Best Momodou Podcasts (2024)

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43. Exclusive Interview with Momodou Taal 56:32

3d ago56:32

56:32

In this episode, our friend Ayoola Babalola converses with Momodou Taal in light of his suspension due to his activism for the Palestinian cause. They cycle through the sequence of events, the punishment meted out, the ways he has tried to appeal his case and the support he has received so far. They also discuss how one can spread awareness about t…

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44. Why Trump (would have) won in Nigeria -- aka Tropical Trumpism 1:04:26

5h ago1:04:26

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We explore the widespread support for the Republican president elect among Nigerians (men, yes, but also women). We discuss possible reasons for his popularity in parts of the developing world, assessing whether or not there is a meaningful economic self interest expressed in Tropical Trumpism. We probe assumptions and projections about his adminis…

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“Samidoun Is a Collective Act “ - On the Futility of Repressing Palestinian Organization 1:24:45

2h ago1:24:45

1:24:45

In this episode we interview Mohammed Khatib and Thomas Hofland from the Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network. This is our third interview with members of Samidoun since October 7th 2023, and we will link the others in the show description. Mohammed Khatib is a Palestinian refugee from Ain el-Helweh camp in Lebanon. He lives in Belgium …

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#121 Anti imperialism and The Question of Syria - Max Ajl 1:18:41

1h ago1:18:41

1:18:41

What does an anti-imperialist position on the question of Syria sound like? Max Ajl is a fellow at MECAM/University of Tunis, a Senior Fellow at University of Ghent and an associated researcher at the Tunisian Observatory for Food Sovereignty and the Environment. He is an associate editor at Agrarian South and Journal of Labor and Society, and has …

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Where Do We Go From Here? Featuring Kali Akuno 2:06:43

4d ago2:06:43

2:06:43

This is an (almost) unedited version of our livestream with Kali Akuno from this morning (11/10/24) Here Kali Akuno offers thoughts on where we go from here after the re-election of Trump. Our previous video discussion with Kali Akuno provides more of the nuts and bolts of the type of organizing he's callling for, but this conversation underscores …

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“Opening as Many Fronts as Possible” - Reflections on Palestine Action Us & the Merrimack 4 With Calla Walsh 1:45:15

5d ago1:45:15

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In this episode we interview 20 year old organizer Calla Walsh to talk about her experiences as a co-founder of Palestine Action US, as well as the political repression she and others have faced in the case of the Merrimack 4. She talks about why we should view their case as a win, and underlines the need for continued escalation for Palestine thir…

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Substance Fetishism or Historical Materialism With Jason W. Moore 1:06:20

6d ago1:06:20

1:06:20

This is part two of our conversation with Jason W. Moore, a historical geographer at Binghamton University. In this discussion we delve into the concept of "substance fetishism" within Marxian social theory, the dangers it poses, and its implications for understanding the web of life. Part 1: Against Climate Doomism and the Bourgeois Character of A…

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Against Climate Doomism and the Bourgeois Character of American Environmentalism with Jason W. Moore 1:07:58

7d ago1:07:58

1:07:58

In this interview, we are joined by friend and special co-host Casey where we are in conversation with Jason Moore discussing the historical and ideological roots of contemporary environmentalism, tracing its origins to the post-Civil War era in the United States. He argues that environmentalism has historically been an elite-driven movement, often…

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“We Cannot Work Under These Conditions” - Austin McCoy on the Radical Vision of the Black Workers Congress 1:30:54

9d ago1:30:54

1:30:54

In this episode we interview Austin McCoy to discuss his piece “'Disorganize the State': The Black Workers Congress’s Visions of Abolition-Democracy in the 1970’s", which Austin wrote for the Labor and Employment Relations Association’s publication A Racial Reckoning in Industrial Relations: Storytelling as Revolution from Within. Austin McCoy is a…

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42. Don't Blame the IMF 53:48

14d ago53:48

53:48

As the Tinubu-era austerity bites harder and state repression becomes more commonplace, we examine the reactions of the general populace to the neoliberal policies usually prescribed and lauded by the IMF and World Bank. We also look at possible reasons for the reluctance of the previous administration regarding the implementation of these policies…

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#120 Our role within the imperial core - Dr. Nina Farnia 45:00

18d ago45:00

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What does our present moment require from us? Listen in as Dr. Nina Farnia and I discuss the responsibility of those who live in the imperial core, particularly the US. Nina Farnia is a law professor and legal historian whose research focuses on US imperialism and anti-imperialist dissidents. Her forthcoming book is entitled Imperialism: An America…

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#119 The Problem with Western Marxism - Professor Gabriel Rockhill 49:36

25d ago49:36

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Why is it the case that so many leftists in the West fail on the question of imperialism? Listen in as Professor Rockhill takes us through the problems with Western Marxism Dr. Gabriel Rockhill is the Founding Director of the Critical Theory Workshop / Atelier de Théorie Critique, Professor of Philosophy and Global Interdisciplinary Studies at Vill…

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41. Reflections on the Edo State Elections, Mass Protests and Aliko's Antics 1:00:16

26d ago1:00:16

1:00:16

Hello there! The crew got together a few weeks ago to react to the Edo state elections and its outcomes, the aftermath of the #EndBadGovernance protests and the lead up to the #FearlessInOctober protests and Dangote's antics with regards to fuel pricing and logistics. In this current affairs episode, we delved deeper into the politics of vote buyin…

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Another Look at Losurdo's Stalin Featuring Henry Hakamäki, Salvatore Engel-Di Mauro, David Peat, and Ben Stahnke 1:54:51

28d ago1:54:51

1:54:51

In July of 2023, we published a conversation on the Iskra Books translation of Domenico Losurdo’s Stalin: History and Critique of a Black Legend with Henry Hakamäki and Salvatore Engel-Di Mauro (book/listen to part 1 here). We found the book really fascinating and had lots of questions, so we were only able to cover about half of our questions in o…

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#118 Marx's Methodology - Colin Bodayle 50:28

1M ago50:28

50:28

Listen in to this super informative episode on Marx's methodology and place within the western philosophical canon Colin Bodayle teaches philosophy at Villanova University. His main research areas are Marxism, Classical German Philosophy, and anti-colonial philosophy. You can find him on social media on Twitter @colinbodayle or on Substack. @momodo…

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40. Northern Radicalism Reborn? 1:26:29

1M ago1:26:29

1:26:29

In this episode we are joined by Ibrahim Wali and Comrade Hamza of Ranters HQ @rantitoutspace to talk about the birth of the platform, its evolution and the objectives of the #RANTitOut movement. This bleeds into a conversation on the rise of anti-establishment sentiment and radicalism in Northern Nigeria. We also share perspectives on the newer cl…

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The Myth of Medical Neutrality & Limitations of Biomedical Explanations In Settler Colonial Societies with Dr. Mary Turfah 1:34:52

1M ago1:34:52

1:34:52

In this interview, we are joined by Mary Turfah who discusses a couple of her recent articles including the broader context of medical neutrality and the targeting of healthcare workers in Gaza. She addresses the historical context of medical neutrality, which emerged in the mid-1800s as a means to ensure medical immunity on the battlefield. Turfah…

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US Imperialism, Israeli Settler Colonialism, & "Reconfiguring the Region" with Fathi Nimer and Abdaljawad Omar 2:06:57

1M ago2:06:57

2:06:57

In this episode Fathi Nimer and Abdaljawad Omar rejoin the podcast to talk about recent events including the Israeli attacks on Lebanon, the assassination of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, and the Iranian retailatory strikes, which took place on October 1st. We conclude by talking a bit about the meaning of October 7th, 2023 one year later. Here is a vid…

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#117 An Introduction to Khalil Gibran - Nicolas-Bilal Urick 45:19

2M ago45:19

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In this episode we take a look at the life and work of Khalil GibranBy Momodou

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39. Our Exclusive Interview with ‘wanted Briton’ Drew Povey 1:01:50

2M ago1:01:50

1:01:50

Prior to his having been declared ‘wanted’ by the Nigerian authorities, we converse with the Iva Valley bookshop owner, Drew Povey on 31st August 2024, about the #EndBadGovernance protests and the invasion of his bookshop and the NLC headquarters. We talk about the terrorism and espionage charges, details of the case with regards to his wife, comra…

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The Perils of Black Liberalism with Too Black & Momodou Taal 2:09:49

2M ago2:09:49

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In this episode we discuss the role of Black liberalism in the US political landscape, particularly its relationship with the Democratic Party. And how Black liberalism often neglects the interests of the black working poor in service of the ruling class. We contemplate the influence of social media on political discourse and the Black elite’s capt…

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38. Feminism and Class in Colonial Nigeria - A Review of Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti (2024) 1:07:44

3M ago1:07:44

1:07:44

In another film club special, Commander Matrix @_missward and Comrade Pedro @pedro_omolola join us in reviewing Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti's biopic. What were the general reactions to the film? Does Bolanle Austen-Peters do justice in her take on the life of the Lioness of Lisabi? What is the place of class within feminism? How did colonialism contribu…

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37. #EndBadGovernance: Some Preliminary Notes 56:05

3M ago56:05

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In the heat of the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests across the country we voice our early observations and assess the response of the Tinubu administration so far. While discussing possible fissures and tendencies in the political elite as well as the masses, we also ask what strategies the current administration has employed to deal with the pro…

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“We’re Not Trying to Make a Better Tomb” - Lydia Pelot-Hobbs’ Prison Capital: Mass Incarceration and Struggles for Abolition Democracy in Louisiana 2:15:13

3M ago2:15:13

2:15:13

In this episode we speak with Lydia Pelot-Hobbs, about her book Prison Capital: Mass Incarceration and Struggles for Abolition Democracy in Louisiana. Lydia Pelot-Hobbs is an assistant professor of Geography and African American & Africana Studies at the University of Kentucky. In addition to Prison Capital, she is the co-editor of The Jail Is Ever…

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#116 The Neoliberal Subject - Arun Kundnani 1:00:27

4M ago1:00:27

1:00:27

Listen in as we discuss how we build socialism whilst our subjectivities have been constituted under neoliberalism. Arun Kundnani is a writer interested in race, Islamophobia, surveillance, political violence, and radicalism. Born in London, he moved to New York in 2010 and now lives in Philadelphia. The Guardian has described him as “one of Britai…

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Mainstreaming Queer Politics and the Black Family, State, and Capital With Roderick Ferguson 1:30:17

4M ago1:30:17

1:30:17

In this episode, we speak with Roderick Ferguson about two of Josh's all-time favorite books, One-Dimensional Queer and Aberrations in Black: Toward a Queer of Color Critique. The former which problematizes single-issue politics that came to dominate, disrupt, capture, and destroy the gay liberation movement—and has continued to plague queer (anti-…

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43. Exclusive Interview with Momodou Taal 56:32

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44. Why Trump (would have) won in Nigeria -- aka Tropical Trumpism 1:04:26

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“Samidoun Is a Collective Act “ - On the Futility of Repressing Palestinian Organization 1:24:45

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#121 Anti imperialism and The Question of Syria - Max Ajl 1:18:41

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“Opening as Many Fronts as Possible” - Reflections on Palestine Action Us & the Merrimack 4 With Calla Walsh 1:45:15

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“We Cannot Work Under These Conditions” - Austin McCoy on the Radical Vision of the Black Workers Congress 1:30:54

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42. Don't Blame the IMF 53:48

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#120 Our role within the imperial core - Dr. Nina Farnia 45:00

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#119 The Problem with Western Marxism - Professor Gabriel Rockhill 49:36

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41. Reflections on the Edo State Elections, Mass Protests and Aliko's Antics 1:00:16

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Another Look at Losurdo's Stalin Featuring Henry Hakamäki, Salvatore Engel-Di Mauro, David Peat, and Ben Stahnke 1:54:51

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#118 Marx's Methodology - Colin Bodayle 50:28

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40. Northern Radicalism Reborn? 1:26:29

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The Myth of Medical Neutrality & Limitations of Biomedical Explanations In Settler Colonial Societies with Dr. Mary Turfah 1:34:52

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US Imperialism, Israeli Settler Colonialism, & "Reconfiguring the Region" with Fathi Nimer and Abdaljawad Omar 2:06:57

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#117 An Introduction to Khalil Gibran - Nicolas-Bilal Urick 45:19

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39. Our Exclusive Interview with ‘wanted Briton’ Drew Povey 1:01:50

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The Perils of Black Liberalism with Too Black & Momodou Taal 2:09:49

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38. Feminism and Class in Colonial Nigeria - A Review of Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti (2024) 1:07:44

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37. #EndBadGovernance: Some Preliminary Notes 56:05

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“We’re Not Trying to Make a Better Tomb” - Lydia Pelot-Hobbs’ Prison Capital: Mass Incarceration and Struggles for Abolition Democracy in Louisiana 2:15:13

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#116 The Neoliberal Subject - Arun Kundnani 1:00:27

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Mainstreaming Queer Politics and the Black Family, State, and Capital With Roderick Ferguson 1:30:17

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