Benjamin Weber

Benjamin Weber, a historian and African-American studies professor at UC Davis, dives deep into the dark legacy of mass incarceration in America. He connects the dots between racial slavery, colonialism, and today's prison system, highlighting how these institutions serve as tools for population control. Weber discusses the global ramifications of American imperialism on policing, revealing a troubling link between historical injustices and contemporary surveillance. The conversation emphasizes the importance of solidarity in racial justice movements and the urgent need for collective action against systemic oppression.