Adam Shatz

Adam Shatz, writer and editor who authored a biography of Frantz Fanon, explores Fanon’s life as psychiatrist, revolutionary, and thinker. They discuss Fanon’s therapeutic innovations, his ties to anti-colonial struggle in Algeria, and why his ideas resonate today with movements like BLM and Palestine. The conversation traces intellectual roots, psychiatric writings, and the political role of the clinic.

Adam Shatz, ein prominenter amerikanischer Autor und Journalist, beleuchtet das Leben und Werk von Frantz Fanon, einer Schlüsselfigur der antikolonialen Revolutionen. Shatz diskutiert Fanons Einfluss auf soziale Bewegungen wie Black Lives Matter und die Verbindung zwischen Gewalt und Befreiung. Er teilt Fanons Erfahrungen als Psychiater, die ihn mit medizinischem Rassismus konfrontierten. Zudem wird die Relevanz von Fanons Ideen zur Gewalt in aktuellen Konflikten, wie im Gaza-Konflikt, erörtert und die sich entwickelnde islamistische Identität kritisch reflektiert.

Clare Bucknell, a literary contributor, and Colin Burrow, an expert on Austen, dive into the social intricacies of 'Emma,' especially a revealing picnic scene. Judith Butler, a leading philosopher, joins Adam Shatz to discuss misogyny and the dualities of womanhood from 'The Second Sex,' shedding light on societal constructs. Meanwhile, Emily Wilson and Thomas Jones unpack Herodotus' 'Histories,' exploring the narrative complexities of truth and empire, plus their insights on cultural practices that define Greek identity.

In this episode, guests Adam Shatz and Kate Wagner discuss the uses of critical theory in understanding contemporary culture. They explore topics such as social media's impact on discourse, the influence of the Frankfurt School on cultural criticism, the separation of architecture from building, and the role of cultural criticism in representing working class struggles.

Adam Shatz, writer and editor on politics and the Middle East, and Jeremy Harding, journalist on colonialism and post‑colonial politics, join novelist Nikita Lalwani. They discuss decolonisation and orientalism. They cover Israel‑Palestine reporting and the risks that follow. They debate editorial culture, diversity in contributors, and how longform discourse survives social media.