Best Ola Jackson Podcasts (2025)

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Defending Dissent In Texas: An Interview with DFW Prairieland Defense Committee 47:14

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In this episode, we sit down with members of the DFW Defense Committee to break down the state and federal repression facing local organizers and community members. We begin with who the defendants are and their relationship to the defense work, then move into what’s happening on the ground beyond the state’s narrative. Our guests reflect on the li…

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When War Becomes a Brand: How Tech/Zionism Turned Conflict Into Content 38:46

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What happens when war becomes something you can ‘like’ on Instagram? When war becomes a brand? We live in a world where violence is curated aesthetically in more ways than we can imagine. INSPIRED BY @uncivilized_media - "how israel uses sex to sell Zionism"...https://youtu.be/OHJEpnCL5nE?si=zugNnzR6kx540lpd WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Wo4e3…

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The Weapons We Make Ourselves W/ Prince Shakur 1:03:15

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In this expansive conversation, writer and creator Prince Shakur traces the evolution of his political, creative, and personal journeys from being a precocious kid entering college early to becoming a sharp, imaginative voice on YouTube and in contemporary literature. Prince reflects on the early days of his channel, how experimenting online shaped…

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An Interview with Jordan of THE DUGOUT: On Grief, Defiance, and the Long Revolution 54:48

25d ago54:48

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I (Prince) sat down with my co-host, Jordan, to talk about how they came into politics — not as theory first, but through life, loss, and the chaos of 2020. We talked about what it means to get assigned Marx by a professor, their upbringing and early anti-authoritarianism. About being radicalized by police violence during the George Floyd protests.…

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

3M ago32:11

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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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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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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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How FASCISM Became Monetized 32:33

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From televangelism to Rush Limbaugh, Fox News, and today’s internet trolls, this video essay unpacks how alt-right media and the internet age have monetized fascism—often in more ways than one. And what does it mean when edgelords are in office and Trump fascism means that internet fascism is institutionalized? A P.S. NETWORK PRODUCTION VIDEO CHAPT…

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The U.S. Police State Is Expanding — And D.C. Just Proved It 48:52

4M ago48:52

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Trump police state. National Guard in D.C. Arresting activists, like Afeni, protecting Black youth. This video breaks down how Trump’s deployment of the National Guard into Washington, D.C. isn’t about crime reduction — it’s about expanding the police state that has always been here. --------------------------------------------- 📚 Resources & Links…

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The Dugout Website is Live! 14:05

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The Dugout is expanding beyond the mic. We’re building a new website as a hub for political education, resource-sharing, and collective study. It will feature accessible learning modules—on Black anarchism, the Black Panther Party, mutual aid, and more—alongside a growing archive of books, films, and zines that have shaped our politics. Visitors wi…

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SECURITY CULTURE 101: The Tools of State Surveillance and How to Resist 1:26:09

4M ago1:26:09

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In Direct Action 101: Episode 10, we expose how modern policing relies on surveillance—not just force—to control, intimidate, and punish. From facial recognition and drones to door knocks and license plate readers, this episode unpacks the digital and physical tools the state uses to monitor dissent. We trace the roots of policing from slave patrol…

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Cages, Courts, & Collectives: Eric King on Building Power 1:06:39

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In this conversation, former political prisoner and anarchist Eric King shares the emotional depth of his journey—through solitary confinement, court battles, and spiritual struggle—to the slow and ongoing work of healing. From tattooing as therapy to fighting patriarchal power in prisons and families, Eric explores how trauma, solidarity, and resi…

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Prefigurative Politics & Building What We Need Now W/ Organic Filament Network 1:04:05

4M ago1:04:05

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Originally hosted by the Organic Filaments Network, this conversation with Jordan from The Dugout traces the roots of political commitment and collective endurance. From environmental organizing post-2020 to lessons drawn from the Zapatistas, Rojava, and Black anarchist tradition, this dialogue is a deep dive into memory, infrastructure, and the em…

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Kyle T. Mays on Tribal Sovereignty, Reparations, and Revolution 1:05:21

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What does it mean to be Afro-Indigenous in a settler colonial state like the so called U.S.? In this conversation, we speak with author Kyle T. Mays, whose book An Afro-Indigenous History of the United States challenges conventional narratives and asks us to reckon with both anti-Blackness and Indigenous erasure. From his early experiences navigati…

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The Re-Biography of Harriet Tubman Reading P. 1 27:48

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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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INSIDE ANARCHISM IN SUDAN : An Interview with Fawaz [ENGLISH & ARABIC] 2:30:26

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This week on The Dugout, we speak with Fawaz, a Sudanese anarchist organizer, about building resistance in the face of dictatorship, war, and repression. From organizing underground student circles after the 2018–2019 uprising to going public as anarchists in 2020, Fawaz shares how youth movements in Sudan are rejecting military, religious, and tri…

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INSIDE ANARCHISM IN SUDAN : An Interview with Fawaz [ENGLISH] 58:06

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This week on The Dugout, we speak with Fawaz, a Sudanese anarchist organizer, about building resistance in the face of dictatorship, war, and repression. From organizing underground student circles after the 2018–2019 uprising to going public as anarchists in 2020, Fawaz shares how youth movements in Sudan are rejecting military, religious, and tri…

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What To Do If You Can't Protest: On Organizing Beyond The Frontlines 27:44

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Not everyone can be on the frontlines — and that’s okay. In this video, I share real, grounded ways to stay politically active when protesting isn’t an option. From mutual aid and jail support to scouting, media-making, and hosting communal dinners, these are essential roles that keep movements alive. Whether you’re burned out, undocumented, disabl…

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What the LA Protests Against ICE Are Really Like — From Local Organizers 56:09

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This week on The Dugout, we sit down with two organizers and artists, Peter (@handsomeherbivore) and Anahi, based in Southern California, to discuss the intensified presence of ICE and other law enforcement agencies, and the community-led responses emerging in their wake. From the streets of LA to the grassroots of neighborhood rapid response netwo…

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NO COPS, NO KINGS: Why Cops Don't Belong At Protests 33:01

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Why do we say No Cops at Protests — and how does that connect to slogans like No Kings, the role of whiteness, and the politics of liberal victimhood? This video breaks down why trusting police at protests puts movements in danger, how whiteness shapes calls for “safety,” and what abolitionist organizing looks like in practice. "The master's tools …

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You Asked, We Answered: The Dugout Q&A Episode 43:42

6M ago43:42

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In this special Q&A episode, we answer your questions — from how we started The Dugout and what Black anarchism means to us, to the radical thinkers shaping our politics and what keeps us grounded in the midst of it all. Tune in for behind-the-scenes reflections. 🖤 Want to send in a question for the next one? Join us on Patreon to be part of future…

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HOW TO PROTEST: What To Know, Bring, and How To Stay Safe 27:57

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This video breaks down everything you need to know to show up, stay safe, and resist with power and purpose. Whether you’re heading to your first action or helping organize one, this guide covers protest safety, de-escalation, digital security, legal prep, and more. ✅ FREE ZINES on Direct Action: https://www.sproutdistro.com/catalog/zines/direct-ac…

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Lessons From LA’s Fight Against ICE 30:07

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In this episode, explore what’s happening in LA during the recent ICE raids and protests, the brutal tactics ICE and the police are using—tear gas, rubber bullets, mass detentions—and how communities are fighting back. These raids are more than just law enforcement—they’re psychological warfare, and they’re happening all over the country. Let’s tal…

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Let the Body Speak: Sex Work, Education & Self-Determination w/ Nia Ola (Part 2) 46:23

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The Dugout sits down with writer, educator, and organizer Nia Òla to unpack the radical politics of sex work, consent, and survival under capitalism. Nia guides listeners through the legal, historical, and emotional terrain of erotic labor — from the criminalization of sex work to the cultural obsession with controlling bodies. Together, we interro…

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Curiosity as Resistance: Nia Òla’s Political Imagination (Part 1) 1:11:18

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In this episode of The Dugout, Jordan and Prince sit down with writer, critic, and cultural theorist Nia Òla for a conversation that cuts through the noise of online discourse and dives deep into the heart of radical education, identity, and political awakening. From growing up in the Bronx to becoming a powerful voice on platforms like TikTok and …

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SECURITY CULTURE 101: How Activists Resist State Repression 1:23:05

7M ago1:23:05

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What is security culture, and why does every activist and organizer need to learn it? In this video, I break down the basics of security culture: assessing risk, protecting your community, and understanding how the state surveils and represses social movements. From COINTELPRO to Stop Cop City, we explore how movements have survived government targ…

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When Black Rage Is Criminalized: Rodney Hinton Jr and Revolutionary Justice 44:33

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In this episode, we delve into the tragic case of Ryan Hinton, an 18-year-old Black teenager from Cincinnati who was fatally shot by police on May 1, 2025, during a foot chase. Police allege that Ryan was armed and posed a threat; however, body camera footage leaves critical questions unanswered, prompting his family to initiate an independent inve…

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Fascism, Failure, and the Vanguard Party: Thoughts on BLOOD IN MY EYE by George Jackson | Part 2 16:57

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In this episode ofThe Dugout, we continue our deep dive into George Jackson's seminal text,Blood in My Eye. Part 2 focuses on Jackson's analysis of fascism as a structure deeply embedded in American society, his vision for the role of the vanguard party in revolutionary struggle, and his incisive critiques of political failure within liberation mov…

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The Dugout Interviews Andrew Sage of ANDREWISM 50:18

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In this episode of The Dugout, we step into the sunlit shadows of resistance with Andrew Sage—better known as Andrewism—an Afro-Trinidadian solarpunk anarchist whose YouTube channel has become a beacon for hopeful radicals and Black anarchists across the globe. We chop it up about growing up in the Caribbean under colonial hangovers, what solarpunk…

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How Hollywood and Babylon REWROTE Bob Marley in ONE LOVE 32:29

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What did 2024's biopIc, ONE LOVE, leave out—and why does it matter? This video goes beyond the sanitized legend of Bob Marley to explore his radical politics, Rastafarian beliefs, and the Cold War forces that made him a threat to the CIA and Jamaican elites. From surviving a 1976 assassination attempt to recording Exodus in exile, Marley’s life was…

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BLOOD IN MY EYE by George Jackson and What It Can Teach Us About This Political Moment | PART 1 19:02

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In this episode of The Dugout Podcast, host Prince delves into George Jackson's Blood in My Eye, examining its critiques of capitalism, white supremacy, and the state. The discussion covers political violence, the role of repression in revolutionary movements, and the importance of both overt and covert organizing. Connections are drawn between Jac…

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SUNDOWN OHIO on Local Farming and Anti-Fascism While Afro-Indigenous 1:25:33

8M ago1:25:33

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We sit down with Tsi-ya Ꮵꮿ, the writer behind Sundown Ohio, a radical archive that documents Ohio’s hidden histories of Black and Indigenous resistance, anti-fascism, and rural survival. We discuss the intersection of farming, land defense, and the fight against white supremacy in the Midwest, exploring how Afro-Indigenous communities continue to r…

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JONINA ABRON-ERVIN, Former BPP Newspaper Editor on Black Anarchism, Fascism and Media 48:54

8M ago48:54

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In this episode we are re-uploading our conversation with Jonina Abron-Ervin, former Black Panther and final editor of The Black Panther newspaper. She shares her journey from desegregating schools in Missouri to her radicalization after MLK’s assassination, her global activism, and her work within the Black Panther Party. We discuss Black autonomy…

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Is Due Process Dead? When Justice Means Jail or Death 21:08

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Was due process ever real—or just a myth? This video breaks down the U.S. legal system’s racist foundations, from Kalief Browder to Fred Hampton, and why surveillance makes us all a target today.--------------------------00:00 Intro03:47 What is DUE PROCESS?06:10 How Due Process and The State Broke Kalief Browder12:04 The case of George Stinney Jr,…