

Adam Shatz
Journalist and commentator who hosts the On Politics episode of the LRB Podcast, guiding conversations on culture and politics and interviewing experts on contemporary issues.
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Jan 23, 2024 • 1h 5min
Frantz Fanon w/ Adam Shatz
Adam Shatz, writer and editor who authored a biography of Frantz Fanon, explores Fanon’s life as psychiatrist, revolutionary, and thinker. They discuss Fanon’s therapeutic innovations, his ties to anti-colonial struggle in Algeria, and why his ideas resonate today with movements like BLM and Palestine. The conversation traces intellectual roots, psychiatric writings, and the political role of the clinic.

Jan 4, 2025 • 42min
Frantz Fanon und die antikoloniale Gewalt - #1292
Adam Shatz, ein prominenter amerikanischer Autor und Journalist, beleuchtet das Leben und Werk von Frantz Fanon, einer Schlüsselfigur der antikolonialen Revolutionen. Shatz diskutiert Fanons Einfluss auf soziale Bewegungen wie Black Lives Matter und die Verbindung zwischen Gewalt und Befreiung. Er teilt Fanons Erfahrungen als Psychiater, die ihn mit medizinischem Rassismus konfrontierten. Zudem wird die Relevanz von Fanons Ideen zur Gewalt in aktuellen Konflikten, wie im Gaza-Konflikt, erörtert und die sich entwickelnde islamistische Identität kritisch reflektiert.

Aug 21, 2024 • 31min
Jane Austen, Simone de Beauvoir and Herodotus
Clare Bucknell, a literary contributor, and Colin Burrow, an expert on Austen, dive into the social intricacies of 'Emma,' especially a revealing picnic scene. Judith Butler, a leading philosopher, joins Adam Shatz to discuss misogyny and the dualities of womanhood from 'The Second Sex,' shedding light on societal constructs. Meanwhile, Emily Wilson and Thomas Jones unpack Herodotus' 'Histories,' exploring the narrative complexities of truth and empire, plus their insights on cultural practices that define Greek identity.


