Jacobin Radio cover image

Behind the News: On Clarence Thomas w/ Corey Robin

Jacobin Radio

00:00

The Left's View of Race

Thomas Jefferson's view of race has some affinities on the left. He believes racism is a foundational and ineradicable part of the American polity. But he doesn't understand how focusing on something can make it go away either, says Julian Zelizer. "Afro-Pessimism" will be published by Simon & Schuster next month.

Play episode from 12:48
Transcript

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app