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This Week with David Rovics

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This podcast features audio essays, interviews, concerts, and new topical songs.

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It's a sunny forecast for the rest of the weekend in Portland, Oregon. Our weekly neighborhood vigil for Gaza is happening Sunday at noon, and I wrote a jingle for it.

When YouTube Music deleted all of my albums from their platform the other day because my very existence apparently violates their terms of service, Ai Tsuno wrote a fairly blistering song about 1984/2025.

Ai Tsuno presents a guided tour to our album, Class War Zone, which drops on music streaming platforms on December 4th. Class War Zone consists of very recently-penned and tremendously catchy songs about things like the ongoing Starbucks workers stri... more

A guided tour of Ai Tsuno's album, Gaza Riviera, which drops on all the music streaming platforms on Thanksgiving Day (November 27th).

I had another scintillating conversation with Gorilla Radio host Chris Cook today.  He interviews me for the last half of the hour.  Mostly we talked about AI...  (The first half of his show, interviewing another pro-Palestinian guy named David, was ... more

Kamala and I were guests for the better part of 2 hours on Graham Dean's Common Sense Songs show on Berkshire Community Radio a few days ago in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, along with our good friend, Massachusetts-based singer/songwriter Ben Gro... more

Sam and Amal are the hosts of a show on WUSB community radio in Stony Brook, New York called Unbound:  the arts & culture of Palestine.  They interviewed me for a very enjoyable hour the other day, in advance of the show we'll be doing on Long Island... more

Scott Harris interviewed me a few days ago for the Counterpoint public affairs radio show. We talked about the situation in Portland and other things.

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Recent Guests

Rabbi David Mivisere
Rabbi and humanitarian activist providing support to families in Gaza through the Connecting Gaza Project.
Independent Jewish Voices Canada
Episode: David Rovics on Gorilla Radio
Jane Yates
Psychoanalyst and recently became a full professor at Emory University.
Emory University
Episode: What the Folk? interview with David Rovics
David Rovics
Prolific singer-songwriter and activist
Episode: Unfinished Business interview with David Rovics
Unnamed Guest
Activist and musician discussing youth activism
Episode: Interview with Americans Who Tell the Truth
Peter Phillips
Author of Titans of Capital, former professor and director of Project Censored
Episode: Discussion with Peter Phillips, author of Titans of Capital
Anita Barrows
A poet, translator, and psychotherapist who writes daily poems about the genocide
Episode: Anita Barrows and the Ministry of Culture on Flashpoints
Kamala Emanuel
Musician and women's health doctor involved in socialist organizing
Episode: Anita Barrows and the Ministry of Culture on Flashpoints

Host

David Rovics
Host and Protest Singer, known for combining social commentary with music.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Always has good analysis

    I always appreciate what David has to say and sing about current events and politics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lordl77
    United States5 years ago
  • Instant karma

    David Rovics delivers comments set to music on topical concerns, keeping alive and up to date the spirit of the sixties.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Mahir.listener
    Australia6 years ago
  • This Week is wonderful!

    Solid podcast - great songs and insight.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ryan Remains
    United States7 years ago
  • Perfect

    Quick mortar blasts that hit the target.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anarchist Bastard
    United States7 years ago
  • This Week with David Rovics

    In half the time it takes for other podcasts to get through news about an issue, Rovics will cover the history, meaning, and possibilities of a current world issue, and will write and perform a song about it to boot! He's an accomplished musician. He is absurdly intelligent, knowledgeable, well-traveled, and satisfyingly truthful, that is, progressive (leftist). He digs deep. Once he's unveiled certain things, you can't look back.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ms.Marylyn
    United States7 years ago
  • Sorely needed podcast

    Great music and solid comentary on contemporary leftist themes. Quick and to the point with interesting subjects every week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rafa230
    Brazil7 years ago

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Listeners have commended the insightful analysis and engaging music that accompanies discussions of current events and social issues.
Audience members appreciate the host's intelligence and commitment to progressive themes, indicating a strong, dedicated listener base.
Reviews highlight the efficient delivery of urgent topics, making complex matters accessible and engaging through a blend of song and commentary.

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David Rovics on Gorilla Radio
Q: Rabbi, have we transcended genocide, do you think, at this point?
Yes, we could say this is a 21st century Holocaust based on my experiences and evidence shared at a Canadian Senate hearing.
David Rovics on Gorilla Radio
Q: Rabbi, what is Connecting Gaza?
It's a group that supports families in Gaza through direct material aid and emotional connection.
Common Sense Songs interview
Q: What has inspired you recently to write?
Genocide, mainly. I've been trying to document what's happening in Gaza.
Interview with David Rovics on Unbound
Q: What has been your focus in your recent music?
Rovics explains that he has written extensively about the ongoing violence in Gaza, highlighting his commitment to documenting the situation through his songs.
Interview with David Rovics on Unbound
Q: Could you tell us more about yourself?
David Rovics shares his background and how he became involved in solidarity work, emphasizing his journey through activism that began in his youth after reading about conflicts involving Israel.

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What is This Week about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Content shared across episodes predominantly revolves around political critique, particularly concerning social justice issues, military actions, and human rights violations. Notably, the discussions often center around the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting the urgency of recognizing Palestine, and critiquing the complicity of political figures in ongoing humanitarian crises. Unique to the podcast is the incorporation of original music performed by the host as a vehicle for protest and communication, integrating commentary with creative expression. This not only enhances the emotional resonance of the topics but also emphasizes the relevance and immediacy of the issues discussed, making it a distinctive blend of audio essays and mu... more

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