I saw hunger games coming for long time 😵‍💫

Brian says short A as long A, and vice versa. It takes too long to parse. Please stop it!

In depth discussions on critical topics with broad historical contexts. Truly appreciate the breath of knowledge from Brian, Eugene and the guests, providing important antidote to manufactured consent.

Antonio Gramsci said “to tell the truth is revolutionary.” Listen to The Socialist Program if you want to learn the truth about the nature and implications of the US’s oppressive, profit-obsessed political economy (both domestically and internationally), and how we can work to change it.

This podcast.and its means of production should be owned by the listeners, not just the host, Brian. After all, without listeners there wouldn’t be a podcast and listeners often submit topics and questions for content. The listeners are the workers.

Seems vain to have a clip of yourself talking for the intro. There’s not even a vocal effect, so it sounds like he randomly changes the subject

Thanks for still letting us rock bottom folk listen for free. This show quickly became my go-to for leftist biased news. Was really excited when realized if was out out by PSL. There aren’t many outlets giving the perspective you do - especially so consistently, and without even subbing to patreon. I really wish I could, probanly one of the few things my money is actually worth spending on in this country. But like many working class Americans, I’m forced to live check to check and count every goddamn penny. So I wholly appreciate the effort you guys put in and the decision to put it out to the people for free. I share it with everyone that I can. Honestly, It’s just about the only news outlet that I feel confident about its sources. Brian is a delightful host, he doesn’t mince words and gets straight to the point, explaining things clearly enough that seasoned and budding MLs alike would consider this an incredibly helpful tool to navigate the day to day US and World politics. The guests are always interesting as well! I really enjoy Richard Wolf day, he’s a goddamn national treasure, and it’s nice to hear from him so often. The Lenin series was fantastic too. Anyway I’m rambling. Thank you guys, if I ever get to a better place I’ll definitely kick you some money. (LOL at the anarchists in the reviews)

Excellent show with Eugene Puryear. When I’m uncomfortable with such truth, I know I’m evolving and seeing things more clearly.

The only news worth listening to for me.

This podcast is about Socialism yet asks for money at the beginning. Kinda like a socialist.

The show can be nauseating when they praise China and Russia. They’re not great alternatives to the US. Maybe advocate against all nation states? For those reasons I don’t consider this a socialist or communist podcast, but just a podcast obsessed with the destruction of the United States.

As a leftist, The Socialist Program is a great alternative news source for me to keep up with major global events every week. Brian Becker and his guests have critical, insightful, and dialectical opinions that combat US imperial hegemony. Please support this podcast so they can continue to be a resource for those looking to remove themselves from right wing corporate media.

This podcast is fantastic! So helpful in understanding the myriad challenges we face in the world today, and their political underpinnings. Spread the word and tell your friends!

I’ve learned so much listening to this podcast just in the last couple of months. Information that I never learned in school or college.

We need as much of this as possible! This is what people need to hear. I have tons of respect for Brian Becker, he always uses good analysis and has great guests.

Brian Becker and his guest never miss providing sound and sober left analysis!

If I don’t make the mistake of mentioning the title and watching eyes glaze over, the context of Brian Becker’s show connects with just about everyone I’ve talked to that has a vested interest in the political betterment of people. Turns out, most people don’t see the arguments as bad, they see the term socialism as bad. I get excited when I see the Socialist program covering a current event I am interested in. It usually means there is much more to the story than one would get from corporate media. Thats not super unique, but when it is fact based and well researched, few programs do as well as the Socialist Program.

… with thr courage & confidence to talk about socialism in a fair & informative way. 5/5 stars

One of the most well informed news and history podcasts out there

This podcast is so important for shaping a true understanding of our world and our struggle for an equitable and just life for everyone

Brian is an incredible host with a knack for explaining complex geopolitical issues in a manner anyone can understand. Funny, witty and informative, one of my new favorite podcasts!

Sounds like I’m being lectured to by a grade school teacher

Fantastic podcast

I love that they give you the history on the topics they cover. As someone who feels like I was born into the chaos it’s phenomenal to get the history on a lot of topics

The best political analysis available.

I look forward with eager anticipation to Brain Beckers podcasts

If you only have time for one news show, it need to be The Socialist Program. They provide coverage of current events in a manner suited for the needs and issues facing the working class and cut through the lies and nonsense force-fed by the corporate media.

Seems like the covering of the Ukrainian crisis is slanted to be push socialism over facts

Really good critical analysis on US Empire. Unfortunately, like so many on the left, they’re trapped by ideology and can’t see how corporate capitalism has rotted out, captured and corrupted the very institutions they trust and want to expand. Ironically it’s the working class that understand and experience this decay and deception of the establishment, so we’ve had to retreat to the principles of basic human rights. Something a large portion of the left disregard because they think it’s been hijacked by the right.

The smartest, most educated & well articulated whataboutism out there.

Brian Becker and the program’s co-hosts cover international and domestic events from a Marxist perspective, and regularly discuss the history we in the US public schools were never taught. I share this w/ my non-Marxist friends and it is well-received. Happy to support this program and Breakthrough News on Patreon.

These peeps don’t mince words about this cruel messed up country.

I’m 5 episodes deep, and really enjoying this podcast! I’ve learned a lot already and have new things to think about too. I’m very new to the left , glad I found this podcast. A big plus, is that even though there are 3 or people on, there’s not cross talk and shouting over each other; which makes so many shows impossible to listen to.

The Brian cult of personality surrounding the pod and the borderline lib takes kind of kill it for me. Brian is obsessed about the idea of protesting to get what you want, as if last summer we didn’t have the largest protest movement in US history to absolutely no effect. There are other better pods out there to spend your time on like Citations Needed or Revolutionary Left Radio.

Those who laud the western “freedom of press” would do well to question why they never hear these viewpoints from any other major news outlet

I listen to a lot of political podcasts and TSP outshines the vast majority of them. The episodes are well organized/produced, informative, and direct. Commentary is pointed and entertaining, and I’m always left having gained insight and knowledge. A really great show.

“Socialism in general has a record of failure so blatant that only an intellectual could ignore or evade it” Thomas Sowell

TSP is a phenomenal show with great structure, guests, information, and analysis! I am a regular listener and the TSP team never disappoints.

I love this podcast. The brilliant host and one frequent guest (sorry bad with names…) make the history, economics and theory behind socialist politics easy to consume and very accessible. I learn so much in every single episode. I just wish there were more!

Enjoy this podcast, can’t wait for upcoming episodes.

more people need to listen

Fantastic source for a real progressive and leftist tale on the events of the world.

Topics are captivating and insightful. Real news minus the fluff and party affiliation.

A really thorough roundup of the latest news, through a socialist and anti-imperialist lens. It’s a nice way to keep up to date on current events without having to suffer through CNN, Fox News or (insert any other big news outlet)

Fantastic analysis and up to date news! Love the different types of segments, history, economics all dissected through a socialist lens. Not an easy thing to come by

Deep analysis and clear eyed delivery of the news of the day, placed within essential historical context. This is THE conversation America needs to be having with itself.

I am so glad Brian, Nicole and Walter are back. I've been so out of touch since Loud and Clear ended. I've missed a real look at and discussion of the events going on that no one is talking about, or are misrepresenting. If thats what you are looking for then Brian and Co. are who you need in your life.

Not only a good breadth of, but also in-depth news that matters for everyday common people

My go-to source for news and analysis. Clarity you wont find anywhere else

Very strong analysis, incredible knowledge of history, amazing guests!