Podcasts
Mamdani’s Socialism—and Us; Plus, Football and Concussions Mamdani’s Socialism—and Us; Plus, Football and Concussions
On this episode of Start Making Sense, Bhaskar Sunkara analyzes the constraints New York’s new mayor will face, and Dave Zirin comments on brain injuries among football players.
Liberal Philanthropy and the Fight for Democracy, With David Callahan Liberal Philanthropy and the Fight for Democracy, With David Callahan
On the latest Nation Podcast.
Reframing Resistance, Live From NYC Climate Week Reframing Resistance, Live From NYC Climate Week
It’s the season finale of A People’s Climate.
Data Centers Are a Climate Enemy Data Centers Are a Climate Enemy
On this episode of Tech Won’t Save Us: Ketan Joshi on how data centers are a climate justice issue.
See How They Run
See AllSee How They Run is a new, weekly election-themed podcast hosted by Nation editor-in-chief D.D. Guttenplan. Every week, Guttenplan will be joined by The Nation’s leading correspondents and contributors, bringing listeners up to date on the latest news from the trail—the issues, the polls, the ads—and analyze what it means for the election and the progressive movement in America. It’s the campaign cheat sheet delivered in a way that only The Nation can.
Where Do We Go From Here? Where Do We Go From Here?
On the last edition of See How They Run, John Nichols and Jeet Heer examine the wreckage of Election 2024 and talk about the way forward.
How to Watch Election Night Like an Expert How to Watch Election Night Like an Expert
Everyone’s favorite wonk Josh Cohen tells us what he’ll be watching for when the polls close tonight.
Contempt of Court with Elie Mystal
See AllContempt of Court is an original podcast series from The Nation about how to reform the Supreme Court. Host Elie Mystal delves into distinct avenues for change, featuring historical insights, fresh analysis of the latest SCOTUS news, and conversations with experts and changemakers who are actively working to shape the future of the judiciary.
Delegitimize the Supreme Court Delegitimize the Supreme Court
On the final episode of Contempt of Court, Elie Mystal is joined by legal experts Nikolas Bowie and Rhiannon Hamam to understand how we might strip the court of its presumed legit…
Can’t Reform the Court’s Power? Then Let’s Take It Away. Can’t Reform the Court’s Power? Then Let’s Take It Away.
On this episode of the Contempt of Court podcast, a deep dive into jurisdiction stripping.
Start Making Sense with Jon Wiener
See AllStart Making Sense is The Nation’s flagship weekly podcast, hosted by contributing editor Jon Wiener, featuring the magazine’s writers and editors as well as activists who shape the week in news. New episodes each Wednesday.
Mamdani’s Socialism—and Us; Plus, Football and Concussions Mamdani’s Socialism—and Us; Plus, Football and Concussions
On this episode of Start Making Sense, Bhaskar Sunkara analyzes the constraints New York’s new mayor will face, and Dave Zirin comments on brain injuries among football players.
Trump Condemns Marjorie Taylor Greene, Praises Mamdani—Plus, Alice Waters on “a School Lunch Revolution” Trump Condemns Marjorie Taylor Greene, Praises Mamdani—Plus, Alice Waters on “a School Lunch Revolution”
On this episode of Start Making Sense, Harold Meyerson comments on Washington politics, and the founder of Chez Panisse describes her project for kids.
The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer
See AllThe Time of Monsters podcast features the Nation’s national-affairs correspondent Jeet Heer’s signature blend of political culture and cultural politics. Each week, he’ll host in-depth conversations with urgent voices on the most pressing issues of our time. New episodes each Sunday.
The Age of Larry Summers and Jeffrey Epstein The Age of Larry Summers and Jeffrey Epstein
On this episode of The Time of Monsters: Doug Henwood on the famed economist as an embodiment of neoliberalism.
Jeffrey Epstein and the American Empire Jeffrey Epstein and the American Empire
Podcast / The Time of Monsters / Nov 16, 2025 Jeffrey Epstein and the American Empire On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Van Jackson on how the late pedophile gained po…
Podcast / The Time of Monsters
Edge of Sports with Dave Zirin
See AllEdge of Sports is where sports and politics collide. Sports Editor and Host Dave Zirin talks to the trailblazers and earth shakers at the intersection of sports and politics.
Moses Malone Gets Biblical Moses Malone Gets Biblical
On Edge of Sports: Paul Knepper on his new book on Moses Malone, and Arya comes back to talk all things NBA.
How Lacrosse and Boxing Explain the USA How Lacrosse and Boxing Explain the USA
On the latest episode of Edge of Sports.
Tech Won’t Save Us with Paris Marx
See AllThe metaverse and web3 are the latest in a long line of commercial frameworks the tech industry has tried to force on us to enhance its power and profits. In this podcast from The Nation, Paris Marx speaks with experts every Thursday to dissect what new technologies and the companies behind them are doing to our world, and why we should stop them.
Data Centers Are a Climate Enemy Data Centers Are a Climate Enemy
On this episode of Tech Won’t Save Us: Ketan Joshi on how data centers are a climate justice issue.
Peter Thiel is the Real Antichrist Peter Thiel is the Real Antichrist
On this episode of Tech Won’t Save Us: Gil Duran discusses Peter Thiel’s sad attempt at blaming the antichrist for his own lack of morals.
American Prestige
See AllA podcast hosted by Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison that provides listeners with everything they need to know about what’s going on in the world.
Silicon Valley and the Israeli Occupation Silicon Valley and the Israeli Occupation
On this episode of American Prestige: Omar Zahzah on the consolidation of Big Tech with Israeli colonialism and genocide.
Trump’s Asia Tour and Xi Summit, Massacres in Sudan by the RFK, Bombings of Boats Off the South American Coast by the US Trump’s Asia Tour and Xi Summit, Massacres in Sudan by the RFK, Bombings of Boats Off the South American Coast by the US
The news from American Prestige.
A People’s Climate
See AllThis isn’t climate talk as usual. Host Shilpi Chhotray has spent nearly a decade fighting for environmental justice. Her guests have gone toe-to-toe with the biggest polluters on the planet, built movements in the millions, and restored entire ecosystems. A People’s Climate is presented by The Nation in partnership with Counterstream Media, and powered by Wildseeds Fund.
Reframing Resistance, Live From NYC Climate Week Reframing Resistance, Live From NYC Climate Week
It’s the season finale of A People’s Climate.
(Solar) Power to the People, With Elizabeth Yeampierre (Solar) Power to the People, With Elizabeth Yeampierre
On A People’s Climate: The path to climate justice is local.
Going for Broke with Ray Suarez
See AllGoing for Broke with Ray Suarez is about Americans on the edge. On this show, we talk to people who have lost jobs, lost their homes and sometimes lost the narrative thread of their lives. But with those hardships, they’ve gained valuable insights into the problems facing millions of people in this country.
Why We Made “Going for Broke” Why We Made “Going for Broke”
In this video roundtable, Laura Flanders joins Ray Suarez and Ann Larson to talk about our newest podcast.
The Nation, Economic Hardship Reporting Project, and Laura Flanders
Jen Fitzgerald: A Poet Without a Home Jen Fitzgerald: A Poet Without a Home
As the pandemic closed down New York City, Fitzgerald found her daughter and herself priced out of a place to live.
System Check with Melissa Harris-Perry & Dorian Warren
See AllOn System Check, hosts Melissa Harris-Perry and Dorian Warren set about diagnosing and repairing our malfunctioning democracy. Dorian and Melissa talk with leaders you already know and changemakers you need to know, to figure out how we can work around, smash through, or re-create the systems that shape our lives.
Political Violence Is No Anomaly in American History Political Violence Is No Anomaly in American History
Throughout our nation’s history, the threat—and actuality—of political violence has served to thwart and suppress Black agency and emancipation.
The ‘System’ Check Book Club The ‘System’ Check Book Club
Featuring Maria Hinojosa, Rumaan Alam, Scott Farris, John Nichols, and Shana Redmond.