New Books in Critical Theory
Marshall Poe
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Episodes
Mentioned books
Apr 10, 2024 • 1h 3min
Rupa Marya and Raj Patel, "Inflamed: Deep Medicine and the Anatomy of Injustice" (FSG, 2021)
Physician Rupa Marya and economist Raj Patel discuss 'Inflamed: Deep Medicine and the Anatomy of Injustice'. They explore decolonization, societal structures impacting health, inflammation, and the interconnectedness of music, medicine, and activism. The podcast highlights the need for a holistic approach to address systemic issues, advocating for dismantling oppressive systems and restoring harmony with nature and indigenous communities.
Apr 10, 2024 • 52min
Bishnupriya Ghosh, "The Virus Touch: Theorizing Epidemic Media" (Duke UP, 2023)
Bishnupriya Ghosh discusses how media mediate the relationships between viruses, humans, and non-human life during global pandemics like HIV/AIDS and COVID-19. She explores epidemic media's role in making multispecies relations understandable, emphasizing the need for a multispecies politics of health. Ghosh focuses on the collection and analysis of blood samples as viral media, geospatial data tracking viral hosts, and sensory images tracing viral mutations, highlighting the anthropogenic drivers of pathogenicity and vulnerabilities from socio-economic inequities.
Apr 9, 2024 • 51min
Shardé M. Davis, "Being Black in the Ivory: Truth-Telling about Racism in Higher Education" (UNC Press, 2024)
Shardé M. Davis, known for the viral hashtag #BlackintheIvory, discusses racism in academia. She shares personal stories from Black scholars, shedding light on systemic racism in higher education. The podcast explores covert racism, challenges in graduate school, and empowering black academics. Davis emphasizes the importance of diverse narratives and creating a platform for sharing experiences.
Apr 7, 2024 • 48min
Adele Oliver, "Deeping It: Colonialism, Culture & Criminalisation of UK Drill" (404 Ink, 2023)
Adèle Oliver discusses the colonial roots of UK drill's criminalization, censorship, and historical parallels with black music. The podcast explores societal biases in categorizing music, drill as an art movement, and challenges faced by artists. It also delves into the cultural significance of gun fingers and advocacy efforts to keep creative expression out of UK courts.
Apr 6, 2024 • 38min
Ellie Tomsett, "Stand-up Comedy and Contemporary Feminisms: Sexism, Stereotypes and Structural Inequalities" (Bloomsbury, 2023)
Ellie Tomsett, a Senior Lecturer in media and film at Birmingham City University, discusses the challenges faced by women in stand-up comedy, including sexism, stereotypes, and structural inequalities. The podcast explores the evolution of feminist comedy, the roles of gatekeepers in the industry, gender imbalances, and the impact of social media on comedians' experiences.
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Apr 5, 2024 • 1h 3min
Naomi Oreskes and Erik M. Conway, "The Big Myth: How American Business Taught Us to Loathe Government and Love the Free Market" (Bloomsbury. 2023)
Naomi Oreskes and Erik M. Conway delve into the origins of free market ideology in 'The Big Myth'. They discuss campaigns to reshape textbooks, the influence of economists like Hayek and Friedman, and the impact of market propaganda on American policy. The podcast explores the intersection of capitalism and democracy, challenges misconceptions about Adam Smith, and examines the decline of democracy in the current political climate.
Apr 5, 2024 • 19min
Tina Sikka, "Health Apps, Genetic Diets and Superfoods: When Biopolitics Meets Neoliberalism" (Bloomsbury, 2023)
Tina Sikka, a researcher on biopolitics and neoliberalism, discusses the impact of health apps, genetic diets, and superfoods on inequality. She critiques the corporate-led dietary-genomic-functional food industrial complex and advocates for a community-based, food-justice rooted health culture. The podcast delves into mixed methods for exploring digital health landscapes and examines the intersection of health, neoliberalism, and justice.
Apr 4, 2024 • 30min
Stefan Aune, "Indian Wars Everywhere: Colonial Violence and the Shadow Doctrines of Empire" (U California Press, 2023)
Author Stefan Aune discusses how references to Indian wars influence US military violence, connecting past colonial violence to modern warfare. The podcast explores the lasting impact of Native American resistance on settler colonialism and American militarism, as well as the overlooked contributions of Native Americans in the US Armed Forces. Aune also shares insights on cluster munitions history and activism, highlighting the ongoing global repercussions.
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Apr 3, 2024 • 59min
Dominic Boyer, "No More Fossils" (U Minnesota Press, 2023)
Author Dominic Boyer discusses his book 'No More Fossils' and delves into divesting from fossil energy, utopia, affect and anxiety in climate thinking, and inspiration from fiction, scholarship, and activism. Topics include rootedness in place, climate anxiety metaphors, generational differences in technology adaptation, and interconnected cultures supporting green technologies. The conversation challenges traditional views on energy and promotes utopian thinking for climate action.
Apr 3, 2024 • 1h 8min
Naomi Cahn, et al., "Fair Shake: Women and the Fight to Build a Just Economy" (Simon & Schuster, 2023)
Naomi Cahn discusses the challenges women face in the workplace, highlighting wage gaps, systemic discrimination, and the impact of a 'winner-take-all' economy. The podcast explores gender disparities in education, occupation, and corporate environments, addressing issues like whistleblowing, harassment, and unfair treatment. It also touches on the empowering effects of the Me Too movement in promoting accountability and systemic change.
