40 Best Leftist Political Podcasts

1. Rev Left Radio

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Latest Breaking the Spell: Patriarchy, Dismemberment, and Pure... (03 May, 2026)
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Discussing political philosophy, current events, activism, and the inevitable historical downfall of capitalism from a revolutionary leftist perspective.
Host Breht O'Shea
Producer/Network Revolutionary Left Radio
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 4KTwitter 71.7KInstagram 25.8K Avg Length 108 min Format Extended Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democr

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Latest #1788 Monthly-ish Mix: The America That Almost Was—Empire... (01 May, 2026)
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Expertly-curated progressive politics, news, and culture produced by leftist humans, not algorithms or AI. This is an award-winning podcast that dives deeply into a wide range of national and international issues facing society and governments. We draw from hundreds of sources of progressive news and commentary. Est. 2006.Save time by listening to a range of perspectives on a focused topic in each episode and be introduced to new sources you will not have come across on your own!MORE Host Jay Tomlinson
Producer/Network BestOfTheLeft.com
Email ****@bestoftheleft.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 3.6K Avg Length 155 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

3. Know Your Enemy

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Latest Reasons To Believe [Teaser] (04 May, 2026)
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A leftist's guide to the conservative movement, one podcast episode at a time, with co-hosts Matthew Sitman and Sam Adler-Bell.
Hosts Matthew Sitman, Sam Adler-Bell
Producer/Network Matthew Sitman
Email ****@commonwealmagazine.org
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 2.1KTwitter 26.8K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Since May 2019 Get Email Contact

4. Head in the Office

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Latest The Anti-Hasan Bill & Ken Martin’s Terrible Interview (01 May, 2026)
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On Head in the Office, two big-time political gurus, Jeremy & Gage, dissect the weekly news and offer a leftist point of view on recent events. As society flirts with fascism, perpetuates massive inequality, and protects the most privileged, Head in the Office examines why our political systems seem to never function properly and are so terrible all the time through comedy and charming commentary. New episodes every Wednesday and Friday at noon. Patreon: www.patreon.com/headintheofficepodMORE Hosts Jeremy, Gage
Producer/Network HITO Media LLC
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 579Twitter 1.5KInstagram 51K Avg Length 80 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Socialist Rifle Association Podcast

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Latest S5 - E6: ALPRs and the Panopticon (08 Apr, 2026)
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A podcast for the SRA community and greater leftist community, particularly the gun owning parts of it. Released on a (semi-)weekly schedule, we discuss all manner of news stories pertaining to the cause of leftism, particularly with matters pertaining to firearms, from a leftist perspective.MORE Hosts Faye Ecklar, Alex Humva
Producer/Network Faye Ecklar, Faye Ecklar, Alex Tackett
Email ****@socialistra.org
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 84Facebook 53.5KTwitter 68K Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Since May 2018 Get Email Contact

6. Millennials Are Killing Capitalism

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Latest "Death Itself Is On Sale" - Ali Kadri on The Accumulation of... (10 Feb, 2026)
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We created this podcast in recognition that there are a number of podcasts for the American 'left,' but many of them focus heavily on the organizing of social democrats, progressives, and liberal democrats. Aside from that, on the left we are always fighting a war of ideas and if we do not continue to build platforms to share those ideas and the stories of their implementation from a leftist perspective, they will continue to be ignored, misrepresented, and dismissed by the capitalist media and as a result by the general public...MORE Hosts Joshua Briond, Jared Ware
Producer/Network Millennials Are Killing Capitalism
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 504Twitter 29K Avg Length 100 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

7. Proletarian Radio

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Latest Is the west really democratic? – Garland Nixon & Joti... (03 May, 2026)
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Marxist analysis of current events and scientific socialist theoretical insights from the CPGB-ML. Get educated and get organised!
Producer/Network The Communists
Email ****@cpgb-ml.org
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 46Facebook 10.9KTwitter 24.5KInstagram 5K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Since Oct 2015 Get Email Contact

8. Revolutionary Ideas

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Latest 33: Socialists in the Local Elections (23 Apr, 2026)
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Welcome to Revolutionary Ideas, the Socialist Alternative podcast. In this series, we will explore Marxist theory and practice through conversations with socialist activists.
Producer/Network Socialist Alternative
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 24Facebook 7.2KTwitter 3.7K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

9. Left Anchor

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Latest Can a Progressive Win in Mid-Michigan? - 389 EXCERPT (01 May, 2026)
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Philosophy, politics, and the left.
Hosts Ryan Louis Cooper, Alexi
Producer/Network Ryan Cooper & Alexi the Greek
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 170Facebook 822Twitter 4.5K Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Since Oct 2018 Get Email Contact

10. Dead Pundits Society

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Latest Debunking Right-Wing Cowboy Cosplay: Texas's Radical Roots... (26 Mar, 2026)
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Forging a new left agenda in the midst of our neoliberal hellscape -- Join us weekly for the best news and analysis from a left perspective.
Producer/Network Dead Pundits Society
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 305Facebook 1.3KInstagram 32 Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Since Mar 2017 Get Email Contact

11. Delete Your Account Podcast

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Latest Ep. 262 – Iran's control of the Strait is legal, probably (03 May, 2026)
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Delete Your Account is a new podcast hosted by journalist Roqayah Chamseddine and her plucky sidekick Kumars Salehi. Every week they will talk about important stories from the worlds of politics and pop culture, both on and off-line, in a way that will never bore you. They're radical leftists, but not that kind. The other kind. The fun kind.MORE Hosts Roqayah Chamseddine, Kumars Salehi
Producer/Network Delete Your Account
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 471Facebook 3.7KTwitter 9K Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Since Jun 2016 Get Email Contact

12. Red Flag Radio

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Latest The US-Israeli war on Iran (10 Mar, 2026)
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Discussion and analysis of politics, history, theory and activism from a revolutionary socialist perspective.
Hosts Roz Ward, Emma Norton
Producer/Network redflag
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 120Facebook 87.1K Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Since Nov 2019 Get Email Contact

13. Good Morning Comrade

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Latest The Imperial Health Boomerang with Dr. MarkAlain Dery (01 May, 2026)
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A Leftist Socialist Radio Show Broadcasting on 102.3 WHIV-LP New Orleans
Hosts Jeffrey Oswald Barrois, Robert Johnson
Producer/Network Good Morning Comrade
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 28Facebook 397Twitter 629Instagram 110 Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Since Dec 2019 Get Email Contact

14. Socialism

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Latest Unite Executive Council elections (23 Mar, 2026)
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Socialism the Podcast offers a Marxist approach to the big issues we face in a world of capitalist crisis. Fighting for jobs, homes and public services for all. From strikes and mass movements through to community campaigns, history and theory. We shine a light on the struggles of workers and young people, and discuss the strategy for a socialist fightback.MORE Producer/Network Socialist Party (CWI England and Wales)
Email ****@socialistparty.org.uk
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 149Facebook 14.9KTwitter 15.8K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2018 Get Email Contact

15. Radio Cachimbona

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Latest Affirmative Action Post-SFFA (06 Apr, 2026)
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Radio Cachimbona is an abolitionist podcast that audio-archives state repression and fierce migrant resistance in the Southern Arizona borderlands and breaks down case law and politics from a leftist perspective. As a first-generation professional whose parents are Salvadoran immigrants, Yvette prioritizes uplifting the voices and histories of Central Americans.MORE Host Yvette Borja
Producer/Network Radio Cachimbona
Email ****@law.ucla.edu
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 247Facebook 252Twitter 1.6KInstagram 14.5K Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. Unf*cking The Republic

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Latest Omnibus (5-2-26). (02 May, 2026)
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Unf*cking The Republic® (UNFTR) is dedicated to progressive politics, leftist economic theories, and social justice in the United States. Join us for deep dives into socialism, labor rights, climate justice, and the fight against inequality. Whether you're curious about Marxist ideas, modern social movements, or progressive policies, UNFTR delivers thoroughly sourced critiques, analyses, and interviews with the historical context mainstream media won't provide. Subscribe for informative and unabashedly progressive coverage of the leftist political and economic landscape.MORE Producer/Network UNFTR Media
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 739Facebook 7.7KInstagram 8.8K Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. Talking Strategy, Making History

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Latest #54: Talking with Ali Esbati About What's Left of Nordic... (14 Feb, 2026)
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Each episode will focus on a different aspect or example of the general theme. Our kick-off frame is the awkward position that progressives find themselves in. It seems obvious, at least to a significant portion of Leftists, that 'working within the Democratic Party' has to be part of any realistic strategy for making substantive, social democratic or radical change in the United States. What is far less clear is what this means practically, in terms of organization and elections. For many years, the slogan of the Left has been to work both 'inside and outside' the Democratic Party...MORE Host Richard Flacks
Producer/Network Richard Flacks
Email ****@igc.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 764Twitter 3Instagram 16 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. Socialist correspondent

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Latest Podcast 155 - China and the new world disorder (28 Apr, 2026)
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The Socialist Correspondent attempts to get to the truth behind events. Using Marxist principles, it shines a light on those responsible for war, terrorism and exploitation and reports and analyses the struggles of working people across the globe. The Socialist Correspondent is partisan. It unashamedly supports those fighting for peace, justice and socialism.MORE Producer/Network Socialist Correspondent
Email ****@btinternet.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 12.7KTwitter 180 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Since Apr 2018 Get Email Contact

19. World Socialist Web Site Daily Podcast

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Latest May 2, 2026 (02 May, 2026)
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This is the daily podcast of the World Socialist Web Site (wsws.org). The World Socialist Web Site provides detailed coverage of international events, incisive social analysis, and a clear political orientation for working people around the world.MORE Producer/Network The International Committee of the Fourth International (ICFI)
Email ****@wsws.org
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 204 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2020 Get Email Contact

20. The Troll Patrol PODCAST! The Nightly News And Political Debate

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Latest It’s MAY DAY MF’ers! Let’s Get This Revolution... (01 May, 2026)
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Uncensored and unfiltered political talk and debate from a leftist perspective.The day's top news stories and videos with astute social commentary. Chat, Discord or Call in Weekdays 8pm et. Part Radio Show. Part News Magazine. Always a Pain in the Ass.Get some FREAKIN Merch:https://teespring.com/stores/justinsfreakstoreVirtual tip jar:https://ko-fi.com/JustinFREAKINSupport FREAKIN on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/JustinFREAKINFriends of FREAKIN: https://www.facebook.com/MrJustinFREAKIN#leftisbest #streamer #politics #twitchstreamers #news #media #youtube #trump #TYTMORE Host JustinFREAKIN
Producer/Network JustinFREAKIN
Email ****@gmail.com
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Facebook 861Twitter 128 Avg Length 162 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

21. Communists of America

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Latest Iran War Sparks Class Anger in the US (14 Apr, 2026)
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We are America's communist generation. The Revolutionary Communists of America are a product of this new period in history. We are here for the complete overthrow of capitalism. If you consider yourself a communist, if you're committed to carrying out a revolution in our lifetime, this is your podcast. Learn more and join the party at communistusa.org.MORE Hosts Erika Roedl, Laura Brown, Antonio Balmer, Tom Trottier, Revolutionary Communists of America
Producer/Network Revolutionary Communists of America
Email ****@communistusa.org
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 116 Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

22. Red Planet

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Latest ICE Rapid Response (w/ Cinemarxism) (04 Feb, 2026)
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Capitalism has failed. What comes next? The fall of the current system is inevitable. A looming climate crisis, growing economic inequality, and the inability or refusal of governments to meet people's needs all point to an impending collapse. It's more important than ever that we build solidarity and begin developing foundations for the better world we want to have. Red Planet is a different kind of leftist streaming program, focused on talking to people about real work being done, not getting into arguments with right-wingers for clout...MORE Hosts Sophia Mcallister, DJ Muel, Dreadconquest, Kirachats
Producer/Network Red Planet
Email ****@redplanetshow.com
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 53 Avg Length 131 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

23. Solidarity Television

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Latest Black Lions Party - Press Conference (04 Feb, 2026)
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Speeches & Interviews with Leftist Activists & Organizations. Direct Action Podcast produced by SolidarityTelevision.org
Producer/Network Direct Action United
Email ****@protonmail.com
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Avg Length 125 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

24. The Skeptical Leftist Podcast

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Latest Antifascism Begins At Home with Matthew Remski (23 Nov, 2025)
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skepticalleftist/subscribePromoting critical thinking, social justice, and left wing politics by covering current events and talking to a variety of people. Include the Red Reviews podcast where Justin Clark talks about a book relevent to leftist theory or practiceMORE Hosts Cory Johnston, Justin Clark
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 18 Avg Length 70 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

25. SPECTRE Podcast

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Latest SPECTRE - May Day ft. Glasgow TUC (01 May, 2026)
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Spectre - A Scottish based communist podcast, standing in complete and solidified solidarity with the working class of all nations, aims to further the campaign of devotion to, principally, raising the workers to the level of revolutionaries capable of overthrowing the capitalist mode of production and implementing communism, both nationally and internationally. We'll be interviewing a wide range of guests from a number of socialist/left wing organisations and groups, as well as discussing Marxist-Leninist organisation and theoretical understandingsMORE Producer/Network Nathan Hennebry
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

26. Soberanía: The Mexican Politics Podcast

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Latest Can't Spell Chihuahua Without CIA: Right-Wing Governor Faces... (29 Apr, 2026)
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Soberanía: The Mexican Politics Podcast brings you news and analysis about Mexico from a grassroots and leftist perspective, helping English-language audiences better understand the country, its politics and players.MORE Hosts José Luis Granados Ceja, Kurt Hackbarth
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 50 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

27. Class

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Latest May Day! (27 Apr, 2026)
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Class is the official podcast of the National Political Education Committee of the Democratic Socialists of America. We believe working people should run both the economy and society democratically to meet human needs, not to make profits for a few. Class is a podcast where we ask socialists about why they are socialists, what socialism looks like, and how we, as the working class, can become the ruling class.MORE Producer/Network Democratic Socialists of America
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 125 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

28. Socialism Conference

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Latest Migrant Sex Workers Against Fascism: Lessons from 150 Years... (20 Nov, 2025)
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The Socialism Conference is a four-day conference bringing together thousands of socialists and radical activists from around the country to take part in discussions about social movements, Marxism, abolition, working-class history, and the debates and strategies for organizing today. Every year, the Socialism conference aims to be a place where activists can share lessons from their struggles—from the BDS campaign for Palestine to the fight for gender liberation, from strike organizing and support to the struggle to stop the destruction of the planet, the fight against racism, and more...MORE Producer/Network Socialism Conference
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 47 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

29. AntiCapitalist Radio

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Latest Manifesto for an Ecosocialist Revolution - Break with... (01 Dec, 2025)
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Podcast from Anticapitalist Resistance, a revolutionary socialist organisation based in England and Wales. Analysis and commentary on everything from politics, economics, social issues and philosophy. Also fighting in the front line of the culture war on the anti-Nazi side.MORE Producer/Network Simon Hannah
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

30. Eyes Left Podcast

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Latest Killing the VA: Trump’s Veterans Agenda
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EYES LEFT is a socialist, anti-war military podcast hosted by veterans.
Hosts Mike Prysner, Spenser Rapone
Producer/Network Eyes Left
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 558Twitter 11KInstagram 5.4K Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Since Jul 2018 Get Email Contact

31. Crawdads and Taters: Red State Rebels

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Latest Fight the Oligarchy with Class War, not Class Collaboration
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We are writers, activists, and leftists who come from two of the reddest states in the country, Oklahoma and Idaho. Red, in this sense, may refer to the indigenous, socialist, and labor histories of these states, as well as the right-wing fascism that they're known for today. As rebels, we use a class-based, leftist lens to analyze current events and political issues. We talk about the many ways neoliberalism provides a breeding ground for fascism, and we examine revolutionary frameworks and movements that support our collective survival. Subscribe: https://www.patreon.com/crawdadsandtatersMORE Hosts Birrion Sondahl, Erin McCarley
Producer/Network Erin McCarley and Birrion Sondahl
Email ****@sondahl.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14Twitter 9 Avg Length 76 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

32. Fight The Podcast! with Jordan Williams-Crenshaw

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Latest Culture Commandos Podcast EP2: #FreeWill
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'Fight The Podcast!' originally premiering on American Black Rhino Media on YouTube, is the Number 1 spot for weekly Leftist political and social commentary. Hosted by Political Science student and POC Democratic Socialist, Jordan Williams-Crenshaw.MORE Host Jordan Williams-Crenshaw
Producer/Network Fight The Podcast!
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 45Twitter 104 Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Since Dec 2020 Get Email Contact

33. Horn of Africa Leftists

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Discussing the Horn of Africa regions current events,political philosophy and social/cultural commentary from a Leftist perspective
Host Filmon Zeraia
Producer/Network Horn of Africa Leftists
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 27Facebook 370Twitter 9.9K Avg Length 67 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

34. Super Politics

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Latest War on DRUGS
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A lawyer and a hip hop producer break down today's major political questions, discuss what people disagree about and why, and give you all the correct answers. It's leftist politics and comedy. Full episodes released bi-weekly, usually, hopefully.Support this podcast and access bonus episodes on patreon.com/superpoliticsshow Nothing in this podcast should be taken as legal advice or solicitation of an attorney-client relationship. The host names are pseudonyms. Neither are your lawyer. For real-life legal issues, please consult with independent counsel.MORE Producer/Network Steve and Decatur
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 18 Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

35. ReMARX

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Latest Mr. Crowley Pt. 1 (04 Nov, 2025)
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A Podcast discussing leftist political issues. Hosts Phoebe and Tayler attempt to make sense of political theory, current events and whatever else is happening in the world. Can they keep their sanity? Tune in to find out.MORE Hosts Phoebe, Tayler Lacey
Email ****@yahoo.com
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Apple Rating 1/5Apple Reviews 1Twitter 19Instagram 90 Avg Length 101 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

36. The Punohu Report

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Latest TRAITOR TUESDAY-INTERNATIONAL TRAITORS Christo-Fascists...
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The Punohu Report, is my podcast edition, of my news and journalism investigative reporting and topics such as International, National and human interest stories on Politics, Environment, Human Rights, and other topics.MORE Email ****@protonmail.com
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Twitter 1.5K Avg Length 87 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

37. Red Horizons

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Red Horizons is a podcast that explores leftist thought and revolutionary theory through the lens of science fiction. Hosted by Steve McPhail, each episode blends literary analysis with political philosophy, examining how speculative worlds can illuminate real-world struggles for justice, liberation, and ecological survival. From anarchist utopias to post-capitalist experiments, Red Horizons invites listeners to imagine—and build—radical futures.MORE Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

38. Irish Socialist Podcast

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Listen to an Irish socialist podcast for a discussion of the latest news, interviews, and reviews from an independent left perspective.
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Facebook 7.5K Get Email Contact