Coffee with Comrades

On today's edition of Coffee with Comrades, George Schmitz, drummer of Stick to Your Guns and co-host of the No Power podcast, joins us to discuss hardcore music, authenticity in art, counterculture, praxis, sobriety, and so much more. But, first, some current events:  The Cherokee Nation is seeking to appoint a representative to congress  The Trump Administration is trying to get to Supreme Court...

In today's episode, we hang out with the Wrong Bois, Shon and Aaron, of Srsly Wrong . But first, some current events: - Pearson laments the abysmal 2019 DSA National Convention. - White supremacy and misogyny transform once more into violent mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton . - Rose City Antifa resolves to defend Portland from the fascist creep. - A federal judge refused to consider fining Che...

In this edition of Coffee with Comrades, Pearson and Mel are joined by John of the Chicago South-Side DSA, Chicago IWW, UC Labor Council , National Nurses United, and Tenants United, Hyde Park to chat about the upcoming 2019 DSA National Convention. But, first, some current events:   William Van Spronsen martyred, but not forgotten . Ted Cruz introduces " antifa bill " into the Senate legislature....

Today, we share the second half of out two-part special with comrades from the IAF-FAI, Bad Salish Girl and The Green City. This time, we chat about the unique challenges and advantages of organizing in the countryside.  Make sure to check out Pt. I if you haven't done so already!  Follow the IAF-FAI on  Twitter  and visit their  website . Follow  Bad Salish Girl  and  The Green City  on Twitter....

In this edition of Coffee with Comrades , we sit down with our friends in the Indigenous Anarchist Federation to discuss indigeneity and decolonization. But, first, some current events: Portland, OR antifascists courageously confronted Proud Boys and Patriot Prayer. All Out DC got temporarily banned from Twitter, but the J uly 6 th antifascist mobilization is still on. The War on Immigrants rages...

In this one-year anniversary episode of Coffee with Comrades , Pearson and Mel get retrospective and introspective. After looking back at 50 episodes of the program, Pearson and Mel dive into a discussion of new media and the left. But, first, some current events! Bombshell report reveals extent of Judicial Corruption in Brazil . Hong Kong mobilizes against extradition bill. Scott Warren's prosect...

This week, Dezeray sits down with Pearson and Mel to talk about refugee solidarity networks. But first, in lieu of a current events section, Pearson and Mel chat about the French term " apellism " and give a preview of what's to come in Episode 50 of Coffee with Comrades . After a brief discussion of local struggles in FL, the dialogue zooms outward, building toward regional issues at the U.S.-Mex...

This week, we're pleased to present a two-part, Coffee with Comrades special. Frank and Bruno —co-hosts of the Left Page podcast—join us to discuss Ursula K. Le Guin's novel, The Dispossessed . In Pt. II, we talk about timeless revolution, gender and sexuality, Le Guin's failure to address race, concepts of ownership, and the prospect of self-actualization. Make sure to listen to Pt. I of this dis...

This week, we're pleased to present a two-part, Coffee with Comrades special. Frank and Bruno —co-hosts of the Left Page podcast—join us to discuss Ursula K. Le Guin's novel, The Dispossessed . In Pt. I, thing get contentious. We explore suffering, joy, solidarity, critique Le Guin's presentation of anarchism, and develop a praxis of revolutionary compassion. Check out the Left Page on Twitter and...

This week, we go off-script and talk about one of the greatest creative joys of humankind: poetry. But, first, current events. Anti-choice laws are multiplying across the United States. Julian Assange has been formally charged under the Espionage Act. The Trump administration is making it harder for transgender folks to access homeless shelters . Dayton, Ohio KKK rally confronted and shut down by...

Hey, y'all! Check out this bonus episode of Coffee with Comrades , previously recorded as a Q&A to thank our Patreon supporters. Support Coffee with Comrades on Patreon , follow us on Twitter , and visit our website . Coffee with Comrades is a proud member of the Channel Zero Network . Coffee with Comrades is a grateful part of the Rev Left Radio Podcast Federation . Logo design by Sydney Landis ....

**TW: This episode features a discussion of two graphic motion pictures that feature frank depictions of sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised.** This week on Coffee with Comrades , we sit down for a conversation with Kaleb Morgan, founder and co-host of the horror-review podcast, Macabre Media . But first, Mel catches us up on her adventures and journalism while galavanting through Euro...

On this week's edition of Coffee with Comrades , we sit down with folk musician Clifton Hicks. But, first up, some current events: Erik Prince used the rise of Trump to make an improbable comeback . Unicorn Riot has exposed a network of Neo-Nazis in the US military . Homeland security used a private intelligence firm to monitor family separation protests . No More Deaths activists are once more on...

On this week's edition of Coffee with Comrades , Pearson & Mel sit down with Brendan from Marxism & Moshpits to talk about International Workers' Day! But, first, some current events: The cops murdered Soheil Antonio Mojarrad, an unarmed, mentally ill man in Raleigh, NC. Joe Biden has joined the Democratic primary race. Who's ready for a repeat of 2016 !? Larry Hopkins, the leader of the militia t...

This week, Mel and Pearson are sharing a Patreon bonus episode that we recorded with our comrades, Revolutionary Left Radio host Breht and Black Banner Magic host Nestor! Donate to Mel's travel fund so she can cover les Gilets Jaunes in France! Use CashApp $coldbrewedtool But first, some current events:   Acte 23 was another weekend of Paris burning.       Extinction Rebellion learned t he cops ar...

This week, we're pleased to share the second half of our two-part series on Climate Change & Food Autonomy. Julian Assange has been arrested . The congressional hearing on white nationalism went off the rails. After vowing to illegally annex the west bank, Netanyahu has just been reelected for his 5th term as Israel's president. The first ever image of black hole was captured by 29-year-old comput...

In Pt. I of our 2-part Coffee with Comrades special on climate change and food autonomy, we spend the hour hanging out with Kevin and Jordyn Zak of Open Source Farms. But, first, some news: As climate change continues to cause devastating flooding in the midwest, Trump is pushing through authorization for new oil pipelines. Mexico Beach, FL residents are trying to fight off disaster capitalism . D...

This week, Mel & Pearson sit down with Aaron Ellis from the Center for Participant Education to talk about community skill-sharing and radical pedagogy. But, first, some current events: The Russiagate conspiracy turned out to be complete hogwash , surprising no one with at least two brain cells to spark together. Protesters in Gaza marked the one year anniversary of the Great March of Return. Chri...

This week, we sit down with Matt and Dean of The Magnificast for a conversation on Christian dialectics. But, first, some current events: Chelsea Manning has been jailed for refusing to testify before a grand jury. Support her legal aid fund . Nebraska Floods caused $1.3 billion in damages . Support the Dandelion Network 's mutual aid efforts. Child migrants are being held at black-sites . Disney...

This week, we return with the second half of our two-part series on insurrection and autonomy. We sit down with Sean from Inhabit and Billy from Les Gilets Jaunes /The Yellow Vests for an awesome conversation. But first, some current events: Pearson has been in Omaha for the weekend. The Yellow Vests continue to rage . Young people all across the world went on strike this weekend for climate justi...

In this episode of Coffee with Comrades , we're goin' international. In the first edition of this two-part series, we speak with our American comrades at Inhabit and our new friends from France about Les Gilets Jaunes /The Yellow Vest Movement! We discuss the origins of Les Gilets Jaunes /The Yellow Vest movement, decentralization, Paris vs. the French countryside, blockading roundabouts, popular...

On this week's episode, we speak with Jon and Grayson from Defectors , a podcast about Star Wars and radical political resistance happening right now in this galaxy. But, first, Mel and Pearson talk current events: The Gilets Jaunes (Yellow Vest) Movement continues to rage across France. Over 4,500 migrant children have reported sexual abuse since 2014. Pearson is headed to Nebraska ! Jon and Gray...

In this week's episode of Coffee with Comrades , we are pleased to welcome for the very first time the one and only Mel, our new co-conspirator and co-host for the show. We've got a jam-packed episode for y'all, but before we get there, we're excited to announce we're bringing back the current events section at the top of the episode. Diane Feinstein is an asshole . A Coast Guard Lieutenant and se...

In this episode of Coffee with Comrades , Pearson sits down for a chat with the crew from Advantage , a homebrew, actual-play, 5e D&D audio drama focusing on storytelling and character development, part of the Darkmore Podcast Network . Joe, Sarah, Yessy, Zach, and Stephen chat with Pearson about a whole host of topics: tabletop RPGs, education, polyamory, oral tradition, marching band, teachers'...

In this week's edition of Coffee with Comrades , Pearson sits down with Faye and Alex of the Socialist Rifle Association . The discussion covers a wide range of topics: the rise and fall of armed leftists, unions and armed struggle, anti-fascist and anti-racist victories, far-right reactionaries, mutual aid efforts, and so much more. Join the SRA, follow the SRA on Twitter , and visit their websit...