McKenzie Wark

The debut episode of "The Institute For Post American Studies," is with Mckenzie Wark on her new-ish book "Capital is Dead." We mostly discuss how the economy has changed under the guidance of silicon valley and exacerbated by the pandemic. We discuss a range of subjects from the book and some in depth analysis of the present. Pick up the book now on Verso

The debut episode of "The Institute For Post American Studies," is with Mckenzie Wark on her new-ish book "Capital is Dead." We mostly discuss how the economy has changed under the guidance of silicon valley and exacerbated by the pandemic. We discuss a range of subjects from the book and some in depth analysis of the present. Pick up the book now on <a href="https://www.versobooks.com/books/3762-capital-is-dead" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Verso</a>

Capital is Dead or is This Something Worse? W/ Mckenzie Wark

Quick PSA on Propaganda by the Seed! Subscribe here.  Support it on patreon here. This project is no longer going to be on the Solecast feed... if you wanna hear our episodes subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!  Our first episode we dropped today is with Ben Falk, author of "The Resilient Homestead" on Chelsea Green.    And The Solecast is now The Institute For Post American Studies

Quick PSA on Propaganda by the Seed! Subscribe <a href="https://propagandabytheseed.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.  Support it on patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/propagandabytheseed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> This project is no longer going to be on the Solecast feed... if you wanna hear our episodes subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!  Our first episode we dropped today is with Ben Falk, author of "The Resilient Homestead" on Chelsea Green.  And The Solecast is now The Institute For Post American Studies

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Closing out a hellish year with the final episode of the “ solecast” before I change the name (and focus) to The Institute For Post-American Studies in 2021.  Couldn’t think of a better way to end it, then with two of my favorite co-travellers and co-conspirators in the world of anarchist podcasting: Final Straw Radio.   In this episode we reflect on 2020, our hopes and fears for the future and how this year surprised us in many ways.  We also talk about our projects and things we've learned along the way, going in depth on on issues of race and anarchy, internationalism, abolition, ecology and much more.  Bursts also shares his Kim chi recipe at the end.   Check em out at final straw https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/   Music “Gasoline” By Erda

Closing out a hellish year with the final episode of the “ solecast” before I change the name (and focus) to The Institute For Post-American Studies in 2021.  Couldn’t think of a better way to end it, then with two of my favorite co-travellers and co-conspirators in the world of anarchist podcasting: Final Straw Radio.   In this episode we reflect on 2020, our hopes and fears for the future and how this year surprised us in many ways.  We also talk about our projects and things we've learned along the way, going in depth on on issues of race and anarchy, internationalism, abolition, ecology and much more.  Bursts also shares his Kim chi recipe at the end.   Check em out at final straw <a href="https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/</a>   Music <a href="https://erda.bandcamp.com/track/gasoline-prod-vaegud-hxrxkiller" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Gasoline”</a> By Erda

The Final Solecast w/ The Final Straw

Erda makes emo inspired rap music with an anarchist bent. Their music expresses both the existential angst of our epoch and the spirit of resistance. Based out of NY, Erda has a background in various genres of music, and this lends itself to a very unique aesthetic and approach to hip-hop. In this conversation we talk about bridging the personal with the worldly, Erda's background with farming and permaculture and life under the algorithm. In this episode we open it up with a recent track, "Riot 2" and close it with an unreleased jam called "The Skyline Would Look So Beautiful On Fire." Uou can follow Erda on Twitter, Instagram, Spotify and Bandcamp.  

Erda makes emo inspired rap music with an anarchist bent. Their music expresses both the existential angst of our epoch and the spirit of resistance. Based out of NY, Erda has a background in various genres of music, and this lends itself to a very unique aesthetic and approach to hip-hop. In this conversation we talk about bridging the personal with the worldly, Erda's background with farming and permaculture and life under the algorithm. In this episode we open it up with a recent track, "Riot 2" and close it with an unreleased jam called "The Skyline Would Look So Beautiful On Fire." Uou can follow Erda on <a href="https://twitter.com/erda_nyc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/erda_nyc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/6SyAM3rp8QjkrnYl2jMPla" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> and <a href="https://erda.bandcamp.com/album/singles-volume-i" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a>.

Solecast w/ Erda: Insurgent Emo Rap

Micol Seigel

In this episode of the Solecast I speak with author and Indiana University professor, Micol Seigel. This conversation is meant as a primer for the the concepts of destituent power and the under commons. After a year of unimaginable suffering and resistance, the ideas of Destitution and under commons provide us critical tools for building the capacity we need to weather the storm(s) that we find ourselves in. We also talk about the free-to-all virtual conference they are hosting the weekend of 11/13-11/16:   On November 13th-16th, then, Indiana University’s 2020 Critical Ethnic Studies symposium brings into dialogue two zones of contemporary insurgent study: the undercommons and destituent power. To explore social life that evades political constraints such as citizenship, sovereignty, and governance, we seek to build upon the work of Fred Moten, Stefano Harney and Giorgio Agamben. Reveling in the fields that ground their work, the Black radical tradition and Italian Autonomia, this forum seeks to collect and share what we’ve learned from the practices and forms of life that are already breaking free of politics.   To preview Micol’s book “Violence Work” you can check it out here   and to learn more/register from the Destituent Power and The Undercommons conference you may do so here

In this episode of the Solecast I speak with author and Indiana University professor, Micol Seigel. This conversation is meant as a primer for the the concepts of destituent power and the under commons. After a year of unimaginable suffering and resistance, the ideas of Destitution and under commons provide us critical tools for building the capacity we need to weather the storm(s) that we find ourselves in. We also talk about the free-to-all virtual conference they are hosting the weekend of 11/13-11/16: On November 13th-16th, then, Indiana University’s 2020 Critical Ethnic Studies symposium brings into dialogue two zones of contemporary insurgent study: the undercommons and destituent power. To explore social life that evades political constraints such as citizenship, sovereignty, and governance, we seek to build upon the work of Fred Moten, Stefano Harney and Giorgio Agamben. Reveling in the fields that ground their work, the Black radical tradition and Italian Autonomia, this forum seeks to collect and share what we’ve learned from the practices and forms of life that are already breaking free of politics.   To preview Micol’s book “Violence Work” you can check it out <a href="https://www.dukeupress.edu/violence-work" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>   and to learn more/register from the Destituent Power and The Undercommons conference you may do so <a href="https://destituentcommons.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

On Destituent Power & The Undercommons w/ Micol Seigel

New Issue of Fire Ant available here   In this episode of the Solecast I chat w Rob Cat of Fire Ant.  Fire Ant is a collaboration between anarchist prisoners and anarchists in so called Maine.  Fire Ant seeks to spread the words &amp; work of anarchist prisoners, highlight their plights and help them get the material support they need.    Rob &amp; Bria are also homesteaders and we talk about their experience of being self reliant with food production and working with mutual aid networks like the Victory Gardens Project https://www.freehermanbell.org/VictoryGardens.html to their ongoing efforts to provide free food to comrades, friends and neighbors.     For more information on Fire Ant, download the latest issue here and to learn more about some of the anarchist political prisoners they support:   Jennifer Rose  https://bloomingtonabc.noblogs.org/anarchist-prisoners/jennifer-gann/ Eric King https://supportericking.org/ Marius Mason https://supportmariusmason.org/ Sean Swain https://seanswain.noblogs.org/about-sean-swain/ Michael Kimble https://bloomingtonabc.noblogs.org/anarchist-prisoners/michael-kimble/

New Issue of Fire Ant available <a href="https://archive.org/details/fireant7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>   In this episode of the Solecast I chat w Rob Cat of Fire Ant.  Fire Ant is a collaboration between anarchist prisoners and anarchists in so called Maine.  Fire Ant seeks to spread the words &amp; work of anarchist prisoners, highlight their plights and help them get the material support they need.    Rob &amp; Bria are also homesteaders and we talk about their experience of being self reliant with food production and working with mutual aid networks like the Victory Gardens Project <a href="https://www.freehermanbell.org/VictoryGardens.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.freehermanbell.org/VictoryGardens.html</a> to their ongoing efforts to provide free food to comrades, friends and neighbors.     For more information on Fire Ant, download the latest issue <a href="https://archive.org/details/fireant7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> and to learn more about some of the anarchist political prisoners they support:   Jennifer Rose <a href="https://bloomingtonabc.noblogs.org/anarchist-prisoners/jennifer-gann/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://bloomingtonabc.noblogs.org/anarchist-prisoners/jennifer-gann/</a> Eric King <a href="https://supportericking.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://supportericking.org/</a> Marius Mason <a href="https://supportmariusmason.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://supportmariusmason.org/</a> Sean Swain <a href="https://seanswain.noblogs.org/about-sean-swain/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://seanswain.noblogs.org/about-sean-swain/</a> Michael Kimble <a href="https://bloomingtonabc.noblogs.org/anarchist-prisoners/michael-kimble/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bloomingtonabc.noblogs.org/anarchist-prisoners/michael-kimble/</a>

Solecast: Fire Ant on Anarchist Prisoner Solidarity & Homesteading

In this episode of the solecast I sit down with a crimethinc participant. I view crimethinc as some of my favorite philosophers of “anarchy,” with no adjectives. Throughout the pandemic their instincts have been spot on so I’m excited to share this conversation. We start off by discussing how we, along with hundreds of other anarchists and anti-fascists were banned from facebook, what the broader implications of it are and what can be done about it. We talk about the the importance of building up new anti-capitalist digital infrastructure, and how we can think about restructuring an anti-capitalist society. The ideas of civil war is critiques and the concept of revolution addressed. This conversation covers a lot of ground, for me the main takeaway is how high the stakes truly are. Visit Crimethinc.com Music: Sole &amp; DJ Pain 1 "Plague Days"

In this episode of the solecast I sit down with a crimethinc participant. I view crimethinc as some of my favorite philosophers of “anarchy,” with no adjectives. Throughout the pandemic their instincts have been spot on so I’m excited to share this conversation. We start off by discussing how we, along with hundreds of other anarchists and anti-fascists were banned from facebook, what the broader implications of it are and what can be done about it. We talk about the the importance of building up new anti-capitalist digital infrastructure, and how we can think about restructuring an anti-capitalist society. The ideas of civil war is critiques and the concept of revolution addressed. This conversation covers a lot of ground, for me the main takeaway is how high the stakes truly are. Visit <a href="http://Crimethinc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crimethinc.com</a> Music: Sole &amp; DJ Pain 1 <a href="https://sole.bandcamp.com/track/plague-days" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Plague Days"</a>

Revolutionary Horizons of the Pandemic w a Crimethinc Participant

Scott Crow

An in depth discussion with Scott Crow, co-founder of Common Ground Relief Effort in New Orleans, scott is also an author, musician and a spokesperson for the Agency collective.  We talk about how anarchist strategies and ideas have evolved in the context of the pandemic.  We discuss how dramatically daily life has changed, its near-term and future implications and the multiple overlapping crisis' we face. We talk about the limitations and promises of mutual aid &amp; self defense practices in the Coronavirus Era, and how these practices have spread from Hurricane Katrina to the present situation.    ScottCrow.org Emergency Hearts (A)gency89o Photo Credit: Rino Pizzi Music:  800 Star Constellation (Televangel Winter of 63 Remix) [feat. Kerri Atwood]

An in depth discussion with Scott Crow, co-founder of Common Ground Relief Effort in New Orleans, scott is also an author, musician and a spokesperson for the Agency collective.  We talk about how anarchist strategies and ideas have evolved in the context of the pandemic.  We discuss how dramatically daily life has changed, its near-term and future implications and the multiple overlapping crisis' we face. We talk about the limitations and promises of mutual aid &amp; self defense practices in the Coronavirus Era, and how these practices have spread from Hurricane Katrina to the present situation.    <a href="http://scottcrow.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ScottCrow.org</a> <a href="https://emergencyhearts.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emergency Hearts</a> <a href="https://www.anarchistagency.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">(A)gency89o</a> Photo Credit: Rino Pizzi Music: <a href="https://scottcrow.bandcamp.com/track/800-star-constellation-televangel-winter-of-63-remix-feat-kerri-atwood" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 800 Star Constellation (Televangel Winter of 63 Remix) [feat. Kerri Atwood]</a>

Disaster Anarchy w/ scott crow

In this episode of The Solecast i re-air a recent interview I did with kidDead and Onwerd for their Imaginary Friends podcast.  I enjoyed this conversation because its one of the loosest talks I’ve had in a while (it was happy hour on the East coast when this interview was conducted). As long-time Sole supporters and friends, the dynamic lent itself to the sort of back and forth you might hear w friends who might slightly disagree about shit talking at a bar.  We talk about music stuff, my early history, and get into some interesting conversations about human nature, collectives, abolition and the revolutionary moment we find ourselves in.   Check out Imaginary Friends podcast on all your favorite podcast platforms.   https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/show/imaginaryfriendspodcast/id/15051875   Music Guests: Sole &amp; Dj Pain 1 - "Outsiders" - No God nor Country https://sole.bandcamp.com/album/no-god-nor-country-3 Linqua Franqa - "Midnight Oil" - Linqua Franqa https://linquafranqa.bandcamp.com/track/midnight-oil An Illustrated Mess - "PSA" feat. Tré Orona &amp; E-Turn) - Single  https://fangoverfistrecords.bandcamp.com/album/psa-feat-tr-orona-e-turn Happy Tooth &amp; Dug - "Always a Threat" - All in your Head https://happytoothanddug.bandcamp.com/album/all-in-your-head

In this episode of The Solecast i re-air a recent interview I did with kidDead and Onwerd for their Imaginary Friends podcast.  I enjoyed this conversation because its one of the loosest talks I’ve had in a while (it was happy hour on the East coast when this interview was conducted). As long-time Sole supporters and friends, the dynamic lent itself to the sort of back and forth you might hear w friends who might slightly disagree about shit talking at a bar.  We talk about music stuff, my early history, and get into some interesting conversations about human nature, collectives, abolition and the revolutionary moment we find ourselves in.   Check out Imaginary Friends podcast on all your favorite podcast platforms.   <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/show/imaginaryfriendspodcast/id/15051875" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/show/imaginaryfriendspodcast/id/15051875</a>   Music Guests: Sole &amp; Dj Pain 1 - "Outsiders" - No God nor Country <a href="https://sole.bandcamp.com/album/no-god-nor-country-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sole.bandcamp.com/album/no-god-nor-country-3</a> Linqua Franqa - "Midnight Oil" - Linqua Franqa <a href="https://linquafranqa.bandcamp.com/track/midnight-oil" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linquafranqa.bandcamp.com/track/midnight-oil</a> An Illustrated Mess - "PSA" feat. Tré Orona &amp; E-Turn) - Single <a href="https://fangoverfistrecords.bandcamp.com/album/psa-feat-tr-orona-e-turn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://fangoverfistrecords.bandcamp.com/album/psa-feat-tr-orona-e-turn</a> Happy Tooth &amp; Dug - "Always a Threat" - All in your Head <a href="https://happytoothanddug.bandcamp.com/album/all-in-your-head" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://happytoothanddug.bandcamp.com/album/all-in-your-head</a>

Solecast in Conversation w Imaginary Friends Podcast

Bloodmoney Perez

Today I sit down to talk to rapper/activist/producer Bloodmoney Perez about the CHOP (Capital Hill Occupied Protest), an autonomous zone formerly known as CHAZ(Capital Hill Autonomous Zone).  This conversation is mostly about the significance of the autonomous zone that has been opened up in Seattle during anti-police protests in the wake of George Floyd’s murder.  We talk about the cultures of mutual aid, solidarity and self defense that have popped up against constant attacks from white supremacists, the media and the police and how this movement is modeling the revolutionary potentials of our time.     We also talk about his new album, “Its About Fucking Time,” the loss of his grandmother to Covid 19, and a wide ranging discussion about the economic and social state of affairs in the US.     Basically, are we in a civil war yet?

Today I sit down to talk to rapper/activist/producer Bloodmoney Perez about the CHOP (Capital Hill Occupied Protest), an autonomous zone formerly known as CHAZ(Capital Hill Autonomous Zone).  This conversation is mostly about the significance of the autonomous zone that has been opened up in Seattle during anti-police protests in the wake of George Floyd’s murder.  We talk about the cultures of mutual aid, solidarity and self defense that have popped up against constant attacks from white supremacists, the media and the police and how this movement is modeling the revolutionary potentials of our time.     We also talk about his new album, “<a href="https://damnthatnoise.bandcamp.com/album/about-fucking-time" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Its About Fucking Time</a>,” the loss of his grandmother to Covid 19, and a wide ranging discussion about the economic and social state of affairs in the US.     Basically, are we in a civil war yet?

Reportback From Seattle's Autonomous Zone w/ Bloodmoney Perez

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Todays solecast is an in-depth discussion with an editor from Its Going Down.    IGD just launched a new anarchist news podcast called “This is America,” which is meant to be a short, every-other-day digest of anarchist analysis and activity.  Check it out.  In this episode have a wide ranging discussion about what anarchist &amp; anti-authoritarian resistance has looked like under Trump and potential paths for the future.  We talk about lessons learned from J20, Standing Rock, Prison Strikes, Airport Shutdowns and more.  We talk about the things anarchists have done with disaster relief, anti-fascism and pipeline blockades.  We discuss certain modes of resistance that people might be interested in replicating, whether its anarchist student groups, unions (like the Burgerville union) or The Black Rose Federation in LA helping to organize resistance against ICE Deportations.  We also talk a little about media &amp; ideology.   

Todays solecast is an in-depth discussion with an editor from Its Going Down.   IGD just launched a new anarchist news podcast called “This is America,” which is meant to be a short, every-other-day digest of anarchist analysis and activity.  Check it out. In this episode have a wide ranging discussion about what anarchist &amp; anti-authoritarian resistance has looked like under Trump and potential paths for the future.  We talk about lessons learned from J20, Standing Rock, Prison Strikes, Airport Shutdowns and more.  We talk about the things anarchists have done with disaster relief, anti-fascism and pipeline blockades.  We discuss certain modes of resistance that people might be interested in replicating, whether its anarchist student groups, unions (like the Burgerville union) or The Black Rose Federation in LA helping to organize resistance against ICE Deportations.  We also talk a little about media &amp; ideology.

Solecast: Anarchist Movement Building With Its Going Down

Robert Evans

In this episode I chat with journalist Robert Evans who is the host of the podcasts  "It Could Happen Here" and "Behind The Bastards Podcast." In this interview we talk about how the project came about, the research that went into it and how people responded to it. Robert discusses how his trips to Iraq &amp; Syria made him realize that a civil war like that is not too far off from the political moment we find ourselves in in the US and how that might look in the US. He talks about practical skills and practices we can employ in our daily lives to make us more resilient, the importance of mutual aid, armed self defense and DIY skills. We also discuss climate change &amp; economic collapse as additional factors that would play into all of this. Robert also talks about his upcoming podcast series about Rojava and unveils what Season 2 of It Could Happen Here will be about...

In this episode I chat with journalist Robert Evans who is the host of the podcasts <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-it-could-happen-here-30717896/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> "It Could Happen Here"</a> and "<a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-behind-the-bastards-29236323/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Behind The Bastards Podcast</a>." In this interview we talk about how the project came about, the research that went into it and how people responded to it. Robert discusses how his trips to Iraq &amp; Syria made him realize that a civil war like that is not too far off from the political moment we find ourselves in in the US and how that might look in the US. He talks about practical skills and practices we can employ in our daily lives to make us more resilient, the importance of mutual aid, armed self defense and DIY skills. We also discuss climate change &amp; economic collapse as additional factors that would play into all of this. Robert also talks about his upcoming podcast series about Rojava and unveils what Season 2 of It Could Happen Here will be about...

Solecast w/ Robert Evans: It's Already Happening Here

Cindy Milstein

For the season 2 premiere of the solecast i sit down with Cindy Milstein to talk about some recent themes they’ve been putting out through various talks and writings over the past year.  Cindy talks about the resurgence of Jewish anarchist organizing in the states and its relation to the upswing of anti-Semitism we have seen in the past few years.  We explore the themes of a panel Cindy did with Aaron Lakof and Charmagne Kahn at the Montreal Anarchist Bookfair in 2019 entitled “From Another World Is Possible to the Possible End of the World.”  We talk about the despair of these times and how to think about building a foundation in which cultures of resistance can thrive.  Cindy addresses the machismo within radical circles, under representation of marginalized voices within the anarchist podcast world, and the importance of care/mutual aid.  We also address the concept of revolution and scale and why various forms of infrastructure are key to sustaining revolutionary movements.    Be on the look-out for Cindy’s forthcoming anthology on AK Press Deciding For Ourselves  (The Promise Of Direct Democracy)  and check out our preview interview about Rebellious Mourning.

For the season 2 premiere of the solecast i sit down with Cindy Milstein to talk about some recent themes they’ve been putting out through various talks and writings over the past year.  Cindy talks about the resurgence of Jewish anarchist organizing in the states and its relation to the upswing of anti-Semitism we have seen in the past few years.  We explore the themes of a panel Cindy did with Aaron Lakof and Charmagne Kahn at the Montreal Anarchist Bookfair in 2019 entitled “From Another World Is Possible to the Possible End of the World.”  We talk about the despair of these times and how to think about building a foundation in which cultures of resistance can thrive.  Cindy addresses the machismo within radical circles, under representation of marginalized voices within the anarchist podcast world, and the importance of care/mutual aid.  We also address the concept of revolution and scale and why various forms of infrastructure are key to sustaining revolutionary movements.   Be on the look-out for Cindy’s forthcoming anthology on AK Press Deciding For Ourselves  (The Promise Of Direct Democracy)  and check out our preview interview about Rebellious Mourning.

Solecast w/ Cindy Milstein : Confronting the Despair of the 21st Century

This is a good conversation to have at the end of a strange year. For this episode I am joined by Alfredo of Occupied Southwest Distro to have a wide ranging conversation picking up on the themes in the book Desert. Desert is an anonymously written book which offers a sober assessment of our current material conditions and urges us to toss out-dated thinking aside. In light of the challenges and time tables put on us by climate change what are the revolutionary prospects? What does it mean to be an anarchist or revolutionary in the anthropocene? The book offers a number of ways to analyze the situation and our practices, we talk about how its informed our thinking as long term organizers and informed our current efforts.  You can read/download Desert for free here.

This is a good conversation to have at the end of a strange year. For this episode I am joined by Alfredo of Occupied Southwest Distro to have a wide ranging conversation picking up on the themes in the book Desert. Desert is an anonymously written book which offers a sober assessment of our current material conditions and urges us to toss out-dated thinking aside. In light of the challenges and time tables put on us by climate change what are the revolutionary prospects? What does it mean to be an anarchist or revolutionary in the anthropocene? The book offers a number of ways to analyze the situation and our practices, we talk about how its informed our thinking as long term organizers and informed our current efforts. You can read/download Desert for free here.

Solecast: A Conversation About Desert w/ Alfredo of Occupied Southwest Distro

Rory Ferreira

Wonder

In this Solecast I took a trip down to Soulfolks Records in Biddeford, Maine to interview Rory Ferreira, the artist formerly known as Milo. Milo is a rapper, producer, poet, shopkeeper, and member of the Ruby Yacht Collective. Milo has a wide ranging catalogue of rap songs which are experimental, poetic and informed by study of his craft and literature. Milo infuses a sense of wonder into his work, toying with the medium and keeps his work engaging without playing into the music industry or its pseudo-hype machine. In this interview we discuss: How growing up around a preacher helped shape his approach to rap &amp; philosophy How poetry informs his work Maine life and why connection to nature is so important His time working as a farmer His politics (he wants Black folks to win) His origins Why Ruby Yacht shits on police Why he opened a record store in 2018, in Maine. Fatherhood His mother, Shay Stewart Bouley Follow Rory, on Twitter, Fedbook, The Gram, or Bandcamp

In this Solecast I took a trip down to Soulfolks Records in Biddeford, Maine to interview Rory Ferreira, the artist formerly known as Milo. Milo is a rapper, producer, poet, shopkeeper, and member of the Ruby Yacht Collective. Milo has a wide ranging catalogue of rap songs which are experimental, poetic and informed by study of his craft and literature. Milo infuses a sense of wonder into his work, toying with the medium and keeps his work engaging without playing into the music industry or its pseudo-hype machine. In this interview we discuss: How growing up around a preacher helped shape his approach to rap &amp; philosophy How poetry informs his work Maine life and why connection to nature is so important His time working as a farmer His politics (he wants Black folks to win) His origins Why Ruby Yacht shits on police Why he opened a record store in 2018, in Maine. Fatherhood His mother, <a href="http://twitter.com/blackgirlinmain/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shay Stewart Bouley</a> Follow Rory, on <a href="http://twitter.com/yomilo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://facebook.com/modestmilo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fedbook</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/roryfarted" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Gram</a>, or <a href="http://miloraps.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a>

Solecast w/ Rory Ferreira (FKA Milo) on Philosophy, Rap & Wonder

Stephanie Syson

In this episode of Solecast I sit down with Stephanie Syson from Biodynamic Botanicals/ Colorado Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute. Stephanie is a permaculturist, educator, gardener, &amp; herbalist.  She also hosts a show on Colorado Public Radio called "Living Permaculture." In this interview we talk about herbalism, plants, permaculture and all the basics you need to get started with planting &amp; cultivating your own medicine garden.  Also discussed: Growing Avocados &amp; tropical fruit in the Rockies w/ climate battery greenhouses Herb Spirals (a permaculture design for planting perennial herbs) Human evolution &amp; our co-evolution with plants Some comments on "invasive species” vs "native plants”  Plants Stephanie discusses &amp; recommends : Motherwort.  Skullcap Yarrow Comfrey Burdock Oats Elderberry Astralgus Marshmallow Elecampagne Dandelion Nettle Mint Tulsi Plantain Calendula  Lemon Balm (Bonus) (get these at  Strictly Medicinal Seeds)    Check out Stephanie's podcast "Living Permaculture" w/ Jerome Ostentowski Learn more about Biodynamic Botannicals &amp; The Colorado Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute

In this episode of Solecast I sit down with Stephanie Syson from Biodynamic Botanicals/ Colorado Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute. Stephanie is a permaculturist, educator, gardener, &amp; herbalist.  She also hosts a show on Colorado Public Radio called "<a href="https://www.npr.org/podcasts/381443680/living-permaculture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Living Permaculture</a>." In this interview we talk about herbalism, plants, permaculture and all the basics you need to get started with planting &amp; cultivating your own medicine garden.  Also discussed: Growing Avocados &amp; tropical fruit in the Rockies w/ climate battery greenhouses Herb Spirals (a permaculture design for planting perennial herbs) Human evolution &amp; our co-evolution with plants Some comments on "invasive species” vs "native plants” Plants Stephanie discusses &amp; recommends : Motherwort.  Skullcap Yarrow Comfrey Burdock Oats Elderberry Astralgus Marshmallow Elecampagne Dandelion Nettle Mint Tulsi Plantain Calendula Lemon Balm (Bonus) (get these at <a href="In%20this%20episode%20of%20Solecast%20I%20sit%20down%20with%20Stephanie%20Syson%20from%20Biodynamic%20Botanicals.%20Stephanie%20is%20a%20permaculturist,%20educator,%20gardener,%20&amp;%20herbalist.%C2%A0%C2%A0In%20this%20interview%20we%20talk%20about%20herbalism,%20plants,%20permaculture%20and%20all%20the%20basics%20you%20need%20to%20get%20started%20with%20planting%20&amp;%20cultivating%20your%20own%20medicine%20garden.%C2%A0%C2%A0%20Also%20discussed:%C2%A0%20Growing%20Avocados%20&amp;%20tropical%20fruit%20in%20the%20Rockies%20w/%20climate%20battery%20greenhouses%20Herb%20Spirals%20(a%20permaculture%20design%20for%20planting%20perennial%20herbs)%20Human%20evolution%20&amp;%20our%20co-evolution%20with%20plants%20Some%20comments%20on%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Strictly Medicinal Seeds</a>)  Check out Stephanie's podcast "<a href="https://www.npr.org/podcasts/381443680/living-permaculture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Living Permaculture</a>" w/ Jerome Ostentowski Learn more about <a href="https://biodynamicbotanicals.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Biodynamic Botannicals</a> &amp; <a href="http://crmpi.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Colorado Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute</a>

Solecast "Medicinal Herb Garden 101 w/ Stephanie Syson"

In today’s episode of the solecast I sit down with Frank Lopez to discuss Submedia’s new film in their ongoing Trouble series, “And You Don’t Stop.” And You Don’t Stop is a documentary about radical hip-hop as done by grass roots activists. Its an excellent look on hip-hop’s roots, its evolution and highlights some artists that are doing amazing work today. In our conversation we talk about: -Hip-hop rising from the failures of -Neoliberalism in the South Bronx -The rise of the Zulu Nation -The importance of aesthetics -The role music can play in social movements -Public Enemy and some of Franks favorite artists of the 80s/90s -Combatting sexism in Rap -What rap can learn from punk and why we need to build up a network of radical hip hop based social centers Frank also goes in depth talking about the artists he highlights in the documentary, the work they do and their music. Trouble #15: And You Don’t Stop It’s often said that hip hop is more than just a type of music…. it’s a way of life. A code, a set of practices, an aesthetic and a way of handling yourself. And despite the efforts of industry executives to commodify it and strip it of its subversive potential, hip hop remains a lifestyle firmly rooted in the daily struggles faced by oppressed peoples around the world. It is a weapon, masquerading as culture. In this month’s episode of Trouble, subMedia explores hip hop as a potent site of revolutionary politics, drawing on the first-hand knowledge and experiences of some of Turtle Island’s baddest grassroots emcees: Ant Loc, Mic Crenshaw, La Marea, Sima Lee, Lee Reed and Mare. Just a heads up that some of the dialogue in the film is in Spanish, so for English speakers we recommend turning on the subtitles by clicking CC on the video player, and/or downloading the SRT file – particularly if you plan on using a hard copy of the video for screening purposes. As a bonus, The Stimulator brings us a very special sedition of Burning Cop Car, featuring the music of the emcees we interviewed for Trouble #15. Click here to check it out.

In today’s episode of the solecast I sit down with Frank Lopez to discuss Submedia’s new film in their ongoing Trouble series, “And You Don’t Stop.” And You Don’t Stop is a documentary about radical hip-hop as done by grass roots activists. Its an excellent look on hip-hop’s roots, its evolution and highlights some artists that are doing amazing work today. In our conversation we talk about: -Hip-hop rising from the failures of -Neoliberalism in the South Bronx -The rise of the Zulu Nation -The importance of aesthetics -The role music can play in social movements -Public Enemy and some of Franks favorite artists of the 80s/90s -Combatting sexism in Rap -What rap can learn from punk and why we need to build up a network of radical hip hop based social centers Frank also goes in depth talking about the artists he highlights in the documentary, the work they do and their music. Trouble #15: And You Don’t Stop It’s often said that hip hop is more than just a type of music…. it’s a way of life. A code, a set of practices, an aesthetic and a way of handling yourself. And despite the efforts of industry executives to commodify it and strip it of its subversive potential, hip hop remains a lifestyle firmly rooted in the daily struggles faced by oppressed peoples around the world. It is a weapon, masquerading as culture. In this month’s episode of Trouble, subMedia explores hip hop as a potent site of revolutionary politics, drawing on the first-hand knowledge and experiences of some of Turtle Island’s baddest grassroots emcees: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/savagefambam/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ant Loc</a>, <a href="https://www.miccrenshaw.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mic Crenshaw</a>, <a href="https://www.lamareavuelve.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">La Marea</a>, <a href="https://simalee.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sima Lee</a>, <a href="https://www.leereedrevolt.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lee Reed</a> and <a href="http://mareadvertencialirika.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mare</a>. Just a heads up that some of the dialogue in the film is in Spanish, so for English speakers we recommend turning on the subtitles by clicking CC on the video player, and/or downloading the SRT file – particularly if you plan on using a hard copy of the video for screening purposes. As a bonus, The Stimulator brings us a very special sedition of <a href="https://sub.media/video/burning-cop-car-15/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Burning Cop Car</a>, featuring the music of the emcees we interviewed for Trouble #15. Click here to check it out.

Solecast w/ Frank Lopez on Radical Hip-hop and Submedia's New Film "And You Don't Stop"

Phil Neel

In this episode of the solecast I speak with Phil Neel. Phil is the author of Hinterland, a new book out on University of Chicago Press that examines what class conflict looks like as we zoom outward from the financial hubs and downtowns to the rural, suburban and exurban communities. In this conversation we talk about how logistics function on a global scale as capital has become diffuse and what this says about the way our system functions. Phil talks about places like Ferguson and Anaheim as examples, and gives context as to why things break down in these locations and what it means for the present &amp; future. We talk about climate disaster, the nuances of so called “Trump Country”, and the importance of analyzing data instead of projecting our own ideas onto situations. We end the conversation with some take-aways from the book and how it can inform our thinking (and our actions).

In this episode of the solecast I speak with Phil Neel. Phil is the author of Hinterland, a new book out on University of Chicago Press that examines what class conflict looks like as we zoom outward from the financial hubs and downtowns to the rural, suburban and exurban communities. In this conversation we talk about how logistics function on a global scale as capital has become diffuse and what this says about the way our system functions. Phil talks about places like Ferguson and Anaheim as examples, and gives context as to why things break down in these locations and what it means for the present &amp; future. We talk about climate disaster, the nuances of so called “Trump Country”, and the importance of analyzing data instead of projecting our own ideas onto situations. We end the conversation with some take-aways from the book and how it can inform our thinking (and our actions).

Solecast w/ Phil Neel on Hinterland: America's New Geography of Class and Conflict

In this episode of the Solecast I speak with my longtime friend Ceschi.  I really can’t say enough good things about this guy, when my career was in the dumps his label had my back and brought me back from the dead…  He has gone on to make some of my favorite music to come out of the indy rap scene and is a one of a kind performer blending rap, punk and folks into a unique and compelling package.  In 2019 he is releasing a trilogy of records and then ending the “ceschi” monicker, so like our coastal island cities and marginal desert eco systems… catch it before its gone!    In this conversation we cover a lot of ground.  We talk about his roots in the bay area, his motivations, his relationship to revolutionary politics and why he does what he does.  We discuss how his experience in prison has made him a more empathetic person and he gets into his criticisms of the left, the right and these sick modern times.  We talk about race, indie hip hop, Marxism, his label Fake Four and so much more.  We close the interview with some live performances from his forthcoming projects.   his new record Sad Fad Luck is available at sadfatluck.com

In this episode of the Solecast I speak with my longtime friend Ceschi.  I really can’t say enough good things about this guy, when my career was in the dumps his label had my back and brought me back from the dead…  He has gone on to make some of my favorite music to come out of the indy rap scene and is a one of a kind performer blending rap, punk and folks into a unique and compelling package.  In 2019 he is releasing a trilogy of records and then ending the “ceschi” monicker, so like our coastal island cities and marginal desert eco systems… catch it before its gone!   In this conversation we cover a lot of ground.  We talk about his roots in the bay area, his motivations, his relationship to revolutionary politics and why he does what he does.  We discuss how his experience in prison has made him a more empathetic person and he gets into his criticisms of the left, the right and these sick modern times.  We talk about race, indie hip hop, Marxism, his label Fake Four and so much more.  We close the interview with some live performances from his forthcoming projects.  his new record Sad Fad Luck is available at <a href="http://sadfatluck.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sadfatluck.com</a>

Solecast w/ Ceschi on Sad Fat Luck

Today's episode is with Efrim Manuel from Godspeed! You Black Emperor / Silver Mount Zion.  Efrim and his comrades have been making radical, innovative and genre defying music for over 2 decades, fusing post-rock, punk ethos and classical aesthetics.   Efrim’s new album Pissing Stars is out now on Constellation records. In this interview we discuss: His new album Pissing Stars His relationship with anarchism and radical politics Thoughts on having a kid in these times Comments on Come Worry With Us What it means to maintain a career in music with a semblance of integrity How people in North America are lost people adrift on a stolen continent The trauma of the Bush years The influence of religious imagery and poetry in his work A story about their run in with the FBI and some fucked up cop in Oklahoma 

Today's episode is with Efrim Manuel from Godspeed! You Black Emperor / Silver Mount Zion.  Efrim and his comrades have been making radical, innovative and genre defying music for over 2 decades, fusing post-rock, punk ethos and classical aesthetics.   Efrim’s new album <a href="https://efrimmanuelmenuck.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pissing Stars</a> is out now on Constellation records. In this interview we discuss: His new album <a href="https://efrimmanuelmenuck.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pissing Stars</a> His relationship with anarchism and radical politics Thoughts on having a kid in these times Comments on Come Worry With Us What it means to maintain a career in music with a semblance of integrity How people in North America are lost people adrift on a stolen continent The trauma of the Bush years The influence of religious imagery and poetry in his work A story about their run in with the FBI and some fucked up cop in Oklahoma

Solecast: Efrim Manuel Manuck of Godspeed You! Black Emperor

Abby Martin

In this episode of the solecast I chat with Abby Martin of The Empire Files. Abby is a grassroots independent journalist who has worked previously for RT, Telesur and helped found Media Roots. Her show Empire Files does in depth analysis on the US empire with wide ranging guests from Roxanne Dunbar Ortiz, Chris Hedges, and Noam Chomsky to name a few. Due to US sanctions on Venezuela Telesur’s funding of Empire Files was cut off so now they continue that work and are a 100% viewer funded operation. This is a wide ranging and at times funny conversation with some huge takeaways. There were many things Abby articulated in this interview I’ve never heard articulated elsewhere. Abby’s vantage point has given her a one of kind approach and analysis that you will not hear anywhere else. In this podcast we discuss: How the “fake new” narrative has negatively impacts independent journalists The ways corporate media algorithms &amp; clickbait are shaping our world Making sense of Donald Trump’s foreign policy The strange evolution of conspiracy culture A recent historical backdrop to the Venezuela situation and her recent personal experiences there How NGO funding models impacts “independent media” The importance of art and nature to remain grounded in the fight  To learn more about The Empire Files subscribe to their newsletter, watch em on youtube and back em on patreon.

In this episode of the solecast I chat with Abby Martin of <a href="http://theempirefiles.tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Empire Files</a>. Abby is a grassroots independent journalist who has worked previously for RT, Telesur and helped found Media Roots. Her show Empire Files does in depth analysis on the US empire with wide ranging guests from Roxanne Dunbar Ortiz, Chris Hedges, and Noam Chomsky to name a few. Due to US sanctions on Venezuela Telesur’s funding of Empire Files was cut off so now they continue that work and are a 100% viewer funded operation. This is a wide ranging and at times funny conversation with some huge takeaways. There were many things Abby articulated in this interview I’ve never heard articulated elsewhere. Abby’s vantage point has given her a one of kind approach and analysis that you will not hear anywhere else. In this podcast we discuss: How the “fake new” narrative has negatively impacts independent journalists The ways corporate media algorithms &amp; clickbait are shaping our world Making sense of Donald Trump’s foreign policy The strange evolution of conspiracy culture A recent historical backdrop to the Venezuela situation and her recent personal experiences there How NGO funding models impacts “independent media” The importance of art and nature to remain grounded in the fight To learn more about <a href="http://theempirefiles.tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Empire Files</a> subscribe to <a href="https://confirmsubscription.com/h/i/5DA2143A7B0722F2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">their newsletter</a>, watch em on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG29FnXZm4F5U8xpqs1cs1Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">youtube</a> and back em on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/empirefiles" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon</a>.

Solecast: w/ Abby Martin on Propaganda, Grassroots Journalism & The American Empire Under Trump.

Evan Doukas

In todays episode i will be doing an in-depth “how to” episode with my homey Evan Doukas from Colorado. Evan is a preacher, a permaculturist, a father, a musician and also publishes homesteading/permaculture videos through his youtube channel, The Colorado Garden. In this episode Evan breaks down how to build a “Climate Battery Greenhouse” step-by-step. A climate battery greenhouse uses the heat from the earth to grow fruits and veggies from tropical &amp; mediterranean regions in temperate climates. For more information check out Evan’s youtube page documenting his work with his. For more background info on these check out this prior Solecast with Stephanie Syson from Colorado Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute.

In todays episode i will be doing an in-depth “how to” episode with my homey Evan Doukas from Colorado. Evan is a preacher, a permaculturist, a father, a musician and also publishes homesteading/permaculture videos through his youtube channel, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzelPewsdj9cCOCXCtznOBA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Colorado Garden</a>. In this episode Evan breaks down how to build a “Climate Battery Greenhouse” step-by-step. A climate battery greenhouse uses the heat from the earth to grow fruits and veggies from tropical &amp; mediterranean regions in temperate climates. For more information check out Evan’s youtube page documenting his work with his. For more background info on these check out this prior Solecast with <a href="http://www.soleone.org/solecast/2018/2/22/solecast-medicinal-herb-garden-101-w-stephanie-syson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stephanie Syson from Colorado Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute.</a>

Food Autonomy w/ Evan Doukas: How To Build A Climate Battery Greenhouse

Margaret Killjoy

Todays episode is with Margaret Killjoy.  Margaret is an anarchist science fiction writer and electronic producer.  Her latest album is called "Nomadic War Machine" going by Always, Forever and is available now on bandcamp.  Margaret has published several short stories and books, is currently working on a novel and releases a sci fi short story every month through patreon.    In this podcast Margaret also reads one of my favorite short stories she has written called The Northern Host about a civil war in the year 2035, with some incredible plot twists.    In this interview we talk about: The tension between insurrection and prefiguration Her new project Nomadic War Machine by Always, Forever The role culture plays in building revolutionary potential Living off the land and how it fits into a revolutionary strategy The importance of infrastructure  The writing process, the format of short stories Weaving anarchist themes into science fiction and fantasy writings The importance of radical honesty and much more

Todays episode is with Margaret Killjoy.  Margaret is an anarchist science fiction writer and electronic producer.  Her latest album is called "Nomadic War Machine" going by Always, Forever and is available now on bandcamp.  Margaret has published several short stories and books, is currently working on a novel and releases a sci fi short story every month through patreon.    In this podcast Margaret also reads one of my favorite short stories she has written called The Northern Host about a civil war in the year 2035, with some incredible plot twists.   In this interview we talk about: The tension between insurrection and prefiguration Her new project Nomadic War Machine by Always, Forever The role culture plays in building revolutionary potential Living off the land and how it fits into a revolutionary strategy The importance of infrastructure The writing process, the format of short stories Weaving anarchist themes into science fiction and fantasy writings The importance of radical honesty and much more

w/ Margaret Killjoy on Anarchist Sci-fi, The Cultural War, & Prefiguration

A re-air of Sole’s June interview w/ Rev Left Radio about Sole &amp; DJ Pain 1's new album No God Nor Country. Check it out here and our new submedia produced single "F.T.L." (Fuck The Law).

A re-air of Sole’s June interview w/ Rev Left Radio about Sole &amp; DJ Pain 1's new album No God Nor Country. Check it out <a href="https://sole.bandcamp.com/album/no-god-nor-country-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> and our new submedia produced single <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05Ra-5U_Gls" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"F.T.L." (Fuck The Law)</a>.

Re-air of Sole On Rev Left Radio: "No God Nor Country" Radical Rap in the Anthropocene 

Carla Bergman

Nick Montgomery

This episode of the solecast I chat with Carla Bergman and Nick Montgomery about their new(ish) book out on AK Press, “Joyful Militancy.” This book is a critical examination of the toxicity that seems to be so common within activist subculture. They talk about the (potential) influences that schooling, religion, hierarchy, and empire has on our lives and how it can even seep into our organizing. The text is full of nuance and offers many pathways for how we can look at and work through these tendencies within ourselves, our spaces and our communities. They talk about how militant joy, art, and practices that empower us all to thrive can make our movements stronger and healthier. This book is a must read and The Solecast highly recommends this for reading groups to open up conversations on how we can rid ourselves of rigid radicalism, and open up the possibilities for joyful militancy. Pick up the book on AK Press For more info visit JoyfulMilitancy.com  Carla is also a filmmaker, check out the Emma Talks video series she talked about in the interview at EmmaTalks.org

This episode of the solecast I chat with Carla Bergman and Nick Montgomery about their new(ish) book out on AK Press, “Joyful Militancy.” This book is a critical examination of the toxicity that seems to be so common within activist subculture. They talk about the (potential) influences that schooling, religion, hierarchy, and empire has on our lives and how it can even seep into our organizing. The text is full of nuance and offers many pathways for how we can look at and work through these tendencies within ourselves, our spaces and our communities. They talk about how militant joy, art, and practices that empower us all to thrive can make our movements stronger and healthier. This book is a must read and The Solecast highly recommends this for reading groups to open up conversations on how we can rid ourselves of rigid radicalism, and open up the possibilities for joyful militancy. <a href="https://www.akpress.org/joyful-militancy.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pick up the book on AK Press</a> For more info visit <a href="https://joyfulmilitancy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JoyfulMilitancy.com</a> Carla is also a filmmaker, check out the Emma Talks video series she talked about in the interview at <a href="http://emmatalks.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EmmaTalks.org</a>

Solecast w/ Carla Bergman & Nick Montgomery on Joyful Militancy

n this episode I took topics from patreon subscribers.  Originally this was going to be another "exclusive" episode but I had so much fun doing it I decided to release it.   In this interview I talk about:  Spotify/ streaming servies &amp; their impact on artists New music plans Plans for our farm &amp; little fun facts about permaculture plants Anarcho-Homesteading "Desert" and "environmental nihilism" Small communities vs mega societies The Singularity Web Blog Exodus from Denver Political shifts after having a child Veganism vs Animal Rights Alienation If you want to help sustain this work please consider becoming a patreon subscriber for as little as $1 a month.

n this episode I took topics from patreon subscribers.  Originally this was going to be another "exclusive" episode but I had so much fun doing it I decided to release it.   In this interview I talk about: Spotify/ streaming servies &amp; their impact on artists New music plans Plans for our farm &amp; little fun facts about permaculture plants Anarcho-Homesteading "Desert" and "environmental nihilism" Small communities vs mega societies The Singularity Web Blog Exodus from Denver Political shifts after having a child Veganism vs Animal Rights Alienation <a href="http://patreon.com/soleone" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">If you want to help sustain this work please consider becoming a patreon subscriber for as little as $1 a month.</a>

Building The "Commune," Veganism, Civilization & Anarcho-Homesteading

On today’s episode of the Solecast I speak with a member of the Black Rose Federation.  Black Rose Federation has chapters across North America and utilizes an anarcho-communist tendency called “Specifismo:” which (according to wikipedia) has been summarized as: The need for a specifically anarchist organization built around a unity of ideas and praxis. The use of the specifically anarchist organization to theorize and develop strategic political and organizing work. Active involvement in and building of autonomous and popular social movements via social insertion. In this interview we discuss: Their organizing principles Their approach to building working class power from below Grass roots power vs local politics vs electoral politics The need for a rigorous educational program within movements Discussions on anarchist infrastructure projects Thoughts on "protest,” their limitations and what they are good for The life of Bakunin much more Fore more information... visit Blackrosefed.org and sign up to their newsletter.

On today’s episode of the Solecast I speak with a member of the Black Rose Federation.  Black Rose Federation has chapters across North America and utilizes an anarcho-communist tendency called “Specifismo:” which (according to wikipedia) has been summarized as: The need for a specifically anarchist organization built around a unity of ideas and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Praxis_(process)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">praxis</a>. The use of the specifically anarchist organization to theorize and develop strategic political and organizing work. Active involvement in and building of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autonomous" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">autonomous</a> and popular <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_movements" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">social movements</a> via social insertion. In this interview we discuss: Their organizing principles Their approach to building working class power from below Grass roots power vs local politics vs electoral politics The need for a rigorous educational program within movements Discussions on anarchist infrastructure projects Thoughts on "protest,” their limitations and what they are good for The life of Bakunin much more Fore more information... visit <a href="http://blackrosefed.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blackrosefed.org</a> and sign up to their newsletter.

Solecast: Black Rose Federation Building Grassroots Working Class Power

Todays Solecast is with Cindy Milstein on her new book out on AK Press, Rebellious Mourning.  Cindy is a long time anarchist organizer, author and participant in the Institute For Anarchist Studies.  In our interview we discuss how mourning, empathy and grief can shape our revolutionary efforts, as we talk about various examples &amp; pieces in her book.   

Todays Solecast is with Cindy Milstein on her new book out on AK Press, Rebellious Mourning.  Cindy is a long time anarchist organizer, author and participant in the Institute For Anarchist Studies.  In our interview we discuss how mourning, empathy and grief can shape our revolutionary efforts, as we talk about various examples &amp; pieces in her book.

Solecast w/ Cindy Milstein on Rebellious Mourning

Jasper Bernes

In this episode of the Solecast I chat with Jasper Bernes. Jasper is the author of "We Are Nothing And So Can You" which is an epic poem inspired by the global uprisings around 2010. Jasper is also the editor of Commune Mag and we have a conversation about that project, its goals, and the ongoing discussions about "the commune" and what it means. We also talk about an excerpt from his forthcoming book about Agriculture, Logistics and Revolution and have a look-back on the Occupy movement and how intoxicating that moment was(for some people). Excellent episode

In this episode of the Solecast I chat with Jasper Bernes. Jasper is the author of "<a href="https://www.akpress.org/we-are-nothing-and-so-can-you.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">We Are Nothing And So Can You</a>" which is an epic poem inspired by the global uprisings around 2010. Jasper is also the editor of <a href="http://communemag.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Commune Mag</a> and we have a conversation about that project, its goals, and the ongoing discussions about "the commune" and what it means. We also talk about an excerpt from his forthcoming book about Agriculture, Logistics and Revolution and have a look-back on the Occupy movement and how intoxicating that moment was(for some people). Excellent episode

Solecast w/ Jasper Bernes on The Radical Imagination & The Belly of The Revolution

Stephen Polk

Today on The Solecast I speak with activist, author and asst professor at Naropa University, Stephen Polk. In this conversation we'll discuss his contribution to the book Globalism and Localization: Emergent Solutions to Ecological and Social Crises. Stephen talks about global warming and the the need for permaculturists to inform the large scale changes that will need to be made in cities to mitigate its effects. Stephen wants people to think hard about what "power" means, "how do we get it, how do we exercise it, what do we do with it? He also writes about the need for all permaculture designs to consider the political domain to their work, to always ensure front-line communities maintain access to food and the city, to design in ways that don't aid gentrification. He also talks about anti-gentrification approaches, and the possibilities of using Neighborhood Associations to influence outcomes. We cover a lot of ground in this interview and cover a number of other topics connected to these issues. This is a provocative interview and very timely, pick up the book Globalism and Localization: Emergent Solutions to Ecological and Social Crises. here.

Today on The Solecast I speak with activist, author and asst professor at Naropa University, Stephen Polk. In this conversation we'll discuss his contribution to the book Globalism and Localization: Emergent Solutions to Ecological and Social Crises. Stephen talks about global warming and the the need for permaculturists to inform the large scale changes that will need to be made in cities to mitigate its effects. Stephen wants people to think hard about what "power" means, "how do we get it, how do we exercise it, what do we do with it? He also writes about the need for all permaculture designs to consider the political domain to their work, to always ensure front-line communities maintain access to food and the city, to design in ways that don't aid gentrification. He also talks about anti-gentrification approaches, and the possibilities of using Neighborhood Associations to influence outcomes. We cover a lot of ground in this interview and cover a number of other topics connected to these issues. This is a provocative interview and very timely, pick up the book Globalism and Localization: Emergent Solutions to Ecological and Social Crises. <a href="https://www.routledge.com/Globalism-and-Localization-Emergent-Approaches-to-Ecological-and-Social/Canty/p/book/9780367222611" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

SOLECAST: W/ STEPHEN POLK On Food Justice, Permaculture, and Global Urban Strategy

The Best Multi-Part Documentaries, with documentaries on Obama, Federer vs Nadal, the making of Star Wars, Netflix vs Blockbuster and more. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best Multi-Part Documentaries

The best self improvement podcast episodes. From improving productivity, to finding purpose in your life to what constitutes freedom, this topic is on anything and everything that can help people to improve their lives. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!