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‘Tired From the Heart’: Voices From the Care Sector
Care work faces a constant struggle for recognition, leaving some workers 'tired from the heart'. What would it mean to advance an alternative vision of the sector? Sophie K Rosa, Craig Gent and James Butler find out.
Power to the People? Lessons From Ancient Democracy
James Butler is joined by Paul Cartledge to discuss ancient democracy and its enemies.
Tomatoes as far as the eye can see.
Work All Day, Work All Night: ‘Sacrificing Your Life’ for the Food Supply Chain
Workers in the food supply chain call it 'sacrificing your life' to feed the rest of us. Can it last? Sophie K Rosa, Craig Gent and James Butler find out.
David Graeber: A Celebration of His Life
David Graeber’s life and work leaves an indelible mark on thinkers and activists from London through New York, from Rojava to Quebec. To celebrate his life and work, Ash Sarkar was joined by a range of guests including Molly Crabapple, John McDonnell, Debbie Bookchin and Jeremy Corbyn to discuss his legacy.
A Progressive Elitism?
James Butler is joined by Eliane Glaser to navigate through elitism, culture, aesthetic politics and the meaning of democracy.
Left Out: The Inside Story of Labour Under Corbyn
After 2017 Labour stood on the brink of power. Yet by last December the party gained its lowest number of seats since 1935. How did that happen? Find out as Aaron Bastani is joined by authors of 'Left Out', Gabriel Pogrund and Patrick Maguire
The World According to the Economist with Alexander Zevin
Since 1843, The Economist has been the single most devoted and influential champion of liberalism anywhere in the world. But what exactly is liberalism, and what does the output of the Economist tell us about it?
#ACFM Trip 12: The Cosmic Right

The crew discuss the rise of conspiratorial thinking within New Age, spiritual and 'wellness' communities, and the implications this has for the left.
#ACFM Microdose: Erik Davis on the Cosmic Right
Jeremy Gilbert talks to Erik Davis, scholar of weird culture, mysticism, and the fertile crossover between esoterica and politics
Downfall of the Donald? with Ana Kasparian

Aaron Bastani is joined by Ana Kasparian of The Young Turks as they discuss the latest events across the Atlantic.
#ACFM Trip 11: Friendship
Keir Milburn, Nadia Idle and Jeremy Gilbert discuss the history and theory of friendship, from Aristotle to Elland Road.
What Is Black Radicalism? with Kehinde Andrews

On this show Aaron Bastani is joined by Kehinde Andrews, author of 'Back to Black', to discuss what a renewed politics of Black radicalism looks like in the 21st century.

Victims of Anti-Communism with Vincent Bevins

Aaron Bastani interviews author of 'Jakarta Method', Vincent Bevins, to examine the historic legacy of anti-communism, and the murder programs done in its name.
#ACFM Microdose: Utopian Desire with Judy Thorne

Nadia Idle and Judy Thorne discuss utopian desires over cake and tea.
The Burner Episode #246: the Writing on the Wall
by James Butler
After ten weeks of lockdown, James Butler asks: what have we learned? Plus, a little announcement on the future of this show.
The Burner #245: Two Pandemics
by Ash Sarkar
Ash Sarkar goes to the Black Lives Matter protest in London, and talks to the protestors on the new front line of antiracist struggle in the UK.
The Burner Episode #244: Who Counts?
by James Butler
As the UK death toll passes 50,000 and Black Lives Matter protests continue in the US, James Butler asks: who gets to matter in politics?
The End of Policing With Alex Vitale

Aaron Bastani interviews author of 'The End of Policing', Alex Vitale, to ask just how bad law enforcement is in the United States, and what can be done about it.

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