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The Socialist Program

The Socialist Program
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Venezuela
China
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Democracy At Work
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News and views about the world for those who want to change it.

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Speaking on behalf of Donald Trump, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the United States would embark on a new campaign to destroy Iran’s economy with sanctions. He gave the operation a name: ‘Operation Economic Outcast.’ Professor Richa... more

You may have heard that the US government recruited Nazi scientists to work for NASA, but did you know they also recruited them to experiment on US soldiers? Their recruitment was part of Operation Paperclip, and the scientists were only a fraction o... more

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spent billions of U.S. dollars to buy and prop up the Japanese currency, the yen. Professor Richard Wolff and Brian Becker unpack the economic and geopolitical calculations of the Trump White House, and what it means ... more

“It's kind of in the DNA of American bourgeois capitalist politics: demonize your enemy, call them a communist, and that's the end of the story. But there's another element, which is the Republican Party, the MAGA project, Project 2025 — the Trump Wh... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Becker
National Coordinator of Answer Coalition; host of The Socialist Program
BreakThrough News / Answer Coalition
Episode: Congress Just Subpoenaed BreakThrough News for Doing Journalism
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
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
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

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 States4 months ago
  • Real History

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pizza Seagull
    Finland6 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 States9 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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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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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Supreme Court Hands Trump Sweeping Authority Over Federal Agencies
Q: I want to read to you from an article by the Talking Points Memo. This analysis shows really that whoever is the president is still pretty good to the capitalist and the capitalist economy. So here's the quote... what are your thoughts on it?
The guest explains that the right-wing court aims to preserve the capitalist system by stabilizing institutions like the Fed, while recognizing Trump's attempts to seize control are checked by independence within agencies, and argues the broader trajectory favors corporate power unless workers organize and push back.
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.

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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. Ken Hammond

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