Critical race theory has been problematised and demonised over the years but it has great potential for societal change.

In this episode, Richard Kemp speaks with Rodney D. Coates, author of 'Critical Race Theory and the Search for Truth', about what critical race theory is and why it has found itself in the crosshairs of white nationalists.

They discuss the truths we often don't hear about the transatlantic slave trade, the discrepancy that was created between the Dominican Republic and Haiti, and why we need new dreamers to affect systemic change.

Rodney D. Coates is Professor of Critical Race and Ethnic Studies at Miami University. He is a public sociologist engaged in critical race, social justice, social movements, social policy, and practice.

Find out more about the book at: https://bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/critical-race-theory-and-the-search-for-truth

The full transcript of the podcast is available here: https://www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2024/09/24/podcast-critical-race-theory-and-the-search-for-truth/

Timestamps:

1:04 - What is critical race theory, and why has it ended up in the crosshairs of white nationalists?

6:45 - How did European nations explain away the transatlantic slave trade and was there a last effect?

13:25 - Were European nations doing slavery differently than we'd seen before?

24:04 - What happened to cause the discrepancy between Haiti and the Dominican Republic?

30:20 - What racist systems of injustice met people who were part of the Great Migration in the US?

34:53 - What's behind the attack on education with regards to critical race theory and what are their goals?

39:43 - Who benefits from stopping education on critical race theory?

44:57 - How dangerous is the angry black woman trope in society?

51:08 - How can new dreams, and new dreamers, translate to systemic change?

53:26 - Where can we find you online?

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Despite economic development, modern slavery persists all around the world. The issue is not only one of crime but the regulation of the economy, better welfare, and social protections.

In this episode, Richard Kemp speaks with Sylvia Walby and Karen Shire, authors of 'Trafficking Chains: Modern Slavery in Society', about this growing global issue.

They discuss what trafficking chains are, how the forces of colonialism, capitalism and gender regimes affect modern slavery, and what changes are needed to correct our course.

Sylvia Walby OBE is Professor of Criminology at Royal Holloway, University of London. She is Fellow of the British Academy, Fellow the UK Academy of Arts and Social Sciences, and Co-President of International Sociological Association’s TG11 on Violence and Society.

Karen A. Shire is Professor of Comparative Sociology at the University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany. She is a Member of the International Max-Planck Research School on the Social and Political Constitution of the Economy, and President of International Sociological Association RC02 Economy and Society.

Find out more about the book at: https://bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/trafficking-chains

The full transcript of the podcast is available here: https://www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2024/09/04/podcast-modern-slavery-in-society/

Timestamps:

01:25 - What is a trafficking chain?

03:57 - Can you explain the main forces of inequality and how they affect one another?

07:01 - Do we need consistency in law worldwide and what damage has this inconsistency already caused?

11:59 - How difficult is it to gain a true picture of trafficking and modern slavery?

14:30 - Can financial figures around trafficking help reach people who are anti-immigration?

17:39 - What results do we see from the different sexual exploitation policies around the world?

23:32 - Will this suffering continue as long as people are individualised and not supported as a group?

26:47 - How does modern slavery shape the nature of our society and what changes are needed to correct our course?

29:08 - Where can people find you online?

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The life of a diplomat may seem far flung and unrelatable but, beyond the cocktails and canapes, there are ideas that can help us understand and work on social issues, such as increasing polarisation, and lessons to help us support ourselves.

In this episode, Leigh Turner, author of 'Lessons in Diplomacy’ and former British ambassador who led posts in Ukraine, Turkey and Austria, talks about the lessons we all can learn from diplomacy.

He divulges anecdotes from his career, looks at how diplomacy is changing and shares tips on how to overcome fear of the other and stay grounded in crisis situations.

Leigh Turner is a former British ambassador who recently retired from the Foreign Office. Multilingual, he held diplomatic posts in Vienna, Moscow and Berlin, served as Ambassador to Ukraine, British Consul-General in Istanbul, Ambassador to Austria and UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Vienna, and Director of Overseas Territories in the FO. He has also written several political thrillers. Follow him on Twitter: @RLeighTurner

Find out more about the book at: https://policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/trade/lessons-in-diplomacy

The full transcript of the podcast is available here: https://www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2024/08/20/podcast-what-diplomacy-means-in-the-real-world/

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Timestamps:

1:14 - How did you become a diplomat and why did you want to write the book?

3:42 - Can you tell us some stories from your career?

6:21 - What would happen if there wasn't diplomatic immunity?

9:47 - Who did you write the book for?

13:17 - How does the book teach us about how the world works?

20:33 - Is the spreading out of power a good thing?

21:51 - What can diplomacy teach us about overcoming 'fear of the other'?

27:36 - What is your advice for staying grounded and calm during a crisis?

32:46 - What does the future of diplomacy look like?

37:28 - What are your plans for the future?

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