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Politics Theory Other

Alex Doherty

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led politics podcast focused on radical politics, critical theory, political history, and contemporary left movements, regularly featuring authors, journalists, economists, activists, and scholars. Credible pitches include experts with published books or research, established political analysis, labor and social-movement experience, or specialist knowledge of imperialism, climate politics, and economic policy; booking difficulty is medium because the show is specialized but its guests are generally accessible experts rather than major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 395

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

politicstheoryother@gmail.com

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Host

Alex Doherty - Host of a podcast focused on radical politics, critical theory, political history, and contemporary left movements.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published authors, journalists, economists, academics, organizers, activists, and think-tank or movement leaders with substantive expertise in radical politics, political economy, labor, race, imperialism, climate politics, or social movements.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or significant research, Established journalism or political commentary, Leadership or co-founder roles in advocacy, labor, or social-justice organizations, Authorship of think-tank reports or policy analysis

Recent Guest Discussions

Tejasvi Nagaraja - World War II, Wartime Wildcat Strikes, Workplace Racism, Segregated Military Units, Anti-fascist Struggle, And Postwar Protest Within The U.s. Military.

Natasha Lennard - Political Uncertainty, Doubt, Knowledge, Property And Border Regimes, Gendered Experience, And The Political Implications Of Certainty.

James Meadway - Heatwave Economics, Worker Productivity, Precarious Employment, Infrastructure, And Government Responses To Extreme Weather.

Maurice Weeks - U.s. Left Politics, Socialist Electoral Campaigns, Swing-state Organizing, And The Viability Of Progressive Politics Outside Democratic Strongholds.

Recent Topics

Politics, Radical Politics, Critical Theory, Socialism, Political History

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Politics Theory Other
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Posturing to the World - Britain's 'defence' budget w/ Khem Rogaly

October 15, 2026

In the midst of an ever increasing drumbeat of commentary predicting a major European war, and demands that military spending be increased to meet the threat posed by Russia, Khem Rogaly joins PTO to talk about the UK defence budget. We talked about how the military spending of the United States, the UK and their Nato allies compares with the spending of their adversaries, and why Britain and France are outliers in their force projection capabilities in Europe. We also talked about why the U...

The unmaking of the Chinese working class w/ Teemu Ruskola

October 08, 2026

Teemu Ruskola joins PTO to talk about his new book, 'The Unmaking of the Chinese Working Class: How Communism Built a Capitalist Superpower'. We talked about how China's remarkable economic rise was facilitated by the state's socialist inheritance and about the central role played by Chinese migrant workers. We went on to discuss the creation of a conventional capitalist labour market in China, as the so-called iron rice bowl of the State Owned Enterprises and the cradle-to-grave welfare sys...

Excerpt - Richard Seymour on the AI threat, the Sudan genocide, and the UK and Palestine

October 05, 2026

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How do I get in touch with Politics Theory Other?

Politics Theory Other is hosted by Alex Doherty. Its publicly listed email is politicstheoryother@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Politics Theory Other?

The publicly listed email for Politics Theory Other: politicstheoryother@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Politics Theory Other have?

Podseeker estimates Politics Theory Other reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Politics Theory Other?

Politics Theory Other typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published authors, journalists, economists, academics, organizers, activists, and think-tank or movement leaders with substantive expertise in radical politics, political economy, labor, race, imperialism, climate politics, or social movements. Common among recent guests: Published books or significant research; Established journalism or political commentary; Leadership or co-founder roles in advocacy, labor, or social-justice organizations. Recent guests include Tejasvi Nagaraja, Natasha Lennard, and James Meadway.

How hard is it to get booked on Politics Theory Other?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Politics Theory Other cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Radical Politics, Critical Theory, Socialism, and Political History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

politicstheoryother@gmail.com

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