Best Recuperation Podcasts (2024)

Welcome, to This Is America, October 4th, 2024. On this episode, first we have an interview with someone on the frontline of autonomous disaster relief efforts in so-called North Carolina with Triangle Mutual Aid. For support their efforts and read dispatches from TMA, go here. Margaret Killjoy also has a report out, an interview on It Could Happen…

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This Is America #200: Trump Pushes Racist Attack on Haitians in Ohio, Resistance Roundup 2:09:50

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Welcome, to This Is America, September 17th, 2024. On this episode, first we present an interview with a community member and participant in the local Really Really Free Market in Carrboro, North Carolina. We speak about the event’s history, and how people have pushed back against attempts by the city to shut it down. Next, we present a brief discu…

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“Shake in Your Boots Bureaucrats!”: Resistance, Recuperation, and the Legacy of the Situationists 1:15:24

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In this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, with speak with Bill Brown, author of the publication Not Bored, about the history and enduring legacy of the Situationist International (SI). The SI was a small group of autonomous anti-capitalists, based largely in France, who in the 1950s and 1960s, developed a sweeping critique of contemporary con…

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Episode 59: Recuperative Care 49:50

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Recuperative Care provides short-term residential care for patients experiencing homelessness who need time to heal. Through this free program, patients receive free temporary housing, medical care, meals and more, so they can continue getting well following their hospitalization at Enloe Health. A partnership between Enloe Health, the Jesus Center…

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Three Way Fight on the Changing Terrain of the Far-Right, the State, and Resistance from Below 1:55:06

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On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak with antifascist authors Matthew Lyons and Xtn Alexander of Three Way Fight, who speak about their new book, Three Way Fight: Revolutionary Politics and Antifascism, published by PM Press. During our interview we cover a lot of ground, from the election cycle, the changing terrain of US empir…

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This is America #199: Antifascist Report from the UK, Vicky Osterweil on Election Cycle Amidst Ongoing Genocide 2:47:40

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Welcome, to This Is America, August 21st, 2024. In today’s episode, first we speak with the host of 12 Rules for What?, an antifascist podcast on the Channel Zero Network, about the wave of antifascist mobilizations against the far-Right following a series of anti-immigrant riots in the so-called United Kingdom, after the spread of viral misinforma…

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Building Support for Anarchist Political Prisoner Jorge “Yorch” Esquivel and Okupa Che 1:02:13

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On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, IGD contributor Scott Campbell speaks with Flor, a compa in so-called Mexico actively involved in supporting anarchist political prisoner Jorge “Yorch” Esquivel. They speak about Okupa Che, an autonomous, self-managed space on the campus of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), a projec…

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This Is America #198: Boeing 5, Heath Autonomy Convergence, Deep-Dive on Project 2025 2:52:47

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Welcome, to This Is America, July 29th, 2024. In this episode first we present an interview on the case of the Boeing 5 in Ohio, anti-war activists who are facing charges for an action which shut down a Boeing facility for its role in the ongoing genocide of Palestinians. We then speak with organizers about the upcoming Health Autonomy Convergence …

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Episode 58: Tick Talk 9:40

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Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors but beware of ticks. These tiny creatures can carry harmful diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Learn how to protect yourself and your family from tick bites from Enloe Health Prompt Care physician John Gunel, D.O., on this episode of Health Matters.…

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Steve Ongerth on the Bombing of Judi Bari and Redwood Summer 1:13:51

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On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak with Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) organizer and historian Steve Ongerth, author of Redwood Uprising: From One Big Union to Earth First! and the Bombing of Judi Bari, about the Earth First! and IWW organizer Judi Bari, who in May of 1990, was almost assassinated in Oakland, CA. Many b…

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This Is America #197: Resistance Roundup, Josh Fernandez on Antifascist History, Peter Gelderloos on Supreme Court & Beyond 1:34:08

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Welcome, to This Is America, July 8th, 2024. On today’s episode, we speak first with Josh Fernandez, author of the new book, The Hands That Crafted the Bomb: The Making of a Lifelong Antifascist, out now on PM Press. We then speak with anarchist author and organizer Peter Gelderloos, about the recent debacle and fallout following the so-called Pres…

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Episode 57: Food, Patients & Healing 44:30

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Food can be considered a universal language. Everyone enjoys food whether it’s a meal with close friends and family or enjoying your favorite comfort dish during a stressful time. It’s a big reason why food and health care can go hand-in-hand. Alison Patt, CEO of Thomas Cuisine, Enloe Health’s foodservice partner, and Ali Christensen, Enloe Health’…

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Shane Burley and Ben Lorber on “Safety Through Solidarity” and Community Mobilization in the Current Terrain 1:17:28

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In this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we again speak with antifascist researchers Shane Burley and Ben Lorber, authors of the new book, Safety Through Solidarity: A Radical Guide to Fighting Anti-Semitism. We discuss how the established order has attacked both the the current anti-war movement in solidarity with Palestine, which includes …

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More Voices From the Growing Anti-War Movement in Solidarity with Palestine 2:36:39

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On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak with folks across the so-called United States about the ongoing movement in solidarity with Palestine continuing to expand across college campuses. First, we speak with someone in Austin, Texas, who discusses the explosive protests at UT Austin which were repressed by a phalanx of police. We …

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Episode 56: Chronic Wounds 9:45

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Chronic wounds can be challenging to live with, but with the right knowledge and treatment, they can be effectively managed and cured. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy uses pressurized oxygen to promote tissue repair and reduce inflammation, making it an effective option for chronic wounds and non-healing injuries. Learn about how wounds develop and treat…

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Andrew Lee on Displacement, Rising Rents, and Social War

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On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak with Andrew Lee, an organizer and author of the new book out from AK Press, Defying Displacement: Urban Recomposition and Social War. During our discussion, we speak with Lee about how elites, capitalists, and city bureaucrats are banking on gentrification and how people are pushing back agai…

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Episode 55: The Importance of Mammograms 13:05

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According to the American Cancer Society, early detection of breast cancer yields a survival rate of 99 percent. Early detection is the best protection and that was the case for Jennifer Schwabauer. After going in for her first mammogram, she received the news she had breast cancer. Since it was detected early, she was able to undergo surgery and i…

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“They’ll Never Forget It”: Report from the Battle to Defend the Palestine Solidarity Encampment at UCLA 54:28

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Photo by Shay Horse On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we are joined with a guest who discusses the mass mobilization to defend the Palestine Solidarity Encampment at UCLA in Los Angeles, CA, which was attacked by far-Right Zionists on April 30th and then by hundreds of riot police on May 1st, who made over 200 violent arrests. During …

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“We Are Not Afraid of You”: Voices from Inside the Growing Anti-War Movement Sweeping US Campuses 1:28:20

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On this special episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak with folks across the country that are taking part in the exploding movement of anti-war encampments and occupations sweeping across US campuses in solidarity with Palestine. First, we speak with someone at Columbia University in New York. We discuss how the Right and the campus admin…

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Episode 54: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) 13:27

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Polycystic ovary syndrome, commonly known as PCOS, is a is a hormonal disorder that can lead to numerous symptoms including irregular periods, weight gain, and excess body hair. PCOS, is one of the main causes of infertility affecting as many as 5 million people in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Lear…

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This Is America #196: Houston Food not Bombs Fights City Hall, Montreal Autonomous Tenants’ Union, National Guard on New York Subway 2:30:59

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Welcome, to This Is America, April 18th, 2024. In this episode, first we present an interview with a member of Houston Food Not Bombs, who speaks about how the group has been pushing back on attempts by the city to shut down their mutual aid program through ongoing ticketing and police harassment. We then turn towards New York City, and discuss how…

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Episode 53: Healing Through Organ Donation 30:08

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In honor of National Donate Life month, Kelly Wells shares her story on Health Matters. Kelly’s son, Ethan, tragically lost his life in 2022 at the age of 19. But, Ethan gave the gift of life by being an organ donor to three recipients. Kelly shares her story about how the process of organ donation has helped her healing.…

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The IWW, the Red Scare, and Lessons on Resisting Repression Today

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On today’s episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we sit down with labor historian Peter Cole, who speaks on how the state in the midst of World War I, used a variety of tactics, which came to be known as the ‘Red Scare,’ to attack and smash the ascendant Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), an anti-capitalist labor union organized around syndic…

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Episode 52: Acid Reflux & GERD 7:30

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Frequent heartburn, chest pain, or difficulty swallowing could be signs you’re suffering from GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). Learn about this common condition and how it’s managed from Enloe Health nurse practitioner, Michelle Brown, NP, on Health Matters. Watch on Enloe Health’s Facebook or listen at www.enloe.org/podcast.…

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This Is America #195: Friends of Aaron Bushnell Speak, Deep Dive on Situation in Haiti 1:50:56

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This Is America #194: Jeremy White on San Diego ‘Antifa’ Case, Smash by Smash West, Franklin Lopez on New Children’s Book 1:53:13

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Welcome, to This Is America, March 8th, 2024. On today’s episode, we feature an interview first with Jeremy White, a long-time community organizer in Southern California who is currently facing felony charges stemming from a counter-protest against violent far-Right gangs in San Diego in 2017. We talk about how Jeremy and other activists were selec…

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Episode 51: Carotid Artery Disease & TCAR 11:14

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Carotid artery disease occurs when the veins in our neck that carry blood from the heart to the brain get blocked by plaque. This condition can have very serious consequences like a stroke. Transcarotid Artery Revascularization or TCAR is a minimally invasive surgery to treat blockages in the carotid artery, reducing the risk of stroke. Listen to a…

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How Antifascist Moms Are Pushing Back Against the far-Right and Anti-LGBTQ+ Bigots in SoCal 1:10:38

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In this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak with members of Safe Redlands Schools (SRS), a group of antifascist moms who have come together to push back against far-Right and fascist groups attempting to advance an authoritarian agenda in the Southern California area, specifically in local school districts. During our discussion, we ta…

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This Is America #193: Report from the Border on Far-Right Convoy and Beyond 2:06:57

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Welcome, to This Is America, February 17th, 2024. On this episode, first we speak with independent journalist Alissa Azar about their recent trip to the border, the unfolding crisis between Republican governors and president Biden, the far-Right convoy who came out to support the GOP, and the refugees and asylum seekers caught in the middle. Suppor…

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Episode 50: Building Healthy Hearts 1:15:00

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February marks American Heart Month, a time to focus on our heart health and protect ourselves against heart disease. Tami McIntyre, a former patient of Enloe Health’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program, shares her experience with the program and how it helped her. Diana Fairburn, an exercise physiologist within Enloe’s Cardiopulmonary Rehab program, a…

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Building Solidarity with Asylum Seekers in Sacramento 56:57

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On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak with someone involved in Nor Cal Resist, a group based out of Sacramento, California organizing around mutual aid, community solidarity, and building movement infrastructure. During our discussion, we talk about how the group has begun to organize and work with asylum seekers, mainly from Ven…

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Lessons from #DefendJ20 on Building Movement Defense Against Repression 1:07:15

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On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we host a discussion on lessons learned from the support campaign to defend J20 defendants, who faced up to 80 years in prison due to conspiracy charges steaming from a march that took place during Trump’s inauguration in 2017. Our guests include one person who was arrested in DC that day and another …

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Episode 49: Learning about Lymphedema 10:58

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Lymphedema is a long-term condition where excess fluid collects in tissues causing swelling. It affects millions of people around the world. It occurs frequently as a result of cancer treatments. Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent this condition from progressing. Listen to a Q&A discussion about lymphedema with Karen Fleming, Enloe Health’s …

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“Fight For Others, Like You Would Fight For Your Own Freedom”: Eric King on Building a Fighting Abolitionist Movement 1:15:15

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In this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we present an interview with former anarchist political prisoner Eric King along with Josh from the Certain Days calendar collective. During our interview, we speak with Eric about the impact and importance of prisoner support during his nearly 10 years of incarceration and his thoughts about building…

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This Is America #192: Seattle Mutual Aid Hub & Garden Attacked; Week of Action Against MVP; Forest Defense in California 2:19:16

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Welcome, to This Is America, January 13th, 2024. In this episode, as we get back into the grove of a new year, we bring you a variety of voices from across the so-called United States. From Seattle, we speak with one person about the recent destruction of the Black Lives Matter memorial garden by the police. We discuss how the garden and various mu…

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Episode 48: Experiencing Bariatric Surgery 50:18

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Fred Turner underwent bariatric surgery at Enloe Health in 2016. He shares his experience of losing more than 300 pounds and how the surgery completely transformed his life. Erik Simchuk, M.D., Medical Director of Enloe Health Bariatric & Metabolic Services, also joins the conversation to talk about the benefits of bariatric surgery. To learn more …

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Episode 24: A Long Time Coming 1:29:36

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Hi everybody -- It's been a very long time between recordings. Much has been happening -- in our bookselling world and the world beyond bookselling. In today's episode, we crack open a few beers and discuss both. Arguably, things really get going about halfway through when we finally land upon the topic of the war in Gaza and the issues that attain…

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Episode 47: Staying Protected from RSV 13:06

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a serious infection that can cause severe breathing difficulties and even death in infants and certain adults. RSV season is in full swing. To help protect your little one, hear Amy Dolinar, M.D., Enloe Health Pediatric Hospitalist, discuss what you can do to prevent the spread of RSV on the newest episode of He…

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Exploring the History of Anarchist Popular Power in Uruguay and its Lessons for Today 1:17:13

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Listen and Download HERE On this special episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we feature an audio recording from a presentation in the bay area this summer on July 18th by the Black Rose Anarchist Federation / Rosa Negra Anarchist Federation’s Bay Area local and AK Press hosted historian Troy Araiza Kokinis to discuss his new book Anarchist Popu…

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Episode 46: Reaching Healthy Goals 27:28

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A new year often brings a clean slate -- a chance to start fresh. It’s why many people use this time of the year to make changes for a healthier lifestyle. Buck August, Enloe Health’s Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Specialist, shares some tips on how to make changes to our lifestyle and eating habits.…

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This Is America #191: Shane Burley on the Weaponization of Anti-Semitism, Resistance to War Heats Up 2:40:15

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Welcome, to This Is America, December 9th, 2023. On this episode, first we speak with antifascist journalist, author, and researcher Shane Burley along with Xeno, an anarchist and anti-Zionist Jew about the weaponization of anti-Semitism by groups like the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and the far-Right, amidst the growing movement to end apartheid …

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Counter-Insurgency, Israel, and Settler-Colonialism: Making Sense of the State’s Strategy 1:59:34

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In this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak with Adi Callai of the Rev and Reve channel about the unfolding genocide playing out in the occupied Palestinian territories. Callai speaks about the context of the uprising that exploded on October 7th, the Israeli state’s use of technology, drones, and beyond, the combating visions of count…

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Episode 45: Understanding Midwifery 12:57

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Midwifery is an important and integral part of the health care system. It involves understanding and caring for pregnant women and their families before, during, and after childbirth. Learn more about the type of care midwives provide from Liz Potter, a Certified Nurse Midwife at Enloe Health on the newest episode of Health Matters.…

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A Front-line Report from the West Bank of Occupied Palestine 1:37:52

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On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, IGD contributor Scott Campbell speaks with a Palestinian comrade based in Ramallah, which is located in the occupied West Bank of Palestine. The West Bank, along with East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip, has been under Israeli military occupation since 1967. For a deeper dive on the history of the occup…

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This Is America #190: Block Cop City Tour and Mobilization 1:50:47

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Welcome, to This Is America, November 1st, 2023. On this episode, we speak with Sam about the recent Block Cop City speaking tour across the US and the upcoming mass actions in Atlanta against the Cop City project from November 10th – 13th. We also speak with hosts of the Final Straw podcast about the recent Asheville Anarchist Bookfair, organizing…

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Episode 44: Hypertension in Pregnancy 22:57

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Hypertension and preeclampsia are serious medical conditions that can have devastating effects on pregnant people and their babies. Learn about the signs and symptoms of these conditions and how to take preventive measures from Registered Nurse, Jasey Kruger, of Enloe’s Nettleton Mother Baby Care Center on the newest episode of Enloe’s Health Matte…

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Netanyahu, the Global far-Right, and Building Solidarity with Palestine: In Conversation with Scott Campbell 1:26:56

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On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we host a discussion with IGD contributor Scott Campbell, as we cover the current situation on the ground in Palestine, the Netanyahu government in Israel and its links to the global far-Right, the role of the US in the conflict, and what possible avenues social movements could take in the fight again…

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“Means and Ends”: Zoe Baker on Historical Anarchist Tensions, Practice, and Action 1:33:12

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On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we again speak with anarchist historian, YouTuber, and libertarian socialist philosopher Zoe Baker about her new book, Means and Ends: The Revolutionary Practice of Anarchism in Europe and the United States, published by AK Press. In many ways, the book takes off from our previous discussion on anarch…

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Episode 43: Recovering from Breast Cancer 43:35

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October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer survivor Heather Wilhite was diagnosed in 2021 following a routine mammogram. She’s cancer free now but her journey towards recovery is ongoing. Dr. Nicole Whitlatch, Hematologist/Oncologist with Enloe’s Comprehensive Breast Care Program, and Maisie Rapp, an Enloe physical therapist, also j…

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