Tariq Khan
Historian with an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the intertwined forces underlying and shaping social, political, economic, and cultural institutions. Has wide-ranging research, writing, and teaching experience in the fields of global capitalism, transnational studies, U.S. history, psychology, sociology, ethnicity & race studies, gender studies, colonialism & postcolonialism, labor & working-class history, radical social movements, history “from below,” public history, and community-based research and teaching.
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Apr 19, 2025 • 1h 49min
"Like We're at War with a Foreign Nation" - How Settler Colonial Violence Shaped Anti-Left Repression with Tariq Khan
Tariq Khan, a historian with a knack for uncovering historical ties, dives into his book on how settler colonial violence has influenced anti-left repression in the U.S. He illuminates the connections between 19th-century anarchism, race science, and state violence, revealing how these dynamics have shaped contemporary political discourse. Khan also discusses the parallels between U.S. genocidal policies and those enacted by Israel against Palestinians, challenging listeners to reframe our understanding of history and activist movements through a lens of solidarity.
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May 21, 2025 • 1h 38min
“There Has to Be Some Consequences for These Horrors” - Tariq Khan on Settler Colonial Violence and Antileft Repression
Tariq Khan, a historian with expertise in social movements and colonialism, dives deep into the legacy of settler colonial violence and anti-left repression. He discusses the historical roots of anti-communism predating McCarthyism and connects these dynamics to contemporary political actions, including Trump’s immigration policies. Khan draws parallels between historical figures like McKinley and Roosevelt and highlights the persistent trauma of lynching and sexual violence as tools of power. His insights reveal how past injustices continue to shape modern societal issues.
