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. Support this podcast at Patreon.com/TheDig Check out our archives and weekly newsletter at thedigradio.com Check out Breaking the Impasse by Kim Moody haymarketbooks.org/books/1873-breaking-the-impasse

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.

Astra Taylor, a filmmaker and co-founder of The Debt Collective, joins authors Malcolm Harris and Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò, a philosophy professor, to delve into the complexities of voting in the upcoming election. They discuss the moral dilemmas of supporting candidates like Kamala Harris and the effectiveness of third-party alternatives. The conversation critiques the political landscape shaped by extremism and highlights the necessity of grassroots organizing, especially in response to social justice issues, emphasizing that civic engagement goes beyond casting a vote.