Tariq Ali: podcast appearances and interviews

Tariq Ali is a Pakistani-British political activist, writer, journalist, filmmaker, and public intellectual born on October 21, 1943. He has contributed to various publications including The Guardian, CounterPunch, and the London Review of Books. Ali is a member of the editorial committees of the New Left Review and Sin Permiso. He has also written extensively on political topics, authoring numerous books such as Pakistan: Military Rule or People's Power, Can Pakistan Survive? The Death of a State, Clash of Fundamentalisms, Bush in Babylon, Conversations with Edward Said, Pirates of the Caribbean: Axis Of Hope, The Duel, The Obama Syndrome, and The Extreme Centre: A Warning. His academic background includes studying Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at Exeter College, Oxford. As an educator, Ali engages in intellectual discussions and debates, sharing his insights on contemporary political issues. His work spans multiple mediums, reflecting his dedication to political activism and analysis. Throughout his career, Ali has been involved in shaping discussions around political and social change, often emphasizing the importance of activism and critical thinking.