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May 1, 2024 • 55min
#111 Structures, Agency and the role of political economy - Professor Naeem Inayatullah
Listen in as we discuss structures, agency and the role of political economy.
Naeem Inayatullah is professor of politics at Ithaca College. He has taught at the University of Denver, University of Colorado, Syracuse University, and for a short period in Brazil. He is associate editor of the Journal of Narrative Politic
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Apr 23, 2024 • 1h 15min
#110 A Marxist analysis of Iran's retaliation - Dr. Matteo Capasso
Listen in as Dr. Matteo Capasso offers a marxist analysis of Iran's retaliation to Israel's attack on their consulate.
Matteo Capasso is @mscactions research fellow at @cafoscari and @columbia, whose work focuses on imperialism and the Global South. He is the author of 'Everyday Politics in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya' and co-editor of @mideastcritique. His work has appeared in @ripe, @roap and @journalPolitics. He is also a rapporteur at in the International Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism: Sanctions Blockades, and Unilateral Coercive Measures @sanctionstrib
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@Khamis_AC

Mar 30, 2024 • 53min
#109 An organisers perspective on Haiti - Kweku Lumumba
As the US gears up for yet another intervention in Haiti, what do those who are plugged into movements on the ground make of the current situation? Listen in as Kweku Lumumba takes us through his perspective on contemporary Haiti
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@Aldanmarki

Mar 19, 2024 • 47min
#108 What is happening in Senegal? - Fatima & Florian
[This episode was recorded February 27th]
Many of us have heard what is happening in Senegal listen in as Fatima and Florian take us through what has led to this current moment.
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@FloTok

Mar 4, 2024 • 53min
#107 They are the Ansarullah not 'Houthis' - Rune
The Ansarullah in Yemen continues their blockade of the red sea of all ships headed toward Israel. Who are they?
Listen in as Rune discusses the history of Ansarullah and their place within Yemen's society.
Rune Agerhus
Political Commentator & Member of the Organization of Solidarity with the Yemeni Struggle (OSYS
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@Aldanmarki

Feb 22, 2024 • 45min
#106 This did not start on October 7th -Tara Alami
History did not start on October 7th. Listen in as Tara contextualizes October 7th and gives a long history of Palestinian resistance.
Tara Alami is a Palestinian writer and organiser from occupied Jerusalem and occupied Yafa, based in Tiohtià:ke (Montreal).
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@taraxrh

Feb 12, 2024 • 47min
#105 What is the Axis of Resistance? - Dr. Matteo Capasso
What is the axis of resisance? How did they emerge?
In this episode, Dr. Matteo Capasso gives us an introduction to the axis of resistance.
Matteo Capasso is @mscactions research fellow at @cafoscari and @columbia, whose work focuses on imperialism and the Global South. He is the author of 'Everyday Politics in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya' and co-editor of @mideastcritique. His work has appeared in @ripe, @roap and @journalPolitics. He is also a rapporteur at in the International Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism: Sanctions Blockades, and Unilateral Coercive Measures @sanctionstrib
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Twitter:
@capassomat
@MomodouTaal
@CTayJ

Feb 5, 2024 • 47min
#104 What is happening in Sudan? - Azhaar Sholgami
In this episode, I speak with Azhaar, a PhD student at Cornell, on what is happening in Sudan.
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Jan 10, 2024 • 57min
#103 What is happening in Congo? - Kambale Musavuli
Kambale Musavuli, an advocate for human rights in the Democratic Republic of Congo, discusses the ongoing crisis in the country, including the genocide, historical context, and global implications. The podcast explores the challenges faced by Congo, such as exploitation by corporations and the Israeli businessman. It also emphasizes the importance of international solidarity and raises questions about fair mining deals. The devastating conflict, humanitarian crisis, and chaotic elections in Congo are also discussed.

Jan 2, 2024 • 31min
#102 ’Love’ in James Baldwin’s archive - Quincy Diallo
Starting the new year with a special episode on 'Love' in James Baldwin's archive.
Quincy Diallo is a double major in African-American studies and English at Yale University.
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