S5E9 - Black Reconstruction in America: Episode 4
Apr 01, 2020•54 min•Season 5Ep. 9
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Summary
The hosts continue their reading of "Black Reconstruction in America," exploring Du Bois's analysis of the Southern class structure, the antagonism between poor whites and Black people, and the historical resistance to a unified labor movement due to racism. They connect these historical insights to contemporary challenges, including police brutality, anti-immigrant sentiment, the COVID-19 stimulus bill's inequities, and US imperialist actions. The discussion culminates in a powerful call for revolutionary movements to be led by Black and indigenous people of color, emphasizing the self-destructive nature of capitalism and the enduring relevance of Du Bois's work in understanding American history.Episode description
Episode Notes
No April fools jokes here but the boys are definitely back on their bullshit getting through a whopping 3 pages in this session, at least the discussion was good!
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