Jewish Currents is the magazine of the Jewish Left in the US. Arielle Angel is the remarkably thoughtful and engaged editor-in-chief. We talk about Israel's war on Gaza, the possibilities for the future, anti-semitism and its weaponization--and what is to be done.

Music credit: 'Sholom, Salaam" sung by Ziggy Marley and the Jerusalem Youth Choir

This episode introduces a new season focused on the War On Gaza and its ramifications. Daraka and Dick talk about their perspectives on the situation and how their personal life stories shape where they stand--and we preview forthcoming episodes on these matters. The first of these episodes--a conversation with Arielle Angel, editor of Jewish Currents--is ready for you now.
Music credit: Everyone Neath Their Vine and Figtree sung by Alexa Sunshine-Rose

Episode #28: In which we wrap season 2: 'Socialism and its discontents", and suggest its top takeaways. We also talk about what we hope to do in Season 3: How to re-form capitalist society?  The episode closes with a surprise song.

Episode #27: In which we talk with legendary labor intellectual Bill Fletcher Jr about writing political mysteries and his hopes and worries about the labor movement right now.
Music credit: Ben Harper: 'We Need to Talk About It" Bloodline Maintenance 20221

 "In which Daraka, in Sweden, asks Swedish social democratic party activists to explain why the and how the Nordic model of social democracy has eroded--and what remains strong."
song credit: “Arbetets Söner" Swedish workers' song
Lyrics: Henrik Menander Composed by: Nils Peter Möller

In which Daraka and Dick talk with Kristian Hernandez and David Duhalde, veteran leaders of DSA, about the past, present and future of the leading democratic socialist organization in the Us.

Credit: 'We Will Sing One Song" by Joe Hill
Bocal :Buddy Halker, from Album: ANYWHERE BUT UTAH: SONGS OF JOE HILL

"In which Daraka and Dick deconstruct the recent congressional resolution denouncing socialism and why so many Democrats voted for it"

Music credit: 'Socialist!' by Roy Zimmerman

In which Daraka teaches an insightful, in-depth minicourse on the current troubles of the Swedish social Democratic Party and the European left generally.

Music credit: Ebba Grön - "Staten och kapitalet"

In which DARAKA and Dick explore and debate ways to oppose authoritarian leftisms, and the history of Leninism. Communism, anti-communism and anti-anti communism

Music credit: Pete Seeger - "Die Gedanken Sind Frei"

In which one of our foremost liberal journalists, Bob Kuttner, explains to Daraka and Dick why he’s taken a turn toward socialism

Music credit: Pete Seeger - "Banks of Marble" (song by Les Rice)