The episode critiques colonialism’s lasting impact through the lens of the "comprador effect," a Marxist theory highlighting how intermediary classes in post-colonial societies align with foreign interests, reinforcing economic dependency and i...

What if understanding your cultural and historical roots could be the key to overcoming systemic oppression? Join us as we explore this powerful notion with Ish Khepri, a Pan-African activist, who returns to shed light on the profound philosoph...

Continuing from the previous episode, we discuss the persistent economic struggles of African nations and discover how the legacies of colonialism continue to shape modern economic policies. We kick off with a candid discussion on the pivotal r...

Unpacking Colonial Legacies: Trade, and Africa's Quest for Economic IndependenceTogether with development economist Abel Gaya, we confront the enduring impact of colonial legacies on post-colonial Africa. We discuss the arbitrary border...

Explore the rise and tragic fall of Patrice Lumumba, a beacon of the black movement and a nationalist leader whose dreams of an independent Congo were thwarted by internal strife, Belgian interference, and Cold War geopolitics. Join us as we un...