Joy James

In this engaging conversation, John Pring discusses the shocking failures of the UK's Work Capability Assessments and their impact on vulnerable populations. Robert Chapman explores the neurodiversity movement's achievements and its struggles within a capitalist framework. Riya Al'Sanah highlights labor solidarity efforts regarding workers in weapon factories tied to Palestine. Joy James critiques the militarization of policing and its societal consequences, calling for a transformative shift in resistance strategies. Together, they shed light on urgent social issues and the need for accountability.

Dr. Joy James joins Breht and PM for the third installment of Rev Left's ongoing Du Bois series, but this conversation goes well beyond the life and work of Du Bois to cover James' newest book, her long history of organizing, the history of black liberation struggles in the US, and much more. Together, they discuss George Jackson, James' concept of the Captive Maternal, Erica Garner, "New Bones Abolition", Marxism, black history, Ida B. Wells, and much more. Overall its a wide-ranging conversation with an incredibly wise and experienced revolutionary intellectual.  Dr. James is Ebenezer Fitch Professor of Humanities at Williams College. Her book is New Bones Abolition: Captive Maternal Agency and the (After)life of Erica Garner.  Proceeds from New Bones Abolition: Captive Maternal Agency and the (After)Life of Erica Garner go to Prison Radio. Follow PM on IG Check out Dr. Joy James on Millennials are Killing Capitalism HERE & HERE Get 15% off any book from Leftwingbooks.net  Outro Music: "Sorrow Tears and Blood" by Fela Kuti ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Support Rev Left Radio 

Dr. Joy James discusses Angela Davis' iconic status and challenges faced in archival war. Reflects on personal connections to the Black Panther Party and collaborations beyond scholarship. Explores uncomfortable historical truths and complexities of revolutionary leadership. Discusses counterinsurgency tactics and the impact on societal narratives.