Back in May, political activist Jaan Laaman walked out of McCreary Federal Prison after serving thirty-seven years. Today on the show, Jaan tells us about life on the inside—and what allies on the outside can do to help political prisoners. You can read more about Jaan Laaman’s life and incarceration here. Cover photos courtesy of […]
America’s Long History of Anti-Asian Racism
Over the past week, the U.S. has seen a series of anti-Asian attacks and hate crimes, especially against women and the elderly. Today, we’re joined by anti-racist organizer Tobita Chow for a discussion of the deeper context surrounding these events and the long history of anti-Asian racism in the U.S. Tobita Chow is the director […]
Meet the Youth Activists of Madison’s “No Cops in Schools&...
The “No Cops in Schools” movement in Madison experienced a major victory last week when the school board voted unanimously to end the school district’s contract with the police department and remove SROs from Madison schools. Today, we talk to some of the youth activists who helped make it happen. Our guests are Cilena and […]
“50 Miles More” arrives in Madison from Milwaukee
On June 30th, 15 black queer youths from Milwaukee, along with adult supporters, began the 65 mile walk to Madison to deliver demands to end gun violence and dismantle racism to Governor Evers. Despite significant hostility encountered along the way, 50 Miles More completed their walk and held a rally at the Capitol to announce […]
Let’s Talk Whiteness
As more Americans join the growing movement for racial justice, one of the challenges for white allies is grappling with our country’s long history of white supremacy and renegotiating the meaning of whiteness. Artist and audio producer Phoebe Unter has been confronting these issues head-on in her podcast miniseries Race Traitor. Today, she joins Wednesday […]
General Defense Committee To Hold Chrystul Kizer Fundraiser Meal &...
MADISON GENERAL DEFENSE COMMITTEE (GDC) OF THE IWW WILL HOST A FUNDRAISER MEAL AND TALK TO HELP PAY FOR CHRYSTUL KIZER’S LEGAL DEFENSE FreeChrystul.jpg Chrystul Kizer The Madison GDC will host a meal and talk to raise funds to pay for Chrystul Kizer’s legal defense on Sunday March 15, 4:30 pm at The Social Justice […]
