The Popular Show TPS164 NO POLITICS BUT CLASS POLITICS | Walter Benn Michaels, Adolph Reed jr #TPSRaceReckoning
Jul 12, 2023
Walter Benn Michaels and Adolph Reed Jr., both prominent theorists of race and co-authors of 'No Politics But Class Politics,' dive into the interconnections of race and class. They tackle controversial views on anti-discrimination campaigns, revealing their alignment with elite interests. The duo reflects on the shortcomings of movements like BLM and discusses the implications of transracialism through the lens of Rachael Dolezal. Their conversation emphasizes the necessity of prioritizing class struggle to achieve true social justice.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Stylistic Kinship in Political Critique
01:46 • 3min
Racial Politics and Class Struggle
04:25 • 16min
The Discrepancy Between Ideology and Economic Reality
19:57 • 2min
Class, Race, and Economic Inequality
21:47 • 27min
Intersection of Race and Class in Politics
48:52 • 24min
Navigating Identity Politics and Its Implications
01:13:13 • 5min
