Jacobin Radio

Branko Marcetic, a political analyst, returns to dissect the legacy of Joe Biden as he steps away from the presidency. The conversation navigates Biden's successes and failures, and how they reflect on the Democratic Party's future. They critically examine Biden's controversial Civil Rights anecdotes and the public's shifting perceptions of him. Marcetic also provides insights from the recent Republican National Convention, revealing the GOP's struggle with messaging. It's a candid reflection on the current political landscape and what lies ahead.

Expert in international law and politics, John Reynolds discusses Israel's challenges in the international legal system, from the ICJ ruling on occupation to ICC arrest warrants for Israeli leaders. Topics include ICJ decisions on Gaza, West Bank, and East Jerusalem, Palestinian state rejection by Israeli parliament, legal proceedings at the ICJ, ICC actions, and debates on accountability between Israel and Hamas.

Brandon Mancilla exposes the GOP's false pro-worker image. The discussion focuses on challenges in representing workers, the need for a just transition in changing industries, combating the GOP through Democratic Party engagement, and the evolution of the US Democratic Party structures. It also delves into the comparison of political systems and the rise of Trump in the Republican Party.

The podcast discusses a DVD compilation of comedic moments from the Clintons, touching on their use of humor in politics. They also cover news from assassination attempts on presidents to current coup attempts. Additionally, the hosts explore the impact of past government decisions on Toronto's infrastructure and critique speeches at the Republican National Convention.

Political analyst Sebastian Budgen discusses the historic results of elections in France, where the left united to defeat the far right. The surprise victory of a moderate reformer in Iran signals a desire for change. Topics include strategic voting, forming alliances, social reforms, economic improvement, and geopolitics.

Abdel Razzaq Takriti discusses the Palestinian Revolution's expansion into Lebanon, Syria, & Jordan, leading to the 1970 conflict with Jordan & Black September. The episode explores Egypt & Syria's actions in the October War & Sadat's shift toward pacifying Arab revolution. The podcast delves into regional dynamics, Ba'ath party tactics, Nasser's impact, PLO's transition to Lebanon, & the complexity of Zionism and US foreign policy.

Author Richard Seymour discusses Labour's election success with minimal popular vote. Trita Parsi explores Iranian election dynamics. Tribute to labor organizer Jane McElheedy. Talks on Brexit fallout, Conservative Party shift, Iran-US relations, and advocacy evolution.

Political analyst Phil Burton-Cartledge discusses Britain's recent election where Labour secured 411 seats, while the Conservative Party saw a massive drop by 20 percent. They delve into the challenges faced by the Tories, potential trajectories for the party, and analyze the electoral strategies of both Labour and the Conservatives. The conversation also touches on key issues like Brexit, Scottish independence, and economic woes in Britain.

Will Menaker from Chapo Trap House and Movie Mindset joins to discuss Aaron Sorkin's take on unions in Studio 60. They critique portrayals in TV shows, analyze the Democratic Party's election approach, and explore the role of comedy in politics and media representation.

Robert Pape discusses Hamas' resilience despite Israel's attacks in Gaza. Wanda Bertram talks about high US incarceration rates. They delve into strategic mistakes in the Vietnam War, Israel's military tactics, and goals in the Gaza conflict. The podcast also compares US states' incarceration rates to global data and addresses rising crime rates, migrant panic, and housing solutions.