The Dig
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The Dig

Daniel Denvir

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The Dig is a podcast from Jacobin magazine that discusses politics, criminal justice, immigration and class conflict with smart people. Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4839800

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Nusantara Ep. 4 – Indonesian Republic, Third World Revolution
JUN 2, 2026
Nusantara Ep. 4 – Indonesian Republic, Third World Revolution
<p class="p1">The fourth episode in a series on the history of Indonesia: a hinge in the world system where colonialism and revolution have decisively shaped the trajectory of global history. This installment picks up with the Indonesian Revolution securing sovereignty from the Dutch in 1949. The Communist of Party of Indonesia, or PKI, revived after its repression to once again become a mass force in politics and society. All while Sukarno put Indonesia at the vanguard of global Third World revolution, hosting the legendary Bandung Afro–Asian Conference. Featuring Rianne Subijanto, Made Supriatma, and Farabi Fakih.</p> <p class="p1">Support The Dig at <a href="http://Patreon.com/TheDig">Patreon.com/TheDig</a></p> <p class="p1">Dan’s Berlin event: “Trump 2.0 and the Rebirth of the American Left.” June 12, 6pm at Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin) in room EB 202 of the Erweiterungsbau (Straße des 17. Juni 145, 10623 Berlin). Part of the Take Back the Future conference hosted by Socialist Democratic Student League, the campus affiliate of <i>Die Linke</i>. Followed by drinks with Dig listeners and friends of the pod. For drink details come to the talk or keep an eye on The Dig&#8217;s Instagram @thedigradio.</p> <p class="p1">Our huge new <i>Thawra</i> study guide and resource website <a href="http://thawraproject.com/">thawraproject.com</a></p> <p class="p1">Find <em>Unpaid</em> at <a href="http://Versobooks.com">Versobooks.com</a></p> <p class="p1">Get 50% off <em>From the Clinics to the Streets</em>, or any first book purchase from <a href="http://plutobooks.com">plutobooks.com</a> with code ‘DIG50’</p>
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Primary Struggle w/ Abdul El-Sayed and other insurgent candidates
MAY 14, 2026
Primary Struggle w/ Abdul El-Sayed and other insurgent candidates
<p>Featuring Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, Tennessee US House candidate Justin Pearson, New York US House candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier, Oregon state House candidate Tammy Carpenter, Providence mayoral candidate David Morales, and DC City Council candidate Aparna Raj. The first episode in a series featuring short interviews with left-wing and socialist candidates at every level of US politics.</p> <p>Support The Dig at <a href="http://Patreon.com/TheDig" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Patreon.com/TheDig </a></p> <p>Our huge new <em>Thawra</em> study guide and resource website <a href="http://thawraproject.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">thawraproject.com</a></p> <p>Dan debates Hasan on Brian Lehrer <a href="http://wnyc.org/story/should-democrats-appear-with-hasan-piker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">wnyc.org/story/should-democrats-appear-with-hasan-piker/</a><br /> Hasan’s analysis of the debate <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=fgkcuHZtsiM&#38;t=1557s" target="_blank" rel="noopener">youtube.com/watch?v=fgkcuHZtsiM&#38;t=1557s</a></p> <p>RSVP to the May 20 Dig party in Seattle! <a href="http://eventbrite.com/e/the-dig-x-house-our-neighbors-party-tickets-1986843010930" target="_blank" rel="noopener">eventbrite.com/e/the-dig-x-house-our-neighbors-party-tickets-1986843010930</a></p> <p>RSVP to the May 26 Dig party in LA! <a href="http://eventbrite.com/e/a-party-in-la-for-the-dig-friends-tickets-1987008568116?" target="_blank" rel="noopener">eventbrite.com/e/a-party-in-la-for-the-dig-friends-tickets-1987008568116?</a></p> <p><span data-sheets-root="1">Buy <em>How to End Family Policing</em> at <a class="in-cell-link" href="http://haymarketbooks.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Haymarketbooks.org</a></span></p> <p><span data-sheets-root="1">Get 50% off <em>How to Sell a Genocide</em>, or any first book purchase from <a class="in-cell-link" href="http://plutobooks.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">plutobooks.com</a> with code ‘DIG50’</span></p>
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122 MIN