Best Assata Podcasts (2025)

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Anti-Imperialist Struggle: Lessons from Assata and Gaza 1:23:09

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On this episode of the AISC podcast, members Charisse Burden-Stelly and Navid Farnia discuss the passing of the revolutionary Assata Shakur, the ceasefire in Gaza, the Nobel Peace Prize as a mechanism to ramp up imperialist pressure on Venezuela, and the US government's overture to universities in order to induce ideological alignment. Watch the vi…

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Ahjamu Umi: Interpreting Kwame Ture's Teachings 29:47

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This episode is dedicated to our ancestor, Kwame Ture, who made his physical transition to be with the Ancestors on November 15th 1998. Ahjamu Umi joins me to discuss the teachings of Ture. Ahjamu is a dedicated activist/organizer/author who has engaged in on the ground work throughout Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and throughout the U.S. for 4 de…

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I Mapped Trump's REAL Base. Here's What I Found... 44:35

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I decided to sit down after hours of research to map out the elite puppets behind Trump's base. Here's what I learned. Available on Youtube: https://youtu.be/kbuDui_Y4qg --------------------------- Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more: 🔗OUR WEBSITE: https://www.thedugoutpodcast.com/ 🔗 ⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠http…

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Fascist repression from the Caribbean to the internal colony 1:33:45

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In this episode of the AISC podcast, Charisse Burden-Stelly, Diego Alcala, Khadija Haynes, and Corinna Mullin take an anti-imperialist lens to discuss the distortion of Assata Shakur's legacy and the U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean, with a focus on Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela, and Cuba. They trace how imperialist war abroad connects to th…

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Inside the White House “Anti-Fa” Roundtable: Repression, Resistance, and the Road Ahead 1:06:35

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We sit down to break down what actually happened at the White House’s recent “anti-fa roundtable” — what was discussed, what it reveals about government priorities, and what it could mean for activists and organizers on the ground. We talk through how this moment fits into a longer history of surveillance and repression on Turtle Island. The conver…

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Episode 112: NFL Recap of Wks 8/9; Wk 10 Predictions; Angel Reese on the Catwalk 1:11:55

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Send us a text This NFL regular season is real unpredictable; R.I.P. to the stars of our culture...... Also view my video podcast @ Str8Hatin.Castos.com, and on YouTube, Spotify, and other platforms...... Check out my online store, Str8Hatin(R) Fashions and More @ Str8HatinFashionsandMore.com Support the show May have some explicit content. Please …

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Mississippi Mom Shot a Monkey to Protect Her Kids 14:50

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Send us a text A quiet Mississippi morning turned into a moral crossroads after a truck carrying rhesus monkeys overturned and set fear loose in a small town. When Jessica, a mother of five, spotted one of the escapees in her yard, she made a split-second decision that has since sparked a national argument: prudent protection or panic-driven overre…

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No War With Venezuela with Tom Burke 1:09:14

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After bombing multiple boats that Trump claimed to be smuggling drugs, the US, under the leadership of Trump, has deployed its military, including the world’s largest warship, aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford, towards the Venezuelan coast.Tom Burke joins us today to talk about the possible US invasion of Venezuela looms ahead, and the response we…

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Aung Ya Mie: Women's Struggle & Internationalism In The Free Chin Hills W/ AIF's Rachel Ram Len Mawi 1:02:44

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In this conversation, we sit down with an organizer and fighter from the internationalist front in Myanmar to explore the lived realities of the Spring Revolution and the autonomous women’s struggle rising from within it. Moving from poetry to political analysis, we discuss what it means to take up internationalism in practice, not as an idea, but …

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A Statement from The Anarchist Group in Sudan & How To Help 12:47

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Do what you can to support Sudanese comrades!! HOW TO DONATE: https://opencollective.com/support-sudanese-comrades To read the statement in full... On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/statement-from-142419034 On Substack: https://tdugout.substack.com/p/statement-from-the-anarchist-group On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQcH4VAjlAz/?i…

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The Re-Biography of Harriet Tubman Reading P. 2 25:38

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In this reading of Jailbreak Out of History: The Re-Biography of Harriet Tubman By Butch Lee, we trace the revolutionary roots of one of the most misrepresented figures in U.S. history. From the violent backdrop of slavery and colonial war to the specific burdens—and power—carried by New Afrikan women, we explore the formation of Harriet Tubman’s m…

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Episode 111: Interview w/ the Orange Man (kinda); Quick Recap of Wk's 5-7/ Wk 8 Predictions; 37 Wks of Crazy 1:10:51

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Send us a text This week we had our guest co-host DeJuanSmith88; go check him out on Tik Tok...... Also view my video podcast @ Str8Hatin.Castos.com, and on YouTube, Spotify, and other platforms...... Check out my online store, Str8Hatin(R) Fashions and More @ Str8HatinFashionsandMore.com Support the show May have some explicit content. Please enjo…

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When Ice Invades, Chicago Fights Back with Omar Flores 1:19:20

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In an egregious attempt to build power through fear, Donald Trump has sicced his thugs from ICE (as well as DHS) upon the city of Chicago. These federal agents are indiscriminately grabbing people off the street, including documented civilians, resorting to violence, and even deadly force. Omar Flores, chair of the Immigrant Rights Work Team of the…

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ASHANTI ALSTON: An Anarchist Panther | PART 2 57:22

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In this in-depth conversation with Ashanti Alston — former Black Panther, political prisoner, and life long learner — we explore the radical meaning of life, death, and liberation. Ashanti reflects on the personal and collective sacrifices demanded by struggle, the weight of “social death,” and the spiritual grounding found in honoring ancestors. D…

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Imperialism's Political, Economic, and Military Machinations: From the Caribbean to Asia 57:17

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On this episode of the AISC podcast, members Bikrum Gill and Navid Farnia address the US's ongoing military buildup in the Caribbean and the energy conflict between the US and China. They also provide more analysis of the Gaza "ceasefire" and comment on the flareup between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Watch the video edition on our YouTube channel Fol…

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Imperialist Wars against Haiti, Venezuela, and Palestine 1:40:10

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***Producer's note: This episode was recorded before the ceasefire was reached on October 9, 2025*** On this episode of the Anti-Imperialist Scholars Collective podcast, AISC members Alex Aviña, Bikrum Gill, and Jemima Pierre discuss and historicize the current imperialist occupation of Haiti. They consider the ramifications of the US-led occupatio…

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Imani Na Umoja: Guinea Bissau - The People vs a Neo-colonoal Puppet 32:04

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In this episode we connect with Imani Na Umoja in Guinea Bissau (GB) to talk about the recent political developments in the country. And the center of attention in Bissau is the neocolonial puppet and illegal president, Umaro Sissoko Embalo who is breaking every rule in the book to stay in power and continue selling out the Pan-African project in G…

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When Education feels like Freedom with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad 1:18:01

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Send us a text In this episode of I sit down with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad — scholar, educator, and author of Cultivating Genius and Unearthing Joy. From her roots teaching in Gary, Indiana, to shaping national education policy, Dr. Muhammad breaks down what it really means to teach to the soul — centering identity, intellect, criticality, and joy in ev…

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ASHANTI ALSTON: An Anarchist Panther | PART 1 58:07

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In this in-depth conversation with revolutionary organizer Ashanti Alston, former member of the Black Panther Party and Black Liberation Army, we trace a life committed to struggle, freedom, and community. From his early experiences during the Civil Rights era and the 1967 Plainfield Rebellion to his radicalization through Black Power and anti-impe…

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Episode 110: Special Message 22:07

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Send us a text Let's stand up against white supremacy...... Also view my video podcast @ Str8Hatin.Castos.com, and on YouTube, Spotify, and other platforms...... Check out my online store, Str8Hatin(R) Fashions and More @ Str8HatinFashionsandMore.com Support the show May have some explicit content. Please enjoy the podcast and remember, this is onl…

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Ahjamu Umi: Homage to Assata Shakur 31:29

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Sister Assata Shakur transitioned to be with the ancestors on September 25th, 2025 in Cuba aged 78. In this episode we pay tribute to this giant of the African world and our guest is Ahjamu Umi - a dedicated activist/organizer/author who has engaged in on the ground work throughout Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and throughout the U.S. for 4 decade…

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Remembering Assata Shakur: Her Autobiography and Radical Legacy 41:27

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In this video, we delve into the life, legacy, and impact of Assata Shakur. We start with a gripping excerpt from her autobiography, exploring her childhood, the influences of her family, her radicalization, and her involvement with the Black Panther Party and the Black Liberation Army. We also discuss her experiences with systemic oppression, her …

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Introducing AISC and Our Principles of Unity 56:54

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On this inaugural episode of the Anti-Imperialist Scholars Collective podcast, AISC members Diego Alcalá and Bikrum Gill introduce the collective and highlight our Principles of Unity. Watch the video edition on our YouTube channel Follow AISC on X (@penandmachete) and Instagram (@penandmachete). Visit our website to join the newsletter and find ou…

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On the Legacy of Assata Shakur with Merawi Gerima 1:13:17

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The Fire Still Burns: Malcolm X and Our Modern Struggle 1:35:23

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What can Malcolm X’s journey teach us about freedom today? In this collaboration episode, host israa’ is joined with Jordan and Prince from The Dugout Podcast and Dr. Mohamed Abdou. We got together to talk about Malcolm X, his evolution over time, his commitment to the below, and the role and impact of Islam on his journey towards collective libera…

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Assata Taught Me 56:07

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Welcome to my new show, The Crim's Class Podcast. For my first episode, we dive into what you can expect and some of the most thought-provoking quotes from our recent ancestor, Assata Shakur.By Ernest Crim III

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Episode 109: Did You Know?/ Fun Fact; NFL Recap & Week 5 Predictions; R.I.P. Assata Shakur (an American Hero) 1:05:33

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Send us a text Giving much respect to the late Assata Shakur, a real American hero...... Also view my video podcast @ Str8Hatin.Castos.com, and on YouTube, Spotify, and other platforms...... Check out my online store, Str8Hatin(R) Fashions and More @ Str8HatinFashionsandMore.com Support the show May have some explicit content. Please enjoy the podc…

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The Legacy of Assata Shakur & Ghana’s Call for Justice 52:05

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Send us a text Assata Shakur, who passed at 78 in Havana after decades in exile, remains one of the most polarizing figures in history—a terrorist to some, a freedom fighter to others. We explore her legacy of resilience through imprisonment, exile, and sacrifice, and how her story forces us to question who controls history. Meanwhile, Ghana’s pres…

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ANARCHISM ON FILM: Black Power Mixtape, The East, Selma, The Dreamers, Malcolm X 22:17

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I’ve always loved movies—not just for the storytelling, but for the way they’ve shaped how I see the world. In this video, I break down a few films that radicalized me and pushed me to think differently about history, power, and resistance: Malcolm X, The East, Selma, and The Black Power Mixtape. Watch more RADICAL MOVIES on the ANARCHISM ON FILM l…

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Onyesonwu Chatoyer: Patriarchy Goddam 34:50

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Onyesonwu Chatoyer rejoins me for this episode and we discuss Patriarchy. Onyesonwu is A Cadre and organizer with the AAPRP, editor with Hood Communist (an anti-imperialist online publication), on the national coordinating committee of the Venceremos brigade (an organization opposing the U.S. embargo and travel ban, supporting normalized relations …

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Fighting the FBI and Winning with Jess Sundin 1:16:24

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On Sept. 24, 2010, more than 70 FBI agents took part in a series of coordinated raids that were aimed at activists of the anti-war and international solidarity movements, and also members of Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO). In a bogus investigation of “material support of terrorism” charges, seven houses and an office in Minneapolis and …

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Is America on the Brink of Dictatorship? 1:10:16

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Send us a text We discuss signs that America may be approaching a constitutional crisis. From military presence in cities to escalating restrictions on speech, these developments suggest a slide toward authoritarianism that should concern citizens across the political spectrum. As one host poignantly asks: "What is the American public going to do w…

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Episode 108: Mental Health Message; NFL Wk 2 Recap/ Wk 3 Predictions; Staying in the USA or Leaving? 1:13:10

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Send us a text Please take care of your mental health and check on someone that might be experiencing some mental health issues.... Also view my video podcast @ Str8Hatin.Castos.com, and on YouTube, Spotify, and other platforms...... Check out my online store, Str8Hatin(R) Fashions and More @ Str8HatinFashionsandMore.com Support the show May have s…

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Why I Identify As A Black Anarchist... 21:10

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Why do I identify as an anarchist—specifically, a Black anarchist? I share my journey from early organizing and labor work to international protest. From the Black Panther Party’s survival programs to my time at Standing Rock, in France during Nuit Debout, and traveling through the Philippines, I’ve seen how mutual aid, decolonization, and direct a…

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Personal Struggles, Collective Freedom: Remembering Martin Sostre 1:07:40

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In this reupload of a collaboration between The Dugout Podcast and In the Mix Prisoner Podcast, we sit down with historian and organizer Garrett Felber to explore the life, politics, and legacy of Martin Sostre. From defense committees and anarchist theory to gender politics and prison abolition, this conversation traces Sostre’s journey through in…

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Why The X-Men Have Always Been About Black People 4:49

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Send us a text What if the X-Men saga isn’t just about superheroes, but a powerful lens on race in America? In this discussion, two passionate fans peel back the layers of X-Men: First Class, uncovering striking parallels between the mutants’ fight for acceptance and the lived experiences of Black Americans.…

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Charlie Kirk’s Words on Black America Are Worse Than You Think 54:28

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Send us a text We dive unflinchingly into Kirk's legacy of inflammatory rhetoric toward Black Americans—from his claims that Black people were "better off in the 1940s" despite Jim Crow laws to his advocacy for public executions. His final conversation before being shot involved blaming "gang violence" (a well-known racial dog whistle) for America'…

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Reflecting On 1 Year Of Trump 2.0 - A Black Anarchist Reflection 53:54

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It’s been a year since Trump’s return to the White House. We look at the chaos of his second term—from attacks on birthright citizenship to sweeping emergency powers and foreign policy shocks. We break down the fallout at home: labor pushback, a fractured left, and the rise of fascist movements. Most of all, we ask what resilience, solidarity, and …

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Episode 107: Surviving 2025 - Week 33...... Are We Great Yet? 1:06:33

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Send us a text We were all tired but eager enough to give you this important info..... Also view my video podcast @ Str8Hatin.Castos.com, and on YouTube, Spotify, and other platforms...... Check out my online store, Str8Hatin(R) Fashions and More @ Str8HatinFashionsandMore.com Support the show May have some explicit content. Please enjoy the podcas…

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Charles Kirk Was Shot... 15:28

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Let's unpack the recent happenings with the assassination of Charles Kirk, and what this means for this moment of rising fascism. What is Turning Point USA? https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/10/us/turning-point-usa-charlie-kirk.html How Kirk Earned Trump’s Admiration? https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/10/politics/relationship-charlie-kirk-donald-trump Kirk…

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Episode 106: NFL Week 1 Recap & Week 2 Predictions 1:04:46

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Send us a text Always bank on my Predictions; so far I'm at a 50% ratio for wins...... Also view my video podcast @ Str8Hatin.Castos.com, and on YouTube, Spotify, and other platforms...... Check out my online store, Str8Hatin(R) Fashions and More @ Str8HatinFashionsandMore.com Support the show May have some explicit content. Please enjoy the podcas…

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Breaking Down Spike Lee’s Latest Film, X-Men’s Racial Allegories, & Trump’s Attack on Black Communities 1:23:21

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Send us a text In this episode, we break down Spike Lee’s latest film, uncover the racial allegories woven into Marvel’s X-Men, and expose how Trump’s militarization of Black communities ties into the systemic racism driving violence.By One Mic

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SECURITY CULTURE 101: How The State Infiltrates - From COINTELPRO To Today 32:11

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In this Security Culture 101 episode, we uncover COINTELPRO’s ongoing tactics—from the Black Panthers to recent cases like the Cleveland 5—showing how the state uses infiltration, entrapment, and surveillance to disrupt activism. We highlight why Black, queer, Indigenous, and abolitionist organizers are targeted and share strategies to protect each…

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D.C. Against Trump's Racist Occupation with K.B. 1:15:11

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As Trump's occupation of DC continues on, so does the fight against his repression. The people of DC are rising up, taking the streets, and making it clear who their city belongs to. KB is one of the leaders of this resistance, and we're honored to sit down with them and discuss how the repression they are facing in DC, and how the DC Alliance Agai…

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Interview With Jewish Anarchist Anastasia bat Lilith 1:12:53

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In this episode, we sit down with Anastasia bat Lilith to explore the intersections of Jewish anarchism, spirituality, and organizing. From the roots and lineages that shaped her text Teshuva to the ways Jewish ritual, decolonial thought, and anarchist praxis inform her daily life, Anastasia offers a deep and vulnerable conversation on building lib…

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Episode 105: NFL Wk 1 Regular Season Predictions; Wk 32 of Surviving 2025 1:08:20

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Send us a text You can bet your money on my Predictions and get a 50% to 75% chance of winning every time!!; Discussing Surviving 2025 got a lil' bit heated and emotional...... Also view my video podcast @ Str8Hatin.Castos.com, and on YouTube, Spotify, and other platforms...... Check out my online store, Str8Hatin(R) Fashions and More @ Str8HatinFa…

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Is It Time To Leave America? 52:52

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What does survival look like under fascism? History tells us that people resist in different ways — some fight, some flee, some freeze. From Hitler’s Germany to Cold War Latin America to Trump’s America, we’ll examine the lessons of democratic collapse. Drawing on Jason Stanley and Black radical thinkers, this video explores how to recognize author…

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Black August Spotlight: Kwame Ture’s Legacy and the Birth of Black Power 48:36

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What is Black August? And why does it matter? In this episode, we're diving deep into the history and spirit of a month dedicated to resistance. It's a time to honor the freedom fighters and political prisoners who sacrificed everything for our liberation. Our main focus is on the incredible legacy of Kwame Ture, formerly known as Stokely Carmichae…

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Black August Reading & Reflection of In The Belly: An Abolitionist Zine 32:33

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This episode of The Dugout Jordan takes listeners through a series of powerful readings and reflections on learning, resistance, and survival inside and outside the walls of prison. We begin with Brian Fuller’s Lifelong Learning, considering how education remains a liberatory practice even in confinement. Next, we turn to Boukman Ptah’s The New Sol…

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Episode 104: Recap of NFL Preseason Wk 3 & 4; RIP Dr. Dee; Do You Use the things Available in a Hotel Room? 1:12:52

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Send us a text There's only one week left before the NFL regular season begins; We're losing most of our childhood stars in 2025...... Also view my video podcast @ Str8Hatin.Castos.com, and on YouTube, Spotify, and other platforms...... Check out my online store, Str8Hatin(R) Fashions and More @ Str8HatinFashionsandMore.com Support the show May hav…