On this Hard Knock Radio episode, host Davey D speaks with G1 (Gonzalo) of Rebel Diaz about Chicago’s escalating ICE raids and the broader drift toward authoritarianism. G1 describes the city as “under siege,” arguing that far-right and white-nationalist elements have been actively recruited into ICE and CBP. He details raids where families are zip-tied, … Continued
On this Hard Knock Radio episode, host Davey D speaks with G1 (Gonzalo) of Rebel Diaz about Chicago’s escalating ICE raids and the broader drift toward authoritarianism. G1 describes the city as “under siege,” arguing that far-right and white-nationalist elements have been actively recruited into ICE and CBP. He details raids where families are zip-tied, … Continued
Shannon of Remora House DC talks about supporting houseless neighbors and strengthening alliances against ICE sweeps in Washington DC under Trumps federal police and national guard surges the city. Then Paria of Athens speaks to Research Critique about media distraction from the Tempi train disaster to manufacture consent for more police on University campuses
A panel discussion with anarchists from ABC Belarus, Solidarity Apothecary (UK) and Solidarity Zone (Russia) about prisoner support, care work, burnout and sustaining movements
Author Dani Burlison speaks about disaster and renewal in “Red Flag Warning: Mutual Aid and Survival in California’s Fire Country” (AK Press, 2025)
Chris, a medical professional in Asheville, and Margaeret Killjoy on mutual aid disaster relief following Hurricane Helene in southern Appalachia
Today’s episode of The Final Straw Radio is preempted by a special, live call-in show discussing the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, the presidential election, and Gaza. Mitch Jeserich from Letters & Politics hosts.
The untimely death of David Graeber, anthropologist, anarchist, and one of the initiators of Occupy Wall Street, has left an immeasurable void on the radical left. His friend and collaborator Andrej Grubacic reflects on Graeber’s wide-ranging contributions, from the long history of debt and class society, to the fundamental importance of generosity, care and play … Continued
The coronavirus has laid bare the divisions and inequalities of our society. It’s also exposed the stark differences in possible approaches to the pandemic. Radical scholar Alexis Shotwell argues that we need to frame our fight as one for collective care, rather than containment and control. She discusses solidarity and the lessons of the HIV/AIDS … Continued
