Adolph L. Reed Jr.

Adolph Reed, a political science scholar, and Walter Benn Michaels, an English professor known for critiquing liberalism, dive into complex discussions on racial and economic disparities. They challenge the oversimplified focus on racial issues, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to social justice. Reed critiques the narrative around co-optation in movements like Black Lives Matter, while Michaels argues for collective interests over racial identity. The conversation also touches on nuclear energy as a path to equitable labor practices in the transition to clean energy.

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.

Adolph L. Reed Jr., a Marxist scholar and author of "The South: Jim Crow and Its Afterlives," shares profound insights on the lasting impacts of Jim Crow on Black Americans today. He argues that reparations may not provide the healing many expect and stresses the necessity of addressing systemic inequality through robust policy changes. Reed reflects on his childhood in the segregated South and emphasizes collective efforts to combat racial and economic disparities. His thoughts challenge conventional narratives around race and equity in contemporary America.