Musa al-Gharbi is the author of We Have Never Been Woke: The Cultural Contradictions of a New Elite and an Assistant Professor at Stony Brook University. You can follow her here on Substack and LinkedIn.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Musa al-Gharbi as we dive into his critically acclaimed book and its exploration of social justice, elite influence, and the dynamics within academia.

Musa shares his unique journey from studying to be a Catholic priest to selling shoes, and how these experiences shape his approach to research and writing.

We discuss the divide between the symbolic capitalists and the general populace and how elite interests often clash with genuine social justice work.

Musa also unpacks the role of language in societal divisions and the importance of focusing on practical solutions over symbolic gestures.

Don’t miss this compelling episode that challenges the status quo and offers fresh perspectives on how we can drive meaningful change.

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