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In this dispatch episode of Guerrilla History, bring on left-wing Amsterdam City Council member Jazie Veldhuyzen to discuss the recent events that took place in Amsterdam surrounding an Ajax-Maccabi Tel Aviv football match, where violent Zionist hooligans went on a rampage through the city, but the media and major Dutch politicians instead characterized the event as a "modern pogrom" until the facts became too clear to ignore. This is a really important discussion that not only clarifies that specific situation, but also examines how Zionism influences narratives in mainstream discourse, why to remain vigilant in the face of these distortions and lies, and how to build movements in the face of these narratives and distortions.
Recommendations that were mentioned in this episode were the article by Asa Winstanley, our comrade from Electronic Intifada, titled NY Times killed investigation of Israeli hooligans, internal email reveals, as well as discussions on The Majlis around the IHRA "definition" of antisemitism. Check out The politics of the IHRA definition of Antisemitism and Academic Freedom as well as IHRA, Bill 168 and Academic Research and Teaching.
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In this fantastic episode of Guerrilla History, bring on Gabriel Rockhill to discuss the landmark new English translation of the legendary Domenico Losurdo's Western Marxism: How it was Born, How it Died, How it can be Reborn, freshly out from Monthly Review Press. This critical work acts as a trenchant critique of the Western left intelligentsia, showing how it is rooted in the political economy of imperialism. The conversation we have surrounding this is deep, generative, and thought provoking, so be sure to listen closely!
In addition to reading Western Marxism, Gabriel also recommended the book Let Me Speak! Testimony of Domitila, A Woman of the Bolivian Mines, which is also available from Monthly Review Press. Check it out!
Gabriel Rockhill is a philosopher and activist who has published numerous books. He is the Founding Director of the Critical Theory Workshop and Professor of Philosophy at Villanova University. Be sure to follow him on twitter @GabrielRockhill.
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Tankie Therapy crew (Nora, Mikey, Alex, Joe, Sina, and Louis) gets together to reflect on one year after Al Aqsa Flood and the Gaza genocide.
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Asa Winstanley (@AsaWinstanley) is an investigative journalist with the Electronic Intifada and author of Weaponising Anti-Semitism: How the Israel Lobby Brought Down Jeremy Corbyn (2022).
Check out his latest bombshell on the widespread employment of the "Hannibal Directive" by the Zionist colonial military forces and police on October 7th, 2023. https://www.asawinstanley.com/ Watch the video edition on The East is a Podcast YouTube channel Consider supporting the show
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Kristen R. Ghodsee returns to Rev Left on International Women's Day to discuss the real history of the holiday, socialist feminism, liberal co-option of radical history and movements, the Cold War alliances between socialist states and women in the global south, and so much more!
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We talk to satirical artist Darren Cullen about what led him away from a career in advertising and into a career producing political art. He uses the language of advertising to make work about the empty promises of consumerism and the lies of military recruiters. Join us as we discuss:
Military recruitment advertisingThe backlash of criticising the ‘sacred’ military institution Going ‘one step further’ than advertising messagesHis work at the permanent collection in the Victoria & Albert Museum His ‘Action Man: Battlefield Casualties’ video series produced with Veterans for Peace, and voiced by Matt BerryHis support for the campaign to raise the minimum age of military recruitment to 18The insidious power of advertisingThe British military’s sinister toy rangeMilitary links with the film and video game industriesWorking hard to annoy Shell and other oil companiesTrying to stop the DSEI arms fairThe upcoming ‘Art the Arms Fair’ art exhibition
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We are joined by Dr Victoria Basham, a reader in International Relations at Cardiff University and President of the European International Studies Association. Her research focuses on issues of gender, race, class and sexuality in relation to militaries, militarism and militarisation. She is editor of the Critical Military Studies (CMS) journal and a pioneering figure in the field.
Our wide-ranging discussion looks at:
The unique insights early career access to the military has given herHow military personnel have often led the struggle for dignity and equality, and the struggles they face within the British military institutionThe origins of Critical Military Studies and what it brings to the study of war and securityBattening down the hatches - how the military has recently made it harder for civilian academics to conduct researchHow the military instrumentalises armed forces kids and wounded veterans WW2 in memory - how narrative is shaped and why, and what is excluded such as colonialism and inequality
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Denmark Vesey, a carpenter and formerly enslaved person, allegedly planned an enslaved insurrection to coincide with Bastille Day in Charleston, South Carolina in 1822. Vesey modeled his rebellion after the successful 1791 slave revolution in Haiti. His plans called for his followers to execute the white enslavers, liberate the city of Charleston, and then sail to Haiti before the white power structure could retaliate.
Vesey and several of his co-conspirators worshiped at the African Church, the AME congregation which became Mother Emanuel after the Civil War. Along with white abolitionists in the North, Vesey referenced the Bible in his attacks on the institution of slavery. In the aftermath of the execution, white Charlestonians tore down the church and supported new efforts to control the black majority. Funds were appropriated to support a Municipal Guard of 150 men and the construction of "a Citadel" to house them and weapons. In 1843, the structure became home to the cadets of the South Carolina Military Academy.
Additionally, as Vesey's rebellion relied on assistance from free black sailors, South Carolina passed legislation known as the Negro Seamen Acts. The act called for the incarceration of visiting free black sailors in local jails while their vessel remained in Charleston to eliminate contact between free black sailors from outside of South Carolina and black Charlestonians. Despite protests from northern states and British consuls, South Carolina stubbornly insisted on its right to police its population in this way.
Denmark Vesey was later held up as a hero among abolitionists, including Frederick Douglass, during the Civil War. Douglass used Vesey's name as a rallying cry in recruiting and inspiring African American troops, including the 54th Massachusetts Infantry. Vesey's son, Robert, attended the April 14, 1865 ceremony at Fort Sumter. Today, however, his name remains largely unknown despite his foundational role in accelerating further slave rebellions and ultimately the civil war itself. We discuss why this is the case and what lessons can be learned from this story.
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Sources:
Jeremy Schipper “Denmark Vesey’s Bible”
https://userpages.umbc.edu/~bouton/History407/SlaveStats.htm
https://www.ccpl.org/charleston-time-machine/defining-charlestons-free-people-color
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A Rebel with a Cause: Denmark Vesey and the Seeds of InsurrectionThis episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" explores the life and legacy of Denmark Vesey, a formerly enslaved man who planned a major slave uprising in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1822. The hosts, Elliot and Andy, use Vesey's story to examine the complex social and religious landscape of the antebellum South and the role of the Bible in both justifying and condemning slavery. They also highlight the often-overlooked role of the Black church in organizing and mobilizing resistance to slavery.Denmark Vesey: A Man Who Dared to Dream of FreedomThe episode begins by introducing Denmark Vesey, whose planned uprising was nine years before Nat Turner's rebellion and 37 years before John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry. Vesey's plan, which was ultimately thwarted, involved seizing weapons, setting fires throughout Charleston, and killing the city's entire white population before escaping to Haiti. The hosts emphasize that Vesey, unlike many other enslaved people, had achieved freedom and established a successful carpentry business. This fact makes his decision to risk everything for an uprising all the more remarkable, highlighting the depth of his commitment to ending slavery.The Bible as a Double-Edged Sword: Justifying Slavery and Inspiring ResistanceThe episode explores how the Bible was used by both slave owners and abolitionists to support their respective positions. Vesey himself used scripture to rally support for his cause, arguing that the Bible commanded the Israelites to destroy their enemies and that slavery was a sin that needed to be eradicated. He drew on passages from both the Old and New Testaments to inspire and reassure his followers, illustrating how the same text could be interpreted in vastly different ways.
The hosts point out that the authority of the Bible, rather than its specific content, made it a powerful tool for both sides. They connect this historical phenomenon to contemporary issues, suggesting that the Bible continues to be used to justify harmful ideologies and policies.
The Role of the Black Church: A Space for Community and ResistanceThe establishment of the first African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Charleston in 1817 played a pivotal role in Vesey's organizing efforts. The church provided a space for Black people to gather, build community, and develop a shared sense of identity, independent from the white-dominated churches. This independence fueled fears among white slave owners, who suspected that the AME Church was being supported by abolitionists and that it was fostering insurrection.The hosts emphasize the importance of "meet space" - physical spaces where people can come together and build community - for fostering social and political change. They connect this historical example to the need for similar spaces in contemporary society, arguing that strong communities are essential for challenging oppressive systems.
The Perils of "Middle Ground": The Complicity of Moderate VoicesThe episode examines the role of white religious leaders in Charleston, particularly Benjamin Palmer and Richard Fuhrman, who condemned Vesey's planned uprising while simultaneously advocating for the right of Black people to read the Bible. These figures represent the "radical centrists" of their time, who sought to maintain a delicate balance between preserving the institution of slavery and appeasing moral concerns about its cruelty.The hosts argue that these moderate voices ultimately served to reinforce the status quo by discouraging more radical action. They draw parallels to contemporary political debates, suggesting that those who advocate for incremental change or compromise with oppressive systems often end up perpetuating those systems.
The Illusion of Power: Fear and the Fragility of the Slaveholding ClassDespite their outward confidence, the white elite in Charleston lived in constant fear of a slave revolt. This fear was amplified by the fact that enslaved people outnumbered white people in both the city and the surrounding countryside. The episode suggests that this demographic reality, coupled with the growing abolitionist movement in the North and Europe, created a sense of vulnerability among slave owners.The hosts argue that this underlying fear shaped the reactions of the slaveholding class to Vesey's planned uprising. They suggest that the harsh punishments meted out to Vesey and his followers, as well as the subsequent crackdown on Black literacy, were driven by a desperate attempt to maintain control and suppress dissent.
The Legacy of Denmark Vesey: A Challenge to the "Natural Order"The episode concludes by reflecting on the lasting significance of Vesey's story. Although his uprising was unsuccessful, it exposed the deep cracks in the foundation of Southern society and demonstrated the potential for organized resistance to slavery. The hosts argue that Vesey's use of the Bible to challenge the "natural order" of things laid the groundwork for future abolitionist movements and continues to inspire those who fight for social justice today.They end the episode by promising to explore the specifics of Vesey's plan and the events leading up to his capture and execution in the next installment.
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Capitalism’s addiction to growth doesn’t just show up in the external world. It can also be found inside us—in our manufactured desire for more and better. Not only do we have to keep wanting to keep the machine going, we have to keep wanting what is “scarce” and easily privatizable or commodifiable so that the capitalist class can continue to profit.
Critical hedonism(s) is an approach to pleasure and care that is critical of capitalism. It is a politics of pleasure that invites us to remake our desires to be less antisocial, competitive, and harmful, and to instead be more prosocial, collaborative and mutually beneficial.
The idea of critical hedonism(s) has been deeply studied and explored by our guests in today’s episode. Zarinah Agnew is a trained neuroscientist formerly at University College London, and then UCSF, a self-described guerrilla scientist, and part of the Beyond Return organization. Eric Wycoff Rogers is a historian, writer, community organizer, and designer currently based in London. Eric runs a thirdspace project in London, convenes a discussion series on the politics of pleasure, and is the author of the Critical Hedonist Manifesto.
This is Eric and Zarinah’s second time on the podcast, they joined us in 2022 to talk about Fully Automated Luxury Communism, which is a great compliment to this episode. This is also a great episode following our most recent conversation with Jason Hickel, Better Lives for All. Where that conversation focused on human needs, this one takes up the topic of human wants.
In this conversation, we explore what capitalism tells us to desire and why, we interrogate what is truly “cheap,” “expensive,” and “valuable,” and explore what it would be like to participate in a politics of pleasure based on critical hedonism(s)—creating conditions and opportunities for distributed pleasure that don’t cause harm to people or the planet. Finally, we are invited to learn about community gatherings and how to do the work of reclaiming and remaking pleasure.
Further Resources:
Critical Hedonist Manifesto Critical Hedonism(s) Beyond Return Decoding Labs The Joyless Economy, by Tibor Scitovsky The Right to Sex, by Amia Srinivasan The Zero Marginal Cost Society I Dream of Canteens The Listening Society: Possible and Necessary Post-Growth Living: For An Alternative Hedonism, by Kate Soper Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good, by Adrienne Maree Brown Becoming Feminist: Consciousness Raising and Social Ecology, Eric Woycoff Rogers (blog)Related Episodes:
Fully Automated Luxury Communism with Zarinah Agnew and Eric Wycoff Rogers Better Lives for All w/ Jason Hickel Grassroots Urban Placemaking with Mark Lakeman Sex, Desire, and the Neoliberal Subject Suburban Hell and Ugly CitiesIntermission music: Night Cafe Radio
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Robert and Miles talk about the mid-century crisis in American masculinity and then catch up to the modern era, and Gamergate.
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https://www.motherjones.com/politics
2023/08/boy-problems-andrew-tate-masculinity-crisis-manosphere/
https://medium.com/sexstories/the-right-faces-its-cuckholding-sex-fantasies-1351ed88a8ae
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https://www.wired.com/story/gamergates-aggrieved-men-still-haunt-the-internet/
https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/history-did-you-know/moral-and-medical-panic-over-bicycles
https://abcnews.go.com/Health/cosmetic-leg-lengthening-surgeries-luring-patients-courting-controversy/story?id=106826824
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/why-us-men-voluntarily-undergo-limb-lengthening-procedure/LNLGCLEFKY27BA2NTYGNIO5OKA/?ref=readmore
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Psychiatry and traditional medicine have failed in treating schizophrenia. They have done more damage than good if one includes pharmaceuticals. But what if the “voices” of schizophrenics are not hallucinations caused by chemical imbalances? What if they are malignant entities feeding off mental negativity and pain? We explore this possibility from two sides: a psychiatric evaluator who confronted these mind parasites while working in prisons; and an individual who escaped the grip of the “voices” by drawing from esoteric techniques.
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Author and scholar Dr. Mohamed Abdou returns to the podcast, one year after October 7, 2023.
Our discussion flows across various subjects: Al-Aqsa Flood and the US-Israel genocide of Palestinians in Gaza; Islam and the crusading Euro-American imperial project; anti-colonial struggle as resistance, decolonization as "creating the world of many belows"; and Abdou's participation in the Palestine solidarity encampment at Columbia University, where he was targeted, threatened, and slandered by Zionists in the university administration, United States Congress, and by prominent media figures.
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Today we are focusing on Lebanon with a more military oriented episode wherein we will discuss leaked US intelligence documents, Israel’s targeting of banks in Lebanon, their preparations to start bombing hospitals, sectarian tensions rising in Beirut, and morale problems in the IDF as they ruminate on their crimes.
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Seamus Costello was the founder of the Irish Republican Socialist Party (IRSP) and the Irish National Liberation Army (INLA).
Declaring as a principle, “I owe my allegiance only to the working class,” he is considered the most important republican socialist after James Connolly.
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James from Prolekult joins Breht to discuss Prolekult's expansive new documentary, which you can find for free on YouTube, called "For Land: Capitalism as Extinction". Together, they discuss the documentary, political education, how the internal logic of capitalism produces environmental destruction, how the commodity form of labor is at the root of the eco-crisis, eco-marxism, the hyper-destructive role played by colonialism and imperialism, what the revolutionary socialist left needs to grapple with in regards to the crises of our time, and much more!
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Robert sits down with Miles Gray to give a history of American Masculinity Grifters, and the media-created fears of a 'crisis' in masculinity.
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This episode picks up where the previous episode left off, exploring Erna Bennett's work with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and her increasing criticisms of the Green Revolution's impact on global agriculture. The episode portrays Bennett as a dedicated scientist who challenged powerful interests within the FAO and the broader agricultural establishment to advocate for a more nuanced and ecologically sound approach to food production.
Bennett's Critique of Seed Banks: "More Artifacts Than Resources"Building on her earlier work in genecology, Bennett argued that simply storing seeds in banks was insufficient for protecting plant genetic diversity. She believed that removing seeds from their natural environments and storing them in controlled conditions halted the evolutionary processes that allowed plants to adapt to changing environments and pressures. This critique challenged the prevailing view that seed banks were the primary solution to genetic erosion. Bennett stressed that preserving the dynamic relationship between plants and their environments was essential for maintaining their evolutionary potential. She likened seed banks to museums, preserving artifacts rather than living, evolving organisms. This perspective, although initially controversial, has gained traction in contemporary discussions about the limitations of seed banks and the need for complementary conservation strategies.Challenging the "Plug and Play" Approach to Plant BreedingBennett criticized the dominant approach to plant breeding during the Green Revolution, which focused on isolating and manipulating individual genes to achieve specific traits, such as high yields or disease resistance. She argued that this reductionist perspective overlooked the complex interactions between multiple genes and the environment. She likened this approach to the simplistic Punnett squares used to illustrate basic Mendelian inheritance, highlighting the inadequacy of such models for understanding the intricate web of genetic interactions in real-world ecosystems. Instead, Bennett advocated for a more holistic understanding of plant genetics, emphasizing the need to conserve entire genotypes – the complete set of genes within an organism – to preserve the full range of adaptive potential.The Importance of Local Knowledge: Echoes of Efraím Hernández XolokotziJust like Efraím Hernández Xolokotzi, whose story was explored in previous episodes, Bennett recognized the vital role of local knowledge in understanding and preserving plant diversity. She argued that seed collections should be accompanied by meticulous documentation of local agricultural practices, cultural traditions, and environmental variations. This emphasis on integrating scientific knowledge with the wisdom of farming communities directly challenged the top-down, technocratic approach often associated with the Green Revolution.Clashing with Otto Frankel: A Debate on the Practicality of In Situ ConservationThe episode highlights a key intellectual debate between Bennett and Otto Frankel, a prominent geneticist and advocate for the Green Revolution. Frankel argued that preserving landraces – locally adapted varieties – in their original environments was impractical in a world where those environments were rapidly changing. He questioned the purpose of in situ conservation when agricultural landscapes were undergoing significant transformations. Bennett countered that while Frankel's concerns were valid, the solution lay not in abandoning in situ conservation but in adapting it to dynamic conditions. This disagreement underscores the tension between preserving traditional agricultural practices and adapting to the pressures of modernization.The Green Revolution's Blind Spot: Communities Feeding Themselves as a ThreatThe episode delves into the ideological underpinnings of the Green Revolution, arguing that it was based on a belief that Western science was necessary to "save" the world from hunger and that communities feeding themselves were somehow a negative outcome. Frankel's skepticism towards Bennett's focus on local food production is framed as evidence of this worldview. The hosts suggest that Frankel, and by extension the Green Revolution's proponents, saw the goal of agriculture not as empowering communities to provide for themselves, but as integrating them into a globalized system of food production and consumption. This interpretation aligns with critiques of the Green Revolution that highlight its role in promoting industrial agriculture and corporate control over food systems.Corporatization of Seed Banks: The "Personal Resource Bank" ProblemThe episode explores how seed banks, initially intended as a public good, became increasingly vulnerable to corporate interests. Bennett observed that certain companies viewed these publicly funded collections as their own private resource banks, seeking to acquire and control valuable genetic material for commercial purposes. The hosts draw a parallel between this phenomenon and the strategies employed by companies like Kellogg's, which dominate supermarket shelves by acquiring and controlling multiple brands. This comparison highlights how corporate consolidation can undermine public institutions and erode access to essential resources, including genetic diversity.Silencing Dissent: Bennett's Struggle Against Corporate Influence within the FAOBennett's outspoken criticisms of corporate influence within the FAO led to increasing marginalization and silencing. Her superiors pressured her to downplay her concerns, and she was eventually isolated from research activities and prohibited from attending meetings without explicit permission. This treatment reveals the power dynamics within international organizations and how dissenting voices can be marginalized, particularly when they challenge the interests of powerful corporations.Bennett's Departure from the FAO: A Blaze of Glory and Lasting ImpactThe episode culminates in Bennett's dramatic exit from the FAO in 1981, after 20 years of service. She refused to retract a scathing critique of the FAO's complicity in promoting corporate interests, which was accidentally released to the public. Her resignation on May Day, followed by her participation in a May Day march in Rome, is presented as a symbolic act of defiance against capitalist exploitation and a commitment to worker solidarity.Despite facing significant opposition, Bennett's work had a lasting impact on the field of plant genetic resources. Her early warnings about the dangers of genetic erosion helped to raise awareness of the issue and contributed to the development of international agreements aimed at conserving plant diversity. The episode concludes by emphasizing the importance of recovering and amplifying Bennett's story, which has been largely obscured, perhaps intentionally, from mainstream narratives about the Green Revolution. T
It's worth noting that this episode, while based on historical research, is presented through the lens of the hosts' specific political perspectives. They openly identify themselves as "proles" and frequently critique capitalism and corporate influence. Therefore, it is important to consider their potential biases when interpreting their analysis of Bennett's story and the broader context of the Green Revolution.
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