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Radicals in Conversation

Pluto Press
Palestine
Gaza
Labour Movement
Arms Trade
Immigration Detention
Israel
Trade Unions
Deportation
Radical Friendship
Protests
Capitalism
Workers In Palestine
Trump Administration
ICE (immigration and Customs Enforcement)
Kurdish Idea Of Havalti
Interpersonal Connections
Trans Feminism
University Encampments
Racial Capitalism
Abolition Feminism

Radicals in Conversation is a monthly podcast from Pluto Press, one of the world’s leading independent, radical publishers. Every month we sit down with leading campaigners, authors and academics to bring you in-depth conversations and radical perspectives on the issues that matter the most.

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With Rayelle Davis.  If the United States is in a state of decline, then at the thin end of the wedge sits Appalachia, one of the country’s most deprived regions, mythologized by outsiders and misunderstood the world over.

Embedded as a therapist wi... more

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With Adam Johnson.

As bombs rained down on Gaza in October 2023, images of mass death and destruction gripped the world, and openly genocidal statements from Israeli leaders foretold the magnitude of horrors to come. But mainstream media was quick t... more

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Economic inequality is rampant, the climate crisis is at its tipping point. Fascists are poised to take power, or already hold it. It feels like the amount of work needed to overcome these injustices is too much to handle. But what if there is a way ... more

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Growing up, journalist Shahed Ezaydi was often asked how she could call herself a feminist and still practise her faith. It’s a question that reveals a deeper issue that Muslim women often face: being ignored in feminist spaces entirely, or cast as p... more

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Recent Guests

Rayelle Davis
Author of Money in the Mountains; therapist
Author, Money in the Mountains; Therapist
Episode: Money in the Mountains: The Cultural Trauma of Appalachia
Adam Johnson
Author of How to Sell a Genocide
Pluto Books / Author
Episode: How to Sell a Genocide: The Media's Complicity in the Destruction of Gaza
Nani Jansen Reventlow
International human rights lawyer and author of Radical Justice, Building the World We Need
Systemic Justice; Digital Freedom Fund (former)
Episode: Dismantling the Master's House: Radical Justice and the Law
Shahed Ezaydi
Journalist and author focused on women's rights and feminism
Author of 'The Othered Woman'
Episode: How White Feminism Harms Muslim Women
Jessica den Outer
Expert in environmental law and author of The Forest Fights Back
Pluto Press
Episode: Can a River Take Us to Court? Exploring the Rights of Nature
Christopher Zeichmann
Author and scholar with a focus on Greco-Roman antiquity and radical social movements.
Pluto Press
Episode: Did Ancient Pirates Invent Democracy?: Exploring Radical Antiquity
Kai Heron
Lecturer in Political Ecology at Lancaster University and co-director of Abundance.
Lancaster University
Episode: Why Liberal Abundance is Bullsh*t
Keir Milburn
Co-director of Abundance and former academic reflecting on transitions in socio-political systems.
Abundance
Episode: Why Liberal Abundance is Bullsh*t
Bertie Russell
Research fellow at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, focusing on collective ownership.
Autonomous University of Barcelona
Episode: Why Liberal Abundance is Bullsh*t

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Chris Brown
Host of Radicals in Conversation

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 221 ratings
  • Wonderful

    Such a brilliant and clever podcast with insightful interviews, always learn so much. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    paulafleur
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Brilliant pod

    David Olusoga needs his own platform. The man is a mine of consciousness and it needs sharing with a wider audience far more regularly. Discovered the pod thanks to following David on twitter but I am now a regular Pluto Press listener. Great content, more power to your collective bow!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SanCarlaLV
    United Kingdom8 years ago
  • More like this please

    If only this podcast was produced more frequently… brilliant and enlightening discussions. I look forward to future podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DurrutiDuck91
    United Kingdom8 years ago
  • Absolute must listen

    Great insightful discussion. Would love to hear a mix of authors and organizers. Absolute must listen for understanding contemporary capitalism and its contradictions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Prof. J Wager
    United States8 years ago

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Listeners praise the show for insightful interviews and rigorous analysis of power structures.
The podcast is commended for timely topics and high-quality production, though some desire more frequent episodes.
Guests are described as thought-provoking and diverse, with strong scholarship and practical impact.

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How to Sell a Genocide: The Media's Complicity in the Destruction of Gaza
Q: Could you tell us a little about your professional background and what drew you to media criticism?
Johnson explains he started late, worked in service jobs, and found media critique a gateway to analyzing power, using it as a tool to illuminate how coverage shapes public perception and policy.
Dismantling the Master's House: Radical Justice and the Law
Q: How do you view the use of the Master's Tools in litigation, and what balance should be struck?
While recognizing the power of the courts, the discussion argues for not abandoning legal avenues entirely; instead, work on two tracks: pursue reform within the system while building a broader, transformative future beyond it.
Dismantling the Master's House: Radical Justice and the Law
Q: What is the core idea behind community-driven litigation and how does it differ from traditional legal approaches?
Community-driven litigation centers the community in setting the vision, goals, and strategies, with lawyers acting as facilitators rather than directors, ensuring that the outcomes address the community's real needs and trauma-informed considerations.
Fascist Yoga!
Q: Do you think yoga and wellness movements have accidentally created this opening for their adherence?
I don't think it's entirely accidental; some people do it unconsciously and others quite deliberately.
Fascist Yoga!
Q: Do you identify as an anti-fascist?
Yes, I go back a long way with Rock Against Racism and the National Front.

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Radicals in Conversation features in-depth interviews with authors, activists, academics, and lawyers who critique power structures and explore radical approaches to justice, democracy, and social change. The show frequently tackles media narratives, racial capitalism, immigration detention, climate justice, and the intersections of feminism, anti-racism, and radical politics. Guests span lawyers, researchers, and organizers who push for systemic reform, community-led solutions, and transformative change, often linking historical movements to contemporary struggles. A notable strength is its willingness to challenge established institutions and spotlight underrepresented perspectives, making it a go-to for listeners seeking rigorous critiqu... more

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2. Adam Johnson
3. Nani Jansen Reventlow
4. Shahed Ezaydi
5. Jessica den Outer
6. Christopher Zeichmann
7. Kai Heron
8. Keir Milburn

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