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 Des 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Okt 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 Okt 20241h
40. Northern Radicalism Reborn?
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...
9 Okt 20241h 26min
39. Our Exclusive Interview with ‘wanted Briton’ Drew Povey
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 inv...
8 Sep 20241h 1min
38. Feminism and Class in Colonial Nigeria - A Review of Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti (2024)
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 Bolan...
21 Aug 20241h 7min
