Gabriel Winant

Gabriel Winant, a history professor at the University of Chicago and volunteer organizer, hosts Eric Blanc, an outspoken advocate for worker-led movements and author of 'We Are the Union.' They delve into the revitalization of labor movements through grassroots organizing, discussing the rise of younger workers’ involvement and innovative strategies for union engagement. The importance of solidarity to combat corporate dominance is emphasized, along with calls for coordinated action to empower workers and address contemporary challenges in the labor landscape.

Lily Geismer, a historian at Claremont McKenna College, and Brent Cebul from the University of Pennsylvania delve into the intricacies of professional-class liberalism as explored in their collection, Mastery and Drift. They discuss how the PMC has shaped contemporary politics, including trends from the Clinton and Obama eras to the rise of populism. With insights on the tension between expert-driven policies and grassroots movements, they critique the reliance on philanthropy over public solutions. The conversation offers a historical lens on labor, activism, and the changing face of liberalism.

Gabriel Winant, a history professor at the University of Chicago, and Aslı Bâli, a law professor at Yale, engage in a lively discussion about the current political landscape. They dissect the resurgence of authoritarianism and the Democratic establishment’s failures, highlighting the energy from the socialist left. The guests explore the resilience of the millennial left against a chaotic right-wing coalition, the intertwining of race and politics, and the impact of national security on civil liberties. Their insights challenge listeners to rethink political strategies and solidarity movements.

"Conjuncture w/ Akbar, Winant, & Riofrancos" features Amna Akbar, Gabriel Winant, and Thea Riofrancos. They discuss the American conjuncture, analyzing its impact on the left. They explore protest movements like Occupy, Ferguson, and Standing Rock, examining how they formed the new American left. They also delve into the limited impact of police reform efforts and the challenges faced by left-leaning organizations during protests. Additionally, they discuss the shift in focus during the pandemic and the contradictory outcomes of economic policies, leading to a potential post-neoliberal order.

Legal scholar Amna Akbar, historian Gabriel Winant, and political scientist Thea Riofrancos discuss the challenges and potential of the new US left, the revitalization of American liberalism, the limitations of the Democratic Party, the state of the climate movement, the radicalization of the right, and the role of labor and industrial policy.