In this episode we sit and chat with Associate Professor of History and Director of African and African American Studies at the University of Memphis Prof. Brian Kwoba about his book Hubert Harrison: Forbidden Genius of Black Radicalism -- recipient of the 2026 Frantz Fanon Outstanding Book Award and The 2026 Phillis Wheatley Book Award from the Sons and Daughters of the United States Middle Passage.

Alongside Kwoba, we think about what "radicalism" means and what it means to be radical. Kwoba discusses the often forgotten about "Genius of Black Radicalism," Hubert Harrison, and why he thinks that Harrison was one of the earliest exemplars of Black Radicalism.

In this episode, listeners learn about the various positions Hubert Harrison held politically--many of which were far ahead of their time. For instance, we learn that Harrison called for the end of capitalism, was an early radical voice on sex education and reproductive rights, and was one of the first Black figures in U.S. history to explicitly and publicly defend Non-monogamous relationships through his Free Love politics.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Hubert Harrison: Forbidden Genius of Black Radicalism [Book] - Brian Kwoba
• W.E.B. Dubois: A Rebel with a Cause [PBS Documentary]
• Black Love, Black Hate: Intimate Antagonisms in African American Literature [Book] - Felice Blake
• The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows

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In this ancillary episode of the PAGES Pod, we step away from our traditional Volume Series to bring you a conversation with the creators of the Enlighten Ideology Bookclub, UnComposedClay and TheGoodChild. Together, we discuss their relationships to reading, politics, and intellectual community, as well as the story behind how the Enlighten Ideology Bookclub came into being.

From the books that have shaped them to the role that reading plays in political education and personal growth, this conversation explores what it means to build spaces dedicated to thoughtful engagement and collective learning.

If you're interested in reading communities, political thought, or simply hearing how others cultivate a life of ideas, tap in.

You can connect with these creators on the SPILL social media app at @UnComposedClay and @TheGoodChild to see what they're reading, follow their work, and stay up to date on upcoming book club discussions.

PAGES the Reading Group presents:

In this episode of PAGES Pod, we present the live audio from a talk delivered as part of the San José State University Philosophy Department’s Invited Speaker Series. The talk, titled “What’s Wrong with Intimacy Confining Restraints,?” is delivered by Justin Clardy, PhD—founder of PAGES TRG and Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Santa Clara University.

In the talk, Prof. Clardy examines how dominant ideals of intimacy can function as restrictive frameworks, shaping our relationships in ways that often go unquestioned. Drawing on philosophy of love, social norms, and relational ethics, the talk invites listeners to rethink what intimacy asks of us—and at what cost.

The full visual recording of the talk, including the Q&A session, is available on YouTube. We encourage you to check that out as well for the complete experience.

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