You Don't Need Permission

Continuing the topic covered in the previous episode, I talk with Camille, a Black anarchist, about the distinction between Black anarchism and other currents of anarchism and the importance of accessible, revolutionary education. - - Camille makes fun, silly, and educational tiktok videos with a group of young anarchists at https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJurvM8x/ - - Read Black Autonomy Federation's Let's Organize the Hood and learn more at https://blackautonomyfederation.blogspot.com/2014/09/2012-lets-organize-hood.html - - Theme music is "You Can (Mass Trespass 1932)" by Chumbawamba 

Seems like every time you turn on the news these days, someone is blaming something on anarchists. So this episode, Joshua sat down with Ava, a U Mass student studying Social Thought and Political Economy to talk about what exactly anarchism is. Ava also makes videos about anarchist theory on tiktok, find her at @anarchava. - - For more information about the mutual aid network discussed in this episode, go to https://fundrazr.com/f1dTp3 - - Further reading mentioned in the show, What is Anarchism by Alexander Berkman https://libcom.org/library/what-is-anarchism-alexander-berkman - - Theme music is "You Can (Mass Trespass 1932)" by Chumbawamba, used (ironically) with permission.

In this episode, Joshua interviews Kevin Latimer, activist, author, and co-founder of Cleveland, Ohio based publishing collective called Grieveland. Kevin talks about barriers to access in the publishing industry and the power of revolutionary art. Kevin's new collection of poetry, Zoetrope, is available at https://www.grieveland.com/store/p4/ZOETROPE.html - - Theme music is "You Can (Mass Trespass 1932)" by Chumbawamba

This episode, Joshua interviews Maggie about how to start a Food Not Bombs chapter, why we believe in solidarity not charity, and what mutual aid means. - - If you're interested in finding a Food Not Bombs chapter or starting one in your town, go to http://foodnotbombs.net/new_site/volunteer.php - - Note: New episodes will be every other week now, no longer every week. - - As always, our theme song is "You Can (Mass Trespass 1932)" by Chumbawamba, used, ironically, with permission.

Theory 101, a new series from You Don't Need Permission! - - In addition to interviews with organizers on their experiences, we're going to start having occasional episodes that are conversations on specific topics broken down in a basic kind of way. - - This episode, Joshua discusses how exactly capitalism works with Franz of the Doomer v Bloomer podcast. Franz is very knowledgeable and has a lot of good insights on the subject. Hope this is enlightening and helpful for those of you listening at home. - - Theme music is "You Can (Mass Trespass 1932)" by Chumbawamba (used, ironically, by permission)

No new episode this week. If you're unfamiliar with the history of May Day or why the US celebrates Labor Day on a different day than most other industrialized nations, take a few minutes to read this brief history of the origin of the real Labor Day, May 1st: https://libcom.org/history/1886-haymarket-martyrs-mayday

Labor Day Special! This episode Joshua interviews Brendan, a member of the Industrial Workers of the World and Black Rose Rosa Negra all about labor organizing. Brendan is experienced and knowledgeable and has great advice if you're curious about organizing your workplace. - - Links to resources mentioned in this episode: https://organizing.work/ - - Labor Law for the Rank and Filer: https://libcom.org/library/labor-law-rank-filer-building-solidarity-while-staying-clear-law - - Weakening the Dam: https://libcom.org/library/weakening-dam-twin-cities-iww - - Theme Music is "You Can (Mass Trespass 1932)" by Chumbawamba (used, ironically, by permission)

In this episode, Joshua talks to Franz of the excellent podcast Doomer V Bloomer about the very timely and important topic of tenant organizing. If you're looking to start a solidarity network, the very excellent guide from Seattle's Solidarity Action Network can be found at https://libcom.org/library/you-say-you-want-build-solidarity-network - - You can also check out the podcast Doomer v Bloomer, a part of the Channel Zero Network, at https://soundcloud.com/doomervbloomer or on most podcast services. - - Theme music is "You Can (Mass Trespass 1932)" by Chumbawamba (used, ironically, with permission).

This episode, I talk to Robert, a Black Indigenous community organizer and anthropology student about the Cleveland baseball team and public pressure, the colonial origin of white supremacy as a divide and conquer tactic, and the importance of keeping your eye on the prize. - - Theme music is "You Can (Mass Protest 1932)" by Chumbawamba. Used (ironically) by permission.

In this episode, Joshua talks to Sam of Black Rose Rosa Negra Anarchist Federation about playing to your strengths, community gardens, and starting a magazine. - - Theme Music is You Can (Mass Trespass 1932) by Chumbawamba (used, ironically enough, with permission)