Best Millennials Are Killing Capitalism Podcasts (2023)

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“Turning Grief Into Defiance” Abdaljawad Omar on Resistance & Possibility in Palestine 1:47:32

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This is a slightly edited version of our recent livestream with Abdaljawad Omar. Abdaljawad Omar is a writer, analyst, and lecturer based in Ramallah, Palestine. He currently lectures in the Department of Philosophy and Cultural Studies at Birzeit University. In this conversation we discuss some of his recent writings which we will include in the s…

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How Would A No Labels Presidential Candidate Change the Outcome in 2024? 53:15

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The centrist group No Labels is planning a bipartisan nominating convention, leading to speculation that they may promote a third-party candidate for voters who don’t support Donald Trump or Joe Biden. Those who agree say a third-party ticket will affect the election by helping Trump get more votes and diluting opposition. Those who disagree say vo…

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A primer for discussing Israel and Gaza and our divided American political landscape: John Donvan in discussion with author Mónica Guzmán 53:15

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How can you have meaningful conversations in increasingly divided times, whether it’s against the backdrop of American politics or the Israel-Gaza war? To author Mónica Guzmán, it’s by asking yourself, “What am I missing?” John Donvan sits down with Guzmán to talk about her work at Braver Angels, staying hopeful in times of conflict or during world…

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“Struggle Is Not Legal in Amerika” - Shaka Shakur on Sanyika Shakur and the New Afrikan Prisoner Movement 1:02:54

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We recorded this conversation just before the world shifted on October 7th. We actually have several conversations that we still need to release that we recorded in August and September, but I wanted to get to this one first due to the urgency of Shaka Shakur’s situation. Shaka Shakur is a New Afrikan Political Prisoner who has been behind the wall…

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Do We Have Free Will? 53:15

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Are we the true authors of our actions – or are we guided by a preordained fate? From the days of Greek philosophers to the present, the notion of free will and the question of whether humans can make their own choices is as captivating as ever. Those who think that free will exists consider it foundational to a rules-based society since it holds i…

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“War Is the Basis of Accumulation” - Ali Kadri on Genocide, Waste, Imperialism, and the Commodification of Death 1:15:58

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In this episode we talk to Ali Kadri. Ali Kadri is the author of Arab Development Denied: Dynamics of Accumulation by Wars of Encroachment, The Unmaking of Arab Socialism: Anthem Frontiers of Global Political Economy and Development and The Cordon Sanitaire: A Single Law Governing Development in East Asia and the Arab World Max Ajl recently recomme…

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“A Dam Against the Motion of History” - Fred Moten on Palestine & the Nation-State of Israel 1:34:34

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This is the slightly cleaned-up audio of our most recent conversation with Fred Moten. This was recorded on October 25th. Given the evolution of this struggle and the increasingly genocidal character as well as the ongoing resistance, our comments if we were to hold this discussion today on November 11th would undoubtedly be different. Nonetheless …

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Is Wokeness Killing Comedy? 53:15

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What Lenny Bruce, George Carlin, or Eddie Murphy jokes would be deemed offensive by today’s standards? From comedy specials to TV shows and movies, what makes us laugh has come under scrutiny. Some old jokes and racy skits are considered off-limits in today's context, leading to public apologies, cancellations, and backlash. While society wants mor…

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On Operation Al Aqsa Flood, Decolonizing Palestine and Debunking Zionist Myths with Rawan Masri and Fathi Nemer of Decolonize Palestine 2:06:32

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This is a slightly edited audio version of one of the MAKC livestreams we’ve hosted on our new Youtube channel. We will continue to polish the audio versions of those livestreams and release them as episodes here as well. Due to the amount of labor that goes into making them viable audio podcast episodes there will be a little bit of a delay on tha…

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Are DEI Mandates for University Faculties a Bad Idea? 53:15

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More American colleges are adopting DEI as a core value, affecting professors' tenure, hiring, and promotion. Has what was intended as solidarity turned into a “loyalty oath”? Those who agree say evaluations based on DEI statements harm professors who may not embrace an agenda, affecting academic freedom. Those disagreeing say the statements aren’t…

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Is Anti-Zionism the New Anti-Semitism? 53:15

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Zionism — the belief that the Jewish people have a right to statehood in Israel — has been debated for decades. But facing increased anti-Semitic violence around the world, some argue that criticizing it is anti-Semitic and Israel has a historical and political right to self-determination. Others say their concerns about Israel’s actions— particula…

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“The Is Not a Charity Operation, Our Liberation Is Connected” - Max Ajl Reflects on His Time in Gaza and the Palestinian Liberation Struggle 1:01:58

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This is the slightly edited audio from a livestream conversation we had with Max Ajl on the morning of October 17th. This conversation was held on our new YouTube channel and we’ll include a link to that in the show notes. We encourage folks to head over there to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications for all episodes so that you don’t …

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Does Economic Growth Cost Too Much? 53:15

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Economic growth is a central goal of many economies, but there are questions about how sustainable relentless growth is. Those arguing “yes” say the right measurements aren’t being used for societal well-being and how much it costs the environment, and call for a new economic model for more equitable and sustainable futures. Those arguing “no” say …

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Special Announcement - MAKC Live! 5:00

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This is a special announcement. Given the critical nature of the Palestinian Liberation struggle in this moment. We have made some quick shifts. As we announced on patreon this past weekend we have launched a YouTube channel where we will hold multiple weekly livestreams. Those conversations will eventually be available through the podcast stream a…

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“This Is a War on All Fronts” - Zionism, Palestinian Resistance & Al Aqsa Flood With Frances Hasso and Sina Rahmani 1:51:45

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Our guests for this discussion are Frances Hasso, a brilliant scholar and friend of the show, and author of Buried in the Red Dirt: Race, Reproduction and Death in Modern Palestine, and our friend Sina Rahmani, host of The East Is A Podcast. No show notes today. Listen to the conversation or don't. And if you want to be on the right side of history…

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"Build From Existing Strengths" - Max Ajl on Theories of Political Ecology 1:18:09

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In this episode is the conclusion of our 2 part conversation with Max Ajl. Max Ajl is an educator and a researcher and the author of A People’s Green New Deal, which we highly recommend and had a previous discussion of back in 2021. He is also the associate editor of Agrarian South: Journal of Political Economy. Here we continued our discussion of …

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Theories of Political Ecology with Max Ajl 1:48:56

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In this episode Max Ajl returns to the podcast. Max Ajl is an educator and a researcher and the author of A People’s Green New Deal, which we highly recommend and had a previous discussion of back in 2021. He is also the associate editor of Agrarian South: Journal of Political Economy. We caught up with Max back in early August to talk about one of…

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Should Artists Be Allowed to Borrow From Cultures Besides Their Own? 53:15

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Modern art, runway fashion, and music today are in the middle of a cultural reckoning, where artists must find a balance between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation. Those in support of borrowing say placing restrictions on what artists can be inspired by may stifle artistic expression. Those against it say doing so erases a tradition’…

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Should Ukraine Get Russia's Frozen Assets? 53:15

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After the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, economic sanctions led to frozen Russian assets abroad inaccessible and could be relocated to Ukraine. Those arguing yes say it would serve as restitution for Russia’s aggression and compensate for damages and economic disruptions. Those arguing no say relocating the frozen assets could set a …

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On Engels' "The Principles of Communism" with Breht O'Shea from Revolutionary Left Radio 1:48:28

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In this conversation Breht from Revolutionary Left Radio join the podcast to talk about the Friedrich Engels’ short piece, "The Principles of Communism." This piece which is presented in Question and Answer form was a draft that would inform the creation of The Communist Manifesto. This is part of our series of episodes we’ve been doing lately wher…

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"Popular Coercion From Below" - César "che" Rodríguez on Why Oscar Grant Did Not Die in Vain 1:22:27

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This is the conclusion of our discussion with César “che” Rodríguez (part 1 is here), who works as a faculty member of Race & Resistance Studies at San Francisco State University, is a rank-and-file union member of the California Faculty Association, and organized with Change SSF. Here we get into the actual history of the murder of Oscar Grant, tr…

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“Record the Noise” - César “che” Rodríguez on Racial Regimes and Blues Epistemology in the Lead-up to the Oscar Grant Moment 1:27:34

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In this episode we welcome César “che” Rodríguez to the podcast. We had a lengthy conversation about Rodríguez’s piece, “‘Oscar Did Not Die in Vain’ Revelous Citizen Journalism, Righteous/Riotous Work, and the Gains of the Oscar Grant Moment in Oakland, California,” which we will link in the show notes. César “che” Rodríguez works as a faculty memb…

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Is Modi's India Heading in the Right Direction? 53:15

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Under prime minister Narendra Modi, pro-Hindu nationalism and civil rights issues have led to India’s downgrade to an electoral autocracy (according to V-Dem Institute), and many question whether better times are ahead. Those who agree with Modi’s leadership highlight the new strong economic growth as well as his efforts to improve India’s global i…

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“We Can Never Be Citizens of This Country” - The Shakurs in Santi Elijah Holley’s An Amerikan Family 1:03:12

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In this conversation we talk to Santi Elijah Holley about his recently published book An Amerikan Family: The Shakurs and the Nation They Created. A history of the political family that included Tupac, Assata, Afeni, Dr. Mutulu, Salahdeen, Lumumba, Zayd and many others. What does it mean to take the name Shakur? What were some of the key relationsh…

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“Turning Grief Into Defiance” Abdaljawad Omar on Resistance & Possibility in Palestine 1:47:32

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How Would A No Labels Presidential Candidate Change the Outcome in 2024? 53:15

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A primer for discussing Israel and Gaza and our divided American political landscape: John Donvan in discussion with author Mónica Guzmán 53:15

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“Struggle Is Not Legal in Amerika” - Shaka Shakur on Sanyika Shakur and the New Afrikan Prisoner Movement 1:02:54

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Do We Have Free Will? 53:15

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“War Is the Basis of Accumulation” - Ali Kadri on Genocide, Waste, Imperialism, and the Commodification of Death 1:15:58

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“A Dam Against the Motion of History” - Fred Moten on Palestine & the Nation-State of Israel 1:34:34

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Is Wokeness Killing Comedy? 53:15

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On Operation Al Aqsa Flood, Decolonizing Palestine and Debunking Zionist Myths with Rawan Masri and Fathi Nemer of Decolonize Palestine 2:06:32

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Are DEI Mandates for University Faculties a Bad Idea? 53:15

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Is Anti-Zionism the New Anti-Semitism? 53:15

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“The Is Not a Charity Operation, Our Liberation Is Connected” - Max Ajl Reflects on His Time in Gaza and the Palestinian Liberation Struggle 1:01:58

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Does Economic Growth Cost Too Much? 53:15

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Special Announcement - MAKC Live! 5:00

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“This Is a War on All Fronts” - Zionism, Palestinian Resistance & Al Aqsa Flood With Frances Hasso and Sina Rahmani 1:51:45

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"Build From Existing Strengths" - Max Ajl on Theories of Political Ecology 1:18:09

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Theories of Political Ecology with Max Ajl 1:48:56

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Should Artists Be Allowed to Borrow From Cultures Besides Their Own? 53:15

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Should Ukraine Get Russia's Frozen Assets? 53:15

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On Engels' "The Principles of Communism" with Breht O'Shea from Revolutionary Left Radio 1:48:28

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"Popular Coercion From Below" - César "che" Rodríguez on Why Oscar Grant Did Not Die in Vain 1:22:27

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“Record the Noise” - César “che” Rodríguez on Racial Regimes and Blues Epistemology in the Lead-up to the Oscar Grant Moment 1:27:34

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Is Modi's India Heading in the Right Direction? 53:15

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“We Can Never Be Citizens of This Country” - The Shakurs in Santi Elijah Holley’s An Amerikan Family 1:03:12

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