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Aziz Rana

Professor of law and political science at Boston College, author of The Constitutional Bind.

Top 5 podcasts with Aziz Rana

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22 snips
Jan 6, 2025 • 53min

Behind the News: Best of 2024

Rashid Khalidi, a retired Columbia history professor and author, discusses the historical complexities of Zionism and the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. Pankaj Mishra, an essayist, critiques the implications of U.S. foreign policy under the Biden administration. Aziz Rana, a law professor, reevaluates the U.S. Constitution, advocating for inclusivity in governance. Brooke Harrington, a sociology professor, delves into the offshore wealth management sector and the tax strategies of the ultra-rich, revealing the interplay between wealth and power.
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Jun 13, 2024 • 1h 3min

Can the Constitution Serve as a Document of National Unity?

Authors Yuval Levin and Aziz Rana debate whether the Constitution can foster national unity, discussing critiques of constitutionalism, the evolution of presidential power, interpretations of the framers' goals, historical context, challenges of administrative agencies, the rise of originalism, and the limitations of originalism, advocating for constitutional reforms and mass mobilization to uphold democratic values.
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Sep 26, 2024 • 1h 31min

"The Dig" Live: Internationalism After Third Worldism

Aslı Bâli, a scholar on left internationalism and neocolonialism, joins Aziz Rana, who examines global solidarity movements. They discuss the historical context of Third Worldism and its impact on contemporary movements, particularly concerning Palestine. The conversation highlights the importance of forming alliances against imperialism, explores the legacies of decolonization, and critiques the limitations of nation-states. They emphasize the need for transformative political action to confront ongoing neocolonial structures and foster genuine equity.
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Jun 19, 2024 • 1h 16min

Aziz Rana, "The Constitutional Bind: How Americans Came to Idolize a Document That Fails Them" (U Chicago Press, 2024)

Aziz Rana explores how Americans revere the Constitution but overlook its flaws, impacting global power dynamics. He discusses the need for diverse voices in constitutional conversations and advocates for unity through coalition building for political change.
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Sep 25, 2024 • 1h 36min

Third Worldism w/ Aslı Bâli & Aziz Rana

Aslı Bâli, an expert on left-wing internationalism and decolonization, teams up with Aziz Rana, a scholar of contemporary anti-neocolonial struggles. They dive into the history of Third Worldism and its relevance today, particularly in relation to the Palestinian liberation movement. The discussion spans the complexities of forming coalitions against US imperialism, the legacy of anti-colonial efforts during the Cold War, and the evolving nature of activism in response to global injustices. Their insights emphasize the need for solidarity in today’s geopolitical landscape.