Bill Fletcher
Longstanding activist in workplace and community struggles; former president of TransAfrica Forum and senior scholar with the Institute for Policy Studies; author of several books including "Their Bankrupting Us and 20 Other Myths About Unions."
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Dec 27, 2024 • 54min
Jacobin Radio: Reversing the Left's Decline w/ Bill Fletcher Jr.
In this thought-provoking discussion, Bill Fletcher Jr., a seasoned activist and former president of TransAfrica Forum, and Alex Callinicos, an Emeritus Professor at King's College, tackle the decline of the left. They critique Boris Kagarlitsky's views on the challenges facing leftist movements and the rise of the right. The conversation delves into the failures of organized labor, the necessity for internationalism, and the intersection of class struggles with issues of race and identity. Their insights spark a call for a more inclusive and adaptive socialist strategy.
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Feb 9, 2026 • 60min
Africa Today – February 9, 2026
Bill Fletcher, former TransAfrica Forum president and labor analyst, discusses Western Sahara, Moroccan motives, and regional tensions. He examines U.S. policy shifts after Trump, risks of wider Algeria-Morocco conflict, and propaganda against Sahrawi self-determination. Fletcher also connects African geopolitics to great power competition and reflects on the left’s approach to global conflicts.
