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Literal and Metaphorical Fires
Season 5 Episode 22
The impact of the 2025 Southern California wildfires has been devastating, but the revitalization and regeneration efforts by communities in Altadena is a true inspiration. Listen as Aaron and Damien…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Authoritarians at Home and Abroad
Season 5 Episode 21
Fascism, authoritarianism, and the far-right insurgency here in the United States and in Europe are on the rise and undoubtedly devastating for all of us. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the piece…
Published on 5 months ago
The Relentless and Recurring Nakba
Season 5 Episode 20
Without a doubt, Palestinian humanity deserves more than it has been given. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the book Perfect Victims: And the Politics of Appeal by Mohammed El-Kurd (and published …
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Police, Prosecutors, and Politicians Vs. the People
Season 5 Episode 19
There continues to be much to learn from the stories of people and communities that have worked tirelessly throughout history for racial and social justice in this country. Listen as Aaron and Damien…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Time for a General Strike?
Season 5 Episode 18
There’s been an increase in the number of organizers, activists, and organizations calling for a national strike in the United States to combat the fascism and violence we face at the hands of our go…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Criminalization of Librarians
Season 5 Episode 17
The right’s onslaught of attacks on books, education, and learning have also included attacks on and the criminalization of librarians. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss an essay titled “Criminalizi…
Published on 6 months ago
Abolition through the Years
Season 5 Episode 16
We must continue our movement for abolition and fight against state violence, oppression, and punishment at all costs. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the book Abolition: Politics, Practices, and …
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Lessons from Economic Crises & Epidemics
Season 5 Episode 15
There is so much to learn from the stories of people and communities that have worked tirelessly for racial and social justice in the Civil Rights Movement and beyond. Listen as Aaron and Damien disc…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Disrupting Business as Usual
Season 5 Episode 14
The labor movement faces a critical moment that could impact generations to come. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss a piece titled “For Labor, Caution Is Fatal” by Stephen Lerner in In These Times, …
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
The Not-So-Slow Death of the Bill of Rights
Season 5 Episode 13
It is clear that the Trump administration is targeting colleges and universities, as well as students protesting in support of Palestine. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss a piece called “Trump’s ta…
Published on 7 months ago