Chapter
Race, Gender, and Capitalism
11:20 - 15:07 (03:47)
The speaker discusses the intersectionality of race, gender, and capitalism, using the example of a black woman who fully owns the means of production and is aware of her position.
Clips
The podcast discusses how there is an active reward for public figures not to align themselves with any kind of racialized politics to appeal more to white America.
11:20 - 12:19 (00:58)
racial politics
Summary
The podcast discusses how there is an active reward for public figures not to align themselves with any kind of racialized politics to appeal more to white America. The history of Oprah Winfrey in the 80s is used as an example of this phenomenon.
ChapterRace, Gender, and Capitalism
EpisodeOprah Winfrey & The “Wagon of Fat”
PodcastMaintenance Phase
Oprah Winfrey's early career from a Nashville news anchor to hosting her own talk show in Chicago, which quickly surpassed the ratings of the previously popular Donahue show in just one month.
12:19 - 13:27 (01:08)
Oprah Winfrey
Summary
Oprah Winfrey's early career from a Nashville news anchor to hosting her own talk show in Chicago, which quickly surpassed the ratings of the previously popular Donahue show in just one month.
ChapterRace, Gender, and Capitalism
EpisodeOprah Winfrey & The “Wagon of Fat”
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The hosts discuss how the name Oprah has become a cultural touchstone and how one woman is on the path to becoming the next Oprah.
13:27 - 15:07 (01:40)
Pop culture
Summary
The hosts discuss how the name Oprah has become a cultural touchstone and how one woman is on the path to becoming the next Oprah.