Listener sentiment
The Deprogram commands a devoted audience and maintains strong listenership among its core ideological base, with most reviewers praising the hosts' chemistry, humor, educational content, and success in introducing listeners to socialist and anti-imperialist perspectives. The three-host international format and accessible approach to complex political topics are frequently cited as strengths. However, a consistent and significant stream of criticism focuses on the pervasive misogyny that undercuts the show's messaging—multiple listeners independently report that casual sexism, juvenile banter about women, and derogatory commentary about female politicians create an uncomfortable and exclusionary listening experience that contradicts the podcast's stated mission of deprogramming audiences. While some reviewers frame this as fixable "bro" culture among otherwise well-intentioned hosts, others have stopped listening entirely, viewing the sexism as serious enough to undermine credibility on broader liberation politics.
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Summary generated May 30, 2026
