In this episode, Niki interviews Ramsey Robinson, a candidate for governor of California representing the Peace and Freedom Party. They discuss Ramsey's socialist platform and key issues such as the housing crisis, healthcare access, the need for union jobs, and the impact of billionaires on the economy.

Ramsey emphasizes the importance of building working-class power and the role of the Peace and Freedom Party, which was started by the Black Panther Party and anti-war student organizers in the 60's. You can learn more about Ramsey's campaign at www.ramsey4gov.com

In this episode, Niki interviews Manolo Los Santos to discuss the alarming political escalations in Latin America, particularly focusing on U.S. imperialism and its impact on countries like Venezuela. They explore the historical context of military dictatorships, the current geopolitical landscape, and the interconnectedness of global struggles for liberation and dignity. 

In this episode, Niki interviews journalist Zoe Alexandra of Peoples Dispatch to discuss the escalating military presence of the U.S. in the Caribbean, particularly focusing on Venezuela. They explore the implications of U.S. sanctions, the role of media in shaping public perception, and the historical context of U.S. interventions in Latin America. The conversation highlights the regional responses to U.S. aggression, the current mood in Venezuela, and calls for action among listeners to challenge the narratives surrounding these issues.

In this episode, Niki interviews Palestinian poet, author, and organizer, Mohammed el-Kurd to discuss his latest book, Perfect Victims: And The Politics of Appeal. The two unpack the complicity of western institutions on the genocide of Palestinians, shallow identity politics, the weaponization of anti-semitism, the New York War Crimes, and our responsibility to embody hope in such dark times. 

In this episode, Niki interviews Kei Prister, co-director of The Encampments, to discuss the new film, the impact of the student intifada a year later, and what this fight signals for the future of the US empire and most importantly, what it says about young people's thirst for liberation. 

In this Valentine's Day special episode, Niki interviews Dean Spade, a queer and trans organizer, attorney, and an author. They ground the conversation in Dean's new book, Love in a F*cked up World: How to Build Relationships, Hook Up, and Raise Hell Together. The two discuss how oppressive systems impact our relationships (romantic and otherwise), the role of conflict, and what we must learn from less alienated societies to survive ongoing crises.

In this episode, Niki interviews Vivien Sansour, founder of Palestine Heirloom Seed Library. In this conversation, the two discuss the ritual of seed saving among colonized peoples and the many ways in which saving the land's fruits is a way of returning to our humanity and our dignity. 

In this episode, Niki interviews Eugene Puryear, an author, journalist, and host of Breakthrough News. In this conversation, the two discuss the incoming Trump administration and its implications on the Palestinian struggle, the global south at large, and what we can expect these next four years.

In this episode, Niki interviews Marina Magloire, Atlanta-based Black Feminism scholar, professor, and author of We Pursue Our Magic: A Spiritual History of Black Feminism. In this conversation, the two discuss the complicated relationship between two iconic queer Black feminist poets, Audre Lorde and June Jordan, and their opposing views on Zionism for the majority of their lives.

You can read Marina's essay, Moving Towards Life: Exploring the correspondence of June Jordan and Audre Lorde, Marina Magloire assembles an archive of a Black feminist falling-out over Zionism here.

Audre Lorde's Uses of the Erotic
June Jordan's I Must Become a Menace to My Enemies

In this episode, Niki interviews Jamie Tyberg, organizer with Nodutdol to discuss why the Korean War is so unknown amongst Americans, why there are "two" Koreas, the US' continued and increasing aggression against the Korean peninsula and what that means for the region and the rest of the world, why a ceasefire is not enough, and the fight for reunification of Korean families.

Nodutdol's latest campaign, US Out of Korea launches all over the US on July 27th.