David Axelrod on 2024
The Good Fight
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The Origins of 'Woke Identity' and Foucault's Influence
Explore the origins of 'woke identity' and its connection to post-war Paris intellectuals, particularly Michel Foucault. Discuss Foucault's core ideas, their influence on post-colonialism and critical race theory, and speculate on how Foucault might view the present-day manifestation of these ideas. Also features an interview with David Axelrod on Obama's exceptional candidacy and the political and cultural conditions that made him possible.
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