Fucking Cancelled Talking Shit with Cedric Johnson: After Black Lives Matter
Oct 26, 2023
Dr. Cedric G. Johnson discusses his book 'After Black Lives Matter' and highlights the origins of prison expansion and mass incarceration. The podcast explores the impact of police violence, privatization, and the erosion of the welfare state on black populations. It emphasizes the importance of solidarity, universal public works, and discusses the book 'Ministry for the Future' and its portrayal of rewilding and meaningful work. The episode also touches on the speaker's work in Los Angeles and a potential oral history project on the 1984 Olympics.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Understanding the Origins of Prison Expansion and Mass Incarceration
02:44 • 23min
Police Violence, Privatization, and the Erosion of the Welfare State
26:00 • 34min
Solidarity and Finding Common Ground
59:46 • 11min
The Potential Benefits of Universal Public Works
01:10:45 • 9min
Discussion on Ministry for the Future and its portrayal of a rewilding program and meaningful work
01:19:36 • 2min
Work in Los Angeles, Olympics Preparations, and Potential Oral History Project
01:21:39 • 2min