The Last Dope Intellectual (LDI) is an unapologetically radical Black web show hosted by Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly and Dr. Layla Brown and produced by Too Black. LDI covers a wide range of topics, including politics, current events, social media discourse, and knowledge production. The show is divided into a variety of segments, from “Shoot the Shit,” which features Dr. CBS and Dr. Brown discussing whatever is top of mind for them, to “History of the Present,” where the hosts discuss a Black radical quote and its relevance to the present, to “What I’m On,” in which the doctors discuss writing or research in progress and the accompanying struggles, issues, and accomplishments. #LDI also features interviews, book reviews, and opportunities for viewers to get advice from Dr. CBS and Dr. Brown. Be sure to tap in!
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22 - Genocide on a Spectrum, Covid-19 in Africa, & Working for Balance
In episode two of season two, co-hosts Dr. CBS and Dr. Layla Brown, start by shooting the shit with producer, Too Black, about Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro being found guilty of crimes against humanity by Brazilian Senate, Kyle Rittenhouse receiving cover from the state, and the 30th anniversary of the Madrid Conference. In her "Planting Thoughts" segment, Layla discusses the Peperomia Obtusifolia (Baby Rubber Plant) and how as life changes sometimes we need to not necessarily let go of things but pay more attention. Next, the two co-hosts interview Belgian/Rwandan International Relations scholar and former journalist, Dr. Olivia Umurerwa Rutazibwa. They discuss decolonization, the political significance/insignificance of monuments, Covid-19 in Africa, epistemicide, and Afro-Saxon/Negropean. The hosts then speak to Hood Communist editor Salifu Mack about the Spirit of Mandela Tribunal. CBS and Layla then talk about working while traveling in "What We On," and in her new segment "Risse's Rants," CBS goes off on Heathrow airport for offering trash service. Tap in to this episode of LDI--and be sure to subscribe to the channel and consider becoming a Patreon!