Best Rabble Rousers Cooperative Podcasts (2024)

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Managing Narratives (or Not) - Livestreamed Event 1:43:15

8d ago1:43:15

1:43:15

An expert panel of activists and independent journalists talk media strategy when it comes to setting the narratives around our movements. We find out from organizers Fatima Saleh (Edmonto and Anna Lippman what its been like responding to the ridiculous claims levelled at the Palestinian Solidarity movement, and what they've been doing to make sure…

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Mask Bans with Kim Crawley and Bothered Boy 53:02

9d ago53:02

53:02

Two special guests, Kim Crawley and Bothered Boy, join host Jessa McLean to talk about the mask bans being introduced in the United States, the attitudes here in Canada and the recent uptick in activists being charged for wearing COVID protective masks during direct actions. We keep us safe - wear a mask comrades. All of our content is free - made …

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Rabble Rants: Mask Bans 53:02

10d ago53:02

53:02

Two special guests, Kim Crawley and Bothered Boy, join host Jessa McLean to talk about the mask bans being introduced in the United States, the attitudes here in Canada and the recent uptick in activists being charged for wearing COVID protective masks during direct actions. We keep us safe - wear a mask comrades. All of our content is free - made …

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Breach of Peace 53:39

16d ago53:39

53:39

As we discuss and draw lessons from recent police actions at student encampments, peaceful protests and marches for genocide, it becomes clear exactly who is breaching the peace. McGill students escalated their actions and occupied a building on campus, while York University students finished setting up their encampment. Both had the police set on …

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Always Shoot Down Range - Canadian Socialist Rifle Association 43:40

23d ago43:40

43:40

The Canadian Socialist Rifle Association makes it clear - they are nothing like the notorious NRA, nor are they some sort of militia. In fact, a lot of their focus is on things like mutual aid and community defences that don't involve guns. But they do insist that all of us (gun owner or not) should, at the very least, be familiar with them. Listen…

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Rabble Rants: Students and Labour United 50:57

25d ago50:57

50:57

CROSSPOSTED: From Rabble Rants Feeds Topic 1: All Eyes on Rafah We give an update for the week of May 24th, including the latest attacks on a 'safe zone', the lack of a US 'red line' and the creation of buffer zones that block the border with Egypt. Topic 2: Students and Labour Unite at UofT Encampment An Emergency Rally in the face of a possible i…

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Labour and Students United 50:57

29d ago50:57

50:57

Topic 1: All Eyes on Rafah We give an update for the week of May 24th, including the latest attacks on a 'safe zone', the lack of a US 'red line' and the creation of buffer zones that block the border with Egypt. Topic 2: Students and Labour Unite at UofT Encampment An Emergency Rally in the face of a possible injunction and police action saw Ontar…

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Disrupting Canada's Arms Trade - World Beyond War 1:01:33

29d ago1:01:33

1:01:33

Rachel Small, World Beyond War Canada's spokesperson, discusses the organization's work to disrupt the military industrial complex and challenge the culture of war using a variety of tactics. Lately, World Beyond War's focus has been on Gaza. They see their role as highlighting, Canada's complicity in the genocide via our role in the arms trade. Ra…

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Neighborhoods for Palestine: PAL Solidarity Canada 1:20:57

1M ago1:20:57

1:20:57

Local Palestinian solidarity groups are popping up all over Canada. Organizing mostly by federal or provincial riding boundaries, they have been putting massive pressure on their elected representatives. But that isn't all they do...not even close. Listen in as four activists from Toronto, Edmonton, Montreal and Oakville talk about doing their part…

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Student Encampments 48:06

1M ago48:06

48:06

As more student encampments spring up daily, our host talk about the divestment demands being made, and the responses from the Universities, the police and the public. We inevitably make comparisons to the Occupy movement, all while noting the very unique circumstances facing students organizing against genocide. *The opening sound is credited to M…

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Blockades and Bail Conditions 34:54

2M ago34:54

34:54

Mskwaasin, a Dene activist, shares her experience of being arrested during a recent railway blockade in Toronto in solidarity with Palestine. She highlights many of the common struggles faced by Indigenous communities in so-called Canada and Palestinians, both under settler colonialism. Its clear Police were targeting Indigenous activists both with…

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No Pride in Genocide 33:03

2M ago33:03

33:03

Longtime queer rights activist Gary Kinsman resigned from Toronto Pride in April 2024 over their refusal to adequately address the genocide in Gaza. While telling his story to host Jessa McLean, Gary also provides a history of Pride, and its transition from a grassroots march to a corporately structured and funded cultural event. Together with host…

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Voices for Unhoused Liberation 1:38:42

2M ago1:38:42

1:38:42

Voices for Unhoused Liberation are folks experiencing homelessness or inadequate housing while organizing their community. Whether its against encampment evictions or the prison like conditions of the Toronto shelter system, these folks are getting things done under incredibly difficult circumstances. The interview with Dredz Green and Nahum Mann, …

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Filmmaking Resistance 41:01

2M ago41:01

41:01

Pier-Philippe Chevigny, writer-director of 'Richelieu', discusses how he uses his skills in filmmaking to shed light on social issues, particularly the exploitation of temporary foreign workers in Canada in his first feature length film, 'Richelieu'. The film follows a translator who sees this exploitation first hand and fights back against the bos…

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Pharmacare: We Almost There? 58:16

2M ago58:16

58:16

Are we there yet? In the wake of the Liberals 2024 Budget, we pulled Nik Barry-Shaw into the studio to unpack what it all means for the long fight for Pharmacare in Canada. Nik is a campaigner with the Council of Canadians. All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: Patre…

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Unlawful Assembly While Masked 39:58

2M ago39:58

39:58

All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: Patreon ____________ Episode Summary: Anna, an activist with Labor for Palestine and Independent Jewish voices, discusses her recent arrest and the ongoing struggle for Palestinian solidarity. She was arrested for participating i…

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Colonial Settler Urbanism 50:25

2M ago50:25

50:25

Summary Andrew Crosby, a postdoctoral researcher at Carleton University, discusses his book Resisting Eviction and focuses on the case study of Herring Gate in Ottawa, which is labeled as the largest urban eviction in Canadian history. The conversation explores the role of municipalities and the financialization of housing, the detachment of home a…

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Rabble Rants: Destabilizing and Delegitimizing, Iran and Israel 42:04

2M ago42:04

42:04

The conversation explores the current situation in Israel and Palestine, focusing on the goals and actions of the Israeli government, the role of the US, and the potential consequences of the conflict. It discusses the unwinnable battle Israel is fighting in trying to eliminate Hamas and the need for a way out to avoid looking like their actions we…

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The Iranian Response to Israeli Strikes 42:04

2M ago42:04

42:04

The conversation explores the current situation in Israel and Palestine, focusing on the goals and actions of the Israeli government, the role of the US, and the potential consequences of the conflict. It discusses the unwinnable battle Israel is fighting in trying to eliminate Hamas and the need for a way out to avoid looking like their actions we…

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Canada's Era of Rebellion 1:00:32

3M ago1:00:32

1:00:32

Canada’s Era of Rebellion: 1837 - 1885 Its always much easier to understand Canada’s behaviours’ now when we hear its real story of inception. As we go through the years before and after Confederation, clear patterns emerge that imitate a lot of what we are seeing today - here in Canada, and over in Palestine. The episode includes stories of brutal…

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International Law? 20:44

3M ago20:44

20:44

Multiple UN Bodies Pass Motions Against Israel to No Avail After rulings by the ICJ, and motions passed at the UN Security Council and Human Rights Council, Israel has continued its onslaught of Gaza and its many violations of human rights and international law. Host Jessa McLean gives updates on the latest rulings and examines the history of the U…

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Rabble Rants: International Law? 20:44

3M ago20:44

20:44

Multiple UN Bodies Pass Motions Against Israel to No Avail After rulings by the ICJ, and motions passed at the UN Security Council and Human Rights Council, Israel has continued its onslaught of Gaza and its many violations of human rights and international law. Host Jessa McLean gives updates on the latest rulings and examines the history of the U…

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Photographing the Front Lines 1:33:37

3M ago1:33:37

1:33:37

Street photograph Joshua Best has been front and centre for the escalation of police violence against protestors in the City of Toronto. He joins the hosts to talk about his his experience, his intriguing photography and what drives him to document disruption. It's also a discussion about police brutality, the resultant radicalization of participan…

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Rabble Rants: Renters' Bill of Rights 28:07

3M ago28:07

28:07

***Please subscribe to the Rabble Rants feed to keep getting these episodes. Its available anywhere you get Blueprints of Disruption.*** Liberals Announce Plans for a Renters' Bill of Rights In an attempt to sway young voters, mostly renters, Trudeau and the Liberals have announced what they are calling a Renters' Bill of Rights. It includes some f…

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Renters Bill of Rights 28:07

3M ago28:07

28:07

Liberals Announce Plans for a Renters' Bill of Rights In an attempt to sway young voters, mostly renters, Trudeau and the Liberals have announced what they are calling a Renters' Bill of Rights. It includes some funding for legal aid, plans to tie rental payment history to credit scores and other measures aimed at the landlord/tenant relationship. …

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Social Justice in St. John's 1:00:04

3M ago1:00:04

1:00:04

The Social Justice Co-operative in St. John's Newfoundland/Labrador has a long as resilient history. Our interview with co-chair Kerri Claire tells of a personal political journey and an organizational one. Both of which have led to an impressive collective making a meaningful impact. With limited resources, these folks are able to contribute to wi…

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Liberals Target Migrants 36:25

3M ago36:25

36:25

Liberals introduce caps and other policy changes related to temporary foreign residents. In an attempt to further scapegoat immigrants for the 'affordability and housing crisis', federal Liberals in Canada have introduced caps on migrant workers, international students and asylum seekers. We go over the details of the changes being made and the imp…

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Rabble Rants: Liberals Target Migrants 36:25

3M ago36:25

36:25

RABBLE RANTS are now available on their own feed. Be sure to subscribe wherever you're listening from. TOPIC: Liberals introduce caps and other policy changes related to temporary foreign residents. In an attempt to further scapegoat immigrants for the 'affordability and housing crisis', federal Liberals in Canada have introduced caps on migrant wo…

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An Anarchist Collective: CrimeThInc. 1:00:34

3M ago1:00:34

1:00:34

Our discussion with anarchist collective CrimethInc. participant 'B' was full of lessons for how we can better organize our movements. How to form true collectives that value each and every voice, not just symbolically, but in how they make decisions. B describes how there is a way to find harmony without requiring complete unity. This episode help…

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Rabble Rants: U.S. Seaport in Gaza 28:00

3M ago28:00

28:00

United States Pledges to Build a Seaport in Gaza. In his State of the Union Address, President Biden called for a six-week ceasefire and promised to build a seaport to deliver aid to Gaza. The project will be lead by U.S. troops and a company no-one has heard of until now. Wait until you find out who runs that company and what their aims in the Mid…

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U.S. Seaport: Gaza 28:00

3M ago28:00

28:00

United States Pledges to Build a Seaport in Gaza. In his State of the Union Address, President Biden called for a six-week ceasefire and promised to build a seaport to deliver aid to Gaza. The project will be lead by U.S. troops and a company no-one has heard of until now. Wait until you find out who runs that company and what their aims in the Mid…

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Fighting Renovictions Locally with Ontario ACORN 1:12:52

4M ago1:12:52

1:12:52

Ontario ACORN just released a report on renovictions in the Province, and the findings are beyond alarming. The good news is there are plenty of people organizing around the issue, with some victories already under their belt. Our hosts are joined by local ACORN organizers Lorne MacMillan (Hamilton) and Even Bury (Ottawa) to talk about the impact o…

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Events Cancelled for Palestine 54:49

4M ago54:49

54:49

Direct actions work. The past two weeks have seen multiple Palestinian solidarity actions shut down Liberal fundraisers and galas with fascists. They have drawn attention to illegal land sales, Canadian companies arming Israel, and the racist violence of Zionists here in Canada. Our hosts go over some of these actions, the tactics they used, the re…

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Rabble Rants: Events Cancelled for Palestine 54:49

4M ago54:49

54:49

Direct actions work. The past two weeks have seen multiple Palestinian solidarity actions shut down Liberal fundraisers and galas with fascists. They have drawn attention to illegal land sales, Canadian companies arming Israel, and the racist violence of Zionists here in Canada. Our hosts go over some of these actions, the tactics they used, the re…

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Mulroney: Class Traitor (a proper farewell) 56:18

4M ago56:18

56:18

Special Guest, John Clarke joins Host Jessa McLean to give a proper (hostile) send off to Brian Mulroney, Canada's Prime Minister from 1984 to 1993. Frustrated by the Parliamentarian/respectability politics that saw the leader of the workers' party give a glowing tribute to a man that was a sworn enemy of the working class, they go through the true…

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Rabble Rant: Deceptively Dangerous 28:53

4M ago28:53

28:53

Don't forget to get our Rabble Rants on their own feed now: https://podfollow.com/rabble-rants With the federal Conservatives in full campaigning mode, we thought we'd take a moment to highlight some of the more dangerous aspects of Pierre Poilievre. Even before he was leader of the CPC, his ambitions were clear, and so were his politics. Anti-demo…

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Deceptively Dangerous: Pierre Poilievre 28:53

4M ago28:53

28:53

With the federal Conservatives in full campaigning mode, we thought we'd take a moment to highlight some of the more dangerous aspects of Pierre Poilievre. Even before he was leader of the CPC, his ambitions were clear, and so were his politics. Anti-democratic, anti-Indigenous, hostile. Now his tactics, coupled with his growing platform, make his …

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The Tenant Class 1:03:23

4M ago1:03:23

1:03:23

What if we told you there is NO housing crisis? The author of The Tenant Class, Ricardo Tranjan joins hosts Santiago Helou Quintero and Jessa McLean to talk about the housing market, its purpose and the use of policies that don't challenge the narrative of shelter commodification and land ownership. Tranjan presents the landlord / tenant divide as …

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Extreme Sacrifice 20:40

4M ago20:40

20:40

The Death of Aaron Bushnell His last words were "Free Palestine". 25 year old Aaron Bushnell livestreamed what he called an extreme form of protest. In front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, the US Airman and self described anarchist doused himself in an accelerant and lit himself on fire. In these dark times, many folks may be feeling despera…

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Extreme Sacrifice 20:40

4M ago20:40

20:40

The Death of Aaron Bushnell His last words were "Free Palestine". 25 year old Aaron Bushnell livestreamed what he called an extreme form of protest. In front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, the US Airman and self described anarchist doused himself in an accelerant and lit himself on fire. In these dark times, many folks may be feeling despera…

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Big Pharmacare Deal 24:28

4M ago24:28

24:28

Pharmacare announcement from the NDP After weeks of leaked deadline ultimatums, Jagmeet Singh announced he'd reached a deal with the Liberals on what he is calling universal pharmacare. Should people in Canada celebrate this as a first step? Our hosts suggest we hold our applause for the moment. We go over details of what is included in the deal, w…

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Big Pharmacare Deal 24:28

4M ago24:28

24:28

Canada's NDP Reaches Pharmacare Deal with Trudeau's Liberals After weeks of leaked deadline ultimatums, Jagmeet Singh announced he'd reached a deal with the Liberals on what he is calling universal pharmacare. Should people in Canada celebrate this as a first step? Our hosts suggest we hold our applause for the moment. We go over details of what is…

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Who Keeps Us Safe? with Desmond Cole 1:34:29

4M ago1:34:29

1:34:29

Desmond Cole, journalist, organizer, activist and author of The Skin We're In, provides a thoughtful analysis on where the Defund the Police movement is right now. It is hard to hear at times, but incredibly constructive. It is more of a discussion of where we need to go than lamenting on past political choices. Although, we do start off by asking …

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Rabble Rants: Publicly Funded Catholic Schools (no thanks) 35:42

4M ago35:42

35:42

Publicly Funded Catholic Schools in Canada Only three provinces still publicly fund Catholic Schools...why? After yet another Catholic school board in Ontario refuses to fly the Pride flag, our hosts discuss the merits of fully dismantling the Catholic school system. ________________ All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponso…

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Rabble Rants: Deadly Distractions I Rafah 49:07

4M ago49:07

49:07

Topic 1: Toronto Mount Sinai Hospital becomes a major distraction to Canadian Media Rather than talking about the hospitals in Gaza under attack, Canadian media chose to focus on the erroneous statements of Canadian politicians to again smear peaceful pro-Palestinian protestors. Host Santiago Helou Quintero was at the Hands Off Rally in Toronto, an…

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Uncovering Social Murder 54:49

4M ago54:49

54:49

Journalist Jack Ross joins hosts Santiago Helou Quintero and Jessa McLean to discuss his new investigative piece for In These Times, As Fentanyl Overdoses Soar, LA City Crews Toss State-Funded Narcan from Encampments. _________ All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: P…

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Rabble Rants: Turning up the Heat on the Political Elite 51:18

5M ago51:18

51:18

Topic 1: Canadian political elites worried? Relentless pressure from activists was too much for the BC NDP to handle, forcing MLA Selina Robinson to lose her position in the Cabinet. This has politicians and their inner circles closing ranks around and pushing back against the more aggressive tactics being deployed by grassroots activists. What has…

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Rabble Rants: Anti-Palestinian Politics & Protest Safety 101 1:07:20

5M ago1:07:20

1:07:20

Topic 1: BC NDP MLA Selina Robinson's recent remarks on Palestine One could have thought that what MP Robinson has said and tweeted the last 120 days would have landed her in hot water, or perhaps removed from caucus. As of recording - only a couple of NDP elected have said anything about it. Why do those upholding these openly Anti-Palestinian vie…

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Targeted Scapegoating 1:47:11

5M ago1:47:11

1:47:11

The episodes starts off with the story of Skigh Johnson, a Toronto resident who taped handwritten posters onto her local Starbucks to protest their support of genocide and their attack on workers who voiced pro-Palestinian views. What happens next is almost unbelievable - except it isn't and its how many activists are being targeted and made exampl…

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Rabble Rants: Electoral Reform? / Housing and Immigration 52:52

5M ago52:52

52:52

Topic 1: Electoral Reform Special Guest Matt Kerch , a political commentator from British Columbia, joins hosts Jessa McLean and Santiago Helou Quintero to dish on the potential benefits and prospects of electoral reform here in Canada. Topic 2: Immigration and Housing We help debunk the xenophobic rhetoric being amplified that blames immigration n…

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