In Episode 3  I'm going to be talking about Ambedkar’s disavowal of liberal politics and his critique of liberalism as a whole. 

I’m joined by Bhawna (@bhawna_dhaania), a radical Ambedkarite, a feminist and an admin of the Spoilt Modern Indian Woman page (@spoiltmodernindianwoman), to talk about the role of humour and satire in broadening people’s political understandings as well as the importance of leisure.

Describing this episode makes it seem disjointed but like most fields of existence under a cruel system are deeply connected by it.  In response to the current administration tightening its grip, and increasing its authoritarianism - conversation, critique and no small amount of attention have been shifted on to their incursions on digital privacy and freedom. However, these ‘public’ discussions and awareness-raising largely forgets that these systemic intrusions were and are disproportionately shouldered by Dalit communities/people. Their rights get impinged at a far greater level and a lot earlier than those of Savarnas and yet digital privacy only seems to matter when it affects them. 

These may well be Orwellian times, but fortunately, we do have access to Ambedkarite thinking, and community to show us the way out - or in the absence of that, at least provide a clear unflinching lens to see through the smog of liberal politicking.

Thanks so much to GRAVITY @whoisgravity for letting me use 'Saazish' in my outro!






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In Episode 3  I&apos;m going to be talking about Ambedkar’s disavowal of liberal politics and his critique of liberalism as a whole. I’m joined by Bhawna (@bhawna_dhaania), a radical Ambedkarite, a feminist and an admin of the Spoilt Modern Indian Woman page (@spoiltmodernindianwoman), to talk about the role of humour and satire in broadening people’s political understandings as well as the importance of leisure.Describing this episode makes it seem disjointed but like most fields of existence under a cruel system are deeply connected by it.  In response to the current administration tightening its grip, and increasing its authoritarianism - conversation, critique and no small amount of attention have been shifted on to their incursions on digital privacy and freedom. However, these ‘public’ discussions and awareness-raising largely forgets that these systemic intrusions were and are disproportionately shouldered by Dalit communities/people. Their rights get impinged at a far greater level and a lot earlier than those of Savarnas and yet digital privacy only seems to matter when it affects them. These may well be Orwellian times, but fortunately, we do have access to Ambedkarite thinking, and community to show us the way out - or in the absence of that, at least provide a clear unflinching lens to see through the smog of liberal politicking. Thanks so much to GRAVITY @whoisgravity for letting me use &apos;Saazish&apos; in my outro! <a rel="payment" href="https://paypal.me/experiencingAmbedkar">Support the show</a> (https://paypal.me/experiencingAmbedkar)

As India descends into a genocidal frenzy, amidst the clamour & din, one legacy emerged from the margins to the mainstream. But outside of the spaces where he has always been remembered, not much is known about Dr B.R. Ambedkar. Riya Talitha, an aspiring journalist, in her final year at UBC, facilitated a for-credit course about the man best credited as the architect of India's Constitution. Clear Blue Skies is Riya's attempt to archive the discussions, analysis and discourse that her seminar, Experiencing Ambedkar, prompted. Along with experts, classmates & friends, Riya will explore Babasaheb Ambedkar's politics & philosophy; its influence on anti-caste movements then and now, and the living (breathing, fighting, roaring) inheritance that he has left in India.

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