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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1010 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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Republicans are about to end Obamcare subsidies, driving up premiums for 20 million people during the year of the midterm elections. How have they managed to end up after all these years with no health insurance plan of their own? John Nichols commen... more
Derek and journalist Mat Nashed assess the state of Sudan’s ongoing civil war, particularly the fall of Al-Fasher and the Rapid Support Forces’ consolidation of control across much of Darfur. They discuss the throughline from the 2003 genocide to tod... more
On one side of the world, a major corporate landlord is evicting tenants by jacking up rents by hundreds of dollars.
On the other, its parent company is linked to Israeli bombs, genocide, and illegal settlements.
This is the multibillion-dollar sto... more
Only a few years ago, European elites were patting themselves on the back for fending off the
tide of right-wing anti-system parties (often styled as populists). But recent polls in France,
Germany and the United Kingdom show that that the far righ... more
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I enjoy this podcast (for me, still a long time Nation subscriber, it’s easier to listen than to read the magazine) but it got even better (especially for these sheltering at home times) when the movie/TV/book reviews were added. I had no idea The Good Fight was still in production, and ended up (in my 60’s) binge watching for the first time!
2025 update: A People’s Climate is amazing and wonder. You will be surprised by something in every episode and the interviewees are not only knowledgeable... more
Great and insightful commentary on really important issues. And somehow, through all the awfulness of the world, there are still some chuckles.
Great Mamdani episode
Great and insightful commentary on really important issues. And somehow, through all the awfulness of the world, there are still some chuckles.
Indispensable podcast.
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Featuring a range of discussions on pressing political issues, the content showcases insightful analyses from journalists, activists, and experts who examine current events through a progressive lens. The conversations often delve into topics such as labor movements, foreign policy implications, social justice, and historical narratives, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of various political landscapes. Notably, the discussions emphasize an intersectional approach and often highlight marginalized voices, making it a unique platform for leftist discourse and critique of mainstream narratives.
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