Best Devyn Springer Podcasts (2024)

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The Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network 1:10:44

8d ago1:10:44

1:10:44

Hussein Al-Rahman Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network discusses the struggle for Palestinian prisoners, some of the resistance tactics imprisoned Palestinians have used, and the importance of uplifting Palestinian prisoners. They also discuss the case of popular Palestinians figure Walid Daqqa, who wrote the episode's opening story, "U…

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The Nonprofit Industrial Complex 1:38:15

2M ago1:38:15

1:38:15

How did we get to an entire grassroots "industry" dominated by billionaire philanthropists? How do they influence and politically limit the "organizing", activism, and advocacy that thousands of people engage in? And most importantly, how does the Nonprofit Industrial Complex act as a force of counter-insurgency against the working, organizing mass…

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'The Movement Underestimates Fascism' - Gerald Horne 19:49

4M ago19:49

19:49

The goat 🐐 himself Dr. Gerald Horne joined me for a special bonus episode of the groundings podcast. We discuss the current state of global politics, imperialism in crisis, the potential for a new multipolar world,,growing contradictions and splits among European colonizers,,and the rising fascism across the west. He also answers some questions sub…

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The Artists Against Apartheid 1:14:40

5M ago1:14:40

1:14:40

This is audio from a panel discussion about the role of artists against imperialism and apartheid, that took place on November 29, 2023 in Atlanta, GA. Our focus was on the genocide unfolding in Palestine, however the topic spans many relevant points related to art, revolutionary movements, and more. We expected about 40 people to show up, and inst…

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the apocalypse 4:43

5M ago4:43

4:43

"the apocalypse" by Musa Springer, Protean Magazine, Nov. 3, 2020By Musa Springer

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The Framing of Leonard Peltier 1:34:18

10M ago1:34:18

1:34:18

Nick joins the show to provide a comprehensive and riveting breakdown of the struggles faced by Leonard Peltier, one of the longest held political prisoners in the world, incarcerated for almost five decades. We dive into the history of the American Indian Movement (AIM), the blood counter-insurgency war waged by the U.S. government against AIM, th…

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The COINTELPRO war 1:04:37

11M ago1:04:37

1:04:37

In this episode of the Groundings podcast, host Musa Springer talks with Dr. Akinyele Umoja, a scholar, activist, and author, about the notorious COINTELPRO program. This program was led by the FBI and local police departments, and was an all-out war on Black organizers. This episode delves into the history, consequences, and the struggle led by Bl…

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The U.S. and Cuba during Slavery and Jim Crow 40:37

12M ago40:37

40:37

Dr. Gerald Horne, the 🐐historian and author of "Race to Revolution: The U.S. and Cuba during Slavery and Jim Crow”, discusses the intricate history of race and slavery between the U.S. and Cuba, the profound influence of U.S. slavery on Cuban society and politics, and the ongoing consequences brought on by the U.S. Blockade. Dr. Horne discusses wha…

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The Legacy of Imam Jamil Al-Amin 1:19:41

12M ago1:19:41

1:19:41

Activist and musician Baba Bilal Sunni-Ali, of the Jamil Al-Amin Action Network, joins Groundings to discuss the life, legacy, and impact of current political prisoner Imam Jamil Al-Amin. Formerly known as H. Rap Brown, Imam Jamil Al-Amin was once one of the Amerika's most well-known Black revolutionary activists. A former member of SNCC, Jamil Al-…

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The Jailhouse Lawyer Known As Sundiata Jawanza 39:54

1y ago39:54

39:54

In this episode, we discuss the story of Sundiata Jawanza, who has been in prison since 1995 on a life sentence. Sundiata has spent the last 28 years working towards self-development and has become a beacon of hope for others in prison; he's a selfless advocate for prisoners' rights, is a peer counselor where he supports the mental health of fellow…

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The Pendleton 2 1:11:15

1y ago1:11:15

1:11:15

In this episode, poet and activist Too Black joins to discuss the incredible story of the Pendleton 2. We dive into the details of the 1985 uprising at the Pendleton Correctional Facility and explore the factors that led to this critical event: racial tensions and a violent prison environment created by guards who were part of a KKK splinter group,…

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The 'Nation Time' Sound 48:56

1y ago48:56

48:56

We sit down with Slank and Sunny Ture to discuss their new album, "Nation Time." Throughout the episode, we delve into the creative process behind "Nation Time," discussing the themes, concepts, and inspirations that shaped the album. We examine the samples used throughout the project, including speeches from influential figures like Amiri Baraka, …

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The #StopCopCity Movement 1:04:05

1y ago1:04:05

1:04:05

In this episode of Groundings, host Musa Springer is joined by Atlanta organizer Tunde Osazua as co-host; they sit down with local organizer and lawyer Kamau Franklin to discuss the ongoing struggle surrounding the development of Cop City in Atlanta. Kamau provides insightful analysis on the background and larger political context of Cop City, the …

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The Revolutionary Life of Jalil Muntaqim 1:14:43

1+ y ago1:14:43

1:14:43

Just two months before his 20th birthday, Black Panther and Black Liberation Army members Jalil Muntaqim was captured by enemy forces along with Albert “Nuh” Washington, and made into one of the longest-held political prisoners in U.S. history. Muntaqim joins the show to discuss his revolutionary life, his long history of organizing for incarcerate…

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The Decolonial Feminist Collective 1:03:49

2y ago1:03:49

1:03:49

In this conversation from March 2022, reproductive justice practitioner, organizer, researcher, and educator Jalessah Jackson speaks about decolonial feminism, a framework that forges material feminist solidarities through an examination of the relationship between gender and colonialism. We discuss the origins of this intellectual and organizing f…

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The Struggle For Reproductive Justice 1:36:30

2y ago1:36:30

1:36:30

Reproductive justice practitioner Jalessah Jackson and public health professional Debbie Billings join us to discuss the recent leak by SCOTUS, which showed they are prepared to overturn abortion rights in the U.S. We put this decision by SCOTUS into the overall political context, discussing how it relates to other fascist assaults on TLGBQ rights,…

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The Apokalypse of Settler Colonialism 1:37:06

2y ago1:37:06

1:37:06

Dr. Horne’s books ‘The Apocalypse of Settler Colonialism’ and ‘The Dawning of the Apocalypse’ are essential readings in understanding the original sins of empire, the worlds that settler colonialism precluded, and the apokalyptic transformation the world is experiencing today. Our conversation moves across subjects of colonial technology and weapon…

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The Role of Christianity In African Colonization 1:03:02

2y ago1:03:02

1:03:02

Christian churches are found on virtually every corner across the African world, from the continent to its expansive diaspora, and their role in the affairs of Africans have long been called into question. How did a foreign religious practice gain so much influence across Africa, and why are millions of Africans devoutly following the religion even…

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The Legacy of Black Communist Women 58:07

2y ago58:07

58:07

From Claudia Jones and Safiya Bukhari, to Assata Shakur and Dr. Patricia Rodney, the impact of Black women radicals has created monumental shifts in the way we think, organize, and survive. In this episode we're joined by community organizer and writer Erica Caines and professor Charisse Burden-Stelly, who dive into a deep history of important Blac…

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The Christmas Rebellion 56:24

2+ y ago56:24

56:24

Armed uprisings across the Caribbean can often be portrayed as spontaneous and isolated events that were largely unsuccessful. In fact, these efforts have informed each other across time and can reshape how we think about imperial domination in Africa and across the Americas. The Christmas Rebellion, sometimes called the Baptist Uprising, is the la…

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The US Blockade & Cuban Protests 32:37

2+ y ago32:37

32:37

On this episode, we talk about the US blockade against Cuba, which we define as a weapon of economic, political, racist, colonial warfare against the Cuban people. We hear from Belly of the Beast producer Daniel Montero, who explains the main character behind these mysterious protests, and then we dive into some historical context. Finally, we disc…

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The Palestinian Resistance & Sheikh Jarrah 35:58

3y ago35:58

35:58

The entire world has witnessed israel's naked colonial violence in Sheikh Jarrah, Palestine, where countless Palestinians have been brutalized and forcefully removed from their homes. Palestinian writer and activist Mohammed el-Kurd joins the show to discuss the latest round of ethnic cleansing in his home neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah, the many wa…

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The Plurality of Abolitionism 1:20:06

3+ y ago1:20:06

1:20:06

Professor, writer, and activist Dr. Joy James joins the show to discuss her work around abolition. More specifically, we look at what Dr. James calls "academic abolitionism", the role that academics play in halting or co-opting revolutionary organizing, the current state of the prison abolition movement, and why it is revolutionary to start our pol…

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The Work of Dr. Patricia Rodney 58:50

3+ y ago58:50

58:50

Patricia Rodney, public health expert, researcher, activist, and wife of the late Dr. Walter Rodney, discusses her 1998 book, "The Caribbean State, Health Care, and Women: An Analysis of Barbados and Grenada." We talk about her analysis of Caribbean state healthcare as it relates to women, the Cuban healthcare system, and how her analysis remains i…

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The Myth of Black Buying Power 1:08:00

3+ y ago1:08:00

1:08:00

Dr. Jared Ball joins the show to discuss his new book, The Myth and Propaganda of Black Buying Power. We discuss the propaganda used to perpetuate the supposed trillion-dollar "buying power" myth, Black capitalism, and the Black misleadership class of rappers. Writer and organizer Erica Caines just as guest co-host for the conversation. The first a…

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Devyn Springer Podcasts

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Groundings

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The Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network 1:10:44

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The Nonprofit Industrial Complex 1:38:15

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'The Movement Underestimates Fascism' - Gerald Horne 19:49

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The Artists Against Apartheid 1:14:40

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the apocalypse 4:43

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The Framing of Leonard Peltier 1:34:18

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The COINTELPRO war 1:04:37

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The U.S. and Cuba during Slavery and Jim Crow 40:37

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The Legacy of Imam Jamil Al-Amin 1:19:41

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The Jailhouse Lawyer Known As Sundiata Jawanza 39:54

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The Pendleton 2 1:11:15

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The 'Nation Time' Sound 48:56

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The #StopCopCity Movement 1:04:05

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The Revolutionary Life of Jalil Muntaqim 1:14:43

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The Decolonial Feminist Collective 1:03:49

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The Struggle For Reproductive Justice 1:36:30

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The Apokalypse of Settler Colonialism 1:37:06

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The Role of Christianity In African Colonization 1:03:02

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The Legacy of Black Communist Women 58:07

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The Christmas Rebellion 56:24

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The US Blockade & Cuban Protests 32:37

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The Palestinian Resistance & Sheikh Jarrah 35:58

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The Plurality of Abolitionism 1:20:06

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The Work of Dr. Patricia Rodney 58:50

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The Myth of Black Buying Power 1:08:00

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