Dialectic Peoples

In our eighth episode, we discuss the results of the American Presidential election, and the post election antics of the current administration. While the votes have been counted and the results are clear, the current President has not accepted the reality of his loss, let alone admitted any of his administration's glaring failures.  However, reality is sinking in for the rest of the world, which begs the question: what happens next?

Episode 7 of the Dialectic Peoples podcast is all about the American presidential election, and the consciousness of the voters in 2020.  We delve into Trumpism, and try to understand how American politics have become so polarized, and furthermore, how polarization is spreading into European democracies.

In this episode, we discuss the definition, importance of language, and the power it holds over our lives.

We also take a look at some of the direct effects of negative, and discriminatory language policies within the Danish educational sector, and the consequences of said laws on ethnic minorities in Danish society. 

         Correction: 

• One of the criteria for a residential area to be classified as a Ghetto and included on the "ghettolist" is that over 50% (not 30% as mentioned on the episode) of the residents are of non western nationality or heritage. 
• The category, non-western heritage, includes descendants of immigrants, which means you can be a Danish citizen, and still be included in the statistics as one of non-western heritage. 

        Note:

        Non-western is a very problematic category/term, which is discriminative                    in itself and used for discriminatory purposes.

In Episode 5, we talk about the motives, intentions and economic incentives in so-called "antiracism" and activism in the rapidly evolving debate on racial justice. So many people are desperate to know what they can do to not be racist. Brands and organizations have gone out of their way to appear as positive actors in a precarious racial discourse.  It has become morally hazardous to be perceived as racist in any way, and while widespread intolerance of racism important, that cannot be the only driving factor for trying to be antiracist. Actually fighting against racism through productive dialogue and responsible behavior is vastly more important that just appearing to do so.

Words can inspire great deeds, heroic actions, and confidence in us all as individuals but also as groups within society, and within society itself. 

They can motivate us to do the right thing in the face of massive resistance, and help us find the strength needed to overcome any challenges.  

We can choose to use words inclusively, to build bridges, and influence the lives of our fellow human beings in a positive manner, create understanding, and common ground where it may have been extinguished or absent.

The opposite is also true!

In Episode 3 of the Dialectic Peoples podcast, we discuss a word that is perhaps the most contraversial word in the English language - the "N" word. Usage, translation, history, context - all the ways in which this powerful word has plagued and empowered the people who have used it and those whom it has been used against.

Disclaimer: There is use of language in this episode that some may find offensive. We encourage listeners to use their discretion.

Notice: We experienced some technical difficulties at the beginning of the recording, so there are some elements of noise in the first 5 minutes that will affect sound quality.  Thank you for your patience.

In our second episode, we discuss the revolutionary moment happening in 2020 where statues are being removed around the world in protest against racism. Are we erasing or history, or are removing misinformation from the historical record? This question and others is at the center of our discussion about statues

Hosts: Kuku Agami, Eja Klai and Brandon Lewis
Music by Boef1

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Episode Links (in Danish):

• Artikel De Conincks vej i Sjællandske Nyheder, heri også link til radioprogram
  • https://sn.dk/Nordsjaelland/Journalist-vil-have-aendret-racistisk-vejnavn-borgmester-afviser/artikel/1297518
• Anders Jerichow’s debatindlæg i Politiken, men gemt bag betalingsvæg
  • https://politiken.dk/debat/klummer/art7814874/Black-lives-matter-vel-ogs%C3%A5-i-Holte-s%C3%A5-hvorfor-opkalde-en-vej-efter-en-slavehandler
• 12 bygninger der trækker spor til vores tid som slavenation:
  • https://www.dr.dk/historie/danmarkshistorien/12-bygninger-i-danmark-der-traekker-spor-til-vores-tid-som-slavenation-0
• I am queen Mary
  • https://www.iamqueenmary.com/

 In our debut episode of this podcast, we attempt to get at the central truth about protest and systemic racism, both from the American perspective and also in the context of Denmark and the local iteration of BlackLivesMatterDK.

Intro music produced by BOEF 1