# Michael Billig

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the insecurity of australian nationalism

In this week’s episode, we discuss how Australian nationalism operates to maintain the country as a 'white possession',  and the insecurity at the root of our national identities. In our exploration of being Aussie, we refer to some endearing examples of Australianism's, like singing 'HEY BABY' at …

the insecurity of australian nationalism

In this week’s episode, we discuss how Australian nationalism operates to maintain the country as a 'white possession',  and the insecurity at the root of our national identities. In our exploration of being Aussie, we refer to some endearing examples of Australianism's, like singing 'HEY BABY' at …

Can Nationalism be a Force for Good?

Arguments over the value of nationalism seem to have been raging for centuries, even though the nation state as we know it has only become widespread in the last two hundred years. In this programme, David Edmonds tracks the emergence of the nation state and the debate surrounding it. From post-col…

Ep. 38 Pagkain at Gobyerno: Understanding Food Security w/ Julien Carandang

To start another season of the P*I* Podcast, we have invited our friend and colleague, Julien Carandang, to provide an essential understanding of food securtity. We tackle the many issues about food and food security, its many dimensions in everyday life, how it is being politicised by the current …

The queen is dead: The Forrin Podcast 8

Stop everything! The Danish Queen Margrethe has abdicated! Shock waves, panic, cats and dogs living together etc. Will Denmark ever be the same again? Pat and Mike discuss Michael Billig's concept of Banal Nationalism and delve into the very concept of royalty. Do we need it? Just how intrinsic are…

S3E07 - Developing a good relationship with writing

This episode continues the discussion we started in the episode on reading, https://soundcloud.com/degrees_of_freedom/s03e04-learning-to-read-and-reading-for-learning In this episode we investigate good and bad practices in academic writing, discussing many tips to help oneself to overcome the wri…

Ep. 8: Banal Nationalism: Everyday Symbols and National Identity

Join us in this deep dive as we unravel the concept of banal nationalism, as articulated by Michael Billig. This episode explores how national identity is subtly reinforced through everyday symbols and practices, with a particular focus on Pakistan. We discuss the interplay of both hot and banal …

292: Roger Pearson pt. 1 - New Right Anthropologist and Posh Wanker

TENE pod puts the spotlight on the eugenicist neo-Nazi organizer, Roger Pearson, and the first half of his regrettably long career as a prominent post-war academic and ideological force in the nascent New Right. reading: Kevin Coogan, "Jackboots & Sporrans". 1984. Scott Anderson and John Lee Ander…

294: Roger Pearson pt. 2 - Race Science and Reaganism

TENE pod concludes their biographical look into eugenicist Roger Pearson, focusing on his vast influence in the New Right of the '70s and '80s through his work in mainstream fashy organizations like the Heritage Foundation and the World Anti-Communist League. reading: Kevin Coogan, "Jackboots & S…

The Invisible Filter: How Nationalism Shapes Everything You Think Is 'Normal'

From your weather app's borders to the "ancient traditions" invented last century, nationalism shapes our world in ways so subtle we rarely notice them. Join us for an eye-opening exploration of how modern nations make their power invisible (yup, not looking at people waving flags at sports events.…