In this episode, we delve into the intersections of desirability politics, revolutionary violence, and media spectacle, exploring how attractiveness shapes public perceptions of political acts. Using the Luigi Manjoni case as a focal point, we ask: Why does his "hotness" dominate the narrative? How does desirability dilute or amplify revolutionary discourse? Drawing on texts like Blood in My Eye by George Jackson and Belly of the Beast by Deshaun Harrison, we examine how aesthetics, anti-blackness, and capitalism intersect to influence activism, media, and power. Join us as we unpack the complexities of desire as both an entry point and obstacle to meaningful political action. Check the show notes for resources to continue the conversation!

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TO LEARN MORE...

"Revolutionary Suicide" by Huey P. Newton: https://bookshop.org/a/23229/9780143105329

"Belly of the Beast" by DaShaun Harrison: https://bookshop.org/a/23229/9781623175979

"Black Against The Empire": https://bookshop.org/a/23229/9780520293281

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🎥1995's "PANTHER" [movie]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1PmnZ9hejw&pp=ygULcGFudGVyIDE5OTU%3D

"The Revolutionary Aesthetics of the Black Panther Party & Its Impact on Fashion Today" [article]: https://kansascitydefender.com/fashion/black-panther-party-fashion-aesthetic/

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