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This Week with David Rovics

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

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes100Founded8 years ago
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Another scintillating conversation between me and Chris Cook for his Gorilla Radio Pod, in the second half.

What if a very wealthy person said to me, "I've got the money if you've got the plan"?  Here's the plan.

Ai Tsuno progress report.

It was a wide-ranging and very enjoyable interview with Trudy Leong for WZRD Chicago the other day.

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David Quigg
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Episode: Gorilla Radio interview
Randy Caravaggio
Long-time organizer with the Victoria Friends of Cuba
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Episode: Gorilla Radio with Chris Cook, Randy Caravaggio, David Rovics June 10, 2026
Dr. Deidre Noonan
Canadian orthopedic surgeon with experience in humanitarian medicine in war zones
Nasser Hospital, Gaza
Episode: Gorilla Radio Year-Ender 2025
Judy Reaver
Montreal-based journalist and author, known for her work on the Rwandan genocide and its aftermath
Canadian Dimension
Episode: Gorilla Radio Year-Ender 2025
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
David Rovics
An internationally known songwriter, musician, writer, podcaster, and activist based in Portland, Oregon.
davidrovics.com
Episode: Scott Harris talks with David Rovics on Counterpoint
Jane Yates
Psychoanalyst and recently became a full professor at Emory University.
Emory University
Episode: What the Folk? interview with David Rovics
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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

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David Rovics
Activist musician and performer frequently hosting and guesting on episodes; engages in anti-war, anti-imperialist commentary; collaborates with AI-assisted music.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 56 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
    Australia7 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 States8 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 States8 years ago

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Solid interviews and strong advocacy; audiences likely value activism and music-driven storytelling.
The show pairs songs with commentary to illuminate complex issues clearly.
Music and analysis move quickly; the host covers history and current events effectively in a compact format.
Thoughtful, informed discussions with sharp political analysis.
Listeners praise courage to address controversial topics and platform censorship.

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Interview with WZRD Chicago
Q: If you held political power, what is the first change you would implement?
I would pass a housing law similar to Denmark's, ensuring people own homes rather than real estate being a primary source of wealth, thereby expanding ownership and reducing speculation.
Interview with WZRD Chicago
Q: Do you ever get tips from listeners or activists about what to write next?
Yes, people often bring suggestions about campaigns or real-world events, and I use that input to craft songs that can support movements and public awareness.
Interview with WZRD Chicago
Q: Is it hard for you to see through the media narratives and find truth? How do you research and verify what you write about?
I rely on traveling, direct conversations, multiple news sources from varied perspectives, and a habit of cross-checking with historians and local eyewitness accounts to balance the narrative and avoid single-source biases.
Interview with WZRD Chicago
Q: So, what new issues right now? Are there any new issues that you're concerned about?
Lately I've been focusing on Iran and the US-Israeli conflicts, trying to illuminate misinformation and present historical context, while continuing to expand on issues like Gaza and Yemen through new songs.
Interview with the Velvet Unicorn
Q: Can you share insights into your top songs and what they reveal about your creative process and audience?
Top songs like St. Patrick Battalion and I'm a Better Anarchist Than You illustrate how storytelling and humor can address serious topics, build a broad, youthful audience, and prompt reflection within movements, while acknowledging the need for inclusivity and less preachiness in messaging.

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This show blends audio essays, interviews, and performances by activist musicians who foreground social justice, anti-war, and anti-imperialist perspectives. Across episodes, the conversation often centers on censorship, platform policies, and the changing landscape for political art, alongside deep-dive discussions on Gaza, Palestine, Iran, Cuba, and U.S. foreign policy. Guests frequently share songs, historical context, and practical activism tactics, with AI-assisted music and technology sometimes playing a role in the creative process. The mix of sharp political analysis and audience-engaging music makes it a distinctive platform for listeners who value culture-driven advocacy and timely, provocative debate. Noteworthy is the consistent... more

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2. Randy Caravaggio
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