Progressivism

02/04/20 • 78 min

Aimee and Benjamin discuss the "progressive" label, the relationship between the progressive and centrist wings of the Democratic party, and how liberals have succeeding in appropriating the aesthetics of radicalism without changing their politics.

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Aimee and Benjamin react to the news and discourse surrounding the death of Kobe Bryant. They talk the allegation of sexual assault against him, how the media has framed this after his death, and what the legacy of his basketball career says about liquid modernity. Also, Aimee addresses her ongoing twitter suspension.

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