New Books in Critical Theory
Marshall Poe
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Episodes
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Jul 18, 2024 • 57min
Freeman's Challenge: The Murder That Shook America's Original Prison for Profit
Dr. Robin Bernstein discusses 'Freeman's Challenge,' revealing the story of William Freeman's demand for wages in America's original prison for profit, leading to a murder that exposed the connection between incarceration and anti-Black racism. The podcast also explores the economic impact of Auburn Prison, challenging conventional beliefs about prisons and sparking curiosity about historical narratives.
Jul 17, 2024 • 1h 13min
Mahjabeen Dhala, "Feminist Theology and Social Justice in Islam: A Study on the Sermon of Fatima" (Cambridge UP, 2024)
Mahjabeen Dhala discusses 'Feminist Theology and Social Justice in Islam: A Study on the Sermon of Fatima'. The podcast delves into Fatima challenging societal norms, her resistance for inheritance rights, and her portrayal as a theologian and social activist. It explores themes of feminist theology, gender equality in Islam, and Fatima's emphasis on service-based leadership. The discussion also hints at a future project focusing on African female martyrs in Islam.
Jul 16, 2024 • 1h 10min
Michael Willrich, "American Anarchy: The Epic Struggle between Immigrant Radicals and the US Government at the Dawn of the Twentieth Century" (Basic Books, 2023)
Michael Willrich discusses the battle between immigrant radicals and the US government in the early 20th century. Topics include the brutal war on anarchy, legal defense of anarchists like Emma Goldman, the influence of the Haymarket Affair, and challenges faced by Russian Jewish immigrants.
Jul 14, 2024 • 37min
Kevin Leo Nadal, "Queering Law and Order: LGBTQ Communities and the Criminal Justice System" (Lexington Book, 2020)
Author Kevin Leo Nadal discusses the challenges faced by LGBTQ individuals in the criminal justice system, including historical trauma and systemic oppression. He explores the importance of queering law and order through a queer theory lens and offers tactical recommendations for real-world application. The podcast emphasizes the need to address discriminatory laws and advocate for LGBTQ communities in the legal system.
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Jul 14, 2024 • 1h 24min
Mónica A. Jiménez, "Making Never-Never Land: Race and Law in the Creation of Puerto Rico" (UNC Press, 2024)
Dr. Mónica A. Jiménez discusses race and law in Puerto Rico, tracing colonial dynamics and the impact of Supreme Court decisions. The podcast explores the legal history, economic challenges, and racial exclusion in Puerto Rico. Topics include the financial crisis, gentrification, and the formation of ELA post-World War II.
Jul 13, 2024 • 42min
Matt Houlbrook et al., "Men and Masculinities in Modern Britain: A History for the Present" (Manchester UP, 2024)
Listen to a discussion with Matt Houlbrook, Katie Jones, and Ben Mechen as they delve into the history of men and masculinities in modern Britain. Topics include the intersection of state bureaucracy and masculinity, narratives of masculinity in Sheffield and Liverpool, and reflective moments on masculinity in the historical profession. Discover how historical research can provide insights into understanding contemporary society.
Jul 12, 2024 • 47min
Maya Wind, "Towers of Ivory and Steel: How Israeli Universities Deny Palestinian Freedom" (Verso, 2024)
Maya Wind exposes how Israeli universities support oppression against Palestinians by hindering education rights, suppressing critical scholarship, and targeting student dissent. The podcast discusses the historical collaboration between Israeli universities and the military industry, the role of academic disciplines in furthering the settler colonial project, and student resistance within universities.
Jul 11, 2024 • 59min
Wendy Matsumura, "Waiting for the Cool Moon: Anti-Imperialist Struggles in the Heart of Japan's Empire" (Duke UP, 2024)
Author Wendy Matsumura discusses her book on anti-imperialist struggles in Japan's empire, highlighting the erasure of colonial violence and the importance of engaging with anti-Blackness and anti-Indigeneity. She explores the consequences of the Japanese empire's categorization of people, the role of racialized women in safeguarding archives, and the enduring impact of colonial sensibility on the present.
Jul 10, 2024 • 1h 12min
Joanne Leow, "Counter-Cartographies: Reading Singapore Otherwise" (Liverpool UP, 2024)
Dr. Joanne Leow discusses 'Counter-Cartographies: Reading Singapore Otherwise,' exploring resistance in Singapore's artistic and literary scenes. Topics include colonial legacies, political control, terraforming, artist interventions, subversive mapping, family connections, and confabulation in shaping narratives and envisioning alternate futures.
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Jul 10, 2024 • 1h 39min
Paul Rekret, "Take This Hammer: Work, Song, Crisis" (Goldsmiths Press, 2024)
Paul Rekret, author of 'Take This Hammer: Work, Song, Crisis', discusses the evolving relationship between work and music in a changing capitalist landscape. Topics include the impact of precarious work on popular music, the resurgence of Japanese ambient music, the evolution of trap music, and the marketing of global musics to Western audiences.
