In this week's episode of Pushback Talks, we delve into the intricate dynamics of historical narratives and their profound influence on contemporary events. Award-winning South African journalist, filmmaker, and writer Sylvia Vollenhoven joins Fredrik and Leilani to explore the enduring power of empathy amidst longstanding conflicts and resistance movements. ... Show More
Mar 2024
Suffering Like Hell: Argentina's Milei Mayhem
<p>This week, we turn our attention to Argentina, a nation grappling with political turmoil and economic distress. With rising polarization and economic instability, President Milei's controversial policies roll back social programs and consolidate power, exacerbating social ... Show More
46m 50s
Mar 2024
Nomad Nation: How the Remote Work Revolution is Changing the World
<p>In this episode of Pushback Talks, hosts Fredrik and Leilani delve into a fascinating intersection of global trends: digital nomadism. As the world grapples with issues like migration, touristification, gentrification, and financialization, the rise of digital nomads adds anot ... Show More
56m 7s
Dec 2023
Apartheid in South Africa: An Investigation
In this Rev Left Family Annual Collab (Rev Left+Red Menace+Guerrilla History), Alyson, Henry, Adnan, and Breht sit down for a deep dive on South African Apartheid. Together they discuss its euro-colonialist origins, explain the significance of the Boer Wars, define and explicate ... Show More
2h 38m
Jan 2025
The Liberation of Palestine is SCARING Them | Assala Sayara
<p>In a time where truth is overshadowed by trends and misinformation dominates the narrative, how do we stand firm in advocating for justice? In this episode, Assala Sayara sheds light on the global significance of the Palestinian cause, the challenges of staying true to your va ... Show More
52m 24s
Mar 2022
The limits of forgiveness
Sean Illing talks with philosopher Lucy Allais about the nature, power, and limits of forgiveness. They talk about the role of forgiveness in the dissolution of apartheid in Allais's native South Africa, the distinction between forgiveness and punishment, and the prospect of usin ... Show More
50m 24s
Aug 2025
Ep36: By Any Means Necessary with Magdalene Moonsamy.
<p>Is nonviolence truly the higher ground, or is that just a myth handed to the oppressed by those in power? In this fiercely honest and far-reaching conversation, South African lawyer, activist, and former parliamentarian Magdalene Moonsamy returns to the mic to confront the mor ... Show More
55m 58s
<p>In this <em>Rev Left Family Annual Collab</em> (Rev Left+<a href="https://redmenace.libsyn.com/">Red Menace</a>+<a href="https://guerrillahistory.libsyn.com/">Guerrilla History</a>), Alyson, Henry, Adnan, and Breht sit down for a deep dive on South African Apartheid. Together ... Show More
