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“A good example of why we don’t like journalists”
VietSchlong via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/03/24
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“I really appreciate these interviews! This show fills in a lot of gaps in information you might not get from anywhere else. That being said, I really wish they would invest in better quality audio equipment. Nathan often sounds like he’s yelling in comparison to his guests. It’s honestly...”Read full review »
bebet2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/28/24
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“It’s really hard for me to listen to episodes encouraging people to start a union when the editor-in-chief fired five staff members for organizing. Intellectually the content is rich, but “do as I say, not as I do” doesn’t make for the type of podcast I’d ever support financially.”
H0neycrisp4life! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/29/24
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“Lots of interesting guests and topics. Pity that the host seems to be ALWAYS YELLING”
Tvgvic via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/21/24
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“Nathan always asks the question I was thinking of next, and is one of the best interviewers out there. This podcast is essential to understanding the world today.”
AmeliaInTheForest via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/24
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“Current Affairs and its founder - Nathan J Robinson - are a refreshing break from partisan bickering.
If you’ve realized that even ‘your side,’ be it right or left, has some pretty dumb ideas, I bet you’ll appreciate Robinson’s analysis and critique. And the guests are equally...”Read full review »
Disaffected Jordan via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/07/23
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“Nonsensical reasoning and muddled - not outrageous enough to be funny - if you’re entertained by the same old talking points, you’ve heard repeatedly, being warmed over again then you’ll enjoy this show”
angrylf via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/29/23
“Excellent content with creative progressive ideas and great debate. The sound could be improved a little bit though.”
lboutdlamardepue+quelemilieu via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/04/23
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“I like this show a lot and listen frequently. But the main thing I wanna say is how much I love the ‘Democratizing SCOTUS’ episode with Sam Moyn. It’s such a great discussion and I listen to it every couple months”
Young Democrats of Georgia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/22
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“Wonderful podcast—great collection of thinkers, Nathan is wonderful”
LilyRD123 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/22
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“Nathan is the worst interviewer of all time. Listening to him talk alone is excruciating, let alone having him interview another human being. Someone else desperately needs to take over this podcast from him.”
Strung Out via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/14/22
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“I used to read and share Nathan’s writing enthusiastically, but since he forced the resignation of his staff for attempting to organize a worker’s co-op, he’s lost all credibility in my eyes. How can his publication claim they support workplace action with a straight face? Every workplace except...”Read full review »
B-theist via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/07/22
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“Great interviewer. I’m glad that he decided to add some interviews to the lineup of the podcast. I have to admit that I hardly listened to it before. I watched him on YouTube sometimes, but I hardly listened to the podcast until now. Hopefully he’ll have some of the other people at Current...”Read full review »
Terriej123 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/27/22
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“Why is NJR treating Elizabeth Holmes, Fyre, etc like big revelations? They’ve both been covered by major documentaries. Holmes has two docs and a podcast and now bio pic. These are not in fact Current Affairs they’ve been covered to death.”
Bunny Cub via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/22
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“The negative reviews are just angry conservatives lets be real. This is a great program pushing forward thinking ideas and having the conversations we need to have”
bsnipz via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/25/22
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“If I had a dollar every time the host didn’t finish a sentence I’d be a very rich man.”
worc0670 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/21/22
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“i did enjoy this lovely venture however the anti-cooperative sentiment from the current affairs editor in chief sullied my impressions. sad, since ive grown accustomed to the magazine for three years now. i wonder if current affairs will ever be current affairs again. my thoughts are with the...”Read full review »
reubenvigorous via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/21/21
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“This was a fun podcast that I listened to religiously. The content was great and the hosts were engaging. But none of it means anything if NJR effectively disbands the magazine when they try to democratize it. It would have been even better as a co-op. Instead, everything it used to be is tainted...”Read full review »
hoe4podcasts via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/21
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“Capitalist hierarchy masquerading as egalitarian socialism. NJR should be ashamed! Firing ALL staff for organizing into a worker’s co-op is anathema to any notion of solidarity.”
lucyphord via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/21
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“Their most recent episode mentioned Cardcaptor Sakura. That’s all I need or want.”
thisischivu via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/01/21
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“On their recent episode on Immigration, there was a great deal of criticism of President Bident's policies without many suggestions on how to improve the situation. Further, the speakers failed to address the obvious question - Do they support Open Borders? If they do not, then what do they...”Read full review »
Huskerco1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/12/21
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“I really Enjoyed your review of the Tuttle Twins book series and pointed out how African Americans are not to be portrayed as having Libertarian ideas because they all think the same and are “far more socialist” as you put it. I will be sure to let Walter Williams, Thomas Sowell, and Candace...”Read full review »
Darrel Revick via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/21
“These podcasts are fresh and a powerful representation of the possibility of engaged and thoughtful debate on everything (art, bureaucracy, activism, politics, grievances!!, etc) from a left perspective. Spontaneity and creativity is not lost! (Plus the original music by Danny Bradley is amazing...”Read full review »
kalistowe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/24/21
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“Seriously though what’s with the pay walls, some of us are poor”
Factom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/08/21
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“If you want the best new ideas in politics along with some world-class nerd comedy and a beautiful vision for humanity’s future look no further than the CA podcast.
Also, Star Trek socialists are the best.”
Thevfeelsthebern via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/20
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“I recently found you and have been listening to podcasts I missed. The David Graeber memorial was outstanding.”
mimshow via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/10/20
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“Pete Davis: legend. Nathan J Robinson: legend. The rest have their moments. My only critique is that discussion sometimes devolves to just being smart people complaining or dreaming up hair-brained half-baked idealist solutions to giant problems, or laughing at their own cringy jokes. But I still...”Read full review »
DJ Codiac via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/24/20
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“They don’t really know history, seem sorta pretentious. There’s a good episode now and again. Used to be more important but now there are more good leftist podcasts which are actually funny and stick to their values”
Chaposimp via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/21/20
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“This establishment good boy has very surface understanding of US politics.”
Cohenmatt via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/20/20
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“I found Current Affairs because I’m a fan of Brianna Joy Gray, and now I’m a fan of ALL of these brilliant thinkers, exceptional writers, and compelling speakers.”
L A S S via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/10/20
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“Why are you talking so fast? I found it stressful and turned it off.”
McDaisy2020 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/21/20
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“Does what very little leftist media manages these days - inspires hope. The panel episodes are very funny and informative, the host Pete is a sweetheart and the panelists all argue their opinions well and obviously believe passionately in the cause, while the interview subjects are all well...”Read full review »
SandraCarmen via Apple Podcasts ·
Denmark ·
03/13/20
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“Such a great podcast full of intelligent and articulate folks, all around.
In Bislama, we have a saying. “Yu, yes.”
Pete Davis, yu, yes. Such a wonderful host in a medium that can so often devolve into complaining, Pete really brings it up. There is just so much added joy whenever he hosts...”Read full review »
FEAU via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/13/20
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“Nathan Robinson is a national treasure.”
NorCal Hippie Zen Ben via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/22/19
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“Listening to these kind, thoughtful reds is making me a kinder, more thoughtful red.
@Pete Davis, your starry-eyed localist, I also live in the DMV metro area. Please be my friend.”
m. rettig via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/20/19
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“Best things in the podcast:
- Lefty Shark Tank. I love hearing about quirky new left wing ideas. My favorites are the segments about earnest & practical ideas. The one about the social wealth fund was my favorite, though the proposal to shoot all men into the sun was funny too. It would be...”Read full review »
mhc.mhc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/19
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“I remember how excited I was at the launch of this podcast. I’d long been a fan of Nathan Robinson’s writing and of the Current Affairs project in general, and I was excited for another leftist podcast. However, over time both the magazine and the podcast have abandoned leftism for the dull and...”Read full review »
thedwils via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/18/19
“I love CA so much! Always leaves me simultaneously more hopeful, optimistic, enlightened and angry. One of the few shows I make sure to listen to every week 💕✊ Highly recommend!”
catwithmittens via Apple Podcasts ·
Denmark ·
08/08/19
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“I can definitely appreciate the value of the journalism I encountered in the magazines that arrived in my mailbox. But in the Podcast, and in various places in the magazine itself, the editorial staff falls into the culture war dynamics of defining themselves relative to other journalistic hubs,...”Read full review »
Ejekt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/06/19
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“The ONLY political podcast with empathy, intelligence and humor!
Edited to add: except for the fact that Pete Davis is from Virginia. Screw Virginia. #marylandpride”
LezDuke via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/04/19
“No matter where you are on the political spectrum, it’s challenging to find intelligent discussion and debate around meaningful issues. Too often we get bogged down in minutia, reacting to the latest news rather than having a deep conversation about the issues. The Current Affairs Podcast is...”Read full review »
Buff Duff via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/30/19
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“Thank you!”
JonnyAllOtherNicknamesTaken via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/27/19
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“Absolutely worth listening to so that we can all see how crazy crazy crazy these people are. Just like the fools on the far right.
Their favorite two sayings on this podcast and the equally misguided filth on the far right.
“There is a study.....”
“THEY are so wrong”
Not lacking in...”Read full review »
Cheeks jerk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/28/19
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“I don’t have time to keep up with more than about a half dozen podcasts but Current Affairs is one of them. Great blend of politics and humor. Check it out!”
DavidFeldmann via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/18/19
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