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“If he's a legitimate Russian dissenter, why does he say the Ukraine war is presented as Russia vs "the world"? It's the US and its NATO subservient "allies", who are using Ukraine to fight Russia, not "the world". Govts representing the majority of the world's...”Read full review »
J and P Alden via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/28/23
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“Eric Draitser is one of the more intelligent and interesting figures on the left today which makes Counterpunch Radio an enjoyable and worthwhile program.”
rmatuz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/26/23
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“This podcast is one of my favorites and certainly an important one in an era wherein many so-called leftists are shilling for corporate media and war mongering. Eric is a great host, and the selection of guests is varied rather well.”
End User and Reviewer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/21
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“CounterPunch Radio is the best leftist podcast I have found.”
WildeNietzsche via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/05/19
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“I have been listening to this podcast for years. Erick knows what he is talking about. Erick is too intelligent to fail!”
jleigh86 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/19
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“Sadly, just like the website, had degenerated to hyperbole, Trump Derangement Syndrome and Ad hominem attacks. Alexander Cockburn, a climactic skeptic and founder of Counterpunch, must be tolling in his grave.”
vernonjvs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/15/18
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“This podcast started out as a fairly solid forum for discussion of mostly anti-imperialism and other vital issues. After Brexit/Trump last year Draitser got more concerned about red-brown fash-entryism and that became the dominant topic of most episodes. The unfortunate part is for some reason...”Read full review »
tralby via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/17
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“I found counterpunch through an assigned reading in a university course on Latin American studies. Absolutely love Eric and the critical perspective that CP always brings.”
Basrah via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/14/17
“A great addition to the content provided by the print magazine/newsletter. I refer folks to this when they mindlessly use the phrase "liberal media" to describe our mainstream corporate media. I tell them to check it out, and see whether the coverage of the issues reflected here mirrors...”Read full review »
Awake in CO via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/17/17
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“Discovered this podcast a few months ago, I've been hooked ever since. Phenomenal debates, crucial information abound, I have now become a ConterPunch magazine subscriber too.”Read full review »
olia04 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/02/17
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“Thanks guys for bringing intelligent, critical news to a world of journalism filled with corporate sellouts. Keep up the great work!”
caroinoz via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/07/17
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“Conscience and consciousness raising.
Elevate your awareness and make Counterpunch a habit.”
RioDelta via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/17
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“Its so sobering to have voices and perspectives such as these so easily accessible in a time where information is abundant but wisedom is sparse. I greatly appreciate the dedication to honest review and thorough review of scientic, social and hard, realities in our modern day. Well done.”
DJApraise via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/03/17
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“I was reading articles on the Counterpunch website daily for years before I started on this podcast and I think both are really great! Compare to Democracy Now, but these interviews usually go more in depth than DN does because they spend their whole hour focusing on one guest. I highly...”Read full review »
JWMerritt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/20/16
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“Great show and interesting interviews.”
Mimirule via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/18/16
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“Very informative”
Leonard12344 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/13/16
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“This sort of thing is hard to come by nowadays. I've been a long time reader of their absolutely stellar and reliable journalism website and this lives up to the high standards that Counterpunch sets for itself. The host is well-informed and engaging and they have a constant flow of great...”Read full review »
Bill O'Reilly Junior via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/28/16
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“Best indy media outlet in the US”
Nookyelur via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/16
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“Eric Draitser is a fantastic host who reflects the heterogynous Left approach of Counterpunch. His familiarity and expertise on a wide range of subjects produces an enlivened and informative discussion for even the most jaded listeners, with one of the best rosters of guests from all over the...”Read full review »
JFChavez via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/16
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“A perfect complement to the Counterpunch website and magazine. The podcast has turned me on to a lot of important voices make some sense of what the heck is going on in the world.”
Pablo Milwaukee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/04/16
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“Gave it a first listen today and was SUPER informative. I subscribed and will continue to listen to it. If you're interseted in sociopolitical issues and want to learn more about the world from a critical standpoint, then give this show a listen.”Read full review »
Kelsokira via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/03/16
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“His guests are always intelligent and stimulate wonderful conversation. But I think the real value is often Eric's own analysis and additions to his guests commentary. Would recommend to anyone who is looking for a good dose of truth.”Read full review »
Macowm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/29/16
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“Great conversations on my bike every morning to work. Cheers, Counterpunch.”
AtavanHalen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/29/16
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“One of the best places to find non-regurgitated news that the mainstream media consistently tries to force down all of our throats. Names the name's and the people.”Read full review »
itsjunit via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/16
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“very well conducted interviews. A nice reprieve from the sterility of the academic left.”
JR cuz via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/23/16
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“Counterpunch (both the publication and the podcast) provides a more uncompromisingly critical look at American politics than any other media outlet I know.”
KMB8900 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/19/16
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“Some amazing topics covered by Eric and a must listen for those who may not know too much about world politics and want to learn. For those who feel something is wrong with how the World's wealth is distributed and why. For all those who want to make a difference this is a great place to lay a...”Read full review »
Sebastian Lee Nuñez via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/28/16
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“Great host,great guests, important topics that "leftist" media barely even talk about”Read full review »
Riosjose559 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/23/16
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“Imagine a broken fire hydrant spraying the street with water. Now replace the hydrant with eric draitser and the water with accurate knowledge of geopolitics and that basically sums up counterpunch radio.”
Every Nik is taken fkfkeie via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/16/16
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“I thought this would be hard-htting, real interviewing. Turned out to be like listening to MSNBC pandering, pretending to be intelligent. Disappointed, you can hear the same guests/interviews, narrative by listening to bought off main stream media.”
gurlapple via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/16
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“eric and counterpunch provide an objective perspective on global politics and relating matter that is sorely missing from day-to-day discourse. as I continuously feel alienated from the human race by most of the points of view provided in the media (echoed by most of the people in my life!), I am...”Read full review »
cramson123 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/28/16
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“One of my favourites! My only negative is that sometimes the references to leftness and independence may put off the listeners that would most benefit from taking a listen.”
Scienceism via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/29/16
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“Tired of being manipulated by news channels sponsored by fast food chains that want to see you get diabetes/big pharma that want to sell you the diabetes drugs that you need from eating that fast food/ attorneys that want you to sue at any cost for getting sick and banks that want to keep the...”Read full review »
BS proof via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/01/16
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“To hear such clarity so consistently is like the finest music to my ears. Very, very articulate! Spin-free discussions with people I'd never otherwise get to hear. Righteous.”Read full review »
Unit 158786033 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/13/16
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“Eric and the CounterPunch crew deliver top-notch foreign policy analysis week after week. A real gem!”
Antifascist999 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/10/15
“Please keep up the great work!”
chumly via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/15
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“Greatest source for international politics.”
loudcustomer5280 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/15
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“This is truly thought-provoking, subversive and inspiring stuff. Thank you for this breath of fresh air!”
Patrick Edgar via Apple Podcasts ·
Malaysia ·
11/06/15
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“To get a different perspective on events, please spare some time and listen to these podcasts by Eric. He is well-informed and superb.”
kurbanv03 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/28/15
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“One of the most engaging independent political/intellectual media outlets on the Internet. They pack a mean and well-aimed punch at systems and actors in positions of power which the mainstream ignores accidentally or on purpose.”
Enoah_Ballard via Apple Podcasts ·
Japan ·
10/21/15
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“Eric Draitser is one of the great ones. Counterpunch Radio provides an audio platform on which Eric can engage outstanding guests in intelligent analysis and discussion on important and interesting topics. This podcast is indispensable to critical thinkers who want to understand the world...”Read full review »
M2Amery via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/10/15
“Counterpunch is second to none in radical media in America. Not only is the website outstanding, as usual, but its print magazine and radio podcast are fantastic. Host Eric Draitser has a deep and broad knowledge of domestic and foreign affairs, and his guests--often regular Counterpunch...”Read full review »
rboland3 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/22/15
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“If you're reading this you're probably aware of the inadequacy and often misleading nature of most news media. This show gives the information and perspective that is critically lacking elsewhere in the media landscape.”
Jehack via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
09/09/15
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“Great interviews, excellent production, superb anti-imperialist pov that is missing from much of the Anglo American left”
Jaywayyyyyyyyyyy via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/26/15
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“Every week I can't wait for another of Eric's episodes. He is a great, well spoken, and most importantly, well informed host. A lot of great guests, many of whom I now use as go-to sources for various topics. While the show touches on leftist issues in the United States, if you are...”Read full review »
Kharrazian via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/21/15
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bdub1897 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/11/15
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“Great guests and my only complaint would be that the shows are not long enough.
Check out their website for more in-depth new analysis.”
In for the long haul via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/08/15
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