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The Nation Podcasts

Jon Wiener

Booking Overview

A political news and analysis interview show featuring journalists, campaign strategists, activists, authors, and other experts discussing elections, U.S. policy, international affairs, and progressive movements. Agencies could credibly pitch political reporters, campaign professionals, foreign-policy analysts, movement organizers, and authors with timely expertise; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need relevant credentials and a strong connection to current political issues.

Metrics

Episodes: 1246

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 52.4k subscribers

Instagram: 123.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

multimedia@thenation.com

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Host

Jon Wiener - Historian, author, journalist, and longtime political commentator associated with The Nation.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Established journalists, political campaign professionals, foreign-policy specialists, activists, authors, and movement or public-policy experts with direct experience or authoritative analysis of major political issues.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Prominent journalism or reporting, Leadership in political campaigns or movements, Recognized expertise in public policy or international affairs

Recent Guest Discussions

Ben Shanahan - The Campaign Message, Strategy, And Tactics Behind David Morales's Mayoral Victory, Including The Relationship Between Electoral Campaigning And Movement Building.

Joan Walsh - Jon Ossoff's Political Background, His Prospects In Georgia, And The Long-term Transformation Of Georgia Politics.

Akbar Shahid Ahmed - The Biden Administration's Role In The War In Gaza, U.s. Foreign-policy Decision-making, The Administration's Gaza Policy, And Democratic Electoral Calculations.

Recent Topics

Politics, Political Analysis, Elections, Foreign Policy, Social Movements

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Why SCOTUS is Climate Action’s Biggest Threat w/ Elie Mystal / A People's Climate

October 10, 2026

That’s why The Nation’s justice correspondent Elie Mystal thinks the Supreme Court should matter to everyone who cares about climate and environmental justice. The Court can block laws, limit the government’s ability to regulate polluters, and prevent communities from holding powerful companies accountable. In this episode of A People’s Climate, Shilpi Chhotray talks with Mystal about what happens when some of the biggest climate battles are being decided by a few unelected judges.Mystal expl...

War Breaks in Tigray, Brazil Elections, Houthi/Ansar Allah Attacks Hit Saudi Airports / American Prestige

October 09, 2026

Derek has returned, but he keeps trying to get Danny to go to some seminar led by a charismatic “mentor” he encountered in his travels. In this week’s news: war breaks out in Ethiopia’s Tigray region (0:43); Flavio Bolsonaro wins the first round of Brazil’s presidential election as the right makes major gains (6:46); in Yemen, the government’s counteroffensive against Ansar Allah stalls (9:51), the group attacks airports in Saudi Arabia and Yemen (12:40), and Saudi Arabia seeks outside milita...

Brazil’s Data Center Boom is Enabled by Renewables Firms w/ Laís Martins / Tech Won't Save Us

October 08, 2026

Brazil’s renewable energy is being exploited to justify unnecessary data center construction. Laís Martins joins Paris Marx to discuss why the renewable energy sector is behind a rise in Brazilian data center development, how this is impacting communities, and the ways this greenwashing is redirecting funding away from more socially progressive projects.Laís Martins is a technology reporter at The Intercept Brasil.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://r...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Nation Podcasts?

The Nation Podcasts is hosted by Jon Wiener. Its publicly listed email is multimedia@thenation.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 Nation Podcasts?

The publicly listed email for The Nation Podcasts: multimedia@thenation.com.

How many listeners does The Nation Podcasts have?

Podseeker estimates The Nation Podcasts reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Nation Podcasts?

The Nation Podcasts typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Established journalists, political campaign professionals, foreign-policy specialists, activists, authors, and movement or public-policy experts with direct experience or authoritative analysis of major political issues. Common among recent guests: Published books; Prominent journalism or reporting; Leadership in political campaigns or movements. Recent guests include Ben Shanahan, Joan Walsh, and Akbar Shahid Ahmed.

How hard is it to get booked on The Nation Podcasts?

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

What topics does The Nation Podcasts cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Political Analysis, Elections, Foreign Policy, and Social Movements. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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