Black Radicals

'Elections are the most undemocratic part of democracy'. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Aurelien Mondon about his and Dr. Aaron Winter book 'Reactionary Democracy'. The book offers a great insight into the mainstreaming of the far-right and how we should see this 'rise'. In this episode we explore the shortcomings of liberalism in stopping the far-right, what role the elites play in mainstreaming the far right, what strategies the far-right are committed to in order for their politics to become acceptable again. We also try to cover the AfD's electoral success and the rise of the Greens in the UK. Finally, we talk about what strategies we should be using, as the Left, to fend off the threat of the far-right.

In this episode, we speak to Imke and Ines from De.Criminalize about border politics. We talk about how criminalisation is a deeply racialised process that aims at destroying the lives of immigrants, we also talk about the contradiction between the image Europe tries to project versus the violence necessary to keep borders up. Imke and Ines talk about laws and policies that facilitate racialised violence, about their experience working in these spaces of hidden violence and how to understand the structural and historical nature of racialised violence. We also speak about how fascism should not be understood as 'on the rise' rather, fascist violence has always existed on the borders.If you believe the work done by De.Criminalize is an important one, please consider donating to their organisation (link below). Their work would not be possible without your support:https://decriminalize.eu/en/donate/De.Criminalize Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/de.criminalize/Black Radicals Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/black_radicals/

In this street interview with Adrien, from the Global Summed Flotilla, we talk about the journey taken by himself and other activists to Gaza. We speak about Israel's casual dismissal of maritime law; abduction of activists; the unsuccessful journey to Gaza; the violence experienced by activists; and what it all means. Adrien's instagram handle is: @captainpouettepouette

In this episode, we speak to prof. David McNally about his latest book 'Slavery and Capitalism: A New Marxist History'. Here is a list of all the topics (chapters) we cover:1 Introduction2 Maps as a tool of empire3 Militarisation of labour and life4 Differences between white and black slavery5 The “flaw” of racial capitalism and commodities6 Sex work in slavery7 Unions and negotiations, resistance8 Antiracist revolt in the US9 Britains role in the abolishment of slavery10 Summary: foundational antiracism, freedom dreams and modern slaveryEnjoy the episode, hopefully many more to come.

This is part 2 of episode 4, where we talk to 2 social workers about their experience and the nature of their work. Social work is increasingly racialised and gendered, therefore we felt it was important to highlight the experience and reality of those workers in the field. In this episode, we touch on the violence social workers witness day to day. We also try to de-naturalise certain stereotypes about refugees and asylum seekers, and talk about neglect and identity, among other topics.As always, if you'd like to get involved, please reach us at [email protected]

Alina and Suha, two social workers, join us for this episode to talk about their experience of social work and the difficulties that come with it. Social work is an increasing racialised and gender job, and as antiracist, we need to engage the complexities of social work, border regimes, race and reproductive labour. All topics we talk about in this excellent episode.This episode is part one of two. The second part will be published shortly afterwards, so stay tuned. As always, if you'd like to get involved, please reach us at [email protected]

In this Black History Month episode, we speak with Prof. Lauren Stokes about West Germany's guest worker programme, specifically we focus on her book 'Fear of the Family'. In our discussion we talk about the states policies towards guest workers; how the guest workers organised themselves; how unions and feminist movements related to the struggles of guest workers; and how to historicise the 'rise' of xenophobia in Germany. Enjoy the conversation.

In this episode, we speak with Arun Kundnani about his book 'What is Antiracism? and why it Means Anticapitalism'. The conversation touches on topics such as surveillance, racialisation, liberal & radical antiracism, and Palestine. We end the conversation with the negative consequences of not adopting a radical antiracism, and how this has led to the rise of white supremacy today.

In this podcast episode, we speak with Prof. Alana Lentin about race and class. We talk about the role of anti-Semitism, white supremacy, indigeneity and their relationship to class. We also talk about the fatal flaws found in both the Left and Right when theorising about racism.