Jacobin Radio

Expert on global politics of the Palestinian struggle and Israel's war on Gaza, Richard Seymour, discusses the impact on American and British politics, tension between agency and victimhood of Palestinians, condemnation of pro-Palestine movement, dreams of Israeli military strategy, global political landscape, collusion between state liberals and far right, complex geopolitical forces, ambivalence on Russian invasion of Ukraine, and defeat of left populist parties.

Christopher Ketcham, author of Harper's article, provides insights into the mind of an 'ecoterrorist'. The podcast delves into the journey of individuals from passionate environmentalists to resorting to extreme measures. It also explores the influence of Edward Abbey's writings, the consequences of sabotage, and the divide between Western civil society and leaders on Israel, discussing the devastating impact of bombing hospitals in the Gaza Strip.

Historian and author Dominic Alexander joins Long Reads to discuss the English Peasants' Revolt in 1381 and an earlier revolt in the twelfth century led by William Longbeard. They explore the status of London as a leading town, the consequences of the revolts, the political struggles in medieval England, and the impact of serfdom. Learn about the common people's push for rights and freedom.

Featuring Richard Seymour on the global politics of the Palestinian struggle and Israel's war on Gaza. The first of a two-part interview.Support The Dig at Patreon.com/TheDigBuy Ireland, Colonialism, and the Unfinished Revolution at haymarketbooks.org/books/2111-ireland-colonialism-and-the-unfinished-revolutionBuy Care: The Highest Stage of Capitalism at haymarketbooks.org/books/2098-care

Anatol Lieven, an expert on wars in Gaza and Ukraine, discusses the conflicts and the diminishing power of the US. The podcast also explores class differences in economic policy preferences and the rise of the DLC in the Democratic Party. It highlights the impact of education on analysis and the changing nature of Democratic politicians.

Labor historian Nelson Lichtenstein returns to Jacobin Radio with Suzi Weissman to talk about the Tentative Agreements (TAs) the United Auto Workers (UAW) reached—still to be ratified—with the Big Three auto companies after six weeks on strike. It was the first time the UAW hit the Detroit Three at once. As Nelson wrote in his recent Jacobin piece, the UAW strike victory is historic and transformative, ending a forty-three-year era of concession bargaining and labor movement defeat. “With its successful strike, the UAW has broken with decades of concessions, won on pay and workplace democracy, and launched a new national labor leader. There’s much more organizing to be done, but this is an unmitigated victory for the entire working class.” We talk to Nelson about the transformative nature of this victory—the best news in the world today—and get his broader perspective on what it means for American politics and the working class writ large. Jacobin Radio with Suzi Weissman features conversations with leading thinkers and activists, with a focus on labor, the economy, and protest movements.

What if Britain's notorious right-wing GB News channel gave fading comedy hero and current "anti-woke" nuisance John Cleese a weekly show to do whatever he wants? Folks... the results may surprise you. We discuss the first few episodes THE DINOSAUR HOUR, the Monty Python legend's baffling new show. PLUS: Checking in on the Doug Burgum and Chris Christie campaign juggernauts.Michael and Us is a podcast about political cinema and our crumbling world hosted by Will Sloan and Luke Savage.

Featuring Beverly Gage on her masterful biography G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century. Guest hosted by Micah Uetricht.  The Dig is an essential political education project. Support The Dig at Patreon.com/TheDig. Subscribe to Jacobin bit.ly/digjacobin Buy War Made Invisible thenewpress.com/books/war-made-invisible

Amjad Iraqi, an expert on Palestinian citizens of Israel, discusses the inequalities they face within Israeli society. The podcast covers potential relocation of Palestinian refugees, intentional destruction of infrastructure in Gaza, expulsion of Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh, and the current world disorder with the decline of Western dominance.

For the week of Halloween, we offer a fond nod of the hat to our old, old friend Count Dracula by discussing NOSFERATU, PHANTOM DER NACHT (1979). And because we've both just read Werner Herzog's new autobiography, we discuss how its depiction of science versus the unknown fits squarely into the larger Herzog project. PLUS: More reflections on the crisis in Gaza. This podcast was originally broadcast October 31st.Michael and Us is a podcast about political cinema and our crumbling world hosted by Will Sloan and Luke Savage.