The Malcolm Effect

[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.    I.G. @TheGambian Twitter: @Nestawane @FloTok    

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   I.G. @TheGambian Twitter:   @MomodouTaal @CTayj @Aldanmarki    

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).   I.G. @TheGambian Twitter: @MomodouTaal @taraxrh

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   I.G. @TheGambian Twitter: @capassomat @MomodouTaal @CTayJ    

In this episode, I speak with Azhaar, a PhD student at Cornell, on what is happening in Sudan. I.G. @TheGambian Twitter: AzhaarSholgami

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.

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.    I.G. @TheGambian @Quincy.Diallo Twitter: @MomodouTaal

Palestine remains the litmus test. As our movements continue to gain momentum, Arun and I discuss what are the stakes when organizing for Palestine in the west.   Arun Kundnani has been active in antiracist movements in Britain and the United States for three decades. He is a former editor of the journal Race & Class and was a scholar-in-residence at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture at the New York Public Library.   I.G. @TheGambian Twitter: @MomodouTaal @ArunKundnani

Support The Malcolm Effect: https://www.patreon.com/TheMalcolmEffect   A historical overview of the creation of the Zionist state of Israel.   Professor Lentin's bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronit_Lentin   I.G. @TheGambian Twitter: @MomodouTaal

Yara Shoufani, an organizer with the Palestinian Youth Movement, discusses the significance of the Palestinian resistance and their struggle for liberation. Topics include the challenges faced by Palestinians, the importance of Gaza, the role of the Western left, student organizing, the diaspora struggle, and the global movement for Palestinian liberation.