflecting elevated risk perceptions in conservative financial circles.
Here Comes the Next Capitalist Economic Meltdown
Q: What is happening to the stock market, and why does it matter for the broader economy?
The hosts discuss a global tech stock sell-off as a symptom of deeper systemic anxiety about the profitability of new technologies like AI, potential overvaluation, and a looming risk of a crash similar to past cycles, with experts linking it to capital flows and geopolitical tensions.
Trump Is Stuck In A Foreign Policy Dead End
Q: Do you believe the assessment that this is a bigger defeat for the U.S. than in Vietnam, and why or why not?
The guest disagrees with that framing and explains that Vietnam was contained within a peninsula and did not disrupt the global economy, whereas Iran sits at the heart of the world economy and represents a more consequential pivot in global power dynamics.
Iran War Causing ‘Fundamental Shift’ In How Resources Are Distributed w/ Prof. Richard Wolff
Q: I want to get your take about where we are right now.
The discussion centers on how oil, gas, and fertilizer dynamics, along with geopolitical maneuvers, are shifting economic power and culminating in a broader critique of how the current system distributes resources and burdens working people.
Spirit Is Gone, But We Could Build A People’s Airline In The United States
Q: Spirit Airlines is gone, but the workers who made it wrong aren't, and now they're out of a job. What would it take to nationalize Spirit, or something similar, keep those jobs, and lower fares even more?
A nationalized airline would be run democratically, with permanent contracts for workers, pensions, bargaining rights, and routes set by social need rather than profit. It would require government ownership or worker-led ownership and transparent books, plus a political will to shift resources from private profits to public needs.

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2. Manolo De Los Santos
3. Aaron Leonard
4. Dr. Gerald Horne
5. Taher Dahleh
6. Zoe Alexandra
7. Lee Camp
8. Claudia De la Cruz

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