Jacobin Radio

The podcast discusses the influence of cable news on perception, CNN's coverage of the Gulf War, and the ethics of broadcasting and manipulation of stories during the war. They also analyze the depiction of American pop music as freedom and critique consumerism. Various interviews, Bob Dylan, and movie discussions are also covered.

Trita Parsi, expert on Middle Eastern politics discusses the global context of the Gaza war, including US support for Israel and speculation on Iranian involvement. The podcast also delves into the issue of Israeli spying on US universities, targeting and harassing supporters of Palestinian rights, and late Fascism.

Israeli historian and Genocide Studies scholar Omer Bartov discusses the necessity of relaunching negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians for a just and long-term political solution. They explore the idea of a confederated state as a potential solution. They also discuss the ongoing violence in the West Bank, the strategy pursued by the Israeli government, and the paths towards resolution in Israel and Palestine. The speaker emphasizes the importance of removing Hamas and the current Israeli government from power and highlights the domestic considerations and pressure on the Biden administration to demand negotiations.

Shaul Magid, an expert on the history of Jewish Zionism and anti-Zionism, discusses the long-standing conflict between the two. The podcast explores the reasons behind Jewish opposition to Zionism and the struggles faced by the Israeli settler colonial project. It also delves into the origins and differences of anti-Zionist movements, the role of Mizraki Jews in the Zionist movement, and the legacy of the Jewish Bund.

Palestinian academic Bashir Abu-Manneh joins for a special episode discussing the Israeli war on Gaza. They explore intentional targeting of civilians, Biden's stance on Israel, and the devastating consequences of the 7th of October event in Palestinian history. The discussion also includes analysis of the Israeli government's strategy in dealing with Palestinians.

The podcast discusses the movie Running Mates from 1992, a romantic comedy set in politics. They analyze the portrayal of politics in the film and delve into the character development. They also critique the film's portrayal of a female character, controversial scenes, and engage in a free speech debate.

Leigh Claire La Berge, author of Marx for Cats, talks about the human-feline relationship. Michael Zweig discusses understanding capitalism and transforming it. Topics include the historical significance of cats, power dynamics between working and middle class, and the role of religion in progressive politics.

The old saying goes that "the only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." But it helps if the men are very, very stupid. We discuss Martin Scorsese's KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON, in which the architect of a Native American genocide finds an easy pawn in one of the lowest-IQ protagonists in movie history.Michael and Us is a podcast about political cinema and our crumbling world hosted by Will Sloan and Luke Savage.

Mohammed el-Kurd, an expert on Palestine, discusses the ongoing control Israel has over Palestinian life, explores potential solutions for a peaceful resolution, examines the feasibility of a two-state solution, and addresses the legitimacy of Hamas. The podcast also delves into the role of American Jews in supporting Palestinian liberation.

Expert on global politics of the Palestinian struggle and Israel's war on Gaza, Richard Seymour, discusses the impact on American and British politics, tension between agency and victimhood of Palestinians, condemnation of pro-Palestine movement, dreams of Israeli military strategy, global political landscape, collusion between state liberals and far right, complex geopolitical forces, ambivalence on Russian invasion of Ukraine, and defeat of left populist parties.