The Malcolm Effect

We spoke to Ashok Kumar around the themes in his book “Monopsony Capitalism”   Ashok Kumar is a Senior Lecturer of Political Economy Birkbeck University.  His most recent book Monopsony Capitalism: Power and Production in the Twilight of the Sweatshop Age (Cambridge University Press) was the winner of the American Sociological Association's 2021 Paul Sweezy Outstanding Book Prize and the 2022 Imma...

In this episode we discuss why Marxism in our current moment has a new lease on life?   Stephan Hammel’s work is focused on developing a historical materialist framework for the study of music. His research encompasses the history of Marxist approaches to the subject—both “Western” and “Eastern” variants—as well as the role of music in the communist movement. In addition, he harbors an interest in...

In this episode, we spoke to Professor Jodi Dean regarding what a socialist future would look like. And how we can make steps in advancing to a socialist project in the United States

In this episode, we discuss the legacy of Guinean's first president and Pan-Africanist Ahmed Sekou Toure.   Grovogui is a professor at Cornell university of international relations theory and law.   I.G. @TheGambian Twitter: @MomodouTaal  

What is Islamic Liberation Theology? Listen in as we speak to Professor Farid Esack on how we may utilise Islamic liberation theology in our fight for justice Farid Esack (born 1955 in  Wynberg, Cape Town ) is a  South African Muslim  scholar, writer, and political activist known for his opposition to  apartheid , his appointment by  Nelson Mandela  as a  gender equity  commissioner, and his work...

In this episode we speak to Dr. Gerald Horne on all things elections. He gives us his post-midterm election analysis whilst delving into the utility of elections and much more!    Gerald Horne, is an American  historian  who currently holds the John J. and Rebecca Moores Chair of History and  African American Studies  at the  University of Houston . I.G. @TheGambian @CtayJ   Twitter: @MomodouTaal...

We're talking film, arts and politics with Comrade Yami   Xtian Osagiede is a Nigerian American artists and filmmaker. He's committed to creating Transgressive Cinema that depicts visceral, emotionally intense experiences.    “Christian, also known as comradeyami on IG”   “Check out HUNTED his debut short film here: https://vimeo.com/704682201

In this episode Annie and I discuss Cedric Robinson's Black Marxism. Its rise to prominence, the position it occupies within the academy and what are some critiques?   Annie Olaloku-Teriba is a PhD student based in London, working on legacies of empire and the complex histories of race. I.G. @TheGambian Twitter: @MomodouTaal @Annie_etc_

I spoke to Yahya Birt regarding his article . We cover why so many Muslim scholars in the West have decided to align themselves with right wing ideologies.    Yahya Birt has published over a dozen peer-reviewed articles on Islam in Britain and co-edited British Secularism and Religion (2016), Islam in Victorian Liverpool (2021) and The Collected Poems of Abdullah Quilliam (2021). In 2022, he publi...

In this episode, Deej takes over The Malcolm Effect for part 2 of the discussion with Too Black on his essay, ' Laundering Black Rage'    Article can be found here   Too Black is a poet, traveling and teaching artist, and author fusing historical content, current events, creative practice, and interpersonal interaction on international stages. He is currently the host of the  Black Myths Podcast :...

In this 2 part episode, we unpack Too Black's recent article, titled 'Laundering Black Rage'.   Too Black is a poet, traveling and teaching artist, and author fusing historical content, current events, creative practice, and interpersonal interaction on international stages. He is currently the host of the  Black Myths Podcast : a podcast debunking the BS said about Black people while also the pro...

In this episode we speak to Dr. Cornel West about our current moment and his assessment of where we are today.   I.G. @TheGambian     Twitter: @MomodouTaal @FanonIsCanon @CtayJ @CornelWest

This segment is a new addition to The Malcolm Effect in which we aim to release a weekly news update in line with the spirit of internationalism   (This episode was recorded on the 26th June 2022)

In this episode, Dana takes us through the history and legacy of imperialism in Puerto Rico    Dana López (she, her, ella) 39 years old lives in Aguadilla Puerto Rico with her daughter, partner, and 2 cats. Studying Master of Social Work remotely at Columbia University School of Social Work (Clinical Social Work and Social Welfare Policy)    Dana grew up in several places across what is currently...

This segment is a new addition to The Malcolm Effect in which we aim to release a weekly news update in line with the spirit of internationalism   (This episode was recorded on the 10th June 2022)

In light of recent mass shootings, Professor Gerald Horne takes us through a historical analysis of US gun laws.   Gerald Horne, is an American historian  who currently holds the John J. and Rebecca Moores Chair of History and  African American Studies  at the  University of Houston . I.G. @TheGambian @CtayJ   Twitter: @MomodouTaal @Ctayj

In this episode I spoke to Aurelien Mondon regarding how those on the left should, if at all, respond to the current iteration of 'the culture war'   Aurelien Mondon  is a Senior Lecturer in politics at the University of Bath. His research focuses predominantly on the impact of racism and populism on liberal democracies and the mainstreaming of far right politics through elite discourse. His first...

In this episode, I spoke to Aaron as they broke down what is materialism and why they choose to adopt a materialist politic when thinking about Black liberation.   Aaron Booe is an organizer with the Claudia Jones School for Political Education in Washington, D.C. Currently, they are studying Political Science and Economics at Howard University.  I.G. @TheGambian @aaron_bo02 Twitter: @MomodouTaal...

In this episode, I spoke to the dope Too Black regarding how we should organise and build politically, particularly focusing on what our approach should be towards the Black bourgeoisie   Too Black is a poet, traveling and teaching artist, and author fusing historical content, current events, creative practice, and interpersonal interaction on international stages. He is currently the host of the ...

We often hear that race is a social construct, however that doesn't actually tell us what race is doing. In this episode Alana Lentin calls us to think of race as a technology of power. Listen in for another amazing episode.   Alana Lentin is Professor of Cultural and Social Analysis at Western Sydney University. She is a Jewish European woman who is a settler on Gadigal land (Sydney, Australia)....

Borders are imaginary however, their maintenance requires a series of material policies. Listen in as Gregk unpacks the nature of bordering and what a Marxist analysis of borders and space sounds like   Gregk Foley is an independent researcher based in the UK. His research interests concern the political geographies of border/ing regimes, policing, security and war.   I.G. @TheGambian   Twitter: @...

In this episode I was joined by Dr. Gerald Horne & Christian, as we speak about Black politics today.   Gerald Horne, is an American historian  who currently holds the John J. and Rebecca Moores Chair of History and  African American Studies  at the  University of Houston . I.G. @TheGambian @CtayJ   Twitter: @MomodouTaal @Ctayj

Listen in as Dr. Jairo I. Fúnez breakdowns what exactly is decolonial theory and decolonisation.    Jairo I. Fúnez-Flores, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Curriculum Studies at Texas Tech University. His research works at the intersections of sociocultural studies of education, curriculum studies, decolonial theory, and qualitative methodology. He has a particular interest in the ways in which La...

What is Imperialism? Is revolution feasible in our current moment? Listen in as Vijay Prashad, Christian Joseph and I think through these questions and more,   Vijay Prashad is an Indian historian, journalist, commentator, and a Marxist intellectual. He is an executive-director of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research and the Chief Editor of LeftWord Books.   I.G. @TheGambian @PossibleHist...

*Trigger Warning* Some of the topics discussed here cover sexual violence   Super excited to share this conversation with you all. Listen in as Professor Curry, Annie and I discuss the project of Black Male Studies   Tommy J. Curry is an African American scholar, author and professor of philosophy. As of 2019, he holds a Personal Chair in Africana philosophy and Black male studies at the Universit...