Podcast Episodes
Back to Search
Behind the News: Israel and the Arab States w/ Steven Simon
Steven Simon discusses Israel and the Arab states’ relations with it. Jennifer Berkshire, co-author of The Education Wars, talks about the right wing…
1 year, 9 months ago
Michael and Us: Cinematic Civics Lesson
When our politicians fail us, can journalism save us? We revisit George Clooney's GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD LUCK (2005), about Edward R. Murrow's battle wi…
1 year, 9 months ago
Long Reads: Europe's New Right-Wing Bloc w/ David Broder
Elections for the European Union happened two weeks ago. Although turnout was just over 50 percent, the elections have already resulted in some drama…
1 year, 9 months ago
Dig: Thawra Ep. 13 – Revolutionary Arabia
Featuring Abdel Razzaq Takriti, this is the THIRTEENTH episode of Thawra (Revolution), our mini-series on Arab radicalism in the 20th century. Today’…
1 year, 9 months ago
Behind the News: Radicals on the Run w/ Joel Whitney
Edwin Ackerman, who wrote a recent piece for NLR Sidecar, reviews the Mexican elections and the reasons for AMLO’s immense popularity. Joel Whitney, …
1 year, 10 months ago
Jacobin Radio: Notes on Labor Notes w/ Al Bradbury and Jane Slaughter
In this episode of Jacobin Radio, guest host Barry Eidlin assesses the most recent Labor Notes conference held near Chicago from April 19-21. The Lab…
1 year, 10 months ago
Michael and Us: An Oedipal Day in the Neighborhood
During the Trump presidency, #TheResistance had a powerful figurehead, and his name was (the late) Mr. Rogers. We discuss the Tom Hanks-led #nicecore…
1 year, 10 months ago
Jacobin Radio: The Fate of Russia's Opposition w/ Ilya Budraitskis
On June 5, Boris Kagarlitsky’s appeal against a five-year prison sentence was rejected by the Russian Supreme Court's Military Chamber. Kagarlitsky m…
1 year, 10 months ago
Behind the News: The Hindu Right w/ Siddhartha Deb
Siddhartha Deb, author of Twilight Prisoners, dives into the Hindu right and its poor showing in India’s elections. Sean Jacobs, professor at the New…
1 year, 10 months ago
Dig: Thawra Ep. 12 – Origins of Saudi Reaction
Featuring Abdel Razzaq Takriti, this is the TWELFTH episode of Thawra (Revolution), our mini-series on Arab radicalism in the 20th century. Today’s i…
1 year, 10 months ago