ALEX: Criminology, critical race theory, et. al.

This episode is jam packed with cultural references as we delve into subjects including Why blackface is still part of Dutch holidays, and the ‘missing white woman syndrome’ concerning the Death of Gabby Petito. Following up to an earlier episode (CRIMINOLOGIST confidant: Alex Belloir) Alex returns to chat about Critical race theory, global affairs and politicization. This episode was recorded on the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and thus we touch on the origins of ‘orange shirt day’ in Canada. We talk about the killing of George Floyd in the US; and observe problems of categorizing and labelling ‘racism’ in the postmodern era. We touch on carceral geography, appetites for contemporary conspiracies; and the rise of nationalism and popular politics especially around preempting dissent and the grasps of authoritarianism globally. 

Phil Scraton (Criminologist)

Liquid Modernity by Zygmunt Bauman (Book)  

Derek Chauvin is convicted of killing George Floyd

Survivor: The story of Phyllis Webstad and Orange Shirt Day

Preempting Dissent: The Politics of an Inevitable Future (Book)

Belarus 'diverts Ryanair flight to arrest journalist', opposition says

Gabby Petito case example of 'missing white woman syndrome,' experts say