In this in-depth conversation with revolutionary organizer Ashanti Alston, former member of the Black Panther Party and Black Liberation Army, we trace a life committed to struggle, freedom, and community. From his early experiences during the Civil Rights era and the 1967 Plainfield Rebellion to his radicalization through Black Power and anti-imperialist movements, Ashanti reflects on the lessons, tensions, and commitments that defined a generation of liberation fighters.

He discusses the work of building Panther chapters, community defense, and the realities of underground struggle—offering powerful reflections on discipline, solidarity, and the meaning of revolutionary love. Through personal stories and political insight, this episode captures both the historical and ongoing spirit of Black liberation and anarchist resistance.

📚 Dive deeper into Ashanti Alston’s journey — full show notes, history, and resources are up now on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/140939055

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• The Autobiography of Malcolm X (1965) – Malcolm X and Alex Haley. A foundational text in Alston’s early radicalization.

• Die Nigger Die! by H. Rap Brown (1969) – Memoir of rebellion that celebrated Plainfield’s uprising. | https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9781556524523

• Soul on Ice by Eldridge Cleaver (1968) – Seminal Panther-era text linking personal transformation and revolutionary politics. | https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9780385333795

• The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels (1848) – Introduced Alston to class analysis. | https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9780140447576

• War of the Flea by Robert Taber (1965) – On guerrilla warfare; later used against Alston in his frame-up trial. | https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9781574885552

• Revolutionary Catechism by Sergey Nechayev (1869) – Text on revolutionary commitment that influenced Alston’s thinking when transitioning underground. | http://marxists.org/subject/anarchism/nechayev/catechism.htm

• The Battle of Algiers (film, 1966) – A revolutionary film required viewing for Panthers, showing urban anti-colonial warfare.

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EPISODE CHAPTERS

01:48 Introduction and Welcoming Ashanti

02:11 Ashanti's Early Life and Family Background

03:23 Experiencing the Civil Rights Movement

04:13 The 1967 Plainfield Rebellion

06:53 Influence of Black Power and Revolutionary Ideologies

12:23 Joining the Black Panther Party

16:25 Organizing and Community Support

21:55 Challenges and Pushback

31:15 Creating the Black Panther Chapter

30:18 Daily Life and Responsibilities of Panthers

32:36 Weapons Training and Discipline

35:18 Community Engagement and Support

39:14 Frame-Up Charges and Legal Battles

49:18 Life in Jail and Continued Activism

53:34 Transition to Underground Work

56:21 Reflections on Sacrifice and Commitment

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In this video, we delve into the life, legacy, and impact of Assata Shakur. We start with a gripping excerpt from her autobiography, exploring her childhood, the influences of her family, her radicalization, and her involvement with the Black Panther Party and the Black Liberation Army. We also discuss her experiences with systemic oppression, her imprisonment, and her eventual escape to Cuba. Join us as we honor and celebrate the life of this revolutionary figure.
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What can Malcolm X’s journey teach us about freedom today?

In this collaboration episode, host israa’ is joined with Jordan and Prince from The Dugout Podcast and Dr. Mohamed Abdou. We got together to talk about Malcolm X, his evolution over time, his commitment to the below, and the role and impact of Islam on his journey towards collective liberation. Along the way, we talk about Malcolm’s impact on our lives and our politics and share insights on how we think Malcolm would be showing up today.

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Episode Summary

01:27 Introduction and Host Introductions

03:13 Personal Connections to Malcolm X

06:19 Malcolm X’s Influence and Evolution

10:15 Reflections on Malcolm X’s Teachings

12:58 Malcolm X’s Legacy and Modern Relevance

21:06 Organizational Structures and Revolutionary Responsibility

30:46 Global Impact and Pan-Africanism

47:44 Evolving Governance and Lessons from the Zapatistas

49:34 Exploring Malcolm X’s Intersectional Analysis

50:14 Malcolm X and James Baldwin: A Shared Journey

52:12 Decolonization and Internationalism

53:57 Contextualizing Malcolm X’s Strategies

56:01 Malcolm X’s Methodology and Ethics

01:00:05 Malcolm X’s Legacy and Modern Implications

01:19:36 The Role of Spirituality and Self-Critique

01:30:47 Final Reflections on Malcolm X’s Influence

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Mohamed Bio:

Dr. Mohamed Abdou is a Muslim anarchist scholar and organizer. He’s a student of the muqawama (the resistance) and author of Islam and Anarchism: Relationships and Resonances (Pluto Press, 2022). His work centers on Palestinian, Indigenous, Black, and people of colour liberation, and draws on the Indigenous Zapatista movement in Chiapas, Mexico, as well as his participation in the Egyptian uprisings of 2011.

substack: ⁠End TimesWritings and Communiqués in the End-TimesBy Dr. Mohamed Abdou مُحَمَّد⁠

website: ⁠mabdou.net⁠.

Twitter: @minuetinGmajor

Instagram: @slightlydrifting

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israa’ (they/them) is an activist scholar in a committed relationship with collective liberation. They are part of From the Periphery Media collective where they are hosts of The Mutual Aid Podcast, The Fire of these Times, and From the Periphery Podcast. They’re working towards building a world where all worlds fit through their activism and scholarship.

israa’ is on Bluesky and IG

The Fire These Times is a podcast created by Lebanese writer and researcher Elia Ayoub and friends connecting academics, writers, artists and activists from around the world to “build the new in the shell of the old.”

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I’ve always loved movies—not just for the storytelling, but for the way they’ve shaped how I see the world. In this video, I break down a few films that radicalized me and pushed me to think differently about history, power, and resistance: Malcolm X, The East, Selma, and The Black Power Mixtape.

Watch more RADICAL MOVIES on the ANARCHISM ON FILM list.. https://letterboxd.com/thedugoutpod/list/anarchism-on-film-w-the-dugout-a-black-anarchist/

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CHAPTERS00:00 ANARCHISM ON FILM Intro02:00 The Black Power Mixtape11:00 The Dreamers14:36 The East 16:58 Malcom X19:28 Selma

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TO WATCH... Black Power Mixtape: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLSnAheeqO4&t=1s&pp=ygUTYmxhY2sgcG93ZXIgbWl4dGFwZQ%3D%3D

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Why do I identify as an anarchist—specifically, a Black anarchist? I share my journey from early organizing and labor work to international protest. From the Black Panther Party’s survival programs to my time at Standing Rock, in France during Nuit Debout, and traveling through the Philippines, I’ve seen how mutual aid, decolonization, and direct action can transform our understanding of freedom.✏️ What radical moment shaped your politics? Drop it in the comments. Let’s build together.MOVIE CLIPS FEATURED: Better Mus Come, Malcolm X, The Dreamers📚 Recommended if you’re curious (affiliate links and more) 📚 📚 As Black As Resistance by Zoé Samudzi & William C. Anderson: 🔗 https://bookshop.org/a/23229/9781849353168📚 Black Seed Journal – anti-colonial anarchist thought: 🔗 https://blackseed.anarchyplanet.org/📚 The Belly of the Beast by Da’Shaun L. Harrison: 🔗 https://bookshop.org/a/23229/9781623175979📚 Anything by or about Ashanti Alston, the “Anarchist Panther”; Let Freedom Ring: 🔗 https://bookshop.org/a/23229/9781604860351

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In this reupload of a collaboration between The Dugout Podcast and In the Mix Prisoner Podcast, we sit down with historian and organizer Garrett Felber to explore the life, politics, and legacy of Martin Sostre. From defense committees and anarchist theory to gender politics and prison abolition, this conversation traces Sostre’s journey through incarceration, radicalization, and post-release activism. We reflect on the lessons his struggles offer for today’s movements—on prefigurative politics, horizontal organizing, and the fight for liberation inside and outside prison walls.

00:50 Introduction and Host Introductions

02:11 Garrett Felber's Journey with Martin

03:34 Historical Context and Defense Committees

06:56 Decentralization and Horizontalism

11:48 Prefigurative Politics and Anarchist Theory

16:43 Martin's Legal Struggles and Organizing

29:44 Debates on Prisoner Rights and Martyrdom

36:19 Linking Personal Struggles to Broader Movements

36:33 Reevaluating the Attica Rebellion

37:18 Prefigurative Politics and Individual Liberation

39:15 Martin's Journey to Anarchism

41:33 Gender Politics and Bodily Autonomy

42:24 Influences and Radicalization

52:37 Martin's Post-Incarceration Activism

56:38 Reflections on Prefigurative Politics

59:34 Personal Stories and Political Awakening

01:02:00 Current Struggles and Historical Lessons

01:05:31 Concluding Thoughts and Future Directions

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BOOKS 

📚 A Continuous Struggle: The Revolutionary Life of Martin Sostre by Garret Felber - Buy Here -https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9781849355902

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It’s been a year since Trump’s return to the White House. We look at the chaos of his second term—from attacks on birthright citizenship to sweeping emergency powers and foreign policy shocks. We break down the fallout at home: labor pushback, a fractured left, and the rise of fascist movements. Most of all, we ask what resilience, solidarity, and new forms of anti-fascist organizing look like in this moment.

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What To Read To Learn More...

Peter Thiel is delivering 4 private sold-out lectures at a club in San Francisco—about the Antichrist

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/peter-thiel-is-hosting-4-private-sold-out-lectures-about-the-antichrist-at-a-club-in-san-francisco/ar-AA1LJgzu?ocid=UP97DHP

Chaotic showdown over Guatemalan children exposes fault lines in Trump’s deportation push

https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/chaotic-showdown-over-guatemalan-children-exposes-fault-lines-in-trumps-deportation-push/

Army extends orders for DC National Guard through Nov. 30: Officials

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Let's unpack the recent happenings with the assassination of Charles Kirk, and what this means for this moment of rising fascism.

What is Turning Point USA? https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/10/us/turning-point-usa-charlie-kirk.html

How Kirk Earned Trump’s Admiration? https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/10/politics/relationship-charlie-kirk-donald-trump

Kirk Build The MAGA Youth Movement | https://nypost.com/2025/09/11/us-news/charlie-kirk-shot-dead-in-utah-trump-granddaughter-kai-trump-mourns-close-family-friend/

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In this Security Culture 101 episode, we uncover COINTELPRO’s ongoing tactics—from the Black Panthers to recent cases like the Cleveland 5—showing how the state uses infiltration, entrapment, and surveillance to disrupt activism. We highlight why Black, queer, Indigenous, and abolitionist organizers are targeted and share strategies to protect each other without fear. Essential listening for anyone resisting state repression.

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📚 RESOURCES & READING LIST

📖 War at Home – Brian Glick | A must-read guide to COINTELPRO’s history and tactics—and how movements can respond.

➡️ PDF included for Patrons: https://we.riseup.net/assets/77713/hambone10001.pdf

📖 Undercover: The True Story of Britain’s Secret Police. | Journalists who exposed the Mark Kennedy case and UK undercover spying. Their work became the book Undercover: The True Story of Britain’s Secret Police.

➡️ https://www.abebooks.com/9780571302178/Undercover-True-Story-Britains-Secret-0571302173/plp

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In this episode, we sit down with Anastasia bat Lilith to explore the intersections of Jewish anarchism, spirituality, and organizing. From the roots and lineages that shaped her text Teshuva to the ways Jewish ritual, decolonial thought, and anarchist praxis inform her daily life, Anastasia offers a deep and vulnerable conversation on building liberatory community.

Together we dig into themes of teshuva as both practice and zine, the dangers of “unity” rhetoric, the struggle against hierarchy and piety, and how dysphoric and decolonial anarchist lineages guide organizing beyond settler secularism. We also journey through the history of the Jewish Zine Fest—its origins, intentions, and role as ritual space—while grounding in questions of family, antizionist study, and collective transformation.

This episode is a call to rethink what grounds us, what questions we hold, and what it means to organize spiritually, politically, and communally in the face of empire.

TIMESTAMPS

00:58 Who are you?

03:11 What lineage of Jewish anarchism are you drawing from for you text Teshuva and your active praxis?

06:30 How does the blending of Jewish and anarchist spiritual and political life show up for you

10:31 The past get a vote note a veto

14:17 What does teshuva mean to you and how is it explore din the zine

20:18 What sort of intervention is this zine having in the discourse

25:36 The abuse of unity in political rhetoric

29:47 Relationship with hierarchy and piety

33:38 How does dysphoric and decolonial anarchist lineages inform you current organizing

42:25 How do you approach building outside settler secularism with an anarchist spiritual ethic

45:53 what guides and grounds you when you in more mass organizing spaces

47:48 what sparked the organizing for the Jewish zine fest and how was the first one?

51:26 Anti-zionist Talmud history lesson

56:10 How has zine making and the culture you organizing around become a space for ritual or a ritual itself?

1:00:38 What intention are going into this years Jewish Zine Fest

1:03:36 After the zine fest can people still get merch or get involved in your efforts

1:04:37 How has this journey in organizing community impacted your thoughts on family

1:06:40 What do you want the readers of teshuva to carry with them after reading it?

1:07:51 What question are you sitting with after writng Teshuva?

1:09:34 Last thoughts for our listeners

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