
 The Dig
 The Dig Morbid Symptoms w/ Amna Akbar, Gabe Winant, Thea Riofrancos
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 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 
