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.

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.