Last Born In The Wilderness

[André Miguéis: 32:56 | Elisa Quadros: 38:10] In this episode, I speak with André Miguéis and Elisa Quadros — radical political organizers of the ‘More Love, Less Capital (Mais Amor, Menos Capital)’ event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, recorded on December 20th, 2019. This is the first episode featuring interviews conducted from Brazil in collaboration with Mirna Wabi-Sabi — political theorist, journalist, and editor at Gods & Radicals Press. This episode begins with a 30-minute discussion between myself and Mirna on our impressions of the ‘More Love, Less Capital,’ including what the event is serving in the broader struggle against capitalism and the right-wing political system in Brazil, especially under the neofascist presidency of Jair Bolsonaro. We contextualize the importance of this event in building solidarity outside the centers of power in Brazil, as has been demonstrated since its fiery beginnings during the large-scale protests and occupations in 2013. From there, we present interviews with André Mi