

Morbid Symptoms w/ Amna Akbar, Gabe Winant, Thea Riofrancos
5 snips Sep 9, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Amna Akbar, a social movements expert, Gabe Winant, a commentator on labor and climate issues, and Thea Riofrancos, a scholar on climate and left electoralism, tackle pivotal themes in American politics. They delve into the importance of Palestinian solidarity and the complexities of left identity politics. The resurrection of Obamaism and its contradictions are critically analyzed. The trio emphasizes the link between labor activism and the climate crisis, advocating for more robust grassroots organizing to confront systemic challenges.
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Intro
00:00 • 6min
The Evolution of Left Identity Politics
05:46 • 7min
Navigating the Left's Political Landscape
12:41 • 30min
Public Sentiment and Elite Foreign Policy
42:13 • 6min
The Resurgence of Obamaism: Enthusiasm versus Contradiction
48:01 • 3min
The Evolving Left: Contradictions and Challenges
50:53 • 15min
The Climate Crisis: Challenges and Collective Action
01:05:59 • 17min
Navigating Political Challenges
01:22:41 • 13min