Podcasts
A New Economy Will Deliver Better Technology A New Economy Will Deliver Better Technology
On this episode of “Tech Won’t Save Us”, Aaron Benanav on his vision for a multi-criterial economy and how it would alter the type of technology our society creates.
Live From Occupied DC Live From Occupied DC
On “Edge of Sports”: a special report from the nation’s capital.
Trump’s Really Bad Week in Court—Plus, the New Film by China’s Top Director Trump’s Really Bad Week in Court—Plus, the New Film by China’s Top Director
On this episode of “Start Making Sense”, Erwin Chemerinsky on Trump losing four big cases, and John Powers on “Caught by the Tides”.
From the Gilded Age to American Decline, With Morgan Spector From the Gilded Age to American Decline, With Morgan Spector
On “American Prestige”: The “Gilded Age” star has some things to say.
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 leg…
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.
Trump’s Really Bad Week in Court—Plus, the New Film by China’s Top Director Trump’s Really Bad Week in Court—Plus, the New Film by China’s Top Director
On this episode of “Start Making Sense”, Erwin Chemerinsky on Trump losing four big cases, and John Powers on “Caught by the Tides”.
Here Comes the Sun—Plus, “Our Fragile Freedoms” Here Comes the Sun—Plus, “Our Fragile Freedoms”
On this episode of “Start Making Sense”, Bill McKibben explains why solar power makes him optimistic, and Eric Foner talks about Trump and history.
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.
Dark Money Invades Social Media Dark Money Invades Social Media
On “The Time of Monsters”: Taylor Lorenz on the shadowy groups backing some big Democratic influencers.
Preparing for the Next War on Iran Preparing for the Next War on Iran
On “The Time of Monsters”: Trita Parsi on how wider regional conflict in the Middle East is just starting.
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.
Live From Occupied DC Live From Occupied DC
On “Edge of Sports”: a special report from the nation’s capital.
The New DC Football Stadium Is a Bad Deal—Plus, Little League Magic The New DC Football Stadium Is a Bad Deal—Plus, Little League Magic
It’s an all-new “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.
A New Economy Will Deliver Better Technology A New Economy Will Deliver Better Technology
On this episode of “Tech Won’t Save Us”, Aaron Benanav on his vision for a multi-criterial economy and how it would alter the type of technology our society creates.
Will AI Kill Your Job? Will AI Kill Your Job?
On this episode of “Tech Won’t Save Us”: Brian Merchant discusses the AI job crisis.
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.
From the Gilded Age to American Decline, With Morgan Spector From the Gilded Age to American Decline, With Morgan Spector
On “American Prestige”: The “Gilded Age” star has some things to say.
AI and Drone Warfare in Ukraine, the “Trump Riviera” Gaza Plan, a Venezuelan Boat Bombed by the US AI and Drone Warfare in Ukraine, the “Trump Riviera” Gaza Plan, a Venezuelan Boat Bombed by the US
Podcast / American Prestige / Sep 5, 2025 AI and Drone Warfare in Ukraine, the “Trump Riviera” Gaza Plan, a Venezuelan Boat Bombed by the US The news with American Prestige.
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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.