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Leftist Podcasts
Socialist ideology embraces solidarity and collectivism. In the past, bickering and factional infighting has undermined the socialist project. However, we express solidarity with other socialists and encourage you to support the below podcasts.
- Democracy at Work
- Green Left Podcast
- Serious Danger
- CounterPunch
- Jacobin Radio
- The Sensible Socialist
- The Socialist Program with Brian Becker
- Bad Faith
- Socialism the Podcast
Leftist Podcasts Spotify
If you’re looking for leftist podcasts on Spotify, here are some popular ones that might interest you:
- “Chapo Trap House” – A well-known podcast offering a blend of political commentary and satire from a leftist perspective.
- “The Majority Report with Sam Seder” – Focuses on political and social issues from a progressive viewpoint.
- “The Michael Brooks Show” – Features discussions on politics and culture with a left-leaning perspective (though Michael Brooks, the host, passed away in 2021, the podcast is still available).
- “Bad Faith Podcast” – Hosted by Briahna Joy Gray and Virgil Texas, this podcast offers critical takes on current events and political issues.
- “The Jacobin Show” – Associated with Jacobin magazine, this podcast covers a range of socialist perspectives on current affairs.
- “Democracy Now!” – A daily news show providing independent journalism with a progressive slant.
These podcasts cover a range of topics from deep dives into current events to broader discussions on political theory and activism. Enjoy exploring!
The Deprogram
The Deprogram is a collaborative socialist podcast on the subject of politics and capitalism from a Marxist perspective. It is hosted by Second Thought, Hakim and YUGOPNIK, who all also collaborate on the left-wing news channel First Thought.
The Deprogram podcast
International Anti-Capitalist podcast run by an American, a Slav and an Arab.
What do an Iraqi, a Balkan Slav and a Texan have in common? A burning hatred for the system. Oh, and a podcast. Say no to eating out of the trash can of ideology. Join us on a journey exploring and critically assessing the perceived “normalcy” of late-stage capitalism. The only truly international, global, and anti-capitalist podcast you’ll find.
Best Anti Capitalist Podcasts
The Sensible Socialist Podcast
The Sensible Socialist Podcast was started by Kevin Gustafson after he realised how important it was to discuss leftist ideas in a way that doesn’t confuse, alienate, or anger the audience.
Instead, the Sensible Socialist aims to discuss myriad of issues from its own point of view and aims to create a community of those who want a saner, more rational left. If that’s what you’re looking for, then The Sensible Socialist is for you!
Kevin is a lawyer, musician, author, pilot, researcher, vegetarian husband who shares in the joy of taking care of two cats, Chell and Draco.
David Harvey’s Anti-Capitalist Chronicles is a bi-weekly podcast that looks at capitalism through a Marxist lens. Support the show on Patreon and get early access to episodes and more.
There are socialist parties across the world. So we urge you to join them and become involved in electoral politics. Also thank you for listening to our socialist podcast.
Blowback Podcast
Blowback is a podcast about American history and foreign policy hosted by Noah Kulwin and Brendan James, former producer, and frequent guest of Chapo Trap House.
Blowback was “painstakingly researched” and didactic in its approach, “bombarding the listener with the host’s sturm-und-drang argument about the Iraq War as a portal to hell that directly caused our modern-day political ills”.
Derek Robertson of Politico described Blowback as “an unapologetically left-wing re-examination of the war’s many causes and ongoing effects”.
Communist Podcast
Revolutionary Left Radio Socialist Podcast
Revolutionary Left Radio (RLR) explores politics, philosophy, history, ecology, mysticism, and struggle through a socialist, decolonial, and anti-imperialist lens.
RLR plays a role in advancing an analysis and a vision for the world rooted in egalitarianism, solidarity, compassion, and human freedom.
Red Flag Radio
Red Flag Radio (RFR) is a socialist podcast based in Australia. RFR podcasts discuss politics, theory and history from a revolutionary Marxist perspective.
Red Flag Radio podcasts aim to explain socialist ideas in a clear and accessible way and to promote the voices of anti-capitalist activists worldwide.
These podcasts facilitate a discussion and analysis of politics, history, theory and activism from a radical revolutionary socialist perspective.
Socialist Podcast and Solidarity
Please consider this sage advice from Pete Dolack, “There is no secret formula waiting to be discovered. The only way to prevent a fascist takeover is through the same methodology that is the route to a better world: A mass movement of movements linking together struggles, organizing with people who don’t look like us and uniting across borders. As long as capitalism exists, the threat of fascism exists.”