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The Socialist Program with Brian Becker

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

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

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According to the International Energy Agency, around 25% of the world's seaborne oil trade is transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, and the options to bypass it are limited. According to the UN Trade and Development Organization, around 30% of glo... more

Americans are increasingly struggling to make ends meet, while the rich get even richer. Professor Richard Wolff and producer Nicole Roussell debunk corporate media justifications for this inequality.

Professor Richard Wolff is an author & co-founde... more

Trump is planning the next war. The target is Cuba. Trump and his agents in the Pentagon and CIA are claiming that Cuba is threatening military action against the United States. The people in Cuba are preparing to resist and have said that they will ... more

Robert Kagan, a leading architect of the 2003 Iraq invasion and the wider 'neocon' tendency in Washington, published an article this week titled 'Checkmate in Iran.' On today's show, Brian Becker and Layan Fuleihan discuss the latest headlines and re... more

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Recent Guests

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
Ken Hammond
Professor and scholar specializing in Chinese history and socialism
Shandong University
Episode: Inside China: Why They’re Opening 1,000 New Schools for Marxism w/ Prof. Hammond
Professor Mohammad Marandi
Expert in American studies and professor at the University of Tehran
University of Tehran
Episode: Under Israel’s Bombs in Iran: ‘Netanyahu Was Begging for a Ceasefire’ w/ Prof. Marandi
Ben Norton
Investigative journalist based in Beijing, editor of Geopolitical Economy
Geopolitical Economy
Episode: US Wages Economic War on China, But It Won’t Stop Its Rise w/ Ben Norton
Mohammad Marandi
Professor of American Studies at the University of Tehran
University of Tehran
Episode: Israel Invades Gaza, Trump Bombs Yemen & Threatens Iran Is Next

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 States2 months ago
  • Real History

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pizza Seagull
    Finland3 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 States6 months ago
  • You voted for him deal with it

    You beach

    Side property

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    supercharbos12345
    United States10 months 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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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#222
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#171
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#198
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#217
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#219
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Iran War Sparks Global Energy Shock
Q: In the next five years, will trade increasingly occur in currencies other than the dollar for oil and related commodities?
Yes, the host suggests that given the current pressures and growing euro- and yuan-denominated flows, bilateral trading in other currencies may accelerate, reducing the dollar's global dominance and altering the financial incentives tied to wars and debt.
Is It Trump Or Is It The System? w/ Prof. Wolff
Q: What explains Trump's popularity or staying power within the political landscape?
The host asks about the deeper systemic forces and the guest argues that it's not merely individual psychology but the structural dynamics of capitalism, imperialism, and the political system that allow such leadership to persist, alongside media narratives and institutional constraints.
‘I Can Destroy The Country’ Trump Lashes Out After Tariffs Rebuked
Q: What do you think about that?
Wolff responds that Trump's tariffs are unlikely to reshorten production or restore jobs due to global supply chains and corporate risk, arguing that uncertainty dominates and will undermine the intended effects.
Despite Trump’s Total Fuel Blockade, Cuba Won’t Surrender
Q: Are there voices speaking up in Congress against Trump's actions?
Yes, there are members of Congress, including Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar, taking important steps to denounce the blockade and promote a better relationship with Cuba.

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2. Dr. Gerald Horne
3. Taher Dahleh
4. Zoe Alexandra
5. Lee Camp
6. Ken Hammond
7. Professor Mohammad Marandi
8. Ben Norton

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