The Verso Podcast C. L. R. James | Brett St Louis & Arun Kundnani
Oct 5, 2023
Brett St Louis and Arun Kundnani discuss C. L. R. James, a figure in decolonial, Marxist, and pan-African thought. They delve into James' perspectives on revolution, the implications of the Haitian Revolution, challenges of governing the working class, internationalism and pan-Africanism, connections between violence, racialization, and imperialism, and the impact of 'Black Jacobins' in challenging traditional history.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
C.L.R. James: Life, Work, and Revolutionary Perspectives
02:17 • 31min
The Weight and Success of the Revolution
32:56 • 8min
The Challenge of Governing the Working Class
40:31 • 6min
The Implications of Internationalism and Pan-Africanism
46:50 • 10min
Connections of Violence, Racialization, and Imperialism
57:02 • 5min
Exploring the Impact of 'Black Jacobins' and Challenging Traditional History
01:01:56 • 3min