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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	A.S.L. PRINCESS on Queer Anger, CLASS WAR COLLECTIVE, and Fighting Trans Misogynoir	08 Mar 2025	01:53:44
In this episode of The Dugout, we sit down with ASL PRINCESS, a visionary artist, organizer, and founding member of CLASS WAR COLLECTIVE, to talk about the power of queer anger, the necessity of being antagonistic to trans misogynoir, and the radical act of building community on our own terms. ASL PRINCESS shares stories about growing up in a family with mixed political values, navigating rage as a Black trans person in a violently anti-Black world, and why we don’t waste time arguing with bigots to prove our existence. We explore the horror of defining ourselves through the lens of the state, decolonizing our love and intimacy, and what it means to show up in community—not just for others, but for the past versions of ourselves who needed that space, too. —------------------------------- 00:00 - Intro: Meet ASL PRINCESS and explore the roots of her political journey. 03:30 - Early Years: What was young ASL PRINCESS like? 12:40 - Finding Freedom: Black trans and queer liberation in music, DIY, and punk spaces. 14:50 - Hood Communalism: Hip-hop, gang culture, and collective survival. 18:00 - Afropessimism & Afropunk: Racism in punk spaces and the contradictions of Afropunk. 23:05 - Checking Out & Black Queer Anger: How we feel when Black people disengage from politics + anger as a tool. 26:03 - Sharing a clip from MOONLIGHT (2016) 31:13 - How ANGER can liberate us 33:33 - Ready to give up being American? and Blackness as Anarchy 40:05 - Not arguing with bigots: Why we don’t prove our existence. 49:20 - Beyond Language: “The freedom we need, we don’t have the phonetics for it.” 53:25 - Radicalization: The moment that shifted ASL PRINCESS’ worldview. 57:45 - Support The Dugout: Join us on Patreon. 58:18 - Intergenerational Organizing: How to show up for community across generations. 01:10:03 - Loving Black Trans Women: What does it mean in practice? 01:18:00 - AI & Subjugation: Why material change matters more than tech solutions. 01:24:45 - The spirituality of Black revolution 01:40:50 - Class War Collective: What it is & how to support ASL PRINCESS. —------------------------------- 📖 Articles & Essays 🔗 "Laundering Black Rage" (Black Agenda Report): https://www.blackagendareport.com/laundering-black-rage 🎥 Books & Films 📚 The Undercommons: Fugitive Planning & Black Study – Stefano Harney & Fred Moten: 🎬 Afropunk documentary – Directed by James Spooner: https://www.spoonersnofun.com/afropunk ✊🏾 Movements & Organizations 🔗 The Black Panther Party & the Republic of New Afrika 🔗 Taala Hooghan Infoshop (Arizona) —------------------------------- 🎨 CLASS WAR COLLECTIVE 🔗 Instagram 🔗 Linktree 🔗 Bandcamp 💰 Support ASL PRINCESS: 💵 CashApp: $ASLPRINCESS —------------------------------- —------------------------------- Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more: 🔗 ⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/⁠ 🔗 ⁠Substack⁠: ⁠https://tdugout.substack.com/⁠ 🔗⁠YouTube⁠: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod⁠ 🔗 ⁠Patreon⁠: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod⁠ 🔗 ⁠Website⁠: ⁠https://bio.site/thedugoutpodcast⁠
	How ANARCHIST CALISTHENICS Changed My Life (and how it can change yours too)	06 Mar 2025	00:22:42
Ever wondered what everyday resistance actually looks like? In this video, I share how I’ve practiced anarchist calisthenics throughout my life— from QUEERNESS AS RESISTANCE to HOW LABOR IS A SITE OF COMPLIANCE TO OPPOSE —and how you can do the same. If you’re looking for ways to push back against oppressive systems in your daily life, or just curious about what this all means, this video breaks it down with real-life examples and practical steps. Want to dig deeper? Check out⁠ Scott’s work here⁠: ⁠https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/james-c-scott-two-cheers-for-anarchism OR Prince's memoir, WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO BE GOOD: https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9781953534934 __________ 00:00 INTRO 02:26 I. QUEERNESS AS RESISTANCE - how questioning gender and sexuality liberates us 05:01 II. SCHOOL AS A SITE OF COMPLIANCE OR RESISTANCE 09:24 III. LABOR AS ANOTHER SITE OF COERCION 16:40 How Anarchist Calisthenics Should Move From Individual to Collective Liberation 18:30 OUTRO and Preview of MUTUAL AID IS SURVIVAL __________ Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more: 🔗 ⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/⁠ 🔗 ⁠Substack⁠: ⁠https://tdugout.substack.com/⁠ 🔗⁠YouTube⁠: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod⁠ 🔗 ⁠Patreon⁠: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod⁠ 🔗 ⁠Website⁠: ⁠https://bio.site/thedugoutpodcast⁠
	WHAT IS CAPITALISM? Property And Our Imagination	05 Feb 2025	00:25:00
In this episode of The Dugout, we dive into and introduction to Capitalism, exploring our relationship to the economic system at play. We discuss the different dynamics and property relations such as private, public and personal property, reflecting on its significance in Black radical thought, anarchist practices, and liberation movements. Join us as we unpack and connect the past to present-day struggles for justice and autonomy .Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to support our work! —-----—-----—-----—-----—----- Podcast Chapters: 00:11 - Intro: Welcome and episode overview. 02:06 - Confronting Capitalism In Our Life: Living the class war 05:43 - Defining Capitalism: What are the means of production 07:00 - Commodification: Content and social commodification 09:10 - Colonialism and Slavery -Early capitalist start up funds 12:52 - Imagining Alternatives 14:55 - Property Is Theft: Defining ownership 19:06 - Reflections —--------------------------------------------- BOOKS 📚The Conquest of Bread by Peter Kropotkin - https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9780141396118 Support independent bookstores by purchasing with our affiliate link on through Bookshop.org. —--------------------------------------------- Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more: 🔗⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/⁠ 🔗⁠Substack⁠: ⁠https://tdugout.substack.com/⁠ 🔗⁠YouTube⁠: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod⁠ 🔗⁠Patreon⁠: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod⁠ 🔗⁠Website⁠: ⁠https://bio.site/thedugoutpodcast⁠
	Revisiting WHAT IS BLACK ANARCHISM on Black History Month	03 Feb 2025	00:23:01
In this episode of The Dugout, we dive into Black history month exploring Black Anarchism as a part of our mini-episode seires, INTRO TO BLACK ANARCHISM. We give a quick intro into the politic, reflecting on its significance in Black radical thought, anarchist practices, and liberation movements. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to support our work! -------------------- -------------------- Mentioned Media: 📚Faced with commercialization, the Black Punk community turns to its past for a guide to keep resisting by Monika Estrella Negra 📚Anarcho-Blackness Notes Toward a Black Anarchism By Marquis Bey - https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9781849353755 Anti-Racist Skinheads Fighting Nazis: The Baldies - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BSDZ1DIEIQ&t=354s Support independent bookstores by purchasing with our affiliate link on through Bookshop.org. -------------------- -------------------- Recommended Media: Black Anarchism and the Black Radical Tradition by Nsambu Za Suekama & Atticus Bagby-Williams - https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9781990263323 Anarchism and the Black Revolution By Lorenzo Kom'boa Ervin -https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9780745345819 -------------------- -------------------- SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more: 🔗 ⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/⁠ 🔗 ⁠Substack⁠: ⁠https://tdugout.substack.com/⁠ 🔗⁠YouTube⁠: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod⁠ 🔗 ⁠Patreon⁠: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod⁠ 🔗 ⁠Website⁠: ⁠https://bio.site/thedugoutpodcast⁠
	JAMAL JOSEPH: On the Panther 21 and Surviving COINTELPRO \| BLACK PANTHER PARTY SPEAKS	01 Feb 2025	01:17:15
In this episode, we sit down with Jamal Joseph, former Black Panther and Panther 21 member, to discuss his revolutionary journey and the lessons of resistance. He reflects on his time in the BPP, the impact of COINTELPRO, and the survival programs that sustained the movement. Jamal shares his experience in the Panther 21 trial, detailing their legal defense and organizing from prison. He highlights the vital role of women in the BPP, the personal cost of revolution, and insights from Kuwasi Balagoon. He also offers critical advice for navigating today’s political challenges. This episode is a deep dive into the legacy of the Panther 21 and the power of resistance. ----------------------------------------- ABOUT JAMAL:Jamal Joseph is an American writer, director, producer, poet, activist, and educator. Joseph was a member of the Black Panther Party and the Black Liberation Army. He was prosecuted as one of the Panther 21. ----------------------------------------- EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 18:18 - On political education as a member of the Black Panther Party 21:35 - Jamal Joseph on being a part of the Panther 30:26 - Jamal on the BPP survival programs and the damage of COINTELPRO 36:10 - Being a part of the Panther 21 and legal defense strategies for their trials 43:53 - How the Panther 21 organized while incarcerated and developed a radical legal defense 47:15 - Why the Panther 21 was found “not guilty” and a new model of legal resistance 52:14 - How women kept the BPP together 54:01 - On the cost of living of being an organizer today 01:02:11 - Organizing outside the BPP and the 1981 Brinks Incident 01:04:21 - On confronting political and personal PTSD 01:09:41 - Jamal Joseph on what he learned from Kuwasi Balagoon 01:11:26 - Jamal’s advice for those worried about our political moment and Trump 2025 ------------------------------------------------------ BOOKS BY JAMAL.... 🔗 Panther Baby: A Life of Rebellion and Reinvention: https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9781616201296 🔗 Tupac: A Legacy: https://www.abebooks.com/9780743292603/ 🔗 Tupac-Shakur-Legacy-Joseph-Jamal-074329260X/plp 🔗 Soul of Ice by Eldridge Cleaver: https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9780385333795 🔗 The Autobiography of Malcolm X: https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9780345350688 🔗 The Wretched of the Earth by Frantz Fanon: https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9780802158635 🔗 The Little Red Book (Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-tung): https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9780359468416 Support independent bookstores by purchasing with our affiliate link on through Bookshop.org .-------------------------------------------------- TO FOLLOW "THE DUGOUT"... Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more: 🔗⁠Instagram⁠:⁠https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/⁠ 🔗⁠Substack⁠:⁠https://tdugout.substack.com/⁠ 🔗⁠YouTube⁠:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod⁠ 🔗⁠Patreon⁠:⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod⁠ 🔗⁠Website⁠:⁠https://bio.site/thedugoutpodcast⁠
	ON THE GROUND - A Month of Humanitarian Aid at the US/Mexico Border as a Child of Immigrants	28 Jan 2025	00:31:14
In this episode of The Dugout, I share my month of humanitarian aid work at the U.S.-Mexico border and reflect on how immigration, borders, and carcerality intersect with personal and political struggles. From witnessing the cruelty of border enforcement to unpacking my own family’s experiences with incarceration and deportation, I explore the deeper connections between structural violence and the fight for justice.------- EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 05:28 Leaving to do humanitarian air work at the US/Mexican border 06:08 Reading A CULTURE OF CRUELTY and thinking about xenophobic violence 09:18 Connecting state violence at the border to how the US exports violence abroad 12:58 Check out THE DUGOUT on Patreon 13:55 Visiting the US/Mexican border wall and reflecting on having an undocumented father 20:40 Learning more about how Border Patrol operates at the border 23:40 Reflecting on my last week of humanitarian aid work 28:46 My last day of humanitarian aid work 29:33 Outro------------------------------------------TO LEARN MORE ABOUT IMMIGRATION AND THE BORDER...📚 The Dugout IMMIGRATION AND BORDER Book List [AFFILIATE LINKS]...https://bookshop.org/lists/on-immigration-and-borders --📚 Migrating to Prison: America’s Obsession with Locking Up Immigrants by César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández: https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9781620978313 -📚 Violent Borders: Refugees and the Right to Move: https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9781784784713 --📚 Border Patrol Nation: Dispatches from the Front Lines of Homeland Security: https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9780872866317------------------------------------------ARTICLES...📚 "The Betrayal of American Border Policy" by Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker [An in-depth look at the challenges and contradictions in U.S. border policy, highlighting the experiences of migrants and those assisting them]: ------------------------------------------Social Media Links:Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more: 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/ 🔗 Substack: https://tdugout.substack.com/ 🔗YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod 🔗 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod 🔗 Website: https://bio.site/thedugoutpodcast
	MARGARET KILLJOY on Speculative Fiction, Her Punk Roots, and the Journey to Anarchism	27 Jan 2025	00:53:51
In this episode of The Dugout, we’re thrilled to welcome Margaret Killjoy, a prolific author, musician, crafter, and unapologetic anarchist. Margaret shares her journey from growing up as a "confused goth kid" in the suburbs to discovering anarchism through punk subculture and anti-globalization movements. We dive into the role of speculative fiction as a medium for radical imagination and discuss the intersections of identity, politics, and art. From DIY zines to the lasting influence of Steampunk Magazine, Margaret reflects on her experiences building and engaging with anarchist communities. --- WHO IS MARGARET KILLJOY? Margaret Killjoy is an American author, musician, and podcast host. She is best known for her speculative fiction in the fantasy and folk horror genres, in particular for her two-book Danielle Cain series. Killjoy is involved in several musical projects across genres, including black metal, neofolk, and electronica. ---------------- ---------------- BUY SOME OF MARGARET'S BOOKS... 📚 If you want to read their new book Sapling Cage you can buy it here - https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9781558613317 and here are some links to our favorites📚A Country of Ghosts - https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9781849354486 📚 Escape from Incel Island! - https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9781958911020 📚 The Lamb Will Slaughter the Lion -https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9780765397362 📚 We Won't Be Here Tomorrow: And Other Stories -https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9781958911020 remember purchasing from this link kicks a little back to us as well! -------------- -------------- OTHER MENTIONED MEDIA: 📚 The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity: https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9780374157357 📚 Said the Pot to the Kettle: Feminist Theory for Anarchist Men: https://azinelibrary.org/approved/said-pot-kettle-1.pdf ----------------- ----------------- Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more: 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/ 🔗 Substack: https://tdugout.substack.com/ 🔗 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod 🔗 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod 🔗 Website: https://bio.site/thedugoutpodcast
	The Return of Trump: What Trump 2.0 Could Mean for Education, Immigration, and Organizing	18 Jan 2025	01:15:53
In this episode, we delve into the anticipated changes under President-elect Donald Trump's second term, focusing on his proposed policies in education and immigration. We explore the potential dismantling of the Department of Education, the introduction of universal school choice, and the impact on LGBTQIA protections. Additionally, we examine the administration's plans for immigration reform, including mass deportations, the end of birthright citizenship, and the merging of ICE and Border Patrol. Join us as we analyze these developments and discuss their implications for the future.---------------------------------------------ARTICLES MENTIONED… "A Look at the Potential Impact of Shutting Down the Department of Education" – NPR, November 14, 2024. (npr.org): https://one.npr.org/?sharedMediaId=nx-s1-5181966:nx-s1-5249584-1 "Donald Trump Education Changes: What to Expect" – CNN, November 17, 2024. Link: https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/12/politics/video/trumps-vision-eliminating-the-education-department "House Bill 8 Would Force Schools to Notify Parents Before Teaching Sexuality Content" – Ohio Capital Journal, June 12, 2023. Link: https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2023/06/12/house-bill-8-would-force-schools-to-notify-parents-before-teaching-sexuality-content/ --------------------------------------------- Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more: 🔗⁠Instagram⁠:⁠https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/⁠ 🔗⁠Substack⁠:⁠https://tdugout.substack.com/⁠ 🔗⁠YouTube⁠:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod⁠ 🔗⁠Patreon⁠:⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod⁠ 🔗⁠Website⁠:⁠https://bio.site/thedugoutpodcast⁠
	Why Are We OBSESSED with Hot Revolutionaries?	14 Jan 2025	00:27:57
In this episode, we delve into the intersections of desirability politics, revolutionary violence, and media spectacle, exploring how attractiveness shapes public perceptions of political acts. Using the Luigi Manjoni case as a focal point, we ask: Why does his "hotness" dominate the narrative? How does desirability dilute or amplify revolutionary discourse? Drawing on texts like Blood in My Eye by George Jackson and Belly of the Beast by Deshaun Harrison, we examine how aesthetics, anti-blackness, and capitalism intersect to influence activism, media, and power. Join us as we unpack the complexities of desire as both an entry point and obstacle to meaningful political action. Check the show notes for resources to continue the conversation! .------------------------------------- TO LEARN MORE... "Revolutionary Suicide" by Huey P. Newton: https://bookshop.org/a/23229/9780143105329 "Belly of the Beast" by DaShaun Harrison: https://bookshop.org/a/23229/9781623175979 "Black Against The Empire": https://bookshop.org/a/23229/9780520293281 Support independent bookstores by purchasing with our affiliate link on through Bookshop.org. —--------------------------------------------- 🎥1995's "PANTHER" [movie]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1PmnZ9hejw&pp=ygULcGFudGVyIDE5OTU%3D "The Revolutionary Aesthetics of the Black Panther Party & Its Impact on Fashion Today" [article]: https://kansascitydefender.com/fashion/black-panther-party-fashion-aesthetic/ —--------------------------------------------- Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more: 🔗⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/⁠ 🔗⁠Substack⁠: ⁠https://tdugout.substack.com/⁠ 🔗⁠YouTube⁠: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod⁠ 🔗⁠Patreon⁠: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod⁠ 🔗⁠Website⁠: ⁠https://bio.site/thedugoutpodcast⁠
	Interview with MUTT: Muntjac and Sedition Press \| PART 2	11 Jan 2025	00:49:43
In the second half of our conversation with Mutt, we explore the transformative potential of Black anarchism through the lens of Muntjac’s work and the radical publishing efforts of Sedition Press. Mutt shares insights on Black diasporic life, politics, and resistance against the forces of Babylon. We discuss topics like: Intersectional critiques of activism and patriarchy within movements. The revolutionary legacy of Black autonomous politics. Anti-racist organizing in the UK and global solidarity. Community self-defense against fascism and the state. - Links Mentioned In Episode: 🔗 Muntjac's Work & Projects 🔗 A Black Autonomy Reader (Incomplete) 🔗 The Final Straw Radio Interview with Mutt - Social Media Links: Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/ Substack: https://tdugout.substack.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod
	How To Become An Organizer (my story) \| DIRECT ACTION 101 - EP 1	05 Jan 2025	01:15:51
DIRECT ACTION 101. EP 1 - In Direct Action 101 Episode 1, I take you through the last ten years of my journey in grassroots organizing. From navigating police tactics and planning marches to holding meetings and developing strategies for change, I share key lessons that have shaped my path. Whether you’re new to activism or a seasoned organizer, this episode offers insights on direct action, anarchism, and the powerful movements that have shaped our world. #DirectAction101 #Anarchism #Activism #Organizing #BLM #StandingRock #MutualAid #GeorgeFloydRebellion #SecurityCulture #RadicalMedia - TO LEARN MORE ABOUT TOPICS IN THE VIDEO 📚 STANDING ROCK - "Black Snake Killaz" (doc): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dWeg_jHdK0&t=2523s&pp=ygUSYmxhY2sgc25ha2Uga2lsbGF6 📚 BLACK LIVES MATTER - "Whose Streets" (doc): http://www.whosestreetsfilm.com/ 🔗 MY BOOK - "WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO BE GOOD".... https://bookshop.org/a/23229/9781953534422 🔗 SECURITY CULTURE - "What Is Security Culture" (zine): https://www.sproutdistro.com/catalog/zines/security/what-is-security-culture-a-guide-to-staying-safe/ 🔗 BOEING 5 AND LEGAL DEFENSE WORK: https://organizingmythoughts.org/challenging-the-war-machine-the-boeing-5s-legal-struggle/ - EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 – Introduction to Direct Action 101 01:23 – Childhood lessons on immigration, the carceral system, and becoming radicalized in high school 09:28 – College years: BLM movement, Ferguson protests, and student organizing 24:16 – Adult radicalization: Labor organizing, anarchism, and witnessing Nuit Debout in France 33:52 – Joining the Standing Rock movement, complexities of social movements, and dealing with PTSD 45:11 – Lessons from Standing Rock and 2016 activism 48:08 – Moving to Ohio and organizing with the Black Queer and Intersectional Collective 51:15 – Mutual aid work at the U.S.-Mexico border in 2018 54:19 – The 2020 George Floyd rebellion: Abolition, state repression, and questioning traditional marches 58:32 – The importance of security culture in activism 59:33– Publishing When They Tell You to Be Good (WTTYTBG) and moving to NYC 01:01:08 – Ohio organizing and legal defense work for the Boeing 5 01:04:19 – Radical YouTube, launching The Dugout podcast, and anarchist media 01:07:09 – Humanitarian support work at the border 01:08:30 – Q&A: Reflections on organizing and personal growth 01:13:33 – Outro: What’s next for Direct Action 101 - Social Media Links: Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more: ⁠Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/ ⁠Substack⁠: https://tdugout.substack.com/ ⁠YouTube⁠: https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod ⁠Patreon⁠: https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod
	Season 1 in Review: Favorite Episodes, Reflections, and What's Coming in S2	21 Dec 2024	00:41:12
ABOUT THIS EPISODEIn this recap and reflection on Season 1 of the podcast, we talk about what goals we had when we started, what we've learned from this project so far, our favorite episodes, and what's next for Season 2. #TheDugout #BlackAnarchism ------------------------------------- MENTIONED MEDIA AND RESOURCES: HELP "FREE POLO": https://opencollective.com/free-polo LUCRETIA MCEVIL (YOUTUBE): https://www.youtube.com/@lucretia_macevil —--------------------------------------------- Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more: 🔗⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/⁠ 🔗⁠Substack⁠: ⁠https://tdugout.substack.com/⁠ 🔗⁠YouTube⁠: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod⁠ 🔗⁠Patreon⁠: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod⁠ 🔗⁠Website⁠: ⁠https://bio.site/thedugoutpodcast⁠
	Islam and Anarchism: DR. MOHAMED ABDOU on Decolonization and the 2024 Columbia Palestine Protests	01 Mar 2025	01:08:18
We sit down with Dr. Mohamed Abdou, a Muslim anarchist scholar and activist, to discuss the intersections of decolonization, abolition, and spiritual resistance. Dr. Abdou shares his journey from Cairo to Turtle Island, reflecting on his political awakening through Frantz Fanon, Malcolm X, and grassroots movements like the Zapatistas and Black Liberation Army. Check out this website fore more information wearemohamed.com and mabdou.net 📖 Read Dr. Abdou’s book: Islam and Anarchism – challenging the idea that Islam is authoritarian and that anarchism is anti-religious. https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9780745341927 We discuss the role of identity in political struggle, the lessons of global liberation movements, and how anti-Blackness, Islamophobia, and white supremacy continue to shape justice struggles today. Abdou also highlights the urgency of building alternative economies, co-learning spaces, and revolutionary communities as part of a transformative future. ———————————————————- INTERVIEW CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:53 What was a young Dr. Abdou like? 13:15 How do you be in solidarity with others and also learn from alongside others in radical/community spaces? 24:25 Exploring the radical potential of co-cops, collectivism, and education & vanguardism 31:06 Follow THE DUGOUT on Patreon 31:33 On archival, Malcolm X and radicalization, and colonial erasure 34:52 Dr. Abou on whether to claim Muslim Anarchism and Anarcho-Islam 38:59 On surviving despite the odds and radical theology 43:30 On the 2024 Palestine student encampment protests, state violence/compliance, and insurrection 49:05 Unpacking decolonial struggles and afro-pessimism from Dr. Abdou's personal experiences 01:01:27 What are the challenges and lessons for revolutionary movements now? 01:01:57 What history teaches us the patterns of revolutionary movements 01:06:33 OUTRO ------------------------------------- Mentioned in This Episode: 📚 Islam and Anarchism by DR. MOHAMED ABDOU 📚 Black Skin, White Masks By Frantz Fanon 📚 The Autobiography of Malcolm X By Malcolm X & Alex Haley 📚 How Europe Underdeveloped Africa By Walter Rodney - https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9781788731188 Support independent bookstores by purchasing with our affiliate link on through Bookshop.org. ------------------------------------ FOLLOW US 🔗 ⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/⁠ 🔗 ⁠Substack⁠: ⁠https://tdugout.substack.com/⁠ 🔗⁠YouTube⁠: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod⁠ 🔗 ⁠Patreon⁠: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod⁠ 🔗 ⁠Website⁠: ⁠https://bio.site/thedugoutpodcast⁠
	People Think The UHC Assassin Is Hot?	14 Dec 2024	00:31:34
ABOUT THE EPISODE I sat down to talk about the chaotic year of 2024 and some observations I have while walking away from it - from the UHC incident to social media to class consciousness. #politics #2024 CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:15 - How HUMOR is a potential vehicle to CLASS CONSCIOUSNESS 05:58 - The sinister wealth behind Trump's upcoming cabinet 07:24 - What is CLASS CONSCIOUSNESS in the digital age? 11:19 - How IDENTITY POLITICS and KAMALA HARRIS lost in 2024 15:16 - Are ANARCHISTS a part of the American Left? 21:20 - ANTI-REPRESSION work will be vital coming forward 25:29 - The sinister danger behind ART becoming CONTENT 28:33 - Outro and What's Coming in 2025 SHOW NOTES Trump assembling US cabinet of billionaires worth combined $340bn... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/06/trump-us-cabinet-billionaires
	Reading Klee Benally's NO SPIRITUAL SURRENDER: INDIGENOUS ANARCHY IN DEFENSE OF THE SACRED- IRDA \| PT 1	30 Nov 2024	00:38:24
In this episode, Jordan reads the chapter Indigenous Rooted Direct Action from Klee Benally’s No Spiritual Surrender: Indigenous Anarchy in Defense of the Sacred. 📖 Read the Book:No Spiritual Surrender: Indigenous Anarchy in Defense of the Sacred —--------------------------------------------- About the Book A searing anti-colonial analysis rooted in frontline experience, Klee Benally (Diné) unrelentingly agitates against colonial politics in pursuit of Indigenous autonomy and the total liberation of Nahasdzáán (Mother Earth). —--------------------------------------------- Who is Klee Benally? Klee Benally is a Diné (Navajo) musician, traditional dancer, artist, filmmaker, and Indigenous anarchist based in Flagstaff, Arizona. Originally from Black Mesa, he has spent his life on the frontlines defending Indigenous sacred lands. He provides strategic planning and direct action training with Indigenous Action Media and has helped establish Táala Hooghan Infoshop, Protect the Peaks, and Outta Your Backpack Media. Klee has produced numerous documentaries, facilitated Indigenous justice campaigns, and performed with the Native American Music Award-winning rock group Blackfire and The Jones Benally Family. —--------------------------------------------- MUSIC FEATURED... Intro Song: Blackfire - Mean Things Happenin' In This World Outro Song: Blackfire Peaks Song —--------------------------------------------- Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more: 🔗⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/⁠ 🔗⁠Substack⁠: ⁠https://tdugout.substack.com/⁠ 🔗⁠YouTube⁠: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod⁠ 🔗⁠Patreon⁠: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod⁠ 🔗⁠Website⁠: ⁠https://bio.site/thedugoutpodcast⁠
	Interview with MUTT: Muntjac, Propaganda, and Anarchism \| PART 1	23 Nov 2024	00:45:22
In this first part of our interview with Mutt, a revolutionary and key figure in the UK’s Black anarchist movement, we dive deep into radical propaganda, racialization, and the power of decentralized living. Mutt, involved with MUNTJAC—a collective of POC anarchists—shares their journey through the punk scene, their radicalization in response to the racism of growing up in England and Scotland, and their commitment to anti-capitalist and autonomous ways of life. We also discuss the limits of anti-organizational activism and the importance of mutual aid, including the zine How to Deal with the Cost of Living Hike, which offers practical resistance tips. —--------------------------------------------- Listen in to explore Muntjac’s work and Mutt’s unique perspective on Black anarchism.🔗 https://linktr.ee/muntjac🔗 https://seditionist.uk/distro/readables/books/a-black-autonomy-reader-incomplete/🔗https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/post/2024/09/29/mutt-on-the-incomplete-black-autonomy-reader/ —--------------------------------------------- Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more: 🔗⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/⁠ 🔗⁠Substack⁠: ⁠https://tdugout.substack.com/⁠ 🔗⁠YouTube⁠: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod⁠ 🔗⁠Patreon⁠: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod⁠ 🔗⁠Website⁠: ⁠https://bio.site/thedugoutpodcast⁠
	The 2024 Election is Over: It’s Time to ORGANIZE Against Fascism	16 Nov 2024	00:34:59
In this episode, we unpack the 2024 election results and discuss the urgent need for organizing beyond the ballot box. With a Republican-controlled House, Senate, and presidency, what lies ahead is a reality where marginalized communities, especially immigrants and Black, Indigenous, and POC groups, face new threats. We explore how historical patterns of oppression repeat in America and why it’s essential to move from disillusionment to action. —--------------------------------------------- Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:26 Unpacking Post-Election Shame and Voting Demographics 04:04 Why and How America Repeats Itself 07:00 Who voted for Trump in 2024? 10:52 White Supremacy and Western Individualism Won? 15:30 The Dems Failed Their Base About Gaza 17:27 Dealing with ANGER and DEFEAT 20:21 Why We Must Resist 33:47 COMING 2025 - A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO DIRECT ACTION —--------------------------------------------- Research List: “Mutual Aid: Building Solidarity During This Crisis (and the Next)” by Dean Spade Black Snake Killaz (documentary on Standing Rock) —--------------------------------------------- Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more: 🔗⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/⁠ 🔗⁠Substack⁠: ⁠https://tdugout.substack.com/⁠ 🔗⁠YouTube⁠: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod⁠ 🔗⁠Patreon⁠: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod⁠ 🔗⁠Website⁠: ⁠https://bio.site/thedugoutpodcast⁠
	Why Fred Hampton Influences Black Anarchist Politics: Behind the Black Panther Party	11 Nov 2024	01:08:15
Prince and Jordan discuss Fred Hampton’s life, leadership, and lasting impact. As Illinois Black Panther Party chairman, he united communities, launched survival programs, and challenged oppression before his 1969 assassination. His legacy continues to inspire. For more, revisit our episode on Judas and the Black Messiah and its portrayal of Hampton’s story. ------------------------------------------------- Books [ AFFILIATE LINKS] : 🔗 The Assassination of Fred Hampton: How the FBI and the Chicago Police Murdered a Black Panther by Jeffrey Haas: https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9781641603218 🔗 From the Bullet to the Ballot: The Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party and Racial Coalition Politics in Chicago by Jakobi Williams: https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9781469622101 Support independent bookstores by purchasing with our affiliate link on through Bookshop.org. ----------------------------------------------------- Films: Judas and the Black Messiah (2021) – A biographical drama depicting Hampton’s life and betrayal. The Murder of Fred Hampton (1971) – A documentary capturing his leadership and the circumstances of his death. ----------------------------------------------------- Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more: 🔗⁠Instagram⁠:⁠https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/⁠ 🔗⁠Substack⁠:⁠https://tdugout.substack.com/⁠ 🔗⁠YouTube⁠:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod⁠ 🔗⁠Patreon⁠:⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod⁠ 🔗⁠Website⁠:⁠https://bio.site/thedugoutpodcast⁠
	Donald Trump Won Again... Why America Is the Problem	07 Nov 2024	00:13:08
In this quick episode of The Dugout, I share my immediate reaction to Trump’s win and its implications—from harsher immigration policies to deepening divisions. Reflecting on history and global movements, I discuss resisting fascism, rethinking our role in the ‘American project,’ and the urgent need for collective action beyond voting. —--------------------------------------------- Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more: 🔗⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/⁠ 🔗⁠Substack⁠: ⁠https://tdugout.substack.com/⁠ 🔗⁠YouTube⁠: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod⁠ 🔗⁠Patreon⁠: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod⁠ 🔗⁠Website⁠: ⁠https://bio.site/thedugoutpodcast⁠
	Why Voting Isn't The Answer: From the Racist History of U.S. Voting to the 2024 Election	28 Oct 2024	01:31:04
In this episode, I dive deep into the radical choice of rejecting U.S. presidential elections and examine why voting might not be the answer for achieving true liberation, especially for Black and Indigenous communities. For generations, we’ve been told that the ballot box is the path to progress. But history shows us something different: from slavery to Jim Crow to mass incarceration, the U.S. electoral system has consistently failed to deliver justice or freedom for the oppressed. -------------------------------------------------------- Media Mentioned: 🔗 History of the Electoral College and Founding Fathers’ Intentions - https://www.history.com/news/electoral-college-founding-fathers-constitutional-convention 🔗 Presidents Who Lost the Popular Vote - https://www.history.com/news/presidents-electoral-college-popular-vote 🔗 Obama’s Comments on Black Voter Turnout and Kamala Harris - https://www.npr.org/2024/10/10/g-s1-27633/barack-obama-kamala-harris-black-men-pennsylvania -------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - 5:56 INTRO: Means TV & What Drives Anti-Voting Beliefs? 5:56 - 11:30 On The Validity of Not Wanting to Vote and Needing More 11:30 - 29:04 How the Electoral College Came From A Fear of Democracy 29:04 - 33:54 The Racist Motivations of The Electoral College and the Three-Fifths Compromise 33:54 - 41:30 MLK on Voting in GIVE US THE BALLOT speech 41:30 - 54:43 On Black Self-Defense and Malcolm X on Voting in THE BALLOT OR THE BULLET speech 54:54 - 01:04:36 Why We’re Told to Vote: Unpacking the Faulty Logic 01:04:36 - -01:08:34 Blackness, Obama, and Voting Shame: What’s Really at Stake? 01:08:34 - 01:17:38 INTERVIEW w Jordan M on Abolition and Voting 01:17:38 - 01:26:10 How Trauma and Resistance Make a Path Forward 01:26:10 - End \| OUTRO - How can we resist moving forward? -------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more: 🔗⁠Instagram⁠:⁠https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/⁠ 🔗⁠Substack⁠:⁠https://tdugout.substack.com/⁠ 🔗⁠YouTube⁠:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod⁠ 🔗⁠Patreon⁠:⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod⁠ 🔗⁠Website⁠:⁠https://bio.site/thedugoutpodcast⁠
	Should Black People Vote? An Anarchist Perspective from Civil Rights to Today	19 Oct 2024	01:23:55
In this episode, we explore the complex legacy of Black voting rights, their symbolic significance, and the limitations of the ballot in achieving true Black autonomy. We journey from the Civil Rights Movement to modern abolitionist efforts, unpacking how Black political representation has been both a step forward and a limitation. We question whether voting alone is sufficient for liberation in a system designed to uphold white supremacy and economic exploitation. Join us as we discuss how movements for Black autonomy intersect with global anti-colonial struggles and envision a future beyond voting. —--------------------------------------------- BOOKS TO BUY TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST... [affiliate links] 🔗 "The Souls of Black Folk" by W.E.B. Du Bois: https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9781680920543 🔗 "Race, Reform, and Rebellion: The Second Reconstruction in Black America" by Manning Marable" : https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9781578061549 —--------------------------------------------- Media and Resources 🔗 Malcolm X’s “The Ballot or the Bullet” Speech: Analyzing the limits of voting within a white-dominated system: http://www.edchange.org/multicultural/speeches/malcolm_x_ballot.html 🔗 Kwame Ture’s Perspectives on Black Power and Voting: Insight into how Black autonomy requires more than the ballot: https://www.panafricanperspective.com/kwamt.html 🔗 SNCC on Economic and Political Power: Resources on SNCC’s shift post-Voting Rights Act.: https://snccdigital.org/our-voices/emergence-black-power/political-economic/ ----------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS Intro (0:00) The DIY Nature of Black Existence (2:57) The Civil Rights Movement (5:33) “Give Us the Ballot” Speech by MLK (9:33) The Civil Rights Era vs. the Black Power Era (31:37) The Era of Moving from a Snake in the Militant to Black Autonomy (35:42) COINTELPRO and Government Repression (44:41) What Has Shifted Our Conceptions of Black Life, Voting, and Autonomy? (56:55) —--------------------------------------------- SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more: 🔗⁠Instagram⁠:⁠https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/⁠ 🔗⁠Substack⁠:⁠https://tdugout.substack.com/⁠ 🔗⁠YouTube⁠:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod⁠ 🔗⁠Patreon⁠:⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod⁠ 🔗⁠Website⁠:⁠https://bio.site/thedugoutpodcast⁠
	Why This Election Season SUCKS HARD: a mega-compilation on the FAILURES OF US ELECTORALISM	13 Oct 2024	03:45:23
The 2024 election season has been a grim reminder of the failings of the U.S. political system. In this mega-compilation, we dive into the ways in which the election cycle exposed the deep-seated issues of American fascism, the limitations of the two-party system, and the ongoing crisis in Palestine. We unpack the hollow rhetoric, state violence, and corporate interests that dominate U.S. politics, revealing how they perpetuate injustice both at home and abroad. This video challenges the idea that voting alone can address these systemic problems and makes the case for radical alternatives to break free from the cycles of oppression. - CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:54 On WEB DuBois and Black Capitalism 13:53 Why you can't vote away FASCISM 53:40 Why Abolitionists don't trust Kamala Harris 01:19:11 How MEMES ARE PACIFYING US to fascism 01:49:20 Why The US Is Fascist 02:55:54 Why Fascism Needs A Hero Like Donald Trump 03:11:18 On The Dangers of Project 2025 and Complacency
	JONINA ABRON-ERVIN, Former BPP Editor on Black Anarchism [BLACK PANTHER PARTY SPEAKS]	12 Oct 2024	00:39:34
In this episode, we sit down 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, anarchism, state repression, and the lasting impact of the Panthers' survival programs. ------------------------------------- Media Research and Resource List for the Episode: 🔗 “Driven by The Movement” by JoNina Abron-Ervin \| https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9781849356060 🔗 “Black Faces in High Places” by Lorenzo Kom’boa Ervin and JoNina Abron-Ervin \| Read at: https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/lorenzo-kom-boa-ervin-black-faces-in-high-places ------------------------------------- Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more: 🔗⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/⁠ 🔗⁠Substack⁠: ⁠https://tdugout.substack.com/⁠ 🔗⁠YouTube⁠: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod⁠ 🔗⁠Patreon⁠: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod⁠ 🔗⁠Website⁠: ⁠https://bio.site/thedugoutpodcast⁠
	Why The USA Is Criminalizing Immigration (Again) + How We Move Forward	28 Feb 2025	00:30:20
I’ve lived the impact of U.S. immigration policies firsthand—watching my stepfather get incarcerated and deported. In this video, I break down the harmful realities of Trump's immigration agenda, how ICE operates as a tool of state violence, and why abolition—not reform—is the only way forward. From personal experience to historical context, this is a deep dive into borders, criminalization, and resistance. Let’s talk about what’s really happening and what we can do to fight back. Drop a comment with your thoughts & share this to keep the conversation going. #AbolishICE #ImmigrationJustice #TrumpPolicies #MutualAid------------------------------------------------TO LEARN MORE....Unbuild Walls: Why Immigrant Justice Needs Abolition by Silky Shahhttps://bookshop.org/a/109212/9798888901229 Border Patrol Nation: Dispatches from the Front Lines of Homeland Securityby Todd Miller https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9780872866317------------------------------------------------EPISODE CHAPTERS00:00 Intro05:50 How The US and Trump Are Weaponizing ICE and Xenophobia12:10 On UNITARY EXECUTIVE THEORY and SHOCK DOCTRINE as tools of authoritarianism16:16 The Coded Xenophobia of Liberalism vs The Overt Rage of Trump Racism22:12 Using AGAINST INNOCENCE as a framework against Trumpism and xenophobia24:16 When KNOWING YOUR RIGHTS Becomes Criminal Under Fascism 29:18 OUTR0------------------------------------------------Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more:🔗 ⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/⁠ 🔗 ⁠Substack⁠: ⁠https://tdugout.substack.com/⁠ 🔗⁠YouTube⁠: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod⁠ 🔗 ⁠Patreon⁠: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod⁠ 🔗 ⁠Website⁠: ⁠https://bio.site/thedugoutpodcast⁠
	The Real Threat Isn’t Project 2025: It’s Our Silence	30 Sep 2024	00:34:58
ABOUT THE EPISODE In this episode, we explore why the real threat isn’t just Project 2025, but our collective failure to resist U.S. imperialism and state violence. While Project 2025 endangers immigration, reproductive rights, and public education, it’s a symptom of America’s deeper monopoly on power. We break down how media illiteracy, political memes, and celebrity politicians pacify us, and how both parties scapegoat immigrants. The focus shouldn’t just be opposing one project—it’s about building the capacity to resist the broader empire and fight for true liberation. Join us as we discuss what real resistance looks like and how we can push for lasting change. - EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:24 Kamala Harris Campaign, Oprah, and the Betrayal of the Black Elite 04:08 The Need for Social Media Literacy and An End To Xenophobia 07:24 Breaking Down Policies In Project 2025 14:58 Project 2025 on Immigration 16:43 On the terror of potential DE-NATURALIZATION under Trump 2024 20:31 On the need for resistance, whether under PROJECT 2025 or Kamala Harris 27:37 Why we resist no matter what the outcome 32:43 Outro - MENTIONED MEDIA 🔗 What Is Project 2025? :https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c977njnvq2do 🔗 Pro-Palestine Students Face Censorship: https://www.middleeasteye.net/trending/columbia-and-nyu-pro-palestine-students-face-censorship 🔗 DNC and Social Media Influencers: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/23/us/politics/dnc-social-media-influencers.html
	How Toxic Meme Culture and Trump’s Xenophobia in Springfield, OH Feed Fascism	19 Sep 2024	00:34:10
This episode examines the dangers of memeifying politics, focusing on Trump’s xenophobic remarks about Haitian immigrants in the 2024 debate. As a West Indian Ohioan, I discuss how memes normalize hate, pacify resistance, and even strengthen fascism. We explore how the right weaponizes memes for recruitment and how humor can defang political critique. ------------------------------------- Media and Research Mentioned: 🔗 Migrant Caravan National Emergency - Daily Dot: https://www.dailydot.com/irl/migrant-caravan-national-emergency/ 🔗 Inside the Hate Factory: How Facebook Fuels Far-Right Profit - The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2019/dec/06/inside-the-hate-factory-how-facebook-fuels-far-right-profit 🔗 Trump Referred to Haiti and African Countries as 'Shithole Nations' - NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/trump-referred-haiti-african-countries-shithole-nations-n836946 🔗 A Brief History of Fascist Lies by Federico Finchelstein: https://bookshop.org/a/23229/9780520389779 🔗 Why It’s Time for White Male Mediocrity to Lose - Ijeoma Oluo, NBC News:https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/ijeoma-oluo-why-it-s-time-white-male-mediocrity-lose-n1251948 —--------------------------------------------- Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more: 🔗⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/⁠ 🔗⁠Substack⁠: ⁠https://tdugout.substack.com/⁠ 🔗⁠YouTube⁠: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod⁠ 🔗⁠Patreon⁠: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod⁠ 🔗⁠Website⁠: ⁠https://bio.site/thedugoutpodcast⁠
	What Is Black Anarchism? Insights on Power, Identity, and Liberation	14 Sep 2024	01:13:18
Recently Prince and Jordan sat down to ask each other questions around black anarchism, their approach to the politic and some critiques. ------------------------------------- PODCAST CHAPTERS 0:00 – 2:00 \| Welcome and Introductions to The Dugout 2:01 – 10:30 \| Black Anarchism: Revisiting a Radical Vision 10:31 – 20:05 \| Defining Black Sovereignty Through Anarchist Lenses 20:06 – 29:50 \| New African Anarchism and Critiquing State Power 29:51 – 39:45 \| Personal Journeys into Black Anarchism 39:46 – 49:30 \| Pan-Africanism, Blackness, and Diaspora Connections 49:31 – 57:10 \| Challenges of Building Trust Among Black Radicals 57:11 – 1:05:00 \| Black Anarchism’s Role in Global Liberation and Media Work —--------------------------------------------- Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more: 🔗⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/⁠ 🔗⁠Substack⁠: ⁠https://tdugout.substack.com/⁠ 🔗⁠YouTube⁠: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod⁠ 🔗⁠Patreon⁠: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod⁠ 🔗⁠Website⁠: ⁠https://bio.site/thedugoutpodcast⁠
	Why The USA Is FASCIST: A Breakdown of State Violence and Anti-Blackness	07 Sep 2024	01:13:43
In this episode of The Dugout Podcast, I’m diving deep into some heavy truths about the state and the reality of modern fascism. After years of organizing and watching the political landscape shift, it’s become clear to me that the U.S. government—whether under Democrats or Republicans—has consistently used repression, violence, and propaganda to maintain control. And that’s what this episode is all about: breaking down why I believe the state is inherently fascist. I talk about everything from Kamala Harris’s dangerous rhetoric around militarism to the rise of Cop City and how the state weaponizes violence against Black communities. We’ll also get into necropolitics—how the state literally dictates who lives and dies—and look back at historic examples like COINTELPRO to see how these tactics are still being used against movements today. -------------------------------------------------- MEDIA MENTIONED 🔗 On Cop Cities: https://isyourlifebetter.net/cop-cities-usa/ 🔗 On Necropolitics: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/what-is-necropolitics \| https://anarch.cc/uploads/achille-mbembe/necropolitics.pdf 🔗 George Jackson on Fascism: https://www.blackagendareport.com/transcript-analyzing-correct-method-combating-american-fascism-george-jackson-1971 🔗 1917 US Gas Baths: https://www.vox.com/2019/7/29/8934848/gasoline-baths-border-mexico-dark-history 🔗 STOP THE SWEEPS 614: https://www.instagram.com/stopthesweeps614/ 🔗 @lucretia_macevil video on HOW STATE IS LIKE A DOMESTIC ABUSER: ------------------------------------------------- EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 03:00 The US state is fascist 04:47 Why the DNC was a mess for aligning with Republicans 08:28 The Meme-ification of USA politics as a Smokescreen for state violence 10:38 How Democrats and Republicans are using the same talking points 12:30 The Weaponization of Social Movement language and Black Struggle in US politics 13:22 What is FASCISM + Looking at it through the lens of Anti-Blackness 19:55 Shared Qualities Between FASCISM and ANTI-BLACKNESS 24:13 What is REPRESSION, how it relates to FASCISM, and COINTELPRO 25:50 COINTELPRO and SECURITY CULTURE 27:16 What is NECROPOLITICS and how US democracy is fueled by death 30:00 How MILITARISM is an expression of US FASCISM 32:40 COP CITIES and POLICE MILITARISM as a sign of future repression 36:45 Hurricane Katrina as an expression of ANTI-BLACK VIOLENCE 38:15 Xenophobia as FASCISM and How USA Gas Baths Inspired Hitler 41:20 The Supreme Court making homeless illegal and anti-poor violence 45:17 Interview with Sam of STOP THE SWEEPS on state violence against people without housing 50:40 @lucretia_macevil on How We're In Abusive Relationship With The Government 01:02:53 Why defining US state violence as Fascism matters 01:07:40 Outro —--------------------------------------------- SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more: 🔗⁠Instagram⁠:⁠https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/⁠ 🔗⁠Substack⁠:⁠https://tdugout.substack.com/⁠ 🔗⁠YouTube⁠:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod⁠ 🔗⁠Patreon⁠:⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod⁠ 🔗⁠Website⁠:⁠https://bio.site/thedugoutpodcast⁠
	Kamala Harris: Why Settling for the Lesser Evil Fails Us	25 Aug 2024	00:27:58
In this episode, we break down why choosing Kamala Harris as the "lesser evil" isn’t a real solution. We look at her political record and policies, and why settling for less still keeps us stuck in the same old systems. This discussion is crucial for those questioning the effectiveness of traditional voting and wanting to understand why some abolitionists and anarchists are critical of Harris’s candidacy. Tune in to see why the "lesser evil" approach doesn’t work and what other options we have. ------------------------------------- Timestamps: Introduction (0:00 - 1:30) Kamala Harris’s Political Background (1:31 - 4:15) The Lesser Evil Trap (4:16 - 7:45) Harris’s Policies Under the Microscope (7:46 - 11:20) Comparing Harris to Other Political Figures (11:21 - 15:00) Implications for Future Political Choices (15:01 - 18:30) Anarchist and Abolitionist Critiques of Harris (18:31 - 21:00) Conclusion and Radical Alternatives (21:01 - 23:00) Call to Action/End Credits (23:01 - End) —--------------------------------------------- Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more: 🔗⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/⁠ 🔗⁠Substack⁠: ⁠https://tdugout.substack.com/⁠ 🔗⁠YouTube⁠: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod⁠ 🔗⁠Patreon⁠: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod⁠ 🔗⁠Website⁠: ⁠https://bio.site/thedugoutpodcast⁠
	A DNC Update: Kamala Harris, Black Identity, and The Myth of Progress	22 Aug 2024	00:16:11
As the 2024 Democratic National Convention unfolds, we tear apart the cynical ways Black identity is manipulated and weaponized by political elites during election years. This episode confronts the hollow gestures and empty promises that both parties use to exploit Black communities, while the real issues remain unaddressed. From symbolic representation to superficial solidarity, we expose how these tactics serve the interests of power, not the people. We'll also explore why political and media literacy are crucial tools in resisting these manipulations and reclaiming our narratives. Join us for a radical discussion on the urgent need for critical awareness in the face of state and corporate propaganda.
	An Black Anarchist Take on James Baldwin	12 Aug 2024	00:48:17
This episode examines James Baldwin’s life, work, and key themes—race, identity, sexuality, and social justice—through Black radical thought and Afro-pessimism. We analyze his revolutionary frustrations in Meeting the Man, My Dungeon Shook, and Talk to Teachers, while exploring his views on socialism and the Black Panthers. Join us for a deep dive into Baldwin’s enduring legacy. ------------------------------------- EPISODE CHAPTERS:Introduction and Overview 0:00 - 1:30James Baldwin’s Political and Social Views 1:31 - 5:00Understanding Black Anarchism 5:01 - 8:30Baldwin’s Influence on Anarchist Thought 8:31 - 12:00Comparing Baldwin’s Views to Modern Anarchist Movements 12:01 - 15:30Key Quotes and Ideas from Baldwin 15:31 - 18:00Contemporary Applications of Baldwin’s Ideas 18:01 - 21:00Conclusion and Reflection 21:01 - 23:00 ------------------------------------- Books and Essays by James Baldwin: The Fire Next Time (1963): https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9780679744726 Notes of a Native Son (1955): https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9780807006238 The Devil Finds Work (1976): https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9780307275950 —--------------------------------------------- Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more: 🔗⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/⁠ 🔗⁠Substack⁠: ⁠https://tdugout.substack.com/⁠ 🔗⁠YouTube⁠: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod⁠ 🔗⁠Patreon⁠: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod⁠ 🔗⁠Website⁠: ⁠https://bio.site/thedugoutpodcast⁠
	Kamala Harris: The Hero We Need Need Or Fascist Threat? \| 2024 Election Update	31 Jul 2024	00:40:00
In this video, I break down common leftist critiques of Kamala Harris. From the feminist hero narrative shaped by identity politics to her controversial prosecutorial record, we dive deep into how the Democratic Party can often serve as another face of repression to social movements. Most importantly, we explore the critical question: Kamala Harris: The Hero We Need or Fascist Threat? Join me as I discuss Harris's impact on marginalized communities, her alignment with the status quo, and the implications of her policies. Is she truly the progressive leader she claims to be, or does her history suggest otherwise? Watch now to find out! #KamalaHarris #KamalaHarrisCritique #IdentityPolitics #ProsecutorialRecord #DemocraticParty #LeftistCritique #FeministHero #SocialMovements #Repression #PoliticalAnalysis #ProgressivePolitics #KamalaHarrisDebate BOOKS AND MEDIA MENTIONED... 🔗... “Smart on Crime”: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/smart-o... 🔗... "13th Amendment": • 13TH \| FULL FEATURE \| Netflix 🔗... “Black Radical Reader I”: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Reader-S... VIDEO CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 🤔 Frustration with Kamala Harris 00:01:04 ⚖️ Harris's Progressive Image 00:03:20 🚓 Challenging Meaningful Change 00:05:16 📚 Feminist Persona vs. Policy 00:08:15 🔍 Commitment to Social Justice 00:10:30 📉 Obama's Immigration Policies 00:14:54 ⚠️ Immigration and Criminalization 00:20:18 🔄 Criminalizing Dissent 00:21:44 🏛️ Prison Reform Effectiveness 00:23:40 📜 Crime Definitions 00:24:09 🔍 Policing and Bias 00:25:10 🚨 Overlooking Harm Prevention 00:26:08 💰 Community Well-being over Policing 00:27:04 ⚖️ Misplaced Support due to Fear 00:30:59 🗳️ Beyond Voting 00:33:19 🤝 Justice and Reparations 00:36:18 🚀 Building Alternative Systems
	LUCRETIA MCEVIL: THE DUGOUT EPISODE	28 Jul 2024	00:46:32
We teamed up with the awesome Lucretia McEvil to chat about Black media, Black anarchist history, and today's social movements. It's a convo you don't want to miss! ------------------------------------- Lucretia'a Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60AfsjXlI0E To follow Lucretia McEvil:https://www.youtube.com/@lucretia_macevil ------------------------------------- 📅 Episode Highlights: 00:51 – We kick things off by discussing our upcoming video essays and the exciting projects we have in the pipeline. 07:01 – Lucretia shares their perspective on conservatism in Black media and reflects on the recent Eric Adams interview on The Breakfast Club, examining the broader impact of Black media on political discourse. 10:39 – We explore key pieces of Black anarchist history that we have the opportunity to understand and document now. 15:55 – The importance of discussing contemporary social movements and anarchist practices takes center stage. 18:39 – We express our desire for deeper revolutionary discussions, both online and offline. 21:27 – Lucretia talks about how common anarchism is among working-class and poor communities. 23:23 – The conversation shifts to the necessity of creating "pockets of liberation" in our society. 24:55 – We discuss the challenges of striving to be anti-capitalist artists and the importance of setting boundaries. 31:30 – A candid discussion on how achieving success within a capitalistic framework often requires moral compromise. —--------------------------------------------- Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more: 🔗⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/⁠ 🔗⁠Substack⁠: ⁠https://tdugout.substack.com/⁠ 🔗⁠YouTube⁠: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod⁠ 🔗⁠Patreon⁠: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod⁠ 🔗⁠Website⁠: ⁠https://bio.site/thedugoutpodcast⁠
	It's Time To Vote For A "Cop"?... A 2024 Presidential Election Update	23 Jul 2024	00:13:49
Let's talk about Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, the threat of neo-liberalism, and what we must do next. #DemocraticParty #kamalaharris —---------------------------------------------VIDEO CHAPTERS00:00 Intro and Biden Dropping Out of 2024 Presidential Race01:35 Why Democratic Calls For "Unity" Are disingenuous 05:17 Can the Democratic Party Oppose Trump MORALLY?08:47 The path forward is fighting fascism on both sides.🔗 READ MY BOOK... Black Radical Readier I: https://a.co/d/394nMF8 —--------------------------------------------- Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more: 🔗⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/⁠ 🔗⁠Substack⁠: ⁠https://tdugout.substack.com/⁠ 🔗⁠YouTube⁠: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod⁠ 🔗⁠Patreon⁠: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod⁠ 🔗⁠Website⁠: ⁠https://bio.site/thedugoutpodcast⁠
	What is DIRECT ACTION? \| DIRECT ACTION 101 - EP 3	22 Feb 2025	00:20:31
In Episode 3 of ourDirect Action 101 series, we break down whydirect action and mutual aid are more crucial than ever—not just for survival, but for resisting oppression and building stronger communities. From theBlack Panther Party’s free breakfast programs toborder aid and legal defense, we explore how mutual aid fills the gaps where institutions fail. Plus, we’ll unpack what direct action really means, how it differs from charity, and why it’s essential in today’s political, economic, and climate crises. Tune in to learn how everyday people can organize, resist, and build the world we want—together. ------------------- ------------------- EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 02:39 How this current moment shows how important DIRECT ACTION is 03:09 What is DIRECT ACTION? 04:32 Qualities of DIRECT ACTION 05:26 QUALITY - has a target or honors AUTONOMY 06:32 QUALITY - has a tangible show of political force 08:23 On CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE vs CIVIL INITIATIVE 10:40 Ad break - MEANS TV 11:30 QUALITY - tends to break the rules 14:40 QUALITY - focuses on IMMEDIATE OUTCOMES not symbolism 15:52 What is NOT Direct Action? 18:44 OUTRO ------------------- ------------------- Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more: 🔗 ⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/⁠ 🔗 ⁠Substack⁠: ⁠https://tdugout.substack.com/⁠ 🔗⁠YouTube⁠: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod⁠ 🔗 ⁠Patreon⁠: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod⁠ 🔗 ⁠Website⁠: ⁠https://bio.site/thedugoutpodcast⁠
	Ghetto-Centrism, Expropriation, and the Black Death "SET IT OFF"?	14 Jul 2024	00:53:45
In Part 2 of our "SET IT OFF" series, we dive into our after-watch thoughts on the film and the different racial politics in it, whether it be representations of black womanhood, misogynoir violence, lesbian representations, through the character of Cleo, or the implications of their radical actions in the film. Is SET IT OFF really a radical movie? "SET IT OFF" Chapters 00:14 Intro 02:22 On Black trauma and death in the film 05:49 Was "SET IT OFF" plausible on a radical level? 08:32 What intergenerational trauma, notions of legacy, and oppression can lead to 12:54 How Black men show up in "SET IT OFF" 19:00 The importance of ghetto-centrism in "SET IT OFF" 23:40 What lead Queen Latifah to "no deaths" clause for movies after "SET IT OFF" 29:52 Did their robbery make sense? Was the last bank robbery a fail? 39:15 On Cleo, Huey P Newton, and Revolutionary Suicide42:10 Is "SET IT OFF" a Black-ploitation film? Why or why not?
	Garrett Felber On Martin Sostre With IN THE MIX Podcast	28 Jun 2024	01:06:13
On this episode we sit down with Garret Felber, Prince and Jordan to talk about Martin Sostre and how they have all come to understand their legacy so far READ GARRET GELBER'S BOOK ON MARTIN SOSTRE - Those Who Know Don't Say: https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9781469653822 Get connected with IN THE MIX podcast: https://inthemixprisonerpodcast.libsyn.com/ —--------------------------------------------- Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more: 🔗⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/⁠ 🔗⁠Substack⁠: ⁠https://tdugout.substack.com/⁠ 🔗⁠YouTube⁠: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod⁠ 🔗⁠Patreon⁠: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod⁠ 🔗⁠Website⁠: ⁠https://bio.site/thedugoutpodcast⁠
	A Radical Take on 1996's Feminist Film, SET IT OFF \| PART 1	16 Jun 2024	00:43:43
In Part 1, we watch 1996's iconic Black film, SET IT OFF, and give our immediate perspectives on the Black, radical, and feminist politics in the film. ------------------------------------- EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro on 1996's SET IT OFF 05:17 Watching SET IT OFF 06:07 Opening Heist Scene and the Politics of Expropriation 08:47 "You ain't ask me if I was thirsty, sistah?" 13:11 Shitty bosses and labor exploitation in SET IT OFF 17:07 Misogynoir in SET IT OFF 21:33 Police brutality and Respectability in SET IT OFF 29:30 The heartthrob in SET IT OFF 30:50 Affinity and revolutionary action in SET IT OFF 39:10 Our thoughts after watching —--------------------------------------------- Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more: 🔗⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/⁠ 🔗⁠Substack⁠: ⁠https://tdugout.substack.com/⁠ 🔗⁠YouTube⁠: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod⁠ 🔗⁠Patreon⁠: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod⁠ 🔗⁠Website⁠: ⁠https://bio.site/thedugoutpodcast⁠
	Reading Kuwasi Balagoon	25 May 2024	00:21:28
Some selected reading from A Soldiers Story by Kuwasi Balagoon. Read Here CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:26 - Your Honor 01:24 - Anarchy Can’t Fight Alone 10:22 - Journal Writings: Jan 2 1984 13:50 - Where Do We Go From Here 20:50 - Outro
	Trump 2.0 and The Pitfalls of Leftist Accelerationalism	18 May 2024	00:25:03
In this episode, I break down the considerations that anarchist should have, when looking at the impacts of a potential second Donald Trump presidency, and how our desires relate to the pitfalls of Western leftist accelerationalism. EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:29 The Possibility and Terrors of Donald Trump 2024 Presidency 04:55 Learning from History: Trump's Impact from 2016 to 202006:07 The Accelerationalist Assumption Amond Leftists 08:56 Trump's Authoritarian Leanings, Mass Movements, and Repressive Tactics12:05 Will People Mobilize in a Second Trump Term? 17:40 The Dangers of Donald Trump Tatigue 19:30 Balancing Political Accelerationism and Human Suffering 20:20 Outro
	Kuwasi Balagoon: Queer Revolutionary or Misogynistic Hotep?	11 May 2024	00:42:20
In this episode, we explore the life, background, and work of Kuwasi Balagoon, new Afrikan Anarchist and Black Liberation Army member. Balagoon's philosophy of Black maroonage takes center stage as we explore his radical vision for liberation. This concept challenges conventional notions of resistance by advocating for the creation of autonomous Black communities free from the shackles of systemic oppression. We dissect the nuances of this ideology and its implications for contemporary struggles against racial injustice. Furthermore, we delve into Balagoon's unwavering commitment to critical resistance in the face of state repression. His fearless activism and dedication to challenging oppressive power structures serve as an inspiration for generations of activists striving for social change. Through his writings, actions, and advocacy, Balagoon leaves a lasting legacy of resilience and defiance against injustice. Show notes 0:00 - Preview 0:33 - Intro 3:44 - Who is Balagoon? 20:37 - News Clip 22:49 - Our Take Away Readings Soldiers Story by Kuwasi Balagoon - https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9781629633770 This bisexual Black anarchist escaped from prison twice in the name of radical revolution - Read Here
	Pro Palestine Encampments and Protests Spread Around US And World	26 Apr 2024	00:32:45
Since April 15 when yet another global strike occurred, globally and supportive Palestine, student organizers, and faculty members all around the United States, and the world have been forming encampments to stand in solidarity, with Palestinians currently resisting Israeli occupation and genocide. What do these encampments tell us about our political development and our sense of solidarity? What are the takeaways from these movements? And what do college campuses have to show the masses when it comes to Palestine and protest tactics? In this episode, we dig into these questions and more and some local news on what is happening in Columbus, Ohio at Ohio State University, and Palestine. more extensive show notes.. HERE - FEATURED MEDIA "Pro-Palestinian Campus Encampments Spread Nationwide Amid Mass Arrests at Columbia, NYU & Yale" (Youtube)
	Assata Shakur’s Autobiography: Key Lessons from a Black Revolutionary	22 Apr 2024	00:10:33
In part two of our mini-episode on Assata Shakur, we dive into her iconic autobiography by reading key passages that capture her journey to becoming a revolutionary. Through her wit and candor, Assata shares the experiences that shaped her activism, offering a powerful reflection on the rise and fall of Black and White revolutionary groups targeted by government oppression. About the Book: Assata Shakur’s autobiography stands alongside The Autobiography of Malcolm X and the works of Maya Angelou as essential literature about the Black experience in America. Her story highlights the struggles of growing up Black in the U.S., the fight for liberation, and the government’s role in dismantling revolutionary movements. TO BUY THE BOOK: https://www.akpress.org/assata.html
	Who is Assata Shakur? The Life and Legacy of a Revolutionary Icon	15 Apr 2024	00:19:31
In this mini-episode, we delve into the captivating life and enduring legacy of Assata Shakur, a revolutionary icon whose influence reverberates through Black anarchist circles today. From her early activism to her dramatic escape from prison and subsequent asylum in Cuba, Assata's story is one of unwavering defiance against systemic oppression. Join us as we navigate through the chapters of Assata's biography, exploring her pivotal role in the Black Power movement and her unyielding commitment to revolutionary expropriation. We'll examine how COINTELPRO, the covert FBI program, sought to dismantle the Black Panther Party and silence dissenting voices like Assata's, shedding light on the broader context of state repression faced by activists of the era. Moreover, we'll delve into the intersectionality of Assata's activism, examining the significance of gendered radical literature within the Black Power movement and its impact on revolutionary trajectories. Through her writings and actions, Assata challenged not only racial oppression but also patriarchal structures, paving the way for a more inclusive and intersectional approach to liberation. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ASSATA SHAKUR [affiliate links]... Assata: An Autobiography: https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9781556520747 Assata Taught Me: State Violence, Racial Capitalism, and the Movement for Black Lives: https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9781642595161
	Afro-Pessimism Explained: Stagnation or Path to Black Liberation?	31 Mar 2024	00:57:41
In this episode of The Dugout, we dive into the complex ideology of Afro-pessimism—a framework that explores the enduring impacts of racism, colonialism, and slavery on Black life in the United States. We break down Afro-pessimism as an ideology, practice, and meta-theory, questioning how seriously it should be taken in the fight against anti-Blackness. Plus, we explore a provocative question: Is Candace Owens an Afro-pessimist, but for evil? ------------------------------------------------ What is Afro-pessimism? Afro-pessimism is a critical theory that examines the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade, positioning it not just as a historical event but as a structure that continues to shape modern social, racial, and economic realities. This episode unpacks how Afro-pessimism views anti-Blackness as a systemic and psychic force, influencing both structural conditions and individual experiences in a world built on the foundations of Black oppression. Tune in as we discuss the significance of Afro-pessimism in understanding Black life, its role in shaping revolutionary thought, and how it intersects with contemporary figures like Candace Owens. -----------------------------------------------RUN OF SHOW(00:00) Intro (04:05) READING \| The Vengeance of Vertigo: Aphasia and Abjection in the Political Trials of Black Insurgents from this Afropessmist collection or found separately here(04:57) What is the Libidinal Economy (06:52) Definitions of Common Afropessimism Terms(07:47) READING \| “Afropessimism’s Radical Abdication” by Loic Wacquant on the New Left Review(14:20) READING \| Afropessimism, A Memoir by Frank B. Wilderson III + Processing a Wildersonian POV and Afropessimism(16:06) Ask Philosophy Reddit Post on Afropessimism(21:51) Points of Contact with Colonization and Anti-Blackness(25:55) "The stranger" as a slave by Saidiya Hartman in Lose Your Mother(27:15) What are the qualities of Afropessimism?(30:48) READING \| Lose Your Mother by Saidiya Hartman(34:58) Reflections on Lose Your Mother by Saidiya Hartman(36:58) What are critiques of Afropessimism?(46:18) Is Prince an Afropessimist?(49:43) Recap + Anti-Blackness in the Philippines(52:26) Opposing Afropessimism with Critical Fabulation(54:40) Context about Russian Nihilist subculture and writing(55:11) Closing Notes on Afropessimism and more -SHOW NOTES🔗 Incognegro by Frank B Wilderson III: https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9780822359937 🔗 Lose Your Mother by Saidiya Hartman: https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9780374531157🔗 Afropessimism by Frank B Wilderson III: https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9781324090519 ------------------------------------------------ ON... LIBIDINAL ECONOMY: EPISODE NOTE: Libidinal economy is better defined as the exchange and accumulation of fantasy, phobia, and clout, conscious or unconscious, in the minds of all. It can be described as the arena of desire and power and I highly recommend further reading can start ⁠here⁠! ------------------------------------------------ Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more: 🔗⁠Instagram⁠:⁠https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/⁠ 🔗⁠Substack⁠:⁠https://tdugout.substack.com/⁠ 🔗⁠YouTube⁠:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod⁠ 🔗⁠Patreon⁠:⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod⁠ 🔗⁠Website⁠:⁠https://bio.site/thedugoutpodcast⁠
	Yes, Black People Fight Nazis: Anti-Fascism in Lincoln Heights, OH	17 Feb 2025	00:35:12
In this episode of The Dugout, we break down the recent neo-Nazi demonstration in Lincoln Heights, Ohio, and the community’s powerful response. We explore the long history of Black self-defense, the failures of law enforcement, and the ongoing threats of fascist organizing. What does this moment reveal about the reality of anti-fascist resistance, and how does the romanticization of Black struggle by non-Black leftists impact real-world organizing? Tune in for a deep dive into history, direct action, and radical community protection. ------------------------ ------------------------ EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 INTRO 00:42 What happened in Lincoln Heights, OH 10:42 Black History of Lincoln Heights, OH and Black anti-fascism 17:20 Romanticism of Black resistance by leftists 22:06 Clips from THE BALDIES ----------------------------------------- RESEARCH AND BACKGROUND The Baldies (documentary): 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BSDZ1DIEIQ&pp=ygULdGhlIGJhbGRpZXM%3D WCPO Local News Report on Lincoln Heights Incident – Coverage of the neo-Nazi march, community response, and police inaction. 🔗 ⁠https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/lincoln-heights/neo-nazi-demonstration-leads-to-protests-in-lincoln-heights-police-weigh-in⁠ Sundown, Ohio (Substack by Afro-Indigenous Archivist) – A deep dive into Lincoln Heights' history, segregation, and Black self-governance. 🔗 ⁠https://sundownohio.substack.com/⁠ Police Body Cam Footage from the Lincoln Heights Protest – Footage showing law enforcement protecting neo-Nazis rather than the Black residents confronting them. ⁠ Historical Background on Lincoln Heights (WCPO) – Details on the community’s founding as the first self-governing Black town north of the Mason-Dixon line. 🔗 ⁠https://www.wcpo.com/news/insider/lincoln-heights-struggles-with-its-historic-identity-as-it-plans-for-a-redevelopment-boom⁠ Hate Club: The White Supremacist Group Behind the Demonstration – Information on Hate Club, the same group responsible for recent neo-Nazi activity in Columbus, Ohio. 🔗 ⁠https://www.splcenter.org/hate-map⁠ 2016 & 2020 Uprisings and Their Impact on Radicalization – Analysis of how past movements shaped public discourse and leftist organizing. 🔗 ⁠https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jul/19/black-lives-matter-protests-2020-impact⁠ History of Black Radicalism in Ohio and the Midwest – Overview of Black-led radical movements in the region. 🔗 ⁠https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/ohio/⁠ “We Go Where They Go” – A History of Anti-Fascist Tactics – A breakdown of anti-fascist organizing, direct action, and resistance strategies. 🔗 ⁠https://pmpress.org/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1295 ----------------------------------------- Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more: 🔗⁠Instagram⁠:⁠https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/⁠ 🔗⁠Substack⁠:⁠https://tdugout.substack.com/⁠ 🔗⁠YouTube⁠:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod⁠ 🔗⁠Patreon⁠:⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod⁠ 🔗⁠Website⁠:⁠https://bio.site/thedugoutpodcast⁠
	Palestinian Liberation and Black Solidarity: A History of Anti-Colonial Resistance	17 Jan 2024	01:18:05
In this episode of The Dugout, we analyze the ongoing conflict in Palestine and the systemic oppression imposed by Israel’s settler colonialism. We delve into the history of Palestinian resistance, the effects of colonialism, and how these struggles mirror the challenges faced by Black communities. Through this exploration, we highlight the deep connections between Black liberation and Palestinian solidarity, emphasizing the need for collective resistance against imperialism and state violence. We also examine Malcolm X’s letter, Zionist Logic, the tactics used by Israel to maintain control, and the broader implications of settler colonialism. Join us as we unpack the importance of global solidarity and what it means to fight for liberation across borders. - RUN OF SHOW (00:00) Intro + Why Palestinians Are Resisting Israeli Occupation (15:00) Our Understanding of Colonialism, Anti-Colonialism, and Decolonization (26:45) The History of Palestinian Struggle Against Israeli Control (45:00) Looking Back at Black Solidarity with Palestinian Liberation with Zionist Logic by Malcolm X, Black Panther Party, Black Nationalism, (01:01:00) Our Thoughts On Media Depiction and Public Opinion on Palestine and Israel Featured Poetry from Enemy of the Sun by Naseer Hasan Aruri… [1] To My Brother, Fati by Rashad Hussain and [2] In the 20th Century by Mahmoud Darwish [Read by Hanif Abdurraqib]
	Understanding Copaganda and Black Anarchism in JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH : A Radical Analysis	15 Jan 2024	01:09:59
In this episode of The Dugout, we outline our vision for the podcast, what Black anarchism means to us, and how future episodes will tackle issues of anti-colonialism, radical politics, and local activism. We also dive into Columbus news, covering Ohio AG Yost’s Blue Ribbon Task Force and the rise of copaganda in local policing. Additionally, we provide a radical analysis of the film “Judas and the Black Messiah”, examining its portrayal of Black resistance and the legacy of Fred Hampton. - Run of Show: (00:00) Intro, Black Anarchism, and What is The Dugout? (17:00) Local News and Review (34:00) Reviewing "Judas and the Black Messiah" - SHOW NOTES Featured News Story at 17:00 by Sean Walton Jr via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxsqyBjOss1/ Ohio AG Yost on Blue Ribbon Task Force \| NEWS: https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Media/News-Releases/September-2023/AG-Yost-Announces-Blue-Ribbon-Task-Force-on-the-Fu#:~:text=(COLUMBUS%2C%20Ohio)%20%E2%80%94%20Ohio,roughly%2030%2C000%20law%20enforcement%20officers. "How Columbus’ $1.7 billion proposed capital budget stacks against other years" \| NEWS AND RESEARCH: https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/how-columbus-1-7-billion-proposed-capital-budget-stacks-against-other-years/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CIt's%20the%20infrastructure%2C%20it's%20the,bonds%20fund%20the%20capital%20budget. "HENRY GREEN, THE COLUMBUS POLICE, AND THE JUMPOUT BOYS: HOW RACISM BECOMES INSTITUTIONALIZED IN POLICE DEPARTMENTS" \| NEWS AND RESEARCH: https://psmag.com/social-justice/racism-institutionalized-cpd On Kuwasi Balagoon \| READING : https://theanarchistlibrary.org/category/author/kuwasi-balagoon Lies of Heroism – Redefining the Anti-War Film (Like Stories of Old) \| VIDEO : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yf0G2MPBEYM&t=1292s
	THE DUGOUT Trailer	01 Nov 2023	00:02:01
Welcome to The Dugout, by Jordan Mays and Prince Shakur. ABOUT THE PODCAST Dive into the dynamic world of radical thought, dissent, and liberation with "THE DUGOUT" where two fierce Black anarchist hosts offer a fresh and unapologetic perspective on local and national news, cultural events, and literature. In each episode, our hosts unveil the transformative power of queer, Black, and radical thinking, challenging conventional narratives and exploring the ever-expanding frontiers of resistance. We navigate the complexities of our modern world, unpacking the latest happenings, while also mining the deeper wellsprings of radical knowledge that the internet and social media have unleashed. Our goal is not only to dissect the pressing issues of today but also to extend the boundaries of the Black anarchist canon, exploring the past, present, and future of Black liberation struggles. "The Dugout" is where the traditional meets the cutting edge, and where audacity reigns supreme. Join us on this journey towards a future that is unapologetically radical and free.
	5 Must-Read Books for Black History Month and Beyond	17 Feb 2025	00:07:37
In this episode, we explore five must-read books that challenge mainstream narratives and dive deep into Black radical thought, anarchism, and liberation. From the revolutionary ideas of Modibo Kadalie to the poetic brilliance of Audre Lorde, these works offer critical insights into resistance, survival, and Black freedom struggles. Whether you're new to these ideas or looking to deepen your understanding, this reading list is a perfect way to engage with Black history beyond the mainstream. —-------------------------------------------------------------- —-------------------------------------------------------------- Podcast Chapters: 00:10 - Intro: Welcome and episode overview. 01:52 - Intimate Direct Democracy: Fort Mose, the Great Dismal Swamp, and the Human Quest for Freedom⁠ By Modibo Kadalie0 2:35 - As Black as Resistance⁠ by Zoe Samudzi and William C Anderson 03:20 - Afropessimism⁠ by Frank B Wilderson 04:20 - Black Against Empire⁠ By Joshua Bloom and Waldo E. Martin0 5:20 - Sister Outsider⁠ By Audre Lorde —----------------------------------------------------------- —-------------------------------------------------------------- GET THE BOOKS FROM THE EPISODE.... 📚Intimate Direct Democracy: Fort Mose, the Great Dismal Swamp, and the Human Quest for Freedom by Modibo Kadalie - https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9798985668209 📚Afropessimism by Frank B Wilderson - https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9781324090519 📚As Black as Resistance by Zoe Samudzi and William C Anderson - https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9781849353168 📚Sister Outsider By Audre Lorde - https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9781580911863 📚Black Against Empire By Joshua Bloom and Waldo E. Martin - https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9780520293281 Support independent bookstores by purchasing with our affiliate link on through Bookshop.org. —----------------------------------------------------------- SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more: 🔗⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/⁠ 🔗⁠Substack⁠: ⁠https://tdugout.substack.com/⁠ 🔗⁠YouTube⁠: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod⁠ 🔗⁠Patreon⁠: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod⁠ 🔗⁠Website⁠: ⁠https://bio.site/thedugoutpodcast⁠

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