EPISODE · Oct 9, 2024 · 23 MIN
Pilot
from Return to Bandung · host Pranay Somayajula
About this episode: Return to Bandung is a podcast that explores questions of imperialism, resistance, and internationalist solidarity throughout history and into the present day, and seeks to make the case for why anti-imperialist politics are as important in our current moment as ever before. In this pilot episode, I introduce Return to Bandung, provide a brief overview of the anti-imperialist history and analysis behind the show, and share more about my vision for the show going forward. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a review or rating, and subscribe to stay up to date with new episodes as they are released! About the show: Return to Bandung is hosted by Pranay Somayajula, an Indian-American writer, researcher, and organizer based in Washington, D.C. His work explores themes of diaspora, (inter)nationalism, anticolonial politics, and the many lives and afterlives of empire. You learn more about Pranay and read his writing on his website, as well as on his Substack blog, culture shock. Links and resources mentioned in the episode: “We Are All Palestinians: Notes on Solidarity and Collective Resistance” by Pranay Somayajula [LINK] Robin D.G. Kelley’s appearance on the Makdisi Street podcast [LINK] Indonesian President Sukarno’s opening address at the Bandung Conference [LINK] Stay in touch: Website: returntobandung.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/returntobandung Instagram: instagram.com/returntobandung
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About this episode: Return to Bandung is a podcast that explores questions of imperialism, resistance, and internationalist solidarity throughout history and into the present day, and seeks to make the case for why anti-imperialist politics are as important in our current moment as ever before. In this pilot episode, I introduce Return to Bandung, provide a brief overview of the anti-imperialist history and analysis behind the show, and share more about my vision for the show going forward. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a review or rating, and subscribe to stay up to date with new episodes as they are released! About the show: Return to Bandung is hosted by Pranay Somayajula, an Indian-American writer, researcher, and organizer based in Washington, D.C. His work explores themes of diaspora, (inter)nationalism, anticolonial politics, and the many lives and afterlives of empire. You learn more about Pranay and read his writing on his website, as well as on his Substack blog, culture shock. Links and resources mentioned in the episode: “We Are All Palestinians: Notes on Solidarity and Collective Resistance” by Pranay Somayajula [LINK] Robin D.G. Kelley’s appearance on the Makdisi Street podcast [LINK] Indonesian President Sukarno’s opening address at the Bandung Conference [LINK] Stay in touch: Website: returntobandung.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/returntobandung Instagram: instagram.com/returntobandung
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