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Useful Idiots is an informative and irreverent politics podcast with journalist Aaron Maté and podcaster/writer Katie Halper. Episodes feature analysis of the political news of the week and exclusive interviews, with humor, commentary and dissection of why both Republicans and Democrats suck. Join Aaron and Katie as they examine important stories that have slipped through the cracks and what the m... more

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Ross Barkan
Writer and journalist, former candidate for New York State Senate who had Zohran Mamdani as his campaign manager.
New York Magazine
Episode: Israel PANICS After Zohran’s NYC Win w/ Ross Barkan
Rami Khouri
Distinguished Public Policy Fellow at the American University in Beirut
American University in Beirut
Episode: Netanyahu IGNORES Trump on Ceasefire w/ Rami Khouri
Dr. Ivana Nikolić Hughes
President of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation and a senior lecturer at Columbia University
Nuclear Age Peace Foundation
Episode: “1,000 Hiroshimas”: Chemical Engineer Explains Trump’s Nuclear Testing
Pranav Behari
Comedian, actor, writer, co-host of Mango Bay podcast
Mango Bay
Episode: Aaron Maté and Comedian Pranav Behari Take Down Corporate Media | Monday Mourning
Kenneth Vogel
Investigative reporter at the New York Times and author of "Devil's Advocates: How Washington Lobbyists Get Rich Enabling Dictators, Oligarchs and Arms Dealers."
New York Times
Episode: Kushner’s “Investment” EXPOSED: Is Gaza Under New Owners?
David Sirota
Editor of The Lever and author of Master Plan
The Lever
Episode: Fake Culture Wars, Billionaire Plots, & the Fall of Mainstream Media w/ David Sirota
Chris Hedges
Pulitzer-winning journalist and author
chrishedges.substack.com
Episode: Chris Hedges: Charlie Kirk, Israel & Political Violence
Ro Khanna
Congressman representing California's 17th District and advocate for Palestinian rights
United States Congress
Episode: Rep. Ro Khanna: “There’s Going To Be Consequences for Israel”
Vijay Prashad
Historian, journalist, and author of over 40 books, executive director of Tri-Continental Institute for Social Research.
Tri-Continental Institute for Social Research
Episode: “It’s a joke!” Vijay Prashad on Trump’s Venezuela Drug “Bust”

Hosts

Katie Halper
Co-host and political commentator, known for her sharp humor and incisive critiques of political narratives.
Aaron Maté
Co-host and journalist, recognized for his critiques of corporate media and insightful political analysis.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 6.2k ratings
  • Shameless

    It’s not enough that seemingly half of the content is ads, but reading ads for AI??!!?? I think I’ve listened to my last episode.

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    Someone with decency
    United Statesa month ago
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    Thank you for your continued voice of reason in this upside down world!

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    jamie707070
    Canada2 months ago
  • Catch and Release

    Love the show !!!

    Keep going . I love the dry humor .

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    Raunchy Angel
    United States3 months ago
  • Release the Epstein files!

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    CGC
    4 months ago
  • Not honest journalism

    Biased. Podcasts aren’t useful if you already know what they’ll say.

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    theorangejed
    Canada6 months ago

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The podcast has received mixed reviews, with some praising its depth of coverage while others criticize it for perceived bias.

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#247
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Netanyahu IGNORES Trump on Ceasefire w/ Rami Khouri
Q: What are your thoughts on the recent poll that shows that 70 percent of Palestinians oppose the disarmament of Hamas?
This is a natural response to the reality that these people have experienced in the last 100 years under the British and now under the American authorities, that if the Zionists and the Israelis have military dominance, they will use it to drive the Palestinians out.
“1,000 Hiroshimas”: Chemical Engineer Explains Trump’s Nuclear Testing
Q: What are the historical effects of nuclear testing?
The historical effects of nuclear testing include severe public health impacts, including increased cancer rates and devastation to local communities surrounding testing sites.
“1,000 Hiroshimas”: Chemical Engineer Explains Trump’s Nuclear Testing
Q: What did Trump announce regarding nuclear testing?
Trump announced that the US would begin conducting nuclear testing, something that many experts believe is dangerous and unfounded.
Kushner’s “Investment” EXPOSED: Is Gaza Under New Owners?
Q: How do you evaluate Biden's involvement with Hunter in relation to U.S. foreign policy?
Biden's actions signaled that if people treated Hunter well, they might receive favorable treatment from Biden, creating a mixed message in U.S. diplomatic relations.
Kushner’s “Investment” EXPOSED: Is Gaza Under New Owners?
Q: What did Kushner say about the reconstruction funds for Gaza?
Kushner said there won't be any reconstruction funds going into the parts of Gaza that Hamas still controls, which is about half of the territory.

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What is Useful Idiots about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The podcast focuses on delivering insightful analysis of political events and news with a humorous twist, featuring in-depth discussions on topics often overlooked by mainstream media. Listeners can expect a mix of sharp critiques of both major U.S. political parties, especially in context of U.S. foreign policy, human rights issues, and social justice matters. It frequently examines stories related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the situation in Venezuela, and the war in Ukraine, highlighting the hosts' commitment to amplifying underrepresented perspectives and critiques of governmental actions and media narratives. Known for its irreverent tone, it appeals to those who appreciate a candid and sometimes sardonic approach to political... more

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