Jacobin Radio

Abdel Razzaq Takriti discusses the rise of the Palestinian Revolution post-1967 Arab defeat. Topics include armed guerrilla struggle, Ba'athists' rise in Iraq, and Gaddafi's power in Libya. The podcast also explores the foundation of Fatah, PFLP's socialist ideology, and the evolution of the PLO. It examines the impact of the Israeli-Arab air force conflict, Palestinian resistance movements, and shifts in Palestinian revolutionary groups.

Historian Robert Brenner and Journalist Marc Cooper discuss the chaotic first presidential debate, media's role in shaping public perception, potential challenges for the Democratic party, and the urgent need for reform in the political landscape. They contrast Biden and Trump's views on democracy, policy issues, and analyze the impact of recent events on the election. The conversation emphasizes the importance of progressive legislation, broadening political alliances, and the unpredictability of future dynamics.

Exploring failed Oscar bait films, presidential libraries, Obama Foundation reviews, far-right movements, Princess Diana movies, and upcoming movie screenings. Hosted by Will Sloan and Luke Savage, this podcast dives into political cinema and our crumbling world with intriguing analyses.

Sebastian Budgen, from Verso Books, talks about snap elections in France and UK. Macron and Sunak's political decisions, far-right impact, left coalition in France, Tory struggles in the UK, NHS issues, Labour Party changes, and contrasting political dynamics in both countries are discussed.

Guest Steven Simon discusses Israel's relations with Arab states amidst the Gaza War, Netanyahu's defiance towards Biden, challenges in post-conflict stabilization efforts in Gaza, and Netanyahu's strategies to remain in power. The podcast also explores tensions in the Middle East, political conflicts in schools regarding book banning and vouchers, and challenges in education and political discourse.

The podcast delves into the role of journalism, AI in the arts, the state of center-left politics in Europe, and the portrayal of liberalism during the Red Scare era in the film 'Good Night and Good Luck'. It discusses the impact of AI on social media, the debut of AI-generated short films at the Tribeca Festival, and the implications of AI on cultural production.

European politics analyst David Broder discusses the rise of right-wing parties in Europe post-elections. Topics include alliances forming with far-right, Macron's snap election in France, rise of Le Pen's party, right-wing parties in Italy and Germany, AFD's influence in Germany, and Ursula von der Leyen's political landscape in the EU.

Abdel Razzaq Takriti discusses Arab radicalism in the 20th century, focusing on armed left-wing movements challenging British imperial power in Southern Arabia. Topics include revolutionary movements in South Yemen and Oman, the evolution of Arab nationalist ideology, colonial influence in Oman, guerrilla warfare strategy, and the defeat of revolution in Oman aided by British colonial power.

Author Joel Whitney discusses radical figures pursued by the US security state in the book Flights. Topics include CIA tactics, activism, and the impact of intelligence agencies on American radicals. Also, explores Gabriel Garcia Marquez's encounter with Mundo Nuevo and the CIA, as well as the turbulent history of the American Indian Movement and the McCarthyite atmosphere surrounding protests.

Labor activists Al Bradbury and Jane Slaughter discuss the recent Labor Notes conference, showcasing the growth of the U.S. labor movement and the historic UAW victory at the VW plant in Chattanooga. They highlight the impact of cross-inspirations among different labor movements, the urgency of climate change, and the role of unions in driving change. The conference's international representation and push for internal union reform also take center stage, illustrating the evolution and significance of Labor Notes.