W.E.B. Du Bois
Mentioned in 7 analyzed podcast episodes across 7 shows
A sociologist and Black intellectual whose scholarly work examined racial inequality and the social construction of identity in America. Known for writings including "The Souls of White Folk" and analyses of backlash patterns, with methodological training in the German Historical School. Frequently referenced in contemporary discussions of race, history, and progressive thought.
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Episode Appearances
Boring History for Sleep · Apr 13, 2026
The ENTIRE History of the United States of America — From Colonies to Global Power 🇺🇸 | Boring History for Sleep
“Advocated for political rights and higher education, founded NAACP”
Everything Everywhere Daily · Mar 11, 2026
The Harlem Renaissance
“Founder and editor of The Crisis; intellectual opponent of Garvey who promoted the 'talented tenth' theory for racial advancement”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Feb 24, 2026
Mchael Harriot on this moment for Black history
“Scholar whose writings on backlash patterns are cited in historical analysis”
Odd Lots · Feb 21, 2026
Jamee Moudud on the Intellectual Roots of Zohranomics
“Sociologist trained in German Historical School methodology, applied inductive method to study racial inequality”
Code Switch · Feb 14, 2026
Trump shared a racist "joke." That humor is an American tradition
“Author of essay 'The Souls of White Folk' examining social construction of white identity, referenced in Perez's book title”
The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg · Feb 7, 2026
‘Complexity is a Subsidy’ | Ruminant
“Black progressive intellectual who made eugenic arguments about 'talented tenth' of African-American community”
The Right Time with Bomani Jones · Jan 20, 2026
Bomani Jones & Howard Bryant on The Untold Stories of Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson | 01.20
“Black intellectual whose passport was revoked for eight years; targeted by government for progressive political beliefs”