The Malcolm Effect Podcast
1) #135 What is imperialism? - Dr. Bikrum Gill
In this first instalment of this 3 part series, we discuss with Dr. Bikrum Gill: what is imperialism? More specifically, what is capitalist-imperialism? And what does it mean to be anti-imperialist?
2) #134 Africa, Modernity & The Problem with 1492 - Zubairu Wai
This is the second episode in a 3-part series on African thought. In this second instalment, we discuss with Professor Zubairu Wai: What is missed by focusing on 1492? Coloniality and decolonisation, ...Show More
3) #133 Catching up with Shaykh Khaled Abou El-Fadl
In this far-ranging episode, we discuss: Why is Shaykh Khaled so different? What colonialism did to Islamic institutions The story of Lut and much more!
4) #132 Israel? Asset or Liability for US imperialism - Max Ajl
There are many theories that attempt to explain the "special" relationship between US imperialism and the Zionist entity. Listen in to this masterclass as Max Ajl explains and details the historical r...Show More
5) #131 Assad, Jolani & The Axis
With Assad gone, what does an anti-imperialist line on Syria now sound like? Listen in as Professor Navid Farnia responds to many commonly asked questions about Syria.  Navid Farnia is an Assistant ...Show More
6) #130 How to think about The Continent: Ngugi meets Mudimbe
This is the first episode in a 3-part series on African thought. In this first instalment, we discuss with Professor Zubairu Wai how African thinkers concerned with decolonisation have thought about a...Show More
7) #129 A recent trip to China - Professor Gabriel Rockhill
As the West continues to malign China in an attempt to give life to imperialism. Professor Rockhill details how his recent visit went.  Dr. Gabriel Rockhill is the Founding Director of the Critical ...Show More
8) #128 - US Imperialism case study: Guatemala, El-Salavdor and Nicaragua - Professor Aviva Chomsky
Listen in as we discuss the story of US imperialism in central America and how it relates to today. Â Aviva Chomsky is an American professor, historian, author, and activist. She is a professor of his...Show More
9) #127 Drone warfare - Khalil Dewan
Listen in as we discuss how drones have changed the landscape of war.  Khalil Dewan is a dedicated researcher and practitioner with a strong focus on international law and human rights. Currently pu...Show More
10) The Future of the Arab-Iranian Region - Professor Mohammad Marandi
Listen in as we discuss what the future holds for the Arab-Iranian region with Professor Marandi  Mohammad Marandi (Persian: سید Ù…Øمد مرندی; born 1966 in Richmond, Virginia) is an Iranian-American ac...Show More