Episode 16: Bamako (2006)

In this episode, Hal and Craig discuss the 2006 film BAMAKO, wherein the people of Bamako, Mali hold a trial to convict the IMF and World Bank of holding Africa hostage under the false promises of neo-liberalism and structural adjustment. Discussions also include: Catching up on the movies and TV we've been watching, including All Quiet on the Western Front, The Power of the Dog, Twin Peaks, Warrior, and Joy Ride; Increasing failures of regulatory bodies that lead to disasters like the Titan submersible; the book-banning process in Florida's public schools; And a deep dive into the disastrous neo-liberal policies of structural adjustment in post-colonial Africa.