Ep 237: How Selective, Patronizing 'Deradicalization' Discourse Pathologizes Anti-Colonial Struggle

Citations Needed

News, Society & Culture

4.8 • 4.1K Ratings

🗓️ 15 April 2026

⏱️ 82 minutes

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In this episode, we break down the long history of US media reducing recalcitrant populations' grievances to "terrorism," "hate," and "radicalism" in urgent need of re-education.

With guest Prem Thakker.

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