Dr Tony Nyundu | Woke-ism - S2E18

Like we have seen with the rise of populism, the phrase was only used in relation to left-wing politics, but literature points that right wingers too have right wing populism. Also, for observers of capitalism, some would attest to the way late capitalism adopt repressive strategies to silence dissident groups and ideas. In this episode, Dr Nyundu argues that the famous word 'woke' or 'wokeism' might need to be looked at, not just through the lens of left wing politics, particularly its extreme demands. But, it should also be interrogated within right-wing politics, especially the reaction of right wingers, or the conservatives against that which seeks to challenge supremacist behaviour. Dr Nyundu postulates that the pushback from right wingers often lack imperial evidence, lacks intellectual logic - thus replicating some tendencies from the progressives.  

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[Explanation error: In the episode I said the President of South Africa had Billions of USD under his mattress or couch, the correct statement should be Millions of USD - apologies]