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The Malcolm Effect
by Momodou
Raising the level of discussion amongst a generation
Episodes
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#151 Quran v Hadith? - Shaykh Shabbir Ally
In this episode, I am in conversation with Shaykh Shabbir Ally, discussing how we as Muslims should understand and approach Hadith.
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#150 Women and the revolution of Guinea-Bissau - Ricci Shryock
Listen in as I discuss with the author of the upcoming book 'The Moon Will Not Burn US'. A book that discusses the women who made the revolution possible in Guinea-Bissau
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#149 Sudan; a dialectical analysis - Mohamed Khougali
Listen in as Mohamed Khougali, author of Politically Unconscious: The Psychic Aftermath of the Sudanese Revolution, discusses his latest book whilst offering a dialectical analysis of Sudan.
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#148 Columbus, the Crusades, and the End of the World: How Biblical Prophecy Shaped Imperialism - Dr. Zahir Kolia
This is Part 2 of our series, “The Theological Underpinnings of Modernity.” In this episode, we move from al-Andalus to Columbus and the role of apocalyptic Christianity in the making of empire.
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#147 ICE: An Anti-Imperialist analysis - Iker Suarez
Listen in as we connect to ICE to a broader anti-imperialist critique and analysis.
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#146 What is Sovereign Media? - Ahmed Kaballo
You've probably seen Sovereign Media. Listen in, as its founder, Ahmed Kabllo, discuss how it came about.
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#145 What does Islam say about Justice? - Imam Shayan Parsai
What does Islam say about justice? Listen in as Imam Shayan and I discuss this question and more.
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#144 Non-Violence is still Violence - Too Black
Listen in as TooBlack and I discuss how and why non-violence is still violence. Discussing his article: https://www.grassrootsthinking.com/nonviolence-is-violence-too-somebodys-gotta-die/
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#143 How to think about Africa Pt 3: The story starts with Libya
In the third installment of this series with Professor Zubairu Wai, we start by examining Libya, its collapse and the far-reaching consequences across the world. From there, we turn to the question of method, unpacking the different analytical frameworks used to understand Africa and the ongoing...
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#142 Beijing in the Middle-East - Dr. Matteo Capasso
"Why isn't China doing more to help? Listen in as Dr. Capasso historically situates China within the Arab-Iranian region, offering a dialectical approach to understanding China's posture
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#141 The Political-Economy of US Decline - Alan Freeman
Is the US really declining? What do we mean by decline? What does a material analysis of US decline sound like? Listen in as Alan Freeman responds to these questions and more!
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#140 Accumulation of Waste - Dr. Ali Kadri
With the Arab-Iranian region once more under attack by US-Zion*st imperial aggression, it is important that we understand this war is not a bug in the system but necessary within global capitalism. Listen in as the Dr. Ali Kadri explains this relationship.
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#139 Theology & The Story Of Modernity - Dr. Zahir Kolia
In this episode, Professor Zahir Kolia and I discuss the importance of considering the role of theology and theological discourses in the story of modernity.
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#138 What is anti-imperialism? - Dr. Bikrum Gill
This is the second instalment in a 3-part series with Dr Bikrum Gill, in which we discuss a Third World Marxist approach to understanding geopolitics. What do we mean by anti-imperialism? Listen in here
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#137 Book Talk: Paul Hountondji and the science question in Africa - Professor Zeyad El-Nabolsy
Listen in as we discuss Zeyad's book on the science question in Africa.
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#136 Anti-semitism: a material analysis - Barnaby Raine
There are several discourses that seek to explain anti-semitism in this moment, but what is often missing are the material questions? Tune in as we discuss Barnaby's article titled "What Do People Panic About When They Panic About Anti-Semitism?"
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#135 What is imperialism? - Dr. Bikrum Gill
In this first instalment of this 3 part series, we discuss with Dr. Bikrum Gill: what is imperialism? More specifically, what is capitalist-imperialism? And what does it mean to be anti-imperialist?
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#134 Africa, Modernity & The Problem with 1492 - Zubairu Wai
This is the second episode in a 3-part series on African thought. In this second instalment, we discuss with Professor Zubairu Wai: What is missed by focusing on 1492? Coloniality and decolonisation, and so much more. I.G. @TheGambian Twitter: @MomodouTaal @CTayJ @ZubaWai
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#133 Catching up with Shaykh Khaled Abou El-Fadl
In this far-ranging episode, we discuss: Why is Shaykh Khaled so different? What colonialism did to Islamic institutions The story of Lut and much more!
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#132 Israel? Asset or Liability for US imperialism - Max Ajl
There are many theories that attempt to explain the "special" relationship between US imperialism and the Zionist entity. Listen in to this masterclass as Max Ajl explains and details the historical roots of this relationship Max Ajl is a fellow at MECAM/University of Tunis, a Senior Fellow at...
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#131 Assad, Jolani & The Axis - Professor Navid Farnia
With Assad gone, what does an anti-imperialist line on Syria now sound like? Listen in as Professor Navid Farnia responds to many commonly asked questions about Syria. Navid Farnia is an Assistant Professor in the Department of African American Studies. His research broadly explores the...
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#130 How to think about The Continent: Ngugi meets Mudimbe
This is the first episode in a 3-part series on African thought. In this first instalment, we discuss with Professor Zubairu Wai how African thinkers concerned with decolonisation have thought about and theorised The Continent. In this episode, we discuss decolonisation through the lens of Ngũgĩ…
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#129 A recent trip to China - Professor Gabriel Rockhill
As the West continues to malign China in an attempt to give life to imperialism. Professor Rockhill details how his recent visit went. Dr. Gabriel Rockhill is the Founding Director of the Critical Theory Workshop / Atelier de Théorie Critique, Professor of Philosophy and Global Interdisciplinary...
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#128 - US Imperialism case study: Guatemala, El-Salavdor and Nicaragua - Professor Aviva Chomsky
Listen in as we discuss the story of US imperialism in central America and how it relates to today. Aviva Chomsky is an American professor, historian, author, and activist. She is a professor of history and the Coordinator of Latin American, Latino and Caribbean Studies at Salem State University…
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#127 Drone warfare - Khalil Dewan
Listen in as we discuss how drones have changed the landscape of war. Khalil Dewan is a dedicated researcher and practitioner with a strong focus on international law and human rights. Currently pursuing a PhD in Law at SOAS University of London, he is also a Member of the Institute of Advanced...
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#126 The Future of the Arab-Iranian Region - Professor Mohammad Marandi
Listen in as we discuss what the future holds for the Arab-Iranian region with Professor Marandi Mohammad Marandi (Persian: سید محمد مرندی; born 1966 in Richmond, Virginia) is an Iranian-American academic and political analyst. I.G. @TheGambian Twitter: @MomodouTaal @CTayJ @s_m_marandi
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#125 Pan-Africanism as World Making - Professor Zubairu Wai
What does the world look like from a Pan-Africanist perspective? Listen in as we discuss what it means to be "authentically" African and see the world from the vantage point of Africa. Zubairu Wai is Associate Professor of Political Science and Global Development Studies at the University of...
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#124 Campus Repression: SOAS
Featuring: Haya Adam Tara Mann Abel Harvie-Clark Alex Cachinero-Gorman @democratise.education @soasliberatedzone @hiitshayaa @abel.su.dem.ed @alejandre.cachivache https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20241201-soas-student-union-is-supposed-to-be-independent-but-it-has-been-completely-silenced/
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#123 Neoliberalism and the role of the dollar in US imperialism - Professor Radhika Desai?
What is neoliberalism? What is the nature of US capitalism today? How does the dollar act as a function of US imperialism? Listen in to the brilliant Radhika Desai. Dr. Radhika Desai is Professor at the Department of Political Studies, and Director, Geopolitical Economy Research Group, University...
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#122 The Political Economy of Fascism & the US Election- Dr. Corinna Mullin
What is the material basis of fascism? Listen in as Dr. Mullin masterfully details the political economy of fascism and how Palestine fits into US' current juncture of capitalist crisis. Corinna Mullin is an anti-imperialist scholar who teaches political science and international political…
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#121 Anti imperialism and The Question of Syria - Max Ajl
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...
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#120 Our role within the imperial core - Dr. Nina Farnia
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...
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#119 The Problem with Western Marxism - Professor Gabriel Rockhill
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...
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#118 Marx's Methodology - Colin Bodayle
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...
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#117 An Introduction to Khalil Gibran - Nicolas-Bilal Urick
In this episode we take a look at the life and work of Khalil Gibran
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#116 The Neoliberal Subject - Arun Kundnani
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...
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#115 French Elections, The Left and Palestinian Organising - Dr. Myriam François
Listen in as Dr Myriam Francois and I discuss the recent elections in France. Myriam François is a British journalist, filmmaker and writer. Her work has appeared on the BBC, Channel 4 and Al Jazeera. She is the founder and CEO of production company mpwr Productions, which specialises in...
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Political Education for Liberation - BLMUK's Project Timbuktu
Listen in as we discuss BLMUK's political education program: Project Timbuktu The full programme for the festival of collective liberation: https://ukblm.org/festival-2024
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#114 Iran, women's rights and external disruptions to sovereignty - Dr. Helyeh Doutaghi
What does a principled stance toward Iran sound like? With increasing US imperialist aggression toward Iran, folks often focus on the internal contradictions within Islam rather than focusing on the role of US imperialism. Listen in as Dr. Helyeh Doutaghi and I discuss Iran's history and struggle...
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What is BLMUK's Festival of Collective Liberation?
BLMUK’s Festival of Collective Liberation will be centring Black women elders and developing solidarity with anti-colonial/anti-imperialist struggles across the world. The one-day festival will be comprised of panel discussions, strategy debates, keynote speeches, workshops, trainings and art and...
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#113 The Agrarian Question - Dr. Max Ajl
What is the agrarian question? How are struggles over land connected to global anti-imperialism? Listen in as we discuss 'The Agrarian question' with Dr. Max Ajl Max Ajl is a fellow at MECAM/University of Tunis, a Senior Fellow at University of Ghent and an associated researcher at the Tunisian...
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#112 An Analysis of Palestinian Resistance - Dr. Bikrum Gill
Listen in as Dr. Bikrum Gill discusses an analysis of Palestinian resistance; historically and contemporarily. We also discuss the Palestinian struggle in relation to wider struggles against imperialism and for global struggle of liberation. Dr. Gill is currently working on a book manuscript…
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#111 Structures, Agency and the role of political economy - Professor Naeem Inayatullah
Listen in as we discuss structures, agency and the role of political economy. Naeem Inayatullah is professor of politics at Ithaca College. He has taught at the University of Denver, University of Colorado, Syracuse University, and for a short period in Brazil. He is associate editor of the…
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#110 A Marxist analysis of Iran's retaliation - Dr. Matteo Capasso
Listen in as Dr. Matteo Capasso offers a marxist analysis of Iran's retaliation to Israel's attack on their consulate. Matteo Capasso is @mscactions research fellow at @cafoscari and @columbia, whose work focuses on imperialism and the Global South. He is the author of 'Everyday Politics in the...
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#109 An organisers perspective on Haiti - Kweku Lumumba
As the US gears up for yet another intervention in Haiti, what do those who are plugged into movements on the ground make of the current situation? Listen in as Kweku Lumumba takes us through his perspective on contemporary Haiti I.G. @TheGambian Twitter: @MomodouTaal @CTayj @Aldanmarki
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#108 What is happening in Senegal? - Fatima & Florian
[This episode was recorded February 27th] Many of us have heard what is happening in Senegal listen in as Fatima and Florian take us through what has led to this current moment. I.G. @TheGambian Twitter: @Nestawane @FloTok
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#107 They are the Ansarullah not 'Houthis' - Rune
The Ansarullah in Yemen continues their blockade of the red sea of all ships headed toward Israel. Who are they? Listen in as Rune discusses the history of Ansarullah and their place within Yemen's society. Rune Agerhus Political Commentator & Member of the Organization of Solidarity with the...
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#106 This did not start on October 7th -Tara Alami
History did not start on October 7th. Listen in as Tara contextualizes October 7th and gives a long history of Palestinian resistance. Tara Alami is a Palestinian writer and organiser from occupied Jerusalem and occupied Yafa, based in Tiohtià:ke (Montreal). I.G. @TheGambian Twitter: @MomodouTaal...
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#105 What is the Axis of Resistance? - Dr. Matteo Capasso
What is the axis of resisance? How did they emerge? In this episode, Dr. Matteo Capasso gives us an introduction to the axis of resistance. Matteo Capasso is @mscactions research fellow at @cafoscari and @columbia, whose work focuses on imperialism and the Global South. He is the author of...
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#104 What is happening in Sudan? - Azhaar Sholgami
In this episode, I speak with Azhaar, a PhD student at Cornell, on what is happening in Sudan. I.G. @TheGambian Twitter: AzhaarSholgami
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