Best Socialist Program Podcasts (2025)

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Trump and Netanyahu Launch War on Iran 36:14

2h ago36:14

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The Israeli government, with the full support of Donald Trump and the White House, has launched a war against Iran and the people of Iran, posing the danger of a wider regional war that could lead to a global confrontation unlike anything since World War II.Brian Becker is joined by Layan Sima Fuleihan, a Palestinian organizer with the Shut It Down…

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LA protests: Resisting Trump's racist deportations | Green Left Show #59 35:29

2d ago35:29

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United States President Donald Trump sent the National Guard and US Marines to quell big community protests in Los Angeles, California against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency’s forced deportations of immigrants. LA-based socialist Thomas Malone, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America Bread and Roses Caucus and organis…

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Trump's Trade Wars, Talks with China & Attacks Against Immigrants w/ Prof. Wolff 24:47

2d ago24:47

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China and the US have been in high stakes trade talks this week while the Trump Administration launches all-out attacks on immigrants, sending military forces to Los Angeles in an attempt to stop protests against ICE raids.Brian Becker and Professor Richard Wolff discuss Trump’s management of the affairs of the bourgeoisie, and the extreme stress t…

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Trump Wages War On Immigrant Families, Mass Movement Sweeps LA & The Country 23:05

5d ago23:05

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Donald Trump and the US government declared war against working class immigrant families, against grandparents, parents, and against their children. 30 million people in the United States either have a green card giving them legal status as immigrants, or they are undocumented, working here, but without legal papers. This means that a big section o…

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Trump Wages War On Immigrant Families, Mass Movement Sweeps LA & The Country 23:04

4d ago23:04

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Donald Trump and the US government declared war against working class immigrant families, against grandparents, parents, and against their children. 30 million people in the United States either have a green card giving them legal status as immigrants, or they are undocumented, working here, but without legal papers. This means that a big section o…

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Green Socialist Notes, Episode 264 with Special Guest Nidal Betare (Bitare) 1:09:17

4d ago1:09:17

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This week Howie is joined by Nidal Betare (Bitari) for a conversation about Syria and Palestine, following his recent trip throughout Syria. Streamed on 6/7/25 Watch the video at: https://youtu.be/SJGmrsLyuiY Green Socialist Notes is a weekly livestream/podcast hosted by 2020 Green Party/Socialist Party presidential nominee, Howie Hawkins. Started …

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Trump & Musk Trade Public Insults, Ukraine War Escalates, Is Israel Financing ISIS In Gaza? [Preview] 11:22

8d ago11:22

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For the past year, Elon Musk and Donald Trump have functioned as a team. Musk financed Trump's presidential campaign. They worked together after Trump's election to fire hundreds of thousands of public sector workers, to attack all vestiges or reforms from the Civil Rights movement, to carry out a huge transfer of wealth from the working class and …

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Historic Medicaid & SNAP Cuts Could Tank Already Faltering U.S. Economy, w/ Prof. Richard Wolff 29:27

10d ago29:27

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Are enormous cuts to Medicaid and food stamps coming? The House of Representatives has passed a bill that would make historically large cuts to both programs, which will result in millions losing access to health insurance and food stamps, now known as SNAP. These cuts will also effectively slash subsidies to retailers, farmers, food producers, and…

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Green Socialist Notes, Episode 263 1:00:12

11d ago1:00:12

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Howie talks about new and current events and takes viewer questions. Streamed on 5/31/25 Watch the video at: https://youtube.com/live/FW1yug5BHZk Green Socialist Notes is a weekly livestream/podcast hosted by 2020 Green Party/Socialist Party presidential nominee, Howie Hawkins. Started as a weekly campaign livestream in the spring of 2020, the stre…

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Trump Threatens Chinese Students, Negotiations in Gaza & Listener Qs: Is a General Strike Possible? [Preview] 12:12

14d ago12:12

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The Trump Administration is demanding the revocation of visas for all Chinese students. The courts challenge Trump’s tariffs. Is a ceasefire in Gaza coming? Can a general strike happen in the US? Brian and Layan take listener questions and discuss these topics and more.Brian Becker is joined by Layan Sima Fuleihan, a Palestinian organizer with the …

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Trump Threatens Chinese Students, Negotiations in Gaza & Listener Q's: Is a General Strike Possible? [Preview] 12:12

16d ago12:12

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The Trump Administration is demanding the revocation of visas for all Chinese students. The courts challenge Trump’s tariffs. Is a ceasefire in Gaza coming? Can a general strike happen in the US? Brian and Layan take listener questions and discuss these topics and more. Brian Becker is joined by Layan Sima Fuleihan, a Palestinian organizer with the…

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Why Trump Is Targeting Europe w/ Prof. Richard Wolff 37:31

17d ago37:31

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Trump threatened Europe with tariffs and stocks plummeted. He paused them and stocks climbed. Now the EU says they are ready for “fast track talks.” Is Europe bowing to Trump?Brian Becker and Professor Richard Wolff discuss what’s going on between the Trump Administration, Europe, the elites, and what it means for workers.Professor Richard Wolff is…

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Green Socialist Notes, 262 59:45

19d ago59:45

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Howie talks about current events, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and takes viewer questions. Resources shared during the stream: https://truthout.org/articles/netanyahu-says-israel-will-not-back-down-until-gaza-is-emptied-of-palestinians/ https://euromaidanpress.com/2025/05/20/gas-in-missiles-out-why-the-eus-17th-sanctions-package-still-funds-puti…

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Netanyahu Declares Intent to Reoccupy Gaza While US Media Downplays Genocide [Preview] 12:02

21d ago12:02

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Congressman Randy Fine calls for Gaza’s nuclear annihilation, the Trump administration tries to bar international students from going to Harvard, Trump threatens even more tariffs, NATO leader calls for an even stronger NATO, and more.Brian Becker is joined by Layan Sima Fuleihan, a Palestinian organizer with the Shut It Down for Palestine coalitio…

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Netanyahu Declares Intent to Reoccupy Gaza While US Media Downplays Genocide [Preview] 12:01

23d ago12:01

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Congressman Randy Fine calls for Gaza’s nuclear annihilation, the Trump administration tries to bar international students from going to Harvard, Trump threatens even more tariffs, NATO leader calls for an even stronger NATO, and more. Brian Becker is joined by Layan Sima Fuleihan, a Palestinian organizer with the Shut It Down for Palestine coaliti…

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Q&A: What Project Esther Means for Democratic Rights, & Socialist Approach to Building Unity in 2025 46:48

23d ago46:48

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College graduation ceremonies are turning into hotbeds of protest against the complicity of university administrations and the U.S. government in suppressing dissent on college campuses. Project 2025 outlined the plan to repress and suppress pro-Palestinian protest as part of their larger project to crush democracy inside the United States. Brian B…

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Q&A: What Project Esther Means for Democratic Rights, and the Socialist Approach to Building Unity in 2025 46:48

25d ago46:48

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College graduation ceremonies are turning into hotbeds of protest against the complicity of university administrations and the U.S. government in suppressing dissent on college campuses. Project 2025 outlined the plan to repress and suppress pro-Palestinian protest as part of their larger project to crush democracy inside the United States. Brian B…

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'Half-Earth Socialism': Climate scientist Drew Pendergrass on the need for a democratic future to save the planet | Green Left Radio 32:57

24d ago32:57

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Drew Pendergrass, climate scientist, ecosocialist and co-author of Half-Earth Socialism: A Plan to Save the Future From Extinction discusses the main ideas of his book and how we can win a democratic future that sustains the earth. This interview was recorded live on Green Left Radio on 3CR on May 16. Tune in from 7-8.30am on 3CR, 855 AM, or stream…

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Green Socialist Notes, Episode 261 1:02:23

26d ago1:02:23

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Howie talks about current events and takes viewer questions. Resources Shared on the Stream:Jayapal Introduces Legislation to Block Offensive Weapons Sales to Israel, March 31, 2025, https://jayapal.house.gov/2025/03/31/jayapal-introduces-legislation-to-block-offensive-weapons-sales-to-israel/Samuel Charap and Sergey Radchenko, "The Talks That Coul…

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Palestinian activist on 77 years of al Nakba | Green Left Radio 16:32

27d ago16:32

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Muayad Ali, a Palestinian activist, reflects on the 77 years of al Nakba (Catastrophe), it's legacy and why the right of return is such an important demand for Palestinians around the world. This interview was recorded live on Green Left Radio on 3CR on May 16. Tune in from 7-8.30am on 3CR, 855 AM, or stream online for the latest in activist campai…

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Australia's arms ties with Israel | Green Left Show #58 43:50

27d ago43:50

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As Israel continues its genocide in Gaza, threatening to take over the Strip and complete its ethnic cleansing campaign, Labor has consistently repeated the lie that 'Australia does not supply weapons to Israel'. Anti-Zionist researcher and journalist Yaakov Aharon joined Isaac Nellist on the Green Left Show to discuss the key relationships between…

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Trump Bashes ‘Interventionists,’ But Wants To Take Over Gaza [Preview] 12:51

29d ago12:51

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Trump went to the Middle East this week, securing trillions in investment commitments that will line the pockets of the capitalists but do nothing to solve the dire crises in the United States. He also publicly denounced U.S. intervention in the Middle East, but then declared his intention to turn Gaza into a US-controlled “freedom zone.” Brian and…

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Q&A: The Reality of AI, Trump’s Middle East Trip & Socialist Organizing Tactics 1:11:17

1M ago1:11:17

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Brian Becker and Layan Fuleihan field questions from listeners on the AI hype, Trump charting a new U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, a socialist view of organizing tactics, and more. Have your own question for the show? Send us a voice memo on Telegram @TheSocProgram or leave a voicemail at +13028034804 and you might hear your question on ai…

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Peace and justice for Kashmir, India and Pakistan | Green Left Show #57 25:37

1M ago25:37

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Ammar Ali Jan of the Haqooq-e-Khalq Party (HKP) speaks to Green Left's Isaac Nellist about the risk of further confrontations between India and Pakistan and the pathway to justice for Kashmir, Pakistan and India. Ammar Ali Jan will be speaking via zoom at this May 30 forum: https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/forum-no-new-india-pakistan-war And in…

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Green Socialist Notes, Episode 260 with Special Guest Les Leopold 1:11:56

1M ago1:11:56

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This week Howie is joined by author and labor historian Les Leopold for a discussion about the potential for an independent, working class party. Resources Shared on the Stream The Labor Institute, https://www.thelaborinstitute.org/ Runaway Inequality, https://runawayinequality.org Les Leopold, "The Committee of One Million: A Petition to Support a…

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Trump’s Deal With Yemen, New Iran Talks, China Tariffs, and more [Preview] 11:25

1M ago11:25

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U.S. officials announced that they will begin distributing aid in Gaza, with or without a ceasefire. Donald Trump declared an end to US strikes on Yemen, and plans to hold new talks with Iran. What are the implications for the people in Gaza and the entire region?Brian Becker is joined by Layan Sima Fuleihan, a Palestinian organizer with the Shut I…

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Asian Nations Announce Plans to Fight Trump’s Trade War 31:56

1M ago31:56

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A new world order is emerging as the old one declines. A wide swath of countries in Asia—including China, Indonesia, and U.S.-occupied South Korea and Japan—announced a joint project to build up Asian trade infrastructure and reduce Western dependence. Brian Becker and Professor Richard Wolff discuss this comprehensive plan as a response to Trump’s…

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A socialist take on the federal election result | Green Left Show #56 17:50

1M ago17:50

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Peter Boyle, Socialist Alliance candidate for the NSW Senate, joins the Green Left Show to discuss the result of the May 3 federal election, in which Labor won a landslide victory after a disastrous result for Peter Dutton and the Coalition. 0:00 Intro 1:06 What is behind the result? 8:26 The Greens 9:49 Socialist vote rises 12:26 What demands on L…

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Green Socialist Notes, Episode 259 59:27

1M ago59:27

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Howie is back from his travels to Papua New Guinea and Australia to talk about the Australian Greens organizing and take viewer questions. Resources Shared During the Stream Abraham O’Neil, "The Australian Greens Must Democratize Their Party Structures,” Jacobin, May 2, 2020, https://jacobin.com/2020/05/australian-greens-adam-bandt-green-new-deal. …

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Why Is Trump Trashing The World Order That The U.S. Created? [Preview] 11:01

1M ago11:01

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The Trump White House has issued another executive order announcing their intention to deploy the U.S. military against the people of the United States. Donald Trump is hell bent on building a new political system inside the United States and across the world.Brian Becker is joined by Layan Sima Fuleihan, a Palestinian organizer with the Shut It Do…

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China is Ready for Trump’s Trade War 28:06

2M ago28:06

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China doesn’t need U.S. energy or farm imports, several officials announced this week, deflating the Trump Administration’s aggressive trade war. Brian Becker and Professor Richard Wolff discuss the long use of tariffs for manipulation and bullying by the U.S. and why it’s different this time.Professor Richard Wolff is an author & co-founder of the…

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Green Socialist Notes, Episode 258 with Special Guest Janet Rice 1:01:02

2M ago1:01:02

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This week Howie is joined by Janet Rice, a recently retired Australian Greens Senator from Melbourne, representing the Australian state of Victoria. Streamed on 4/26/25 Watch the video at: https://youtube.com/live/sWq2f9fK7s4 Green Socialist Notes is a weekly livestream/podcast hosted by 2020 Green Party/Socialist Party presidential nominee, Howie …

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Purple Pingers on housing solutions | Green Left Show #55 10:22

2M ago10:22

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Victorian senate candidate Jordan van dem Lamb, also known as Purple Pingers, speaks to Green Left about: how he got involved in housing activism; what are the solutions to the housing crisis; answering the scaremongering about squatting; and the benefits of having a socialist voice in parliament. We acknowledge that this was produced on stolen Abo…

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Trump Faces Setbacks On Tariffs, Student Deportations, And Ukraine [Preview] 11:02

2M ago11:02

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Trump had to retreat big this week, and Brian and Layan discuss all of it. The administration is backing off of tariffs, Trump is furious over Ukraine negotiations, and Musk took a huge step back from DOGE amid Tesla’s profits tanking. Brian Becker is joined by Layan Sima Fuleihan, a Palestinian organizer with the Shut It Down for Palestine coaliti…

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Trump’s Trade War: U.S. Empire Is In Free Fall w/ Prof. Richard Wolff 31:53

2M ago31:53

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Trump’s trade war is causing stock market chaos and may trigger a ‘capital war’ – or even a military war – and seems to be an act of desperation in the face of a declining U.S. empire. Brian Becker and Professor Richard Wolff discuss this rapidly shifting global economy, and what may come next. Professor Richard Wolff is an author & co-founder of t…

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Green Socialist Notes, Episode 257 with Special Guests from the Papua New Guinea Greens Party 29:17

2M ago29:17

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This week's episode is a series of interviews conducted with various government and Papua New Guinea Greens Party, who Howie has met in his travels. Interviews include:Emmanuel Pok, Registrar of Political Parties, Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates Commission, Papua New GuineaFreda Pos, Co-Convener, Women’s Wing, Papua New Guinea Greens …

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The US Oligarchy Can Be Defeated – But Not By The Democrats [Preview] 12:07

2M ago12:07

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Brian Becker and Layan Fuleihan break down Trump’s doubling down on deportations – including potential plans to deport U.S. citizens, Rubio’s signal of a possible pivot away from the war in Ukraine, new developments in the Gaza genocide, and how socialists should relate to the new wave of the anti-Trump movement.This is a preview of a patrons-only …

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