Podcast Episodes

PREVIEW: Corey Robin on Clarence Thomas

Legal editor Oren Nimni and associate editor Vanessa A. Bee speak to political science professor Corey Robin about his new book, The Enigma of Claren…

6 years, 4 months ago

PREVIEW: Elias Crim on localism, solidarity and the Christian left

In this episode, Current Affairs host Pete Davis speaks with Elias Crim, founder of the blog and online discussion group Solidarity Hall. Together, …

6 years, 4 months ago

PREVIEW: Arlie Hochschild on bridging the divide

Editor-in-chief Nathan J. Robinson sits down with legendary sociologist and writer Arlie Hochschild. Together, they discuss her book Strangers in The…

6 years, 4 months ago

Episode #37: Current a-Scares

Episode 37

Take an hour off from being scared by climate change - be scared by our spooky Halloween podcast instead! This week, the panel discusses their deepes…

6 years, 4 months ago

PREVIEW: Luminiferous Peter

Pete Davis, host of the Current Affairs podcast, is many things. Even we at the Current Affairs headquarters only know, at best, maybe 10% of the thi…

6 years, 4 months ago

PREVIEW: Osita Nwanevu on 'cancel culture'

In this episode, Current Affairs editor-in-chief Nathan J. Robinson and amusements editor Lyta Gold sit down with Osita Nwanevu, staff writer at The …

6 years, 5 months ago

UNLOCKED! Side C: The Only Good Boss

Today is apparently 'International Boss Day', so instead of celebrating labor exploitation, we've decided to unlock this Patreon-exclusive episode. C…

6 years, 5 months ago

Episode #36: Peach/Pie

Episode 36

This week, the team is very sleepy, podcasting late into the evening in their matching Current Affairs pajamas. Together, they tackle the question of…

6 years, 5 months ago

Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Immigration (But Were Afraid To Ask)

This would usually be a Patreon-only episode, but given how vital this topic is, we've decided to unlock it. Current Affairs contributing editor Eli …

6 years, 5 months ago

PREVIEW: Julian Brave NoiseCat on the Green New Deal

In this episode, finance editor Sparky Abraham and podmaster-general Aisling McCrea sit down with Julian Brave NoiseCat, writer and Director of Green…

6 years, 5 months ago