48. The Internet is the Opium
This news round up episode revisits Nigerian online conservatism, running through recent responses to the early executive orders of Trump 2.0. We also discuss Kemi Badenoch's constant reference to Nig...
1 Helmi 202554min
47. The Dialectics of Detty December
We start the year with a crossover episode featuring the Out of The Box podcast & guest hosted by our friend Commander Matrix. The episode discusses the annual influx of tourists, celebrities and disa...
15 Tammi 20251h 23min
46. Tax Reform, #FreeDeleFarotimi, 2024 round up
In this episode, we tackle the thorny 2024 tax bill. Is “the North’s” reaction valid? Are there progressive components in the tax bill? We also prod the case of *alleged* defamation made against Mr De...
19 Joulu 20241h 3min
45. Presidential Amnesia in the Information Age
As we all delve deeper into the neoliberal vortex, a common coping mechanism is the tendency to look back nostalgically at the “good old days" — wishing for a return of bygone eras when more ‘competen...
11 Joulu 20241h 14min
44. Why Trump (would have) won in Nigeria -- aka Tropical Trumpism
We explore the widespread support for the Republican president elect among Nigerians (men, yes, but also women). We discuss possible reasons for his popularity in parts of the developing world, assess...
18 Marras 20241h 4min
43. Exclusive Interview with Momodou Taal
In this episode, our friend Ayoola Babalola converses with Momodou Taal in light of his suspension due to his activism for the Palestinian cause. They cycle through the sequence of events, the punishm...
11 Marras 202456min
42. Don't Blame the IMF
As the Tinubu-era austerity bites harder and state repression becomes more commonplace, we examine the reactions of the general populace to the neoliberal policies usually prescribed and lauded by the...
31 Loka 202453min
41. Reflections on the Edo State Elections, Mass Protests and Aliko's Antics
Hello there! The crew got together a few weeks ago to react to the Edo state elections and its outcomes, the aftermath of the #EndBadGovernance protests and the lead up to the #FearlessInOctober prote...
19 Loka 20241h
