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In this edition of The Solecast I speak with Frank Lopez about his recent trip to Puerto Rico. We discuss the failure of the state to act quickly enough and the devastation he witnessed.  We talk about  how the people of Puerto Rico are helping themselves and how anarchists have launched mutual aid projects in the region.  We discuss his recent initiative to get water filters & supplies to folks on the ground, to donate click here.  We also talk about the need for radical media and how Submedia plans to grow their operation in the wake of getting their PayPal shut down by the alt-reich. Donate To Submedia's fund to provide Water Filters, Solar Panels, & More Donate To Submedia   Music at the end is a live performance of Ceschi performing "Ojalå"

The first collaborative podcast episode with another podcaster.  Revolutionary Left Radio is one of my favorite podcasts, its an incredible resource for history, in depth discussions honing in on specific schools of leftist thought and interviews with academics from various political backgrounds.   Check it out here.   In this podcast we discuss: Discussion about political development What various strains of radical theory can learn from each other The difference between organizing in Omaha and Denver The goals and lessons of our podcast projects White rappers & hip-hop Approaching parenting with radical politics  

Solecast 50 is a discussion with New School professor, philosopher and author Mckenzie Wark.  Wark is renowned as one of the forest theorists today who have dove into the works of the Situationists and built upon the ideas in interesting ways.   His new book that we discuss in this interview is called “General Intellects” but his past few books; “Telethesia” “Molecular Red” and “Beach Beneath The Streets” are all great reads.   In this interview we discuss: His new book, General Intellects  & his last book “Molecular Red" The anthropocene in the wake of recent hurricanes & floods  Technology, what is it & how has it changed us  Neoliberalism in Iraq The politics of exclusion Do we still live under capitalism? A discussion of relevant science fiction novels    

Solecast 49 is with author, journalist, and host of the “Danthropology Podcast," Dan Arel.  Dan is best known for his atheist-themed books “The Secular Activist” and “Parenting Without God.”  Unlike most of the so called “new atheists” who have found themselves promoting Islamophobia and reactionary views that prop up empire, Dan stands apart from he pack by putting forward a more compassionate and nuanced atheism.  We talk about how that solidarity informs his writings and why under Trump he has found himself throwing in with the anti-authoritarians who have been militantly resisting the Trump Regime.   Also discussed in this interview: The problems within the “new atheist” movement and its leading voices. Christian “Terrorism" A discussion of Noam Chomsky’s ill informed critiques of anti-fascism Trans-humanism The generalization and widespread adoption of antifa tactics Atheist parenting

Solecast 48 Is a discussion with Pat and Wendy of Unicorn Riot. These two were on the ground for the events in Charlottesville providing media coverage for Unicorn Riot. They provide a blow by blow account of what they saw & experienced in this harrowing & disgusting display of white supremacy and fascist violence. They talk about being continuously physically harassed throughout the weekend, the horrors they witnessed, how they dealt with it and how it compared to covering previous large scale events like Standing Rock or Pikeville. Unicorn Riot has been the target of racist trolls for years, so this has given them a unique perspective on who these people are, what they stand for and how this movement has evolved over to the point that its at now.   Support Unicorn Riot Music by Godspeed! You Black Emperor

Solecast 47 is with rapper, anarchist, and Doomtree OG, P.O.S.  P.O.S. dropped a new album this year called Chill, Dummy that is out now on Doomtree Records. We Talk about anarchy and the influence that early Crimethinc had on his thinking and his approach to life.  P.O.S. is a member of a long-standing rap collective called Doomtree and we discuss how a group of artists & friends can function as a collective  and succeed.   We talk about general shifts happening in culture and in society.  He goes in depth about his life-altering kidney surgery which is a beautiful testament to the values of mutual aid and solidarity, but also the effect this had on him.    P.O.S. is a thoughtful, nuanced and honest dude and we cover a lot of ground in this interview.   If you wanna learn more about POS check out his last few albums Chill, Dummy,  We Don’t Even Live Here, and his new project with Sims, SHREDDDDERS.  

Subscribe To The Solecast In Itunes Support The Solecast via Patreon Solecast 46 is an interview with Disrupt J20 defendant Carlo Pianitini who recently penned the Op-Ed for Al Jazeera entitled, "Why Am I Facing 75 Years In Prison For Protesting Trump?"  #DisruptJ20 was a broad based coalition created to have a massive showing of resistance against the inauguration of Trump.  Carlo was indiscriminately rounded up with over 200 other people who were present at the Disrupt J20 Protests in Washington DC that are all facing a possible 75 years in prison.  75 years in prison… for attending a protest against the inauguration of Donald Trump, yes this is REAL.  This is a very important interview, this could have happened to anyone reading this who happened to be rounded up by the cops on this day.  So please spread this interview around, share it with people and do what you can to raise awareness about this horrifying escalation in state repression. This conversation covers: -How people can help by spreading the

Solecast 45 is a conversation with folks from the Base in Brooklyn about The Revolutionary Abolitionist Movement.  From their text: The Revolutionary Abolitionist Movement is a political movement dedicated to freeing people from bondage and building resistance in the United States. We situate our political movement in the context of the abolitionist struggle against slavery and continue in the tradition, from Nat Turner to the Black Liberation Movement. We believe the Civil War was never resolved and the system of slavery transitioned into the prison industrial complex. Our struggle today must begin from this starting point. Lastly, as revolutionary anarchists, the abolitionist struggle must be extended to the state and capitalism, the perpetrators of oppression. The revolutionary movement in the US today is at a cross roads, as fascist movements are expanding, and the state becomes increasingly authoritarian. The Rojava Revolution, in northern Syria, provides us with a model for revolution today with its fo

Solecast 44 is with rapper, poet and long time organizer Mic Crenshaw. The conversation begins with him talking about his friend Micah Fletcher whose throat was slit in a recent white supremacist attack in PDX where 2 people were killed.   We discuss the importance of food justice, community defense and long term infrastructure projects.   Mike talks about the linkage between late stage capitalism and the rise of fascism and the importanwhite supremacist train attack in PDX. We talk about the history of the anti racist action network, what organizing was like in the 80s before the internet, and what accountability looks like beyond the state.  He stresses the importance of building friendships and true community within cultures of resistance.  He also discusses his work on the continent of Africa helping build computer centers, building up ties between North America and Africa and his tours through the continent with the Hip-Hop Caravan. Check out his music at https://www.miccrenshaw.com/      

Solecast 43 is an interview with Radical Comic Book publisher Ad Astra Comix.  This is a super informative conversation about the role art can play in resistance.  We talk about their efforts to promote and produce radical comics with social justice themes.   We discuss their collaborations with indigenous communities in Canada, the importance of balancing aesthetics with good politics, good research, and much, much more.      For more information check them out online: ADASTRACOMIX.COM

Subscribe to the Solecast in iTunes. olecast # 42 is an interview with indy rap legend, iconoclast and label-head Sage Francis.  We have an in depth discussion about his views on society, music and life.  We talk about his latest world tour, his new album “Copper Gone” and his decision to leave Epitaph records and put out his music on Strange Famous.   Obviously we cover Trump, the state of journalism and have a critical discussion about the role of politics within art.  We talk about shifts in the music industry related to technology, and various experiences we’ve gone through over the years.  Sage also lays out the thinking and concept behind his new record label SFR Digital and what he is doing with it to help indy rap artists gain a toehold in the rap game.   Grab his new album, Copper Gone here. Follow him on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.

Subscribe to the Solecast in Itunes. Episode 41 of the solecast is an interview with Amanda from the Cleveland 4 support crew. We have an in-depth discussion about this harrowing and heartbreaking tale of FBI entrapment.   It has now been five years since the Cleveland four was blocked in prison for terrorism charges stemming from an FBI informant hatched plot to blow up a bridge in Cleveland.  We also have a wide ranging and informative discussion based around Security culture, best practices, and old school community organizing and resistance building. The Cleveland Four are still in prison and will be there for another 4 to 5 years, check out their Amazon wish list to send them some books, make a donation for the commissary fund, or write them a letter, anything helps! Music on this episode is provided by Skyrider & Pat The Bunny.

A critical discussion challenging the ethics, morality and punitive nature of work.   James discusses the ideas behind his amazing new book “No More Work” How do we view intellectual labor in the information age when everything is free?   How can we praise work as a noble enterprise when there is no correlation between work and pay?   What studies have been done over the past century examining these imbalances?   Why are the jobs never coming back? Follow James on twitter, check his website, and buy his new book "No More Work"! To support the solecast, join the patreon! 

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Solecast 39 is a conversation with Chris from Unicorn Riot. This epioside is mostly a how to on shaking the tree of government bureacracy through the usage of Freedom Of Information Act requests and similar requests on a state and city level to gain useful intelligence.  Chris has had great success uncovering information on Police tactics in Denver and in North Dakota at Standing Rock.  He has used these requests to gain access to crowd-control manuals, officer records, gained confirmation of under-covers and affirmed many things that most people assume about the methods police use to spy on protestors and neutralize them.   He is a collective member at Unicorn Riot, is a radical techo DJ that goes by the name of Kill Mckinley and can be found on twitter at @RiotDoge.  

Subscribe to the Solecast in I-tunes Solecast 38 is an in-depth interview with former animal liberation prisoner Josh Harper.  Josh is one of the SHAC7, and he went to prison for his work against Huntington Life Sciences.  Huntington Life Sciences at the time was one of the biggest companies doing tests on animals and was targetted for their usage of “live vivisection.”  The tactics employed by the SHAC campaign were wide ranging and effecive; they went after every link in the supply chain to bring this company to the verge of bankrupcy.  Josh is currently living in the Pacific North West and helps run “The Talon Conspiracy” which is an online archive animal rights publication from the recent past.   Follow Josh On Twitter and Check out The Talon Conspiracy Topics Discussed: Josh’s involvement in the Stop Huntington Animal Cruelty campaign & animal liberation struggles Lessons from SHAC for current struggles against Trump & fascism The conflict between mass movement building & effective interve

On Solecast 37 I catch up with LA Based electronic music pioneer Daedelus.  Daedelus has 17 or so full length albums and worked with such labels as Alpha Pup, Ninja Tune, Brainfeeder and many others. He also runs a small imprint called Magical Properties.  He tours the world with his intense & unique live electronic PA sets and stands apart as a true innovator.  Check out/ support his music, and follow him on twitter.  (Transcript below) Topics Discussed: The life of an electronic musician in 2017 How the ruling class have weaponized absurdism  Current trends in rap and electronic music Hacking, circuit bending, & the rebelliousness of anologue music Reacting to trump and coping with it The assault on truth Economics & the future of labor Science fiction writers & the present  The role of record label The LA underground hip-hop scene of the early/mid 90s & its evolution to the LA beat scene. The transitory nature of things. Transcript: Sole (Tim Holland): Today's guest is my homie Daede

Solecast 36 is an interview with Frank Lopez of Submedia.tv.  Frank is the founder of submedia and for 10 years wasknown by his alter ego The Stimulator.  Stimulator was “the foul mouthed news anchor” on submedia’s flagship shpw “Its The End Of The World As We Know If And I Feel Fine.”  Todays interview is a discussion about his new documentary series called “Trouble” and how he sees its role in breaking social media alienation and getting people engaged and connected locally.  Trouble is a monthly documentary series highlighting uprisings from around the world and taking an in depth and analytical look at them.     Other Topics Discussed: Montreal’s maple syrup and its cultural divergence from New England The evolution of submedia over a decade Basic thoughts on anarchism, and Submedia’s engagement with it Mutual aid based projects that are replicable The relationship between anarchism and indigenous struggle The tension in social movements between the resistance and movement managers 90s hip-hop and its r

Solecast 35 is an in-depth conversation with frequent Sole collaborator, DJ Pain 1.  Together we have made 2 albums, a remix album and a couple EP's worth of material.  We are currently working on our 3rd Studio album.   DJ Pain 1 is has produced music for everyone from Young Jeezy, to Ludicrous to Public Enemy.  He is an educator, a DJ, an activist and one of the hardest working and consistent people I have ever met.    In our interview we discuss a myriad of topics: Madison's War on Hip-hop How he utilizes social media to maintain his autonomy The origins of rap & how neoliberalism influenced it His role as an educator both in schools and through youtube beat-making videos The importance of a healthy lifestyle The origins of hip-hop and its political implications The Revolutionary potential and limitations of hip-hop Latent racism in white hip-hop fans & anti-blackness is Wisconsin Mushroom Foraging Check out more of his work on his website, follow him on twitter & FedBook.