Ep. 84 - BONUS: Have We Ever Been 'Woke'? (Musa al-Gharbi)

In this episode, guest host Jake Mackey sits down with sociologist Musa Al-Gharbi to discuss his unconventional academic journey, the personal impact of his cancellation, and his current research pursuits. Musa also delves into his book, We Have Never Been Woke, which explores the rise of 'awokenings' and the factors driving major shifts in social justice discourse. He offers thought-provoking insights on the future under Trump, touching on concerns about growing authoritarianism and the importance of more impactful political messaging.Show notes:We Have Never Been Woke: The Cultural Contradictions of a New Elite“We Have Never Been Woke,” book summary and publication announcement in the Journal of Free Black Thought“A Graveyard of Bad Election Narratives” cross-posted by the Journal of Free Black Thought Musa’s Substack, Symbolic Capital(ism)Musa’s personal websiteMusa on X

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