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The Chauncey DeVega Show

Chauncey DeVega

Booking Overview

A weekly interview-led political and cultural affairs show featuring authors, academics, journalists, activists, researchers, and occasional artists or actors in relaxed, substantive conversations. Credible pitches include published authors, investigative journalists, scholars, psychologists, national-security professionals, and democracy or civil-rights experts with authoritative perspectives and timely books or research; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 440

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.0k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

chaunceydevega@gmail.com

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Host

Chauncey DeVega - Politics writer for Salon.com and host of a weekly podcast focused on American politics, democracy, authoritarianism, race, and civic life.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published authors, investigative journalists, university scholars, psychologists, national-security or military professionals, activists, and other subject-matter experts with authoritative experience and a substantive perspective on politics, democracy, race, or civic life.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, including major or bestselling titles, Bylines or work in nationally recognized publications and media outlets, Senior academic appointments or distinguished research careers, Leadership or operational experience in government, national security, military, or advocacy organizations

Recent Guest Discussions

Steve Cash - Election Security Rhetoric, Authoritarianism, Threats To American Democracy, Civic Courage, Personal Responsibility, And Protecting Constitutional Rights.

Greg Palast - Voter Suppression, Voter Purges, Election Administration, The SAVE Act, And Threats To Future U.s. Elections.

Steve Cash - Patriotism, Civic Virtue, Democratic Resilience, Authoritarianism, The Black Freedom Struggle, And The Responsibilities Of Americans Confronting Political Crisis.

Nell Irvin Painter - The Construction Of Race, The Color Line, Race Essentialism, American Democracy, Hope And Pessimism, And Sustaining A Creative Career.

Michael Valdovinos - Moral Injury, Collective Psychological Distress, Authoritarianism, Resilience, Military Survival Training, And Maintaining Personal Values During Political Crisis.

Recent Topics

Politics, Political Journalism, Democracy, Authoritarianism, Racial Justice

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Ep. 455: The People's Historian Howard Zinn and the Importance of Radical Optimism in Dark Times

September 28, 2026

Dave Zirin is the sports editor for The Nation, a columnist for The Progressive, and the author of eight books on the politics of sports, including What's My Name, Fool? Sports and Resistance in the United States and A People's History of Sports in the United States. His new book, The People's Historian: The Outsized Life of Howard Zinn, tells the story of his friend and mentor — the working-poor kid from a Jewish family in New York who served in the US Army Air Force in World War II and had...

Ep. 454: As President Trump Feels Increasingly Imperiled, His Authoritarian Grip Will Only Tighten

August 31, 2026

This is a special joint episode of The Chauncey DeVega Show and The Truth Report. Steve Cash is Executive Director of The Steady State, a nonprofit advocacy organization whose members are former senior national security officials. He previously served as Senior Advisor to the Under Secretary for Intelligence & Analysis at the Department of Homeland Security and as Chief of Staff to the Director of Intelligence at the Department of Energy. Cash was deeply involved in drafting much of the legis...

Ep. 453: Investigative Journalist Greg Palast Explains Trump's Plot Against Democracy Through the Midterms and 2028 Presidential Election

August 03, 2026

Greg Palast is an investigative reporter whose work has been featured by The Guardian, BBC Television, and Rolling Stone. His books include the New York Times bestsellers The Best Democracy Money Can Buy and Billionaires & Ballot Bandits. His latest documentary is Vigilantes INC.: America's New Vote Suppression Hitmen. Greg Palast warns that Donald Trump's recent speech on election "security" and "fraud" was not funny, something to be mocked, or ineffective because it mangled the facts. Pa...

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How do I get in touch with The Chauncey DeVega Show?

The Chauncey DeVega Show is hosted by Chauncey DeVega. Its publicly listed email is chaunceydevega@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 The Chauncey DeVega Show?

The publicly listed email for The Chauncey DeVega Show: chaunceydevega@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Chauncey DeVega Show have?

Podseeker estimates The Chauncey DeVega Show reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Chauncey DeVega Show?

The Chauncey DeVega Show typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Published authors, investigative journalists, university scholars, psychologists, national-security or military professionals, activists, and other subject-matter experts with authoritative experience and a substantive perspective on politics, democracy, race, or civic life. Common among recent guests: Published books, including major or bestselling titles; Bylines or work in nationally recognized publications and media outlets; Senior academic appointments or distinguished research careers. Recent guests include Steve Cash, Greg Palast, and Steve Cash.

How hard is it to get booked on The Chauncey DeVega Show?

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

What topics does The Chauncey DeVega Show cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Political Journalism, Democracy, Authoritarianism, and Racial Justice. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

chaunceydevega@gmail.com

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