The Psychosis of Whiteness

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🗓️ 6 November 2023

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Academic, activist and author Kehinde Andrews is Professor of Black Studies at Birmingham City University. His books include Back to Black: Retelling Black Radicalism for the 21st Century and Resisting Racism: Race, Inequality and the Black Supplementary School Movement. His latest is The Psychosis of Whiteness, which explores why society cannot face up to the racism at its heart and in its history. Andrews says that while we look to self-help books and vote in leaders who do not represent a diverse electorate, society's actions are akin to delusions, irrationalities, hallucinations and what could be described as a psychosis. Joining Andrews in conversation is psychiatrist, broadcaster and author, Femi Oyebode. If you’d like to support Intelligence Squared's mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations, as well as being able to enjoy exclusive bonus content, early access and much more, become a supporter of Intelligence Squared. Just visit: https://www.intelligencesquared.com/membership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:45.8	does power always corrupt or are there examples of leaders who've maintained their
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1:12.1	Hello and welcome to Intelligence Squared, where great minds meet.
1:15.0	I'm senior producer Connor Boyle.
1:18.0	For this episode we're joined by Kay and De Andrews, the academic and author whose most recent book is the psychosis of whiteness.
1:24.4	The book asks some tough questions like can society really face up to the realities of
1:28.8	confronting racism head on without also rethinking so much of the deeply ingrained status quo that many of us take for granted.
1:35.3	Joining K and Day in conversation today is someone well suited to ask that question,
1:39.8	the psychiatrist, broadcaster and author FEMI OYobody. Now let's join FEMI OYibodi.
1:43.6	Now let's join FEMI Oyibodi and Andrews in conversation.
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