Best Slavoj Zizek Podcasts (2025)

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Robin Ince Meets Slavoj Žižek - The World In 2025 1:22:08

17d ago1:22:08

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Slavoj Žižek, one of the most outrageous and maverick thinkers of our time, joins Robin Ince for deep dive into his life and thought. From his life and education in the former Yugoslavia under communist rule, where his master’s thesis was denounced by the authorities for being ‘not Marxist enough’ and he fought to democratise Slovenia and defend hu…

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Downstream: What’s The Real Point of Trump’s Tariffs? w/ Slavoj Žižek 2:05:36

30d ago2:05:36

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Donald Trump has been ripping up the rule book on global trade, implementing huge tariffs and sending markets into a frenzy. But is there any method in his apparent madness? Legendary Marxist philosopher Slavoj Žižek regales Aaron with his thoughts on US trade policy – not to mention Franz Kafka, fully automated luxury communism and whether he’s a …

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Prospect Lives: What if the teenagers are alright? 33:36

13h ago33:36

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This month, Vitali Vitaliev recalls love and magic in Kyiv, Sheila Hancock embraces the word “valour,” Alice Garnett celebrates deep friendships, and Alice Goodman wonders—what if the teenagers are actually alright? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Israel Kills Over 100 Palestinians On Nakba Day 1:06:41

16h ago1:06:41

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Israel has killed more than 100 people on the anniversary of the Nakba – when hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were violently displaced from their land. Plus: Keir Starmer’s plan to send asylum seekers overseas; and a Ben & Jerry’s co-founder is arrested for protesting in the US Capitol. With Dalia Gebrial, Kieran Andrieu and Faiza Shaheen.…

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Novara FM: Are India and Pakistan Gambling with Nuclear War? w/ Mohamad Junaid 1:31:35

1d ago1:31:35

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Last week, a terrorist attack in Indian-occupied Kashmir sparked a rapid military escalation: planes were shot down, thousands were arbitrarily detained, the houses of suspect’s families were blown up. How did we get to a situation in which the safety of the whole world is threatened by the occupation of Kashmir? Richard Hames spoke to Kashmiri sch…

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Trump Meets Syria’s Former-Militant President 1:00:12

1d ago1:00:12

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Donald Trump has met with Syria’s President and former HTS commander Ahmed al-Sharaa, following the announcement that all US sanctions on Syria would be lifted. Plus: Israel intensifies its attack on Gaza; and Zarah Sultana takes aim at Keir Starmer. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.By Novara Media

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Quinn Slobodian on the far right’s neoliberal roots 55:30

2d ago55:30

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This week, Ellen and Alona are joined by Canadian historian Quinn Slobodian. The rise of the populist right is often framed as a backlash against neoliberalism—a revolt by those “left behind” by globalisation. But in his new book Hayek’s Bastards, Quinn argues the opposite: that movements like Maga are not a reaction to neoliberalism, but its lates…

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Labour Reject Enoch Powell Comparisons Following Starmer Speech 54:55

3d ago54:55

54:55

Yvette Cooper has rejected claims that Keir Starmer consciously cribbed from Enoch Powell during his speech on migration. Plus: The US and Saudi Arabia have agreed to $600bn in AI and defence deals; and US streamer Hasan Piker has been detained for several hours at the US border. With Aaron Bastani, Stella Tsantekidou and Harriet Williamson.…

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Episode 6.15: Panic Wisely: Navigating Collapse in an Age of Crisis 1:13:15

3d ago1:13:15

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In this episode, RAFAEL KHACHATURIAN speaks with IRA ALLEN, Associate Professor of Rhetoric, Writing, and Digital Media Studies at Northern Arizona University, about his latest book, Panic Now: Tools for Humanizing. Allen explores panic as a vital, practical response to the unfolding crises of climate, capitalism, and colonial legacies. He argues f…

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Nature Writer and Cambridge Professor Robert Macfarlane - Is a River Alive? 1:10:41

3d ago1:10:41

1:10:41

Our greatest living nature writer, Robert Macfarlane shares with Horatio Clare a single, transformative idea: are rivers alive? Robert Macfarlane is both the author of prize-winning bestsellers including Underland, Landmarks, and The Old Ways, and an artistic polymath whose collaborators include many of the most distinguished artists, musicians, an…

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4. Was Prison Worth It? 48:57

3d ago48:57

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CN: This episode contains mention of suicide. For support with your mental health, contact samaritans.org. Just Stop Oil has ended its campaign of direct action, yet many activists still face years in prison. In the final episode, Rivkah and Clare find out whether their commitment to their cause has wavered, and speak to veteran climate campaigner …

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3. How Does It Feel When They Choose Activism Over You? 43:54

3d ago43:54

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In episode three, Clare and Rivkah find out what it’s like to see your loved ones locked up. How do the Just Stop Oil prisoners’ families make sense of their crimes? When your partner is in prison, how can your relationship survive? And what’s it like to know your fiancée would choose activism over you? Help us build people-powered media: https://n…

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2. How Do Climate Activists Cope in Prison? 50:36

3d ago50:36

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Locked in their cells for up to 22 hours a day, how are Britain’s jailed climate activists coping with a life of inaction? In episode two, Rivkah and Clare follow the Just Stop Oil inmates to find out how they’re adjusting. How does JSO prepare activists for incarceration? What’s it really like inside Britain’s prisons? And what do the guards and o…

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1. What Kind of Person Goes to Prison for Their Politics? 42:33

3d ago42:33

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In episode one, reporters Clare Hymer and Rivkah Brown meet the imprisoned Just Stop Oil activists who took direct action against the climate crisis and faced dire consequences. By blocking roads, climbing bridges and throwing soup at paintings, they made headlines – and became national hate figures in the process. We find out how four ordinary you…

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The dark side of chasing rewards | Paul Bloom, Nancy Sherman, and Dan Ariely 46:48

3d ago46:48

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Something for nothing Do rewards and incentives damage our humanity? In much of our personal and professional lives, we receive rewards for good behaviour and carrying out our responsibilities. But, evidence now suggests there are risks to this approach. Studies show rewards can damage wellbeing, fostering dependence and undermining our own sense o…

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64: What is the female gaze? 57:29

3d ago57:29

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What do straight women find attractive? Too many men think the answer is ‘big muscles’ says Ash, who has a big theory about sensuality. Plus: what to do when your boss is a bigot. Come and see If I Speak LIVE in London on 21st May! Join Ash, Moya and special guest Monica Heisey – comedian and author of Really, Good Actually – at EartH in East Londo…

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Starmer Slammed For “Island of Strangers” Migration Speech | #NovaraLIVE 49:38

4d ago49:38

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Keir Starmer has been accused of apeing Enoch Powell after warning Britain could become ‘an island of strangers’ without reforms to the immigration regime. Also, we speak to Elif Sarican about the Kurdish Worker’s Party disbanding, and Jeremy Corbyn about how the media has failed Gaza. With Michael Walker and Helena AKA No Justice MTG…

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Episode #228 ... Albert Camus - Kafka and The Fall 30:45

4d ago30:45

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Today we talk about Camus' book The Fall and what the main character represents in his larger project. We also talk about someone Camus deeply admired, Franz Kafka, and how to think of the images he created in his work. We talk about the experience of the modern individual in relation to politics. We also talk about what Camus and Kafka disagreed o…

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Downstream: Why the Left Fails to Connect With People w/ Jimmy The Giant 1:40:53

4d ago1:40:53

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Not long ago, Kieren Owen AKA Jimmy The Giant was in the ‘alt right pipeline’. He believed in the tyranny of the welfare system, thought ‘woke culture’ was dangerous for society and that Tommy Robinson’s imprisonment was a result of draconian government censorship. So how did he become one the most incisive commentators of the online left? In conve…

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SHORT SESSIONS PREVIEW - SOME TICKLISH SUBJECTS 10:19

4d ago10:19

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LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE! Alright, we’re back with another Patreon SHORT SESSION and this week Tim is at the shops buying a Tickle Me Elmo and we’re taking a look at some aspects of laughter in a few different ways. SHORT SESSIONS, variable length sessions, however you wanna put it, in these episodes we’ll wrap them up because of something t…

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Racecraft 1:13:55

4d ago1:13:55

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In this episode, Ryan and Todd dedicate a full-length treatment to one of the podcast's most frequently referenced works: Racecraft: The Soul of Inequality in American Life by Karen E. Fields and Barbara J. Fields. The hosts move from engaging the term racecraft itself (which, not for nothing, both gets a red squiggle when I write it and the comput…

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Novara Debates: Are Labour Doomed? 1:05:12

6d ago1:05:12

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Ash Sarkar, Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani debate: could the Labour Party be heading for a trouncing? Help us build people-powered media: https://novara.media/supportBy Novara Media

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Reform 10 Points Ahead Of Labour In Poll 59:38

7d ago59:38

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Keir Starmer is touting his trade deal with Donald Trump as a political victory, but is it really just damage limitation? Plus: James Butler on the new pope; and David Wallace-Wells on Bill Gates’ swipe at Elon Musk. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.By Novara Media

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Season 7 Episode 13: Eric Blanc on the Way Forward for Labor 1:06:31

7d ago1:06:31

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Eric Blanc joins Ben Burgis to talk about his new book "How Worker-to-Worker Organizing Is Revitalizing Labor and Winning Big." Then in the postgame for patrons, Ben and the crew will watch a bit of Ethan Klein vs. Hassan Piker for some reason. Buy Eric's book: https://www.ucpress.edu/books/we-are-the-union/paper Read Eric's Substack: https://www.l…

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Masud Husain - A Neurologist’s Guide to the Self and the Brain 1:11:02

7d ago1:11:02

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Neurologist and Oxford Professor Dr Masud Husain explores the intricacies of the brain, and how much our sense of self can change through brain disorders. From a woman who could not recognise the motions of her own hand, to a driven and outgoing man whose sudden stroke rendered him apathetic to all he used to care about, Dr Husain explores the boun…

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Novara Debates: Can Reform Win A General Election? 1:08:58

7d ago1:08:58

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Ash Sarkar, Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani debate one of the most pressing questions of the day: can Reform UK win a general election? Might it even win the next one? Help us build people-powered media: https://novara.media/supportBy Novara Media

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Trump Announces “Comprehensive” Trade Deal With UK 50:36

8d ago50:36

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Keir Starmer and Donald Trump both claim victory over the new US-UK trade deal. Plus: An interview with Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer on why she’s not running in the next leadership contest. With NoJusticeMTG and Steven Methven.By Novara Media

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Novara FM: A New Era For The World’s Billion Catholics w/ Matthew Sitman 1:28:39

8d ago1:28:39

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A new Pope has been chosen by the conclave. But how much can one man, even one appointed by the Holy Spirit, do to transform one of the most powerful institutions in the world? Richard Hames spoke to Matthew Sitman of the Know Your Enemy podcast about what role the church can play in our crisis-ridden age, and the contradictions of being a gay – an…

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Pakistan Threatens Retaliation Over India Missile Strikes 1:02:12

9d ago1:02:12

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We spoke to Waqas Ahmed to make sense of India’s attacks on Pakistan; Jonathan Portes about the UK-India trade deal; Sir David King on new experimental geoengineering projects; and Jeanine Hourani on a new report investigating the UK sending arms to Israel. With Michael Walker, Waqas Ahmed, Jonathan Portes, David King and Jeanine Hourani.…

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Rethinking the Enlightenment | Historian Aviva Chomsky 26:24

9d ago26:24

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The spectre of the Enlightenment What the Enlightenment a net positive or a net negative? Or is that the wrong question, and should we look at it simply as a historical period? Join Professor of History Aviva Chomsky as she dissects one of the most important periods in modern history from the lens of a critical historian. The Enlightenment was not …

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Robert Macfarlane: Is a River Alive? 44:51

9d ago44:51

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This week, poet and nature writer Robert Macfarlane joins Prospect’s Ellen Halliday and Imaan Irfan to explore the ideas in his new book Is a River Alive? They each share what ‘their rivers are’ and the waterbodies they feel most connected to. Robert discusses his travels to Ecuador, India and the Canadian wilderness: places that rivers are being d…

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Israel Destroys Yemen’s Main Airport 54:33

10d ago54:33

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Israeli strikes have shut down Yemen’s Sanaa airport. Plus: Labour is weighing up a u-turn on the winter fuel allowance cut; And Friedrich Merz becomes the first German politician to lose a parliamentary vote to be chancellor. With Aaron Bastani and Kieran Andrieu.By Novara Media

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Episode 6.14: Crossing the Line: Finding America in the Borderlands 33:57

10d ago33:57

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Author SARAH TOWLE discusses her book, Crossing the Line: Finding America in the Borderlands.By Andrea Mitchell Center

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Israeli Cabinet Approves Plan to “Capture All of Gaza” 1:06:32

10d ago1:06:32

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The Israeli government has unanimously approved a plan to capture the whole of Gaza and occupy it indefinitely. Plus: Interviews with Zack Polanski and John Curtice. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.By Novara Media

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Daniel Swift – Art, Commerce, and the Origin Story of William Shakespeare 40:00

10d ago40:00

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The story of Elizabethan theatre is often told through the artistic genius of Shakespeare and his contemporaries. Critic and scholar Daniel Swift has a different story to tell: that of the businessmen who dreamed of the first professional theatre, fought against civil and religious authorities to have it built, and, ultimately, fought each other. H…

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63: Do people just want to be told what to do? 1:02:14

10d ago1:02:14

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Moya has a big theory and you’re not going to like it: most of us would rather be told how to live our lives by someone else than work it out ourselves. Could it be? Plus, advice for a broken-hearted student. Seats for our live show in London are going fast! Join Ash, Moya and special guest Monica Heisey – comedian and author of Really, Good Actual…

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Downstream: Is Christianity Back? Gen Z’s Search For Meaning w/ Lamorna Ash 1:11:13

11d ago1:11:13

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What do Christianity and communism have in common? Are Nuns missing out on their lives, or living their best one? And can attending church once a week provide a more healing alternative to modern wellness culture, not least because you’re forced to turn off your phone for an hour? Seeking answers to all these questions, Ash Sarkar sits down for a c…

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Farage’s Reform Blows Apart Two Party System 1:06:10

14d ago1:06:10

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Reform UK appear to have broken the hold of the two-party system on English politics. Plus: A ship carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza has been bombed; and Mark Zuckerberg on the future of friendship. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.By Novara Media