On today’s show, we welcome back Iraq war veteran and anti-war community organizer Vince Emanuele for a wide-ranging discussion of small Rust Belt communities; the problems of militarism, US empire, and global capitalism; the importance of community spaces and independent media; and how to build local and international solidarity to combat large-scale threats like climate […]
Politics, Culture, and Community Organizing with Vince Emanuele
On today’s show, hear from Iraq War veteran and community organizer Vince Emanuele. He and Allen discuss war and US military culture, wealth inequality and alternatives to capitalism, the urgent timeline of addressing climate change, thinking beyond the Trump and Russia-dominated news cycle, and battling apathy and cynicism while building meaningful coalitions. Vincent Emanuele is […]
The Road Ahead: Stories From The Forever War
The Road Ahead: Stories from the Forever War, which focuses on the U.S.’s so-called “War on Terror” in the Middle East–now fifteen years old and counting. This Saturday, April 22nd, Madison’s Arts and Literature Laboratory will host a reading featuring military veterans who contributed to The Road Ahead, anthology of war stories from Pegasus Press. […]
