Parhaat Socialist Feminism Podcastit (2024)

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140 - A.K. 47 - Who Needs the War? - Part 2 21:46

11h ago21:46

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Kristen Ghodsee reads Alexandra Kollontai's 1915 essay about World War I–"Who Needs the War?"–and looks for lessons applicable to the present day. This translation is from a 1984 collection of Kollontai's writing published by Progress Publishers in the Soviet Union, which claims that the essay was written while Kollontai was in exile in Norway. She…

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40. Northern Radicalism Reborn? 1:26:29

4d ago1:26:29

1:26:29

In this episode we are joined by Ibrahim Wali and Comrade Hamza of Ranters HQ @rantitoutspace to talk about the birth of the platform, its evolution and the objectives of the #RANTitOut movement. This bleeds into a conversation on the rise of anti-establishment sentiment and radicalism in Northern Nigeria. We also share perspectives on the newer cl…

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139 - A.K. 47 - Who Needs the War? - Part 1 20:55

20d ago20:55

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Kristen Ghodsee reads Alexandra Kollontai's 1915 essay about World War I–"Who Needs the War?"–and looks for lessons applicable to the present day. This translation is from a 1984 collection of Kollontai's writing published by Progress Publishers in the Soviet Union, which claims that the essay was written while Kollontai was in exile in Norway. She…

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39. Our Exclusive Interview with ‘wanted Briton’ Drew Povey 1:01:50

1M ago1:01:50

1:01:50

Prior to his having been declared ‘wanted’ by the Nigerian authorities, we converse with the Iva Valley bookshop owner, Drew Povey on 31st August 2024, about the #EndBadGovernance protests and the invasion of his bookshop and the NLC headquarters. We talk about the terrorism and espionage charges, details of the case with regards to his wife, comra…

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38. Feminism and Class in Colonial Nigeria - A Review of Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti (2024) 1:07:44

2M ago1:07:44

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In another film club special, Commander Matrix @_missward and Comrade Pedro @pedro_omolola join us in reviewing Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti's biopic. What were the general reactions to the film? Does Bolanle Austen-Peters do justice in her take on the life of the Lioness of Lisabi? What is the place of class within feminism? How did colonialism contribu…

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37. #EndBadGovernance: Some Preliminary Notes 56:05

2M ago56:05

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In the heat of the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests across the country we voice our early observations and assess the response of the Tinubu administration so far. While discussing possible fissures and tendencies in the political elite as well as the masses, we also ask what strategies the current administration has employed to deal with the pro…

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36. Sahel-exit, NLC betrayal, and #RutoMustGo 55:00

3M ago55:00

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In this episode we discuss a few recent political developments across Africa, their budding effects and their possible outcomes. How might we assess the fate of ECOWAS and West Africa’s international relations in light of the rise of the Alliance for Sahelian States (AES— or ASS depending who you ask)? What do we know about the recent #FinanceBill …

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35. From Military misadventures to Tinubu tragedy: Neoliberal reforms and the Nigerian Left ft. Baba Aye 1:24:34

3M ago1:24:34

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What's Left of the Nigerian Left Ep 2: Movement for African Emancipation 30:16

4M ago30:16

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In this episode, we sit down to talk to Comrades Fatai and Sango of the Movement for African Emancipation (MAE). Amongst other things, we get a feel of its organisational mission as it builds on the work of Late Comrade Baba Omojola. Also, as part of our What is Left of the Left series, we discuss the bolt and joints and other mechanics of the ongo…

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34. On Comedy and the African Revolution ft. Dexmond the Comedian 45:41

4M ago45:41

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Nigerian politics is certainly more and more comedic - but can Nigerian comedy be more political? In this episode, we spoke to Dexmond, a budding act in the Nigerian comedy scene. We briefly discussed his entry into comedy, the evolution of the industry, and its peculiarities in the social media era. Naturally, we also examined the status and role …

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What's Left of the Nigerian Left Ep 1: The Socialist Library and Archive (SOLAR) Calabar ft. Chido Onumah 1:03:43

5M ago1:03:43

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Hello there. We've been on a health break. But we are still here. We still pod. We've got a new episode for you. In our latest episode and the first of a new and exciting mini-series (henceforth WLNL) on the actually-existing Nigerian Left, we have a chat with Comrade Chido Onumah, a journalist and archivist, about the Socialist Library and Archive…

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138 - Bonus Episode – Socialism: A Logical Introduction with Professor Scott Sehon 23:42

7M ago23:42

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Kristen Ghodsee speaks to Scott R. Sehon, a professor of philosophy, about his new book, Socialism: A Logical Introduction, and why we should use arguments to make a case for socialism and against capitalism. The first ten U.S.-based listeners to email Alexandra.kollontai.podcast@gmail.com with a name and address will get a free copy of Professor S…

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33. #EndHunger Protests : From Economic Crisis to Political Crisis? 54:31

7M ago54:31

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In light of the recent #EndHunger Protests around the country, we talked to one of the organisers and director of the #TakeItBack Movement ( @AyowoleSanyaolu ) to assess the politico-economic conditions leading up to the mass action, historic (in)actions of the Unions and its effects on the citizenry. We also discussed possible actions that could r…

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137 - A.K. 47 - Bonus Episode - Claudia Jones's 8 March 1950 International Women's Day Speech 22:01

7M ago22:01

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For International Women's Day, Kristen Ghodsee reads the Black Trinidadian activist and journalist Claudia Jones's speech for International Women's Day in 1950. This speech, (and the published version which appeared afterwards) led to Jones's arrest and eventual deportation from the United States. Jones was a member of the CPUSA, and believed that …

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32. A Nigerian Communist in Vietnam 1:40:18

7M ago1:40:18

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In our latest episode, we examine the Vietnamese socialist project in a lighthearted conversation with Taofeek ( @afolxbi ), a young Nigerian communist who visited recently. Amongst the many things we looked to learn, we were curious to know if and/or how, decades after their protracted civil war, a 'unified' Vietnam is moving on. We also covered i…

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136 - A.K. 47 - "Diplomat, Novelist, Leader - Versatile Mme. Kollontay" 20:00

8M ago20:00

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Kristen Ghodsee reads a profile of Alexandra Kollontai which appeared in the Washington Post on May 15, 1927 when Kollontai was serving as the Soviet ambassador to Mexico. Mentioned in this episode: The hardcover of Everyday Utopia is on sale at Amazon.com for $14.99 (50% off) Thanks so much for listening. This podcast has no Patreon account and re…

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31. Eco was, Ecowars, Ecoworse 1:04:05

8M ago1:04:05

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Back from the January Hiatus, we discuss recent developments in the ongoing Ecowas crisis. Why is Ecowas in crisis? Were the junta run countries of the Sahel right to (ecow)exit the regional body? What is Ecowas actually good for? Should the body even exist? Also, if you stay till the end of the show, you'll hear about our exciting new partnership …

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135 - A.K. 47 - Bonus Episode - 5th Anniversary Conversation about Parenthood 32:59

9M ago32:59

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Kristen Ghodsee and her daughter share a conversation about Kollontai's pro-natalism and the current discourse about the BirthStrike. Are the relevant moral imperatives about having or not having children? And how does the climate crisis factor into people's decisions? We also discuss the future of the podcast and the newly discovered fact that it …

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134 - A.K. 47 - The Labor of Women in the Evolution of the Economy - Part 3 17:53

10M ago17:53

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Kristen Ghodsee reads the final part of Alexandra Kollontai's 1921 essay, "The Labor of Women in the Evolution of the Economy" to explore Kollontai's arguments for the socialization of the family and the socialist uses of the maternal instinct. Although Kollontai is openly pro-natalist, and emphasizes that motherhood is a social obligation to help …

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30. Was national liberation the scam? 1:18:26

10M ago1:18:26

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As a year end bonus, we decided to release this slightly controversial, somewhat theoretical debate we had about the pitfalls of 'independence' and the possibility that the very notion of a post-colonial nation-state -- i.e. national liberation -- was the foundational scam. Is there anything to be said about the argument that independence was, in s…

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133 - A.K. 47 - The Labor of Women in the Evolution of the Economy - Part 2 22:36

10M ago22:36

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Kristen Ghodsee reads the second part of Alexandra Kollontai's 1921 essay, "The Labor of Women in the Evolution of the Economy" to explore Kollontai's arguments for the socialization of the family and the socialist uses of the maternal instinct. Although Kollontai is openly pro-natalist, and emphasizes that motherhood is a social obligation to help…

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Scam Hall of Fame Ep 3: Agricultural marketing boards in colonial and 'independent' Nigeria 1:19:18

10M ago1:19:18

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In our final recording of the year, we consider a little-remembered institution that laid the foundation for many state-led scams to come: the colonial and post-independence era agricultural produce marketing boards. We discussed why they were founded by the colonial state, why they became indispensable to the post-independence regional governments…

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29. Why we struck 1:14:15

11M ago1:14:15

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We discuss the short-lived general strike -- possibly Nigeria's first in a decade -- to understand it's links to the ongoing economic crisis. What caused the strike and why did it end so quickly? What led to the assault on Comrade Joe Ajaero, the NLC president? Did the strike contribute to rebuilding Labour's waning public legitimacy, or to further…

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132 - A.K. 47 - The Labor of Women in the Evolution of the Economy - Part 1 22:38

11M ago22:38

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Kristen Ghodsee reads the first part of Alexandra Kollontai's 1921 essay, "The Labor of Women in the Evolution of the Economy." A portion of this essay on abortion was discussed on the 6 March 2019 episode, but here Ghodsee digs in to Kollontai's argument for the socialization of the family. Mentioned in this episode: The eight Season 22 finalists …

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131 - A.K. 47 - Bonus Episode - The Fun Manifesto 27:59

12M ago27:59

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In this bonus episode, Kristen Ghodsee welcomes back her now almost 22-year-old daughter to discuss a theory of fun. What would a society look like if we prioritized the ability of everyone to have as much fun as they wanted (in whatever form that fun might take)? Rather than worrying about the fitness benefits of different human behaviors, maybe a…

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28. Precolonial Capitalism to the First Republic ft. @iyi_bobby 1:39:45

12M ago1:39:45

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You might already know: we've been running a reading group on Nigerian Political Economy. This episode reviews some highlights from our first three sessions which covered the development of capitalism in pre-colonial, colonial, and pre-civil war Nigeria. Spanning over a millennia of West-African history, the discussion was, to say the least, ambiti…

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130 - A.K. 47 - The Workers Opposition - Part 5 19:45

1y ago19:45

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Kristen Ghodsee reads the fifth and final part of Alexandra Kollontai's 1921 text: "The Workers Opposition." Mentioned in this episode are: Science Magazine podcast, "Everyday Utopia: In Praise of Radical Alternatives to the Traditional Family Home," September 28, 2023 Atlas Obscura Podcast, “Twin Oaks,” September 25, 2023 Freakonomics Radio, “When…

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27. Mohbad protests, celebrities and social (non-)movements 1:31:29

1y ago1:31:29

1:31:29

We discussed the protests that accompanied the passing of the Afrobeatz recording artist, Mohbad, as well as the dark side of the Nigerian music industry (and discovered how this intersects with the origin story of @OAG). Was there ever a pseudo-anarchist character to Naira Marley, as some observers (see references) proposed? Amid the current econo…

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Deep dive: the 1918 pandemic 20:08

1y ago20:08

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What got you through lockdown? Was it the Zoom calls with your relatives, the What’s App groups for your street? For me it was being able to order copious amounts of craft materials through Amazon, to fill those endless hours at home with my daughter. So imagine what it was like in 1918 when they had none of these things? How did they ever get thro…

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26. 'Is Nigeria's fuel subsidy still worth fighting for?' ft. Camilla Houeland 1:25:22

1y ago1:25:22

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We explore the origins of Nigeria's fuel subsidy and popular resistance to its removal, aided by sociologist Camilla Houeland (@CamillaHoueland) -- a researcher at the Fafo, Norway, and associate professor in Sociology and Human Geography at the University of Oslo. Have Nigeria's Labour Unions given up on resisting the removal of the subsidy? What …

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129 - A.K. 47 - The Workers Opposition - Part 4 20:48

1y ago20:48

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Kristen Ghodsee reads the fourth part of Alexandra Kollontai's 1921 text: "The Workers Opposition" and moans a bit about joining Instagram: @kristenghodsee Mentioned in this episode are: WIRED, Have a Nice Future Podcast, “Maybe you should just join a commune.” August 23, 2023 Everyday Anarchism, “Everyday Utopia - Kristen Ghodsee,” August 23, 2023…

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25. Subsidy removal and popular resistance pt. 1 35:22

1y ago35:22

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We review the state of debate about the removal of Nigeria's fuel subsidy. Our own debate quickly turns to examining whether the Tinubu administration's sudden 'Subsidy ti lo' approach to announcing the subsidy removal on his inauguration day was either a 'gaffe' or an effective ploy to impose austerity and enrich the ruling-class while demobilizin…

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128 - A.K. 47 - The Workers Opposition - Part 3 20:20

1y ago20:20

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Kristen Ghodsee reads the third part of Alexandra Kollontai's 1921 text: "The Workers Opposition." Thanks so much for listening. This podcast has no Patreon account and receives no funding. If you would like to support the work being done here, please spread the word and share with your friends and networks, and consider exploring the following lin…

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24. Niger coup, Ecowas idiocy, and Left military vanguardism 1:26:07

1y ago1:26:07

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In this episode, we try to think through the unfolding regional crisis brought about by the (latest) coup in Niger. What do we know about the coup so far? Why is Ecowas beating the drums of war? Should these recent coups give us hope for the future of popular sovereignty and socialism in West Africa? Some readings: Alex Thurston on domestic dynamic…

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Lockdown Legends: the women of the vaccine clinics 26:15

1y ago26:15

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During lockdown Averil Pooten Watan organised pop up clinics for undocumented migrants, many of whom were working with older and other vulnerable people. She illustrates the huge impact community volunteers can have. By reaching out to the most marginalised, she not only saved lives, but stopped the spread of Covid-19. In this fifth series of Rebel…

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127 - A.K. 47 - The Workers Opposition - Part 2 23:34

1y ago23:34

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Kristen Ghodsee reads the second part of Alexandra Kollontai's 1921 text: "The Workers Opposition." Check out these upcoming events: Online - How To Academy, August 3 (6:00pm GMT) Online - Second Life Book Club, August 9 (12:00pm Pacific Time) In person - Society for Ethical Culture Sunday Platform, August 13 (11:00am EDT) In person - Half King Rea…

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23. Afro-Marxism in Nollywood? - A review of Saworoide (1999) 1:21:01

1y ago1:21:01

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"The parable of the drum as the voice of the people" Another one for the film heads -- our review of Tunde Kelani's classic Saworoide (1999). Is this the first (and only) Nollywood film to advocate for popular resistance to capitalist environmental degredation? Is the 'traditional' aesthetic of the film distracting or inspiring? Does the film ultim…

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126 - A.K. 47 - The Workers Opposition - Part 1 21:55

1y ago21:55

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Kristen Ghodsee reads the first part of Alexandra Kollontai's 1921 text: "The Workers Opposition." Mentioned in this episode are these upcoming events: Online - How To Academy, August 3 (6:00pm GMT) Online - Second Life Book Club, August 9 (12:00pm Pacific Time) In person - Society for Ethical Culture Sunday Platform, August 13 (11:00am EDT) In per…

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Lockdown Legends: The women of the food bank pt 2 14:33

1y ago14:33

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Chrys Christy works with community groups and the police in one of East London’s most deprived areas. When lockdown struck she had one major concern – how would people get food. She knew the community would need help. In this fifth series of Rebel Women, we’re resetting a little. Because the women we’re featuring this time were definitely not our u…

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125 - A.K. 47 - Introduction to The Workers Opposition 25:57

1+ y ago25:57

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On the eve of a possible UPS strike in the United States, Kristen Ghodsee reads a 1968 introduction to Alexandra Kollontai's 1921 pamphlet written in support of the Workers Opposition. This was a fundamental critique of Bolshevism from within the Party ranks, which was squashed and ended Kollontai's political career in the USSR. Mentioned in this e…

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Lockdown Legends: the women of the foodbank 19:05

1+ y ago19:05

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In March 2020, Tracey Rogers was working at Leyton Sixth Form College. As they shut the college gates for the last time, Tracey decided she was going to spend her time in lockdown redecorating the house. Three years later the paints and wallpaper are still sitting in a cupboard unused. Although she never got the decorating done, she would go on to …

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22. Did the Left learn anything from the Obidient Wave? Part 1 42:17

1+ y ago42:17

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This is the first of a two-part episode examining what the Nigerian Left learned from the Obidients. To tackle this, we review a series of articles about the Labour Party and Peter Obi that were written by Nigerian Left essayists and organization both before and after the elections. Check out our Patreon page to listen to the extended conversation.…

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Lockdown Legends: women of the mutual aid network 15:53

1+ y ago15:53

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Guen Murroni was a member of Sister’s Uncut, an organisation fighting cuts to domestic violence services. She was involved in media campaigns and direct actions to bring attention to the numbers of women who die every day at the hands of their partners. Then in March 2020, a conversation with one of the Sisters took her on a different journey. In t…

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21. "Buhari walked so that Tinubu could run": From right wing-statism to the Lagos Model 1:12:35

1+ y ago1:12:35

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In this episode, we put @SaeeduH on the hot-seat to discuss his recent article for @Africaisacountry on the ideological and economic legacies of the Buhari administration (we also challenge @SLASHER_OAG on whether Buharism and the Lagos Model suggest that the ruling classes have adopted a more complex mode of legitimation than the classic you chop,…

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Lockdown Legends: women of the scrub hubs 20:49

1+ y ago20:49

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During the 2020 Covid Crisis, Jennie Caminada was part of a group of ordinary people who saved lives. Yet none set foot in a hospital, and all but one were women. In this fifth series of Rebel Women, we’re resetting a little. Because the women we’re featuring this time were definitely not our usual “troublemakers”. Some of them may have been in the…

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124 - A.K. 47 - Conversation Piece 21:38

1+ y ago21:38

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Kristen Ghodsee reads Cathy Porter's 1980 translation of Kollontai's 1922 short story, "Conversation Piece," about a woman having to choose between the man she loves romantically and the man she loves intellectually and spiritually. Mentioned in this episode: Listen to Kristen Ghodsee on the New York Times's Ezra Klein Show (also available on Spoti…

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Hiatus announcement 1:24

1+ y ago1:24

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We're going on hiatus for three main reasons: firstly life has gotten in the way, secondly our patreon wasn't sufficient to cover our costs, and finally solidarity with the Writers' Strike. We'd like to thank all of our listeners and contributors. We'll see you in the future! Music by Tryad

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123 - A.K. 47 - A 1982 Review of Kollontai's "A Great Love" in the New York Times 19:29

1+ y ago19:29

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Kristen Ghodsee reads an April 25, 1982 review of a [then] new English translation of Alexandra Kollontai's collection, "A Great Love," translated by Cathy Porter. Mentioned in this episode are: A list of utopian summer reading recommendations at Literary Hub.com. A new podcast interview at Revolutionary Left Radio. An excerpt of Everyday Utopia in…

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Scam Hall of Fame Ep 2: The time Nigeria imported White Zimbabwean Farmers 1:25:04

1+ y ago1:25:04

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In the second volume of our 'scam hall of fame' mini-series, we explore a classic Nigerian haux that might not have been the most daring or expensive, but was certainly the weirdest: the time Kwara State came up with the ingenious idea of importing white Zimbabwean farmers (along with tons of cows and machinery) ostensibly to set up commercial farm…

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122 - A.K. 47 - Bonus Episode - the Anti-Sexist Kollontai Vodka of Italy 16:25

1+ y ago16:25

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Kristen Ghodsee reads an article about the creation in 2019 of the Kollontai Vodka Antisessista by a group of self-managed workers in Milan. Sales from this vodka are used to finance a autonomist literary cafe in Bari. The whole project is a wonderful example of the contemporary legacy of Kollontai and her continuing inspiration for feminists and a…

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