New Books in Critical Theory
Marshall Poe
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Episodes
Mentioned books
Jun 28, 2024 • 57min
Joshua Schuster, "What Is Extinction?: A Natural and Cultural History of Last Animals" (Fordham UP, 2023)
Joshua Schuster, author of 'What Is Extinction?: A Natural and Cultural History of Last Animals,' discusses the changing perceptions of extinction over time. He explores last animal photography, extreme biopolitics in the Third Reich, de-extinction technologies, and the development of new literary genres related to extinction. Schuster offers critical insights into how cultural forms shape our understanding of species finitude.
Jun 27, 2024 • 38min
Post-Orientalism Revisited: A Conversation with Salman Sayyid
Salman Sayyid discusses post-Orientalism and the impact of Edward Said's work, challenging conventional knowledge production. Topics include reconstructing Islamic practices post-colonialism, deconstructing Orientalism's legacy, and reinterpreting historical narratives starting with Plato in relation to Caliphate. The conversation also explores Orientalism's effects on perceptions in and outside the Islamic world, urging for a reflective approach to counter Orientalist narratives.
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Jun 27, 2024 • 35min
Shyam Ranganathan, "Yoga - Anticolonial Philosophy: An Action-Focused Guide to Practice" (Singing Dragon, 2024)
Dr. Shyam Ranganathan, a pioneer in Indian moral philosophy, discusses decolonizing Yoga, highlighting its precolonial roots and challenging the impact of Western colonialism on the practice. The podcast explores the role of different South Asian philosophies in Yoga, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and autonomy. It also dives into the subversive nature of yoga, promoting personal growth and relationship enhancement beyond physical exercise.
Jun 25, 2024 • 1h 7min
Thomas Hendriks, "Rainforest Capitalism: Power and Masculinity in a Congolese Timber Concession" (Duke UP, 2021)
Anthropologist Thomas Hendriks discusses power dynamics, masculinity, and labor in Congolese logging camps. He explores the complexities of capitalist extraction, emotional experiences in the rainforest, and racialized and gendered power dynamics. The podcast sheds light on existential vulnerabilities, colonial memories, and the precarious side of power in the rainforest environment. It also delves into the dynamics of whiteness, masculinity, desire, and the challenges of leaving academia for anthropology.
Jun 25, 2024 • 45min
Jerry Rafiki Jenkins, "Anti-Blackness and Human Monstrosity in Black American Horror Fiction" (Ohio State UP, 2024)
Jerry Rafiki Jenkins discusses human monsters in Black American horror fiction, focusing on White rage, respectability, not-ness, and serial killing. He explores anti-Black sadism and how these monsters represent ideologies of American anti-Blackness. Jenkins examines works by authors like Tananarive Due, Victor LaValle, Octavia Butler, and Nnedi Okorafor, offering resources to combat human monstrosity in society.
Jun 24, 2024 • 48min
A Psychoanalytic Overview of Racism in America
This podcast delves into the roots of racism in America from a psychoanalytic perspective, discussing defense mechanisms and the importance of white people listening to the Black experience. It explores projective identification in perpetuating racism and emphasizes the need for unity and understanding in combating inequality. The discussions also touch on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s relevance today and the role of psychoanalysts in addressing historical oppression.
Jun 24, 2024 • 57min
Matthijs Lok, "Europe Against Revolution: Conservatism, Enlightenment, and the Making of the Past" (Cambridge UP, 2023)
Author Matthijs Lok discusses the roots of European ideas, contrasting conservative and Enlightenment views. They touch on counter-revolutionary authors defending Europe, opposition to revolutionary principles, and the evolution of European society. The podcast explores conservatism's rise globally, the dark side of Enlightenment values, and German theorists' views on Europe as diverse. It also delves into lesser-known Enlightenment figures, the concept of the European Republic, and European conservatism during the Vienna Order period.
Jun 23, 2024 • 52min
Pinky Hota, "The Violence of Recognition: Adivasi Indigeneity and Anti-Dalitness in India" (U Pennsylvania Press, 2023)
Dr. Pinky Hota discusses the ethnonationalist conflict between Adivasi and Dalit communities in India, highlighting the anti-Christian violence incited by Hindu nationalists. They explore how caste, race, and religion intersect, revealing the exploitation of indigenous recognition to oppress Dalits. The podcast covers the complexities of identity politics, dynamics between Khandhas and Panas, impact of indigeneity on tribal groups, and challenges of claiming indigenous identity.
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Jun 22, 2024 • 1h 56min
Adrian Johnston, "Infinite Greed: The Inhuman Selfishness of Capital" (Columbia UP, 2024)
Adrian Johnston discusses 'Infinite Greed' merging Marxism and psychoanalysis, exploring libidinal economics in capitalism. Topics include Freud's skepticism of socialism, drive as a theoretical bridge between Marxism and psychoanalysis, Lacan's concept of desire in capitalism, and the intertwining of theological notions and capitalist economic concepts.
Jun 21, 2024 • 1h
Slava Greenberg, "Animated Film and Disability: Cripping Spectatorship" (Indiana UP, 2023)
Dr. Slava Greenberg, expert in crip animation, discusses how animated films celebrate disabled experiences. They explore challenging ableist narratives, sensory experiences in film, and the intersection of film theory and disability studies. The podcast delves into the significance of bridging disability and trans studies to foster unity within communities.
