In this episode, Dr. CBS discusses her book 'Black Scare/Red Scare', exploring the interconnectedness of anti-radical repression and anti-Black racial oppression. They examine the impact of the Red Scare on black activism, the emergence of black internationalism, and the hypocrisy of state perception towards black internationalism. The speakers also delve into the connection between war, imperialism, and racial oppression, as well as the concept of true Americanism and its association with Black identity extremism.

Economic experts and historians discuss the origins of capitalism, from colonial conquest to the privatization of land in Europe. Topics include the Atlantic Slave Trade, racial capitalism, and peasant uprisings against forced land separation.

Charisse Burden-Stelly discusses the history and pervasive nature of the Red Scare and Black Scare in the U.S., exploring their impact on policies, collective consciousness, and social movements. The podcast highlights examples of anti-black and anti-communist governance, challenges faced by black radicals, and the dangerous nature of combining race and class consciousness. It also examines the presence of these scares in modern times and the importance of joining organized movements for effective engagement in the class war.

D. Musa Springer, a Pan-African Marxist scholar, and Charisse Burden-Stelly, an expert on underdevelopment, dive deep into Walter Rodney's powerful legacy. They discuss how Rodney's theories on global capitalism and education remain relevant today. His critiques of colonialism and imperialism are explored, showcasing their impact on current struggles for liberation. The conversation highlights the need for integrating African perspectives within Marxist theory to address ongoing socio-economic inequalities.

Charisse Burden-Stelly, researcher and author specializing in theorizing capitalist racism in the United States, discusses the conjoined nature of the Black Scare and Red Scare in the early 20th century. She explores how US capitalist racist society and Wall Street imperialism intertwine to maintain racial and economic order. The podcast also examines the intersection of black radicalism and state repression, and explores the parallels between the South African apartheid government and the American state in their fear of African Americans.

Guests: Charisse Burden-Stelly, Kate Rigby, Enrique Salmón, David Pecusa. Explore the impact of the Crusades on the climate crisis and the concept of holy war. Discuss the origins of racial capitalism and the construction of racial hierarchies. Challenge assumptions about European dominance and the ethical dimension of conquest. Emphasize the interconnectedness and value of the natural world.

Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly, a Wayne University scholar renowned for her political insights, shares her take on Kamala Harris's endorsements from the radical Black left. She discusses the implications of Jill Stein and Butch Ware's viral appearance on The Breakfast Club, along with Ta-Nehisi Coates’ anti-Zionist narrative in New York Magazine. In a lively debate, Dr. CBS and Brie tackle the left's strategy after the Squad's failing 'inside approach,' emphasizing the need for accountability in electoral politics and its role in fostering mass movements.

Charisse Burden-Stelly, an Associate Professor of African American Studies at Wayne State University, dives into pressing issues from Palestine to U.S. domestic policies. She critiques the vague campaigns of Harris and Waltz, relating them to the larger context of Black and Palestinian activism. The discussion spans stagnant wages, mass incarceration, and foreign policy interventions, revealing how systemic racism and economic exploitation intertwine. Burden-Stelly emphasizes the need for accountable, intersectional activism to combat oppression globally.

Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly, a scholar focused on capitalism and racism, dives deep into the Black Scare/Red Scare Theory and its relevance today. She discusses the socio-political implications surrounding movements like 'Stop Cop City' and the Israel-Palestine conflict. Delving into how narratives shape capitalist racism, Dr. Burden-Stelly critiques the portrayal of marginalized communities as threats. She also examines the historical intersections of Black liberation movements with socialist ideologies and challenges conventional narratives surrounding labor and identity.

In this conversation, Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly, a critical Black Studies scholar, dives into how anti-communism serves as a scapegoat for radicalism born from systemic oppression. She discusses the legacy of anti-communism in shaping Black identity and its intersection with capitalism. Celebrating her book "Black Scare / Red Scare," she critiques Wall Street's imperialism and examines how historical legacies affect contemporary social justice movements. Burden-Stelly challenges stereotypes, advocating for a nuanced understanding of race, labor, and political repression.