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The Equator Podcast

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Navigating the politics, art and culture of the post-American world.

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This week, Equator's Nesrine Malik talks to the writer Carey Baraka about a piece that isn't out yet – but will be soon, in the first print issue of Equator next month. To receive it, make sure you're subscribed to our Insider or Patron tier of membe... more

Equator's Nesrine Malik talks to the writer Benjamin Moser, whose personal story and political analysis reveal the entanglement between American Judaism and the project of American power. Drawing on his upbringing in a Jewish-American community, Benj... more

The American university today, the writer Siddhartha Deb tells Equator's Pankaj Mishra, is "a money-making, MBA- and lawyer-run hedge fund and real estate operation with a minor sideline in education." It's hard, he says, to tell the difference betwe... more

Beneath the headlines and half-truths, what is the Chinese internet really like? Equator's Samanth Subramanian speaks to Yi-Ling Liu, author of The Wall Dancers: Searching for Freedom and Connection on the Chinese Internet, who reveals how life onlin... more

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Recent Guests

Carey Baraka
Writer of fiction and nonfiction; contributor to The Atlantic, 1843 Magazine, and Johannesburg Review of Books
Writer/Journalist
Episode: "Should we cancel 'The Gods Must Be Crazy?' I don't know"
Benjamin Moser
American writer and translator
Author of How the Marriage of American Exceptionalism and Liberal Zionism Led to Genocide
Episode: "The American Jewish identity has been weaponised as a cover for genocide"
Siddhartha Deb
Award-winning writer; discussed leaving India for journalism in America
Writer/Journalist
Episode: "The American university is simply a corporate institution"
Yi-Ling Liu
Writer and editor who covers AI and Chinese society
Equator
Episode: "Americans are finally aware that their internet isn't free and open"
Amitav Ghosh
Writer of fiction and nonfiction, contributor to Equator
Writer
Episode: "Climate change is a class-based disaster"
Naomi Klein
Award-winning Canadian writer and contributor to Equator
Naomi Klein/Equator
Episode: "There's no distinction between the priorities of OpenAI and of the US government"
Osman Samiuddin
Journalist with over 20 years of experience; senior editor at ESPNcricinfo
ESPNcricinfo
Episode: "Governments have never used cricket as nakedly as they do now"
Lina Mounzer
Lebanese writer, author and translator
Independent writer/translator
Episode: "Everyone today is a disaster correspondent"
Nikhil Pal Singh
Professor focusing on race, empire and culture; wrote on US policy and liberalism
Columbia University (implied by professor)
Episode: "This crisis has always existed"

Hosts

Pankaj Mishra
Multifaceted host with strong literary and political analysis background.
Nesrine Malik
Commentator and author with sharp takes on power, media, and culture.
Samanth Subramanian
Journalist with global perspective and emphasis on cross-cultural narratives.
Mohsin Hamid
Renowned author engaging in discussions on global affairs and storytelling.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Excellent

    Nesrine is an excellent interviewer

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OmarWaraich
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the breadth of guest perspectives and rigorous, thoughtful questions.
The conversations feel deeply informed and elevated above typical media soundbites.

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#171
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#51
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#74
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#101
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#115
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#182
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"Should we cancel 'The Gods Must Be Crazy?' I don't know"
Q: What are the ethical tensions when deciding whether to cancel or reframe such a film for modern audiences?
There is no simple answer; entertaining yet inaccurate portrayals complicate the idea of whether to cancel, suggesting instead a shift toward more accurate storytelling that acknowledges histories without sacrificing accessibility.
"Should we cancel 'The Gods Must Be Crazy?' I don't know"
Q: Tell me about the film's standing in your childhood and how your view shifts with hindsight.
The film appeared as a beloved, humorous entry in many households, but later research reveals its erasure of violent histories and the exploitation of San communities, prompting a re-evaluation of its cultural footprint.
"The American Jewish identity has been weaponised as a cover for genocide"
Q: Can you just explain a bit more what liberal Americanism looked like in your family and community, and where it showed up as an opposing force to imperialism?
He describes growing up in Texas with liberal values, participation in civil rights and anti-Vietnam movements, and the paradox of a community that felt progressive yet did not fully resist imperialism or Zionist alignment as it evolved.
"The American Jewish identity has been weaponised as a cover for genocide"
Q: Can you describe that time to me and what are your main reflections from it?
He discusses his Jewish education, the repetitive nature of Sunday schools, and how early experiences shaped his understanding of identity, continuity, and belonging, while noting the differences between personal history and broader political movements.
"The American Jewish identity has been weaponised as a cover for genocide"
Q: Hi, Ben. Welcome to The Equator Podcast. How are you today and where are you joining us from?
I'm great and I'm joining you from the southwest of France.

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1. Carey Baraka
2. Benjamin Moser
3. Siddhartha Deb
4. Yi-Ling Liu
5. Amitav Ghosh
6. Naomi Klein
7. Osman Samiuddin
8. Lina Mounzer

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