Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò
Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Georgetown University, author of "Reconsidering Reparations" and "Elite Capture."
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Sep 10, 2022 • 1h 36min
Ruth Wilson Gilmore, Robin Kelley, and Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò
Featuring Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò, Robin D.G. Kelley, and Ruth Wilson Gilmore on racial capitalism, intergenerational organizing, internationalism, and a whole lot more. Dan's live Dig interview from the Socialism 2022 conference in Chicago.
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May 29, 2025 • 1h 11min
Awareness-Raising Protests Won’t Threaten the Richest, Most Well-Armed People on Earth
Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò, an associate professor of philosophy at Georgetown University and author of Elite Capture, dives deep into the complexities of protests. He critiques large, awareness-raising events and stresses that strategic organization is vital for achieving real change. The conversation highlights the importance of coalition-building and actionable goals over mere participation. Olúfẹ́mi also emphasizes the significance of supporting independent media and creating community spaces for effective activism in today's challenging political climate.
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Jun 25, 2022 • 60min
Do the Politics of Class and Race Stand in Tension?
Olúfẹmi Táíwò is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Georgetown University and author of 'Reconsidering Reparations' and 'Elite Capture.' In this discussion, he analyzes the interconnectedness of race and class politics, arguing for nuanced perspectives over simplistic narratives. He critiques identity politics and emphasizes the need for comprehensive frameworks to drive social justice. Táíwò also highlights the risks of reductionism in political discourse and stresses the importance of coalition building to address systemic inequalities.
