Jacobin Radio Behind the News: The Niger Coup w/ Samar Al-Bulushi
Oct 3, 2023
Anthropologist Samar Al-Bolushi discusses the Niger coup, political unrest in France's former colonies in Africa, and the US-led 'war on terror.' They explore the failures of elections, US military presence, and training of African troops. Additionally, the podcast explores the history and politics of biological explanations of sexuality and the Christian right's response.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Crisis of Western Hegemony and Democracy in Niger
01:41 • 14min
U.S. Involvement in Africa: Jihadi Threats and Training of African Troops
16:00 • 8min
History and Politics of Biological Explanations of Sexuality
23:38 • 17min
The Christian Right's Reaction to Biological Explanations and the Concept of Choice
40:33 • 2min
Exploring Conversion Therapy: History, Ineffectiveness, and Ethical Concerns
42:28 • 2min
The Right's Argument and the Born This Way Model
44:55 • 7min