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MediSun: AI, Black Gods, & Revolution in Burkina Faso - Iansá Magazine MediSun: AI, Black Gods, & Revolution in Burkina Faso is a wide-ranging conversation exploring technology, spirituality, and liberation through a Pan-African lens. In collaboration with Iansá Magazine, this interview with MediSun examines the role of AI in contemporary struggle, the return of African cosmologies and Bla...

In this episode, I sit down with Hotep History to talk about the mission behind his YouTube channel, how he approaches teaching African American history, and why study habits matter if you’re serious about learning. We also get into the ongoing battle for narrative—who controls the story of our past, and why that shapes how we see ourselves today. A powerful conversation for anyone interested in h...

Sheik El: Noble Drew Ali, New York, & Knowledge Of SelfSheik El breaks down the legacy of Noble Drew Ali, the significance of New York in the Moorish movement, and the deeper meaning of “Knowledge of Self.” The discussion explores history, identity, spirituality, and the political consciousness rooted in Moorish Science and Black liberation thought. A must-watch for anyone seeking deeper insig...

Aidan Simardone: A Cold War: ICE, Greenland, & Global Control

In this conversation, Sudip Bhattacharya examines how imperialism functions in the modern era—from U.S. imperial power in Venezuela and Cuba to renewed interest in Greenland and global resource extraction. We discuss Trump-era expansionist ambitions, capitalism’s drive for endless accumulation, and how these forces shape global politics today. Drawing on Malcolm X’s international analysis, this in...

Algorithms Of Empire w/ Dr. Miron Clay Gilmore - Ep 2Algorithms Of Empire w/ Dr. Miron Clay Gilmore - Ep 2In this episode, co-hosts Dr. Clay-Gilmore and Rakeem discuss some final takeaways from the Clay-Gilmore Institute's Winter Reading Group, which read Dr. Sarah Shoker's 'Military Aged-Males in Counterinsurgency and Drone Warfare'. They also discuss the Clay-Gilmore Institute&#3...

Dr. Dennis Ausar Winkler: The African American Identity CrisisIn this conversation, we sit down with Dr. Dennis Ausar Winkler—psychologist, educator, and Pan-African thinker—to examine the psychological roots of identity confusion among African-descended people in the U.S.Drawing from African-centered psychology, race-based trauma research, and cultural analysis, Dr. Winkler explains how history,...

Khadija Haynes: Discusses the idea that Marxism is Eurocentric and Anti Black In this interview with Khadija Haynes, we have a deep conversation on Black Marxism, the Haitian Revolution, and ongoing debates around whether Marxism speaks to Black lived realities. We unpack common claims that Marxism is anti-Black or Eurocentric, examine how class, slavery, and colonial exploitation fit within a Mar...

Sudip Bhattacharya: Donald Trump & American Fascism In this conversation with Sudip Bhattacharya, we examine Donald Trump and American fascism, what defines a fascist state, and the legacy of George Jackson. We also connect global flashpoints—from Venezuela and the Nigeria bombing—to U.S. decline, cultural moments like Nicki Minaj at a turning point in America, and the historical role of the Jazz...

Anthony Geathers: Understanding Power, War, And Black Liberation Through PhotographyEver wondered about the role photography plays in perception and Black Liberation? We build on the purpose of photos of lynchings, how the Panthers were photographed, how Anthony canvassed Bed-Stuy during the racial unrest of 2020, and the images he captured. We also discuss how photos from the Vietnam War shifted...

Agyei Tyehimba: Harlem's Black Radical TraditionA conversation with Agyei Tyehimba reflecting on the influence of John Henrik Clarke, the Harlem History Club, Professor James Turner, Africana Studies, Malcolm X, and the historical role of Harlem in shaping Black political and intellectual life. Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyvAXQmlCOfFcIWWKmcUjZQ

Algorithms Of Empire with Dr Gilmore: Episode 1: Special Guest - Dr. Sarah ShokerIn this inaugural episode of the Algorithms of Empire podcast, Dr. Miron Clay-Gilmore and Rakeem from Wise the Dome TV discuss the rise of drone warfare, AI technologies, and the targeting of military-aged males in post-9/11 counterinsurgencies with Dr. Sarah Shoker. Dr. Shoker's book on this topic can be found he...

Akil Parker: Mathematics: The Pan African Way In this second interview with Akil Parker, we continue a wide-ranging discussion on Pan-Africanism and capitalism, and how to understand the math in everything. We focus on the role of Black revolutionaries, why parents must become the primary educators of their children, and the importance of treating math literacy with the same seriousness as reading...

Saladin Allah: What Is The Duty Of The 5 Percent?

Cheikh Bilal: Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba And The Murid Path This episode features a conversation with Cheikh Bilal on the life and legacy of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba and the spiritual traditions of West African Sufism. The discussion explores the Murid path, the meaning of baraka, the process of purifying the heart, and the role of dreams, visions, and poetry in spiritual development. Cheikh Bilal also spea...

Dat Boi Vic: Does Hip Hop Have A Sellout Problem? Tap in as I sit down with Dat Boi Vic to tackle a question a lot of people are afraid to touch: does hip hop have a sellout problem? We break down his new album, One Day This War Is Going To End, the role of integrity versus industry pressure, Rory’s anti-Black tweets, Vic’s public beef with Adin Ross, and the deeper implications of Timbaland intro...

In this interview, Dr. Rashid discusses Carruthers’ critique of modern science as a system rooted in oppression, African ways of knowing, and how these epistemologies challenge Western definitions of “valid” knowledge. We explore parallels between historical exploitation and today’s uses of data, AI, and biotechnology, whether oppressed people should reform or replace Western science, and how Afri...

Mama Yana: Hoodoo: The Soul & Song Of Resistance

Sudip Bhattacharya: Class Struggle And The Model Minority MythIn this episode, we speak with writer and scholar Sudip Bhattacharya about his work on class, race, and solidarity within the Asian American Left. Drawing from his essay “Beyond Crisis: The Possibilities and Growing Challenges in Building a Left Asian American Politics,” Sudip reflects on how moments like the murder of Vincent Chin help...

ShakaRa: Garvey, Marx, & The Black Liberation Debate Kimbunga Media Link: https://www.youtube.com/@UCF_QYzobHkzpdBNB7hK21NQ In this episode, we sit down with Shakara to explore the legacy and living philosophy of Marcus Garvey. Shakara shares his personal journey into Garveyism and breaks down what Garveyism truly means in the modern world. We discuss essential readings for understanding Garve...

National Conference Of Black Lawyers Political Prisoner Panel - With questions asked by BLA Vet Jalil Muntaqim and Professor Miron Gilmore

Perreira is a leader of the Organization for the Victory of the People in Guyana and a member of the Caribbean Pan-African Network

Miron Gilmore: Assata Shakur, Militarism, & Existentialist Thought

Reny Taylor & Dr. Gilmore: Paradoxes Of Being: Humanism, Race & AI In The 4Th Industrial RevolutionIn this conversation, Reny Taylor and Dr. Gilmore take up Sylvia Wynter’s framework of Man to explore the paradoxes of being in an age shaped by humanism, race, and artificial intelligence. Drawing on Wynter’s critique of the overrepresentation of “Man,” they consider how the 4th Industrial R...

Akil Parker: Mathematics In The Black Liberation StrugglePeace, family! I had an incredible conversation with Akil Parker of All This Math. His program is nothing short of amazing. Whether you have school-aged children learning math or you’re interested in strengthening your own math skills as an adult, this is a resource you don’t want to miss. Akil’s approach is brilliant—he creates math word pr...