Caste, Class, and the Limits of Liberation | JustRights Podcast with Sunny M. KapicaduIs caste still the central structure of Indian society—even in a state like Kerala that prides itself on progress?In this deeply reflective and intellectually intense episode of JustRights, we sit down with Sunny M. Kapicadu—writer, thinker, and one of Kerala’s most uncompromising Dalit voices—to explore the uncomfortable truths beneath the “Kerala model.”From the politics of dignity vs material survival…to the limits of Marxist class analysis…to the question of whether Ambedkar and Marx can ever truly meet—this is not a casual conversation. It is a confrontation with ideas.⸻🔍 In this episode, we explore: • Is Kerala’s progress a myth masking caste realities? • Why dignity matters more than hunger in understanding oppression • Sabarimala, constitutional morality, and social backlash • Ambedkar vs Marx: conflict or necessary synthesis? • The politics behind Vaikom and electoral exclusion • EWS reservation and the future of affirmative action • Can “Neel Salaam” and “Laal Salaam” come together?⸻🧠 Why this conversation mattersAt a time when public discourse is reduced to noise, this episode attempts something rare:a serious, long-form engagement with the philosophical foundations of justice, equality, and democracy in India.⸻🎙️ About the GuestSunny M. Kapicadu is a prominent Dalit intellectual from Kerala known for his sharp critiques of caste, state power, and dominant political narratives. His lectures and writings challenge both liberal and Left frameworks to confront caste as a living structure.⸻⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction01:30 Kerala Model & Hidden Caste…⸻🔔 Subscribe to JustRightsFor conversations that go beyond headlines and into the heart of ideas.⸻💬 Join the discussionDo you think caste or class is the central contradiction in India today?