Armpit Intellectuals

In this episode we discuss the Sindhiyani Tehreek, a Marxist-Leninist grassroots resistance movement primarily led by rural women in Sindh, Pakistan, and conceived during General Zia ul Haq's regime. The discussion covers the origin and evolution of the movement, its resistance against oppressive regimes, and its focus on environmental justice and provincial autonomy. We explore the impact of the...

Join us in this episode as we explore the life, works, and impact of revolutionary poet Habib Jalib. Born in Punjab and later moving to Karachi, Jalib's poetry and activism were deeply rooted in Marxist-Leninist ideologies. We discuss his celebrated works like 'Dastur' and his impact on movements against military dictatorships in Pakistan. The episode touches on Jalib's relationships with politica...

Unveiling Pakistan's Military Economy: Navigating Milbus, martial regimes and peeling back the layers of racist martial myths. Join us as we explore the complexities of Pakistan's military involvement in its economy, the grip of martial regimes, and the darker side of national narratives and distorted histories.

Remembering the legacy of Eqbal Ahmad – from his politics and organizing on the Vietnam War, Palestine, Algeria, South Asia and beyond. Join us as we explore his enduring impact on social justice, anti-imperialism, and equality.