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Anti-Blackness Is at the Heart of Trump’s Toxic Politics | Right Now With Perry Bacon

In the latest edition of Right Now, Kimberlé Crenshaw , a renowned legal scholar perhaps best known for her work explaining the concept of intersectionality, says anti-Blackness is an essential tool in Trump’s authoritarian playbook. She argued that the Democratic Party should stop disavowing “identity politics” and instead recognize that the right is weaponizing race, gender, and other such matters. Right Now with Perry Bacon: a twice-weekly show diving into U.S. politics, democracy, and the authoritarian threats facing America. Each episode, Perry strives to go beyond daily headlines and actually connect the dots to what’s happening in America. 01:07 Crenshaw explains the specific use of the term "anti-Blackness" and why it’s distinct from general racism. 02:41 Narratives, especially against Black women in public life, are normalized and subsequently erased from mainstream discussion. 16:12 Anti-Blackness is foundational in U.S. power structures and political strategies 35:47 Crenshaw emphasizes the need to actively resist and refuse compliance with anti-Black agendas, warning about institutional capitulation and outlining the collective action required. Read the full transcript of this episode at https://newrepublic.com/article/20361... Watch more Right Now With Perry Bacon episodes at https://newrepublic.com/video/right-n... Follow The New Republic on Substack to watch Right Now LIVE: https://newrepublic.substack.com/podcast