Michael and Us: Cinematic Civics Lesson
When our politicians fail us, can journalism save us? We revisit George Clooney's GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD LUCK (2005), about Edward R. Murrow's battle with Joseph McCarthy, and get a lesson in how the lib...
22 Jun 20241h 5min
Long Reads: Europe's New Right-Wing Bloc w/ David Broder
Elections for the European Union happened two weeks ago. Although turnout was just over 50 percent, the elections have already resulted in some dramatic consequences for European politics. The largest...
21 Jun 202456min
The Dig: Thawra Ep. 13 - Revolutionary Arabia
Featuring Abdel Razzaq Takriti, this is the THIRTEENTH episode of Thawra (Revolution), our mini-series on Arab radicalism in the 20th century. Today’s installment covers the armed left-wing revolution...
20 Jun 20242h 49min
Behind the News: Radicals on the Run w/ Joel Whitney
Edwin Ackerman, who wrote a recent piece for NLR Sidecar, reviews the Mexican elections and the reasons for AMLO’s immense popularity. Joel Whitney, author of the book Flights, talks about radical and...
19 Jun 202453min
Jacobin Radio: Notes on Labor Notes w/ Al Bradbury and Jane Slaughter
In this episode of Jacobin Radio, guest host Barry Eidlin assesses the most recent Labor Notes conference held near Chicago from April 19-21. The Labor Notes conference is the premier gathering of ran...
17 Jun 202459min
Michael and Us: An Oedipal Day in the Neighborhood
During the Trump presidency, #TheResistance had a powerful figurehead, and his name was (the late) Mr. Rogers. We discuss the Tom Hanks-led #nicecore landmark A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD (2019...
13 Jun 20241h 6min
Jacobin Radio: The Fate of Russia's Opposition w/ Ilya Budraitskis
On June 5, Boris Kagarlitsky’s appeal against a five-year prison sentence was rejected by the Russian Supreme Court's Military Chamber. Kagarlitsky must now serve his sentence in a penal colony in Tor...
11 Jun 202453min
Behind the News: The Hindu Right w/ Siddhartha Deb
Siddhartha Deb, author of Twilight Prisoners, dives into the Hindu right and its poor showing in India’s elections. Sean Jacobs, professor at the New School and publisher of Africa Is a Country, expla...
10 Jun 202453min
