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You Can’t Make This Up


At the dawn of the social media era, Belle Gibson became a pioneering wellness influencer - telling the world how she beat cancer with an alternative diet. Her bestselling cookbook and online app provided her success, respect, and a connection to the cancer-battling influencer she admired the most. But a curious journalist with a sick wife began asking questions that even those closest to Belle began to wonder. Was the online star faking her cancer and fooling the world? Kaitlyn Dever stars in the Netflix hit series Apple Cider Vinegar . Inspired by true events, the dramatized story follows Belle’s journey from self-styled wellness thought leader to disgraced con artist. It also explores themes of hope and acceptance - and how far we’ll go to maintain it. In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie interviews executive producer Samantha Strauss. SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched Apple Cider Vinegar yet, make sure to add it to your watch-list before listening on. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts .…
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Can the talakawa sorosoke? The Nigerian Scam examines politics, history, and culture from class and ideological perspectives.
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This news round up episode revisits Nigerian online conservatism, running through recent responses to the early executive orders of Trump 2.0. We also discuss Kemi Badenoch's constant reference to Nigeria and the chances that she is being a wily tactician. Does her commentary do anything for her polling numbers? Is there anything to read into in the notoriety she gains from Nigerians online who contribute to her trending? Is this nothing more than an anti-immigration tease? We also examine "vawulence" online as a phenomenon and the factors that might contribute to Nigerians having the reputation for being vindictive on social media. Do Nigerians have too much time on their hands? Is the comparative price of data a contributor? Why does every aspiring celebrity employ the tacky strategy of engaging/rousing Nigerians on social media? Is social media simply an outlet for something deeper in our culture? Stick around and find out what we think?…
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1 47. The Dialectics of Detty December 1:23:32
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We start the year with a crossover episode featuring the Out of The Box podcast & guest hosted by our friend Commander Matrix. The episode discusses the annual influx of tourists, celebrities and disaporans who come to celebrate the festive season in Lagos and the economic effects of that inflow. We also examine the sociocultural phenomena that arise from the interaction between locals and tourists/celebrities. Among other things, we ponder the dynamics of class performance of the working class of first world countries and their interaction with the Lagos working class. What is it about Lagos that draws such a number in December? Is it absurd to consider Lagos a tourist destination? Can more be done to ensure that the annual influx has a more positive impact? Listen and find out.…
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1 46. Tax Reform, #FreeDeleFarotimi, 2024 round up 1:03:36
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In this episode, we tackle the thorny 2024 tax bill. Is “the North’s” reaction valid? Are there progressive components in the tax bill? We also prod the case of *alleged* defamation made against Mr Dele Farotimi, his arrest and the response from the general population and some sections of the left. Does this warrant protest? Stick around to the end to find out what our most popular 2024 episodes were and what are our 2025 podcasting resolutions.…
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1 45. Presidential Amnesia in the Information Age 1:14:02
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As we all delve deeper into the neoliberal vortex, a common coping mechanism is the tendency to look back nostalgically at the “good old days" — wishing for a return of bygone eras when more ‘competent’, ‘kind hearted’ or ‘decisive’ leaders held the reins. While romanticizing past presidents appears to be a global phenomenon, there is a particular version in Nigeria that is especially sickening — insofar as the leaders in question (those that held power during the 4th Republic [1999 — present]) were among the architects of the current madness. All this begs the question: why are we so quick to forgive and forget with past presidents? Why the sudden pining for the return of Goodluck Jonathan? We examined the habit of romanticizing past tenures and why people struggle to situate bygone leaders within a policy and ideological trajectory. We also try to understand why presidents loom so large in Nigerian public discourse relative to, say, finance ministers… And then finally, after all our grammar, we succumb to the stupid game and each reveal our own rankings of the worst presidents in the 4th Republic. Stick around to the end to find out who is Mege’s least favorite, and let us know what you think/if you agree.…
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1 44. Why Trump (would have) won in Nigeria -- aka Tropical Trumpism 1:04:26
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We explore the widespread support for the Republican president elect among Nigerians (men, yes, but also women). We discuss possible reasons for his popularity in parts of the developing world, assessing whether or not there is a meaningful economic self interest expressed in Tropical Trumpism. We probe assumptions and projections about his administration with relation to foreign policy, trade relations and regional cooperation. Are there defining features that may split the Nigerian commentariat into the Democrat and Republican camps? What alliances might exist between the Nigerian political parties and the North American ones? Can Trump's popularity in Nigeria be chalked down to social conservatism? Is it simply a case of a people successfully propagandized? Let us know what you think.…
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1 43. Exclusive Interview with Momodou Taal 56:32
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In this episode, our friend Ayoola Babalola converses with Momodou Taal in light of his suspension due to his activism for the Palestinian cause. They cycle through the sequence of events, the punishment meted out, the ways he has tried to appeal his case and the support he has received so far. They also discuss how one can spread awareness about the ongoing genocide of Palestinians and the ways young Africans who may be ignorant of the ongoing genocide due to quasi-religious sentiments can reorient themselves. The power of social media as a tool in the general scheme of things and the ways Western academic institutions enable the violence and bloodshed are also discussed.…
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As the Tinubu-era austerity bites harder and state repression becomes more commonplace, we examine the reactions of the general populace to the neoliberal policies usually prescribed and lauded by the IMF and World Bank. We also look at possible reasons for the reluctance of the previous administration regarding the implementation of these policies as compared to the eagerness of the current administration. In this episode, we probe the odds that these policies are rolled back due to mass mobilization or strategic policy changes and the chances that energy alternatives are implemented amidst PMS scarcity and costliness. What can be made of the Tinubu's cabinet reshuffle? How does the Left respond to the worsening situation inside and outside of organized labour? Listen and find out what we think.…
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1 41. Reflections on the Edo State Elections, Mass Protests and Aliko's Antics 1:00:16
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Hello there! The crew got together a few weeks ago to react to the Edo state elections and its outcomes, the aftermath of the #EndBadGovernance protests and the lead up to the #FearlessInOctober protests and Dangote's antics with regards to fuel pricing and logistics. In this current affairs episode, we delved deeper into the politics of vote buying, the intricacies of the electoral process, and mass mobilization. What options are available to the increasing amount of voters apathetic to the electoral process? What should be the next step for Nigerians after coming out to protest? Is foreign pressure likely to give Dangote the edge over the NNPC? Listen to the full episode and find out what we think…
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1 40. Northern Radicalism Reborn? 1:26:29
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In this episode we are joined by Ibrahim Wali and Comrade Hamza of Ranters HQ @rantitoutspace to talk about the birth of the platform, its evolution and the objectives of the #RANTitOut movement. This bleeds into a conversation on the rise of anti-establishment sentiment and radicalism in Northern Nigeria. We also share perspectives on the newer class of Northern technocrats, comparisons with their peers in the South, reactions to the PMS scarcity and the presence of any sympathy for Dangote among the masses.…
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1 39. Our Exclusive Interview with ‘wanted Briton’ Drew Povey 1:01:50
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Prior to his having been declared ‘wanted’ by the Nigerian authorities, we converse with the Iva Valley bookshop owner, Drew Povey on 31st August 2024, about the #EndBadGovernance protests and the invasion of his bookshop and the NLC headquarters. We talk about the terrorism and espionage charges, details of the case with regards to his wife, comrade Yomi, the assets that have been seized or ransacked and the treatment of the arrested protesters. We also cycle through topics such as his stance on the Francophone coups and ongoing military regimes and the general strategy of the NLC among other things.…
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1 38. Feminism and Class in Colonial Nigeria - A Review of Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti (2024) 1:07:44
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In another film club special, Commander Matrix @_missward and Comrade Pedro @pedro_omolola join us in reviewing Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti's biopic. What were the general reactions to the film? Does Bolanle Austen-Peters do justice in her take on the life of the Lioness of Lisabi? What is the place of class within feminism? How did colonialism contribute to the misogyny that permeates Nigerian society? Is there hope for a more well-rounded and dynamic effort within Nigerian feminism? Listen and find out in our latest episode. Shoutout @Oloriebiobasa who helped us out with episode art. Also check out their social media presence -Take It Back Movement @TIBmovement - Fighting Two Colonialisms: Women in Guinea-Bissau by Stephanie…
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1 37. #EndBadGovernance: Some Preliminary Notes 56:05
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In the heat of the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests across the country we voice our early observations and assess the response of the Tinubu administration so far. While discussing possible fissures and tendencies in the political elite as well as the masses, we also ask what strategies the current administration has employed to deal with the protests, what demographics are represented in the current events, what shape the response of the people to Tinubu's speech might take and much more.…
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1 36. Sahel-exit, NLC betrayal, and #RutoMustGo 55:00
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In this episode we discuss a few recent political developments across Africa, their budding effects and their possible outcomes. How might we assess the fate of ECOWAS and West Africa’s international relations in light of the rise of the Alliance for Sahelian States (AES— or ASS depending who you ask)? What do we know about the recent #FinanceBill and #RutoMustGo protests in Kenya? What have they learned from #EndSARS? And why does the Nigerian Labour Congress NLC always seem to drop the ball at the most crucial moments? You’ll find these and more questions (and even some answers…) if you listen to the full episode.…
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1 35. From Military misadventures to Tinubu tragedy: Neoliberal reforms and the Nigerian Left ft. Baba Aye 1:24:34
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In our first of many conversations with Baba Aye ( @BabaAye ), a revolutionary trade unionist, historian, and theorist, we discuss the origins of neoliberalism in Nigeria and how it shaped and was in turn influenced by the development of the Nigerian Left. To what extent did resistance to Structural Adjustment allow the Left to reconstitute itself in the 1980s? How is the Left responding to the deepening of these reforms under the Tinubu administration? Shouts to @Homieismoi for the production support.…
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1 What's Left of the Nigerian Left Ep 2: Movement for African Emancipation 30:16
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In this episode, we sit down to talk to Comrades Fatai and Sango of the Movement for African Emancipation (MAE). Amongst other things, we get a feel of its organisational mission as it builds on the work of Late Comrade Baba Omojola. Also, as part of our What is Left of the Left series, we discuss the bolt and joints and other mechanics of the ongoing project of digitizing the Baba Omojola Memorial Library (BOML). Check out their social media presence and gofund me campaign to support the new library: -Movement For African Emancipation -Help Build Baba Ọmọjọlá Socialist Memorial Library…
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