24: Cruel Optimism: Can Ecosocialism Stop the Climate Crisis?

In this week's episode, Jonas takes us through the latest wave of machinations within the Labour Party, arguing that Andy Burnham’s strategy is neither radical nor realistic. Afterwards, Joe asks some fundamental questions of eco socialist strategy, pondering to what extent we could mitigate the climate crisis and what vision of eco socialism is possible on a burning planet. READINGS C.L.R. James - The Black Jacobins Erik Olin Wright - How to Be an Anticapitalist in the Twenty-First Century China Miéville - Embassytown CREDITS Hosted by Shanice McBean, Jonas Marvin and Joe Todd. Edited by Marcus Berdaut for ⁠Ampersounds Productions⁠. Design by Rachel Carr / rachelcarr.co.uk Music by Benjamin Tissot / 9INTLNTLWTYTDKVN After Hours Music by Marcus P / MADSQ4HJPOYFTZ1T Become a supporter: lifeoftheparty.uk Follow us on Instagram. This is an Ampersounds production. CREDITS Hosted by Shanice McBean, Jonas Marvin and Joe Todd. Edited by Marcus Berdaut⁠⁠⁠⁠. Design by Rachel Carr / rachelcarr.co.uk Music by Benjamin Tissot / 9INTLNTLWTYTDKVN After Hours Music by Marcus P / MADSQ4HJPOYFTZ1T Become a supporter: patreon.com/LifeoftheParty Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠This is an Ampersounds production. ⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.