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A secret field that summons lightning. A massive spiral that disappears into a salt lake. A celestial observatory carved into a volcano. Meet the wild—and sometimes explosive—world of land art, where artists craft masterpieces with dynamite and bulldozers. In our Season 2 premiere, guest Dylan Thuras, cofounder of Atlas Obscura, takes us off road and into the minds of the artists who literally reshaped parts of the Southwest. These works aren’t meant to be easy to reach—or to explain—but they just might change how you see the world. Land art you’ll visit in this episode: - Double Negative and City by Michael Heizer (Garden Valley, Nevada) - Spiral Jetty by Robert Smithson (Great Salt Lake, Utah) - Sun Tunnels by Nancy Holt (Great Basin Desert, Utah) - Lightning Field by Walter De Maria (Catron County, New Mexico) - Roden Crater by James Turrell (Painted Desert, Arizona) Via Podcast is a production of AAA Mountain West Group.…

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Two organizers from this growing coalition unpack their recent action on Parliament Hill, and the identity crisis being purposely crafted by the Israeli lobby to thwart the work being done to liberate Palestine.

Serena Sairan and Lauren Moses-Brettler, both from Jews Say No to Genocide, join Host Jessa McLean, for a discussion about individual responsibility, group decision making in a fluid political environment and finding new ways to keep the pressure on Canadian politicians to realize an #ArmsEmbargoNow

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Nourishing Community 1:07:54

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Migrant workers in the gig economy are arguably the most exploited labour force in Canada. Derailing Dignity , an art installation and sound piece opening May 16th, encourages people to make the connection between the convenience of online food delivery services and the human beings making it all happen. The exhibit opens May 16th, and is part of the 40th annual Mayworks Festival in Toronto. It was created by Krish Dineshkumar , a cook, sound producer, activist and artist, who is constantly looking for creative ways to build empathy. He joins the Blueprints studio to share his creative process, the motivation behind using art as a tool of engagement and the other ways he works on nourishing the community. He calls it 'heartwork', and makes the caring case that its something we could better prioritize when we think about organizing. Hosted by: Jessa McLean Call to Action: Support Gig Workers United Related Episodes: Our interview with Justice for Migrant Workers Rabble Rant from August 2023 , on the Temporary Foreign Workers Program More Resources: Migration and Migrant Labour in the Gig Economy: An Intervention Migrant Rights Network Mayworks 2025 Festival Guide and Archive Krish's Cooked Until Tender on IG 📺YOU CAN CATCH US LIVE EVERY FRIDAY AT 12pm E.T. on our YouTube Channel . All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support our work through monthly contributions: Patreon Follow us on Instagram or on Bluesky…

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Layton’s Legacy and the Decline of the NDP 57:50

9 days ago57:50

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In order to best understand what happened to the NDP in the 2025 federal election, one has to learn about the decisions made under Jack Layton. Who better to help us do this than historian and author of From Layton to Singh, Matt Fodor. This is a follow up to Matt's first appearance on the show where he explained in great detail how the team responsible for the Orange Crush deliberately and possibly permanently changed the course of the Party. Hear why a leadership change just won't do and what Labour's role in all of this has been. Its essential listening for anyone considering reforming the NDP, as is the rest of the Inside the NDP playlist . Hosted by: Jessa McLean Related Episodes: Matt Fodor's first interview on Blueprints, A Deliberate Turn to Centre . Host Jessa McLean's deeply personal account, Why They Came for Me. More Resources: Judy Rebick - The Future of the NDP after a Disastrous Election | In Bed with the Elephant Referenced Article: Mark Carney, Cutthroat Capitalist | The Walrus 📺YOU CAN CATCH US LIVE EVERY FRIDAY AT 12pm E.T. on our YouTube Channel . All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support our work through monthly contributions: Patreon Follow us on Instagram or on Bluesky…

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Cutting Through the Knot of Social Investment with Tom Fraser 49:22

17 days ago49:22

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Did you know that some public sector pensions, like the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) invests in the very companies that contribute to the exploitation of retirees and the commodification of aging? That is just one example of 'social investments gone awry' that author and researcher Tom Fraser brings to our discussion from his book, Invested in Crisis , Public Sector Pensions Against the Future. He explains how we got to the point where (mostly unionized) workers are heavily invested in real estate across the globe, pipelines, privatized healthcare and water infrastructure, and other industries we're mobilizing against. Good news is Tom also talks about potential solutions and ways out of this cycle of trying to secure power over industries by investing in them. Hosted by: Jessa McLean Call to Action: Support the Campaign to Divest Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Related Episode: The Tenant Class , with Ricardo Tranjan, where the subject of real estate investment trusts is raised and the barrier pensions present; More Resources: The Maple: Major Canadian Union Calls for Divestment of Tesla Buy Tom's Book: Invested in Crisis – Between the Lines Huff Post: COVID-19 Has Killed 164 At Revera's Care Homes. Their Families Want Answers. 📺YOU CAN CATCH US LIVE EVERY FRIDAY AT 12pm E.T. on our YouTube Channel . All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support our work through monthly contributions: Patreon Follow us on Instagram or on Bluesky…

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Vote Palestine! 51:26

24 days ago51:26

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Find out why and how the Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM) chose to intervene in the 2025 Federal Election. VotePalestine.ca is more than a listing of candidates who have signed onto the Palestinian Platform. Yara Shoufani of the PYM explains the strategy behind the campaign, their expectations of politicians and, its long terms goals around mobilizing power. The discussion also provides a great overview of the work the PYM has been doing since we last spoke to them, and specifics on how they're continuing to build capacity and bring people into the movement for a Free Palestine. Hosted by: Jessa McLean Call to Action: Take the Vote Palestine Pledge Related Episodes: Our previous discussion with PYM, Return and Liberation ; Canada's Colonial Imagination, with Tyler Shipley helps explain Canada's reaction to the occupation; and, Our entire Free Palestine Playlist More Resources: PYM on Instagram Guelph News: Which federal candidates support the Palestine Platform? - An example of a local news outlet covering candidates' positions on the Palestine Platform. Trends in International Arms Transfers (2021) - On Canada's growing prominence in the arms industry. Vote Palestine FAQs _____ 📺YOU CAN CATCH US LIVE EVERY FRIDAY AT 12pm E.T. on our YouTube Channel . All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support our work through monthly contributions: Patreon Follow us on Instagram or on Bluesky…

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How to Take Down Amazon, with Jon Milton 38:33

4 weeks ago38:33

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In January 2024, shortly after workers in their Laval location had unionized, Amazon announced the closure of its facilities in Quebec. In a most egregious union busting moves, Amazon left 2,000 people out of work and walked away from significant investments in infrastructure to make sure workers wouldn't get a say in their conditions. Jon Milton , Senior Communications Specialist with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, shares some of the ways Labour, the community and municipalities are fighting back against Amazon. Jon also has some tactics not yet deployed to 'bring down' this corporate giant AND its exploitive business model. Hosted by: Jessa McLean Call to Action: Boycott Amazon Canada Related Episodes: CUPW Right to Strike was recorded immediately after Canada Post workers were ordered back to work. Its a candid discussion on the state of what's often touted as Canada's strongest union. Another guest from the CCPA, Richard Tranjan, with a discussion on The Tenant Class More Resources: Supreme Court Rules Walmart Broke QC Law - Global News Union says Amazon closures in Quebec are an attack on unionization - rabble.ca Amazon’s Quebec closures are a wake-up call for Canada’s labour movement - CCPA How Quebec and Canada can make Amazon pay for union-busting - CCPA All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support our work through monthly contributions: Patreon Follow us on Instagram or on Bluesky…

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Lax’yip Firekeepers: Giving Voice to a Generation 43:48

5 weeks ago43:48

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The Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Pipeline, if built, would transport Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) 800 km, across 1,000 different waterways. Its approval is based on an inadequate, outdated environmental assessment and the youth of the Gitz’an Nation are not having it. Indigenous activist Drew Harris from the Lax-yip Firekeepers talks about stepping into a role she never imagined for herself after seeing an absence of young voices at the table. She takes us through her journey into activism, and how they've been working to bridge generation gaps, build knowledge and expand their capacity to do more. Their beginning lay in fighting the pipeline, but the youth found that, once provided with a voice, a venue and receptive ears, they had goals way beyond resisting resource extraction. Hosted by: Jessa McLean Call to Action: Stop the PRGT Petition , via Dogwood BC Related Episodes: An interview with organizers from Change Course Canada . Drew mentions the supports they've received from this group in their campaign against the PRGT. Climate Justice: Knowing Friend from Foe , is a candid discussion with Torrance Coste of the Wilderness Committee on having to battle even the most progressive politicians in British Columbia. More Resources: The Tyee: How Gitanyow Law Could Save Salmon in Northwest BC BCER in court over PRGT pipeline approval PRGT pipeline hit with warning letter for environmental violations | Penicton Herald Prince Rupert Pipeline Resistance | Watershed Sentinel The Breach: ‘Inherently racist’: Wet’suwet’en leader on the crime of defending her land Lax’yip Firekeepers Links and Resources Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition 📺YOU CAN CATCH US LIVE EVERY FRIDAY AT 12pm E.T. on our YouTube Channel . All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support our work through monthly contributions: Patreon Follow us on Instagram or on Bluesky…

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Student Hunger Strike - Only a Matter of Time 55:08

6 weeks ago55:08

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Student activists at two University of Colombia (UBC) campuses have decided upon one of the most extreme forms of non-violent protest - a hunger strike. It wasn’t a brash decision by any means, and it is by far the first tactic they’ve deployed. In this episode, they detail just how they got to this point of escalation in their efforts to have their University divest from weapons manufacturers. They also provide details on how they prepared for this act of defiance, how they’re taking care of one another during it and what it will take to end their hunger strike. Other great takeaways are the many ways these folks utilize their campuses to build community and create space for more folks to step up into the fight. There’s also a lesson in leaning on those who came before you, to both better inform your plans and support you through the act. Hosted by: Jessa McLean Call to Action: Call on UBC to Divest from Corporations Fueling Genocide and Occupation Related Episodes: More on campus organizing with Change Course: Stigmatizing Capitalism on Campus Reflections on the student encampments from the Summer of 2024 And more on the Palestinian Solidarity Movement in Canada, In Our Lifetime , a playlist. -------- We go LIVE! every Friday at 12pm (ET) on our YouTube Channel - be sure to subscribe. All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support our work through monthly contributions: Patreon Follow us on Instagram or on Bluesky More Resources: UBC Divest on Instagram UBC Students Launch Hunger Strike to Demand Divestment | UBC DIVEST! CBC News: UBC Divestment Students Hunger Strike UBC Okanagan students start hunger strike to demand divestment - Saanich News…

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Basis of Unity: Vancouver Tenants Union 1:04:36

7 weeks ago1:04:36

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"The Tenant Class is Here" and they are a force to be reckoned with. Vancouver Tenants Union organizers Asura Enkhbayar and Ben Ger provide insight into their work building power from below, some of it in neighbourhoods with the highest concentration of renters on the continent. The variety of campaigns they’ve got going on doesn’t just speak to the complexity of issues facing tenants, but also to the value of a decentralized organization that’s able to respond locally, as needed. They also share the journey their organization has gone on over the past decade, and how tough lessons led them to a Basis of Unity and a new way forward. Hosted and Produced by: Jessa McLean Call to Action: Donate to the Park Beach Tenants Legal Fund Related Episodes: Shifting Gears is a discussion w/Climate Justice Toronto on their own transition from an environmentalist grassroots org to one focused on supporting tenant organizing in the City. Voices for Unhoused Liberation is an interview with unhoused organizers and activists in Toronto. Tenant Power: a playlist of episodes that would have landlords shaking in their boots. All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support our work through monthly contributions: Patreon Follow us on Instagram or on Bluesky More Resources: CBC: Power to the renter: Vancouver Tenants Union hopes to put rep in every building Vancouver Tenants Union: Basic of Unity…

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Refusing to Enlist 40:27

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Two Refuseniks from Tel Aviv talk candidly about Israeli society's reaction to their movement and the supports they've created to make it easier for more youth to refuse enlistment in the IDF. Tal Mitnik and Einat Gerlitz share their story, while also acknowledging despite all they've been through during their stints in military prison, it can't compare to the situation of Palestinian youth their age. Comparisons are made to Canadian settlers; both our states' being predicated on ethnic cleansing and colonial violence, and the struggle to decolonize spaces from within while understanding our role in maintaining that same colonial state. Their assessment of Israeli society at the moment, and the possibilities for peace are instructive, but difficult to hear. Hosted by: Jessa McLean Call to Action: Call for an #ArmsEmbargoNow Follow the Refusenik Speaking Tour with Independent Jewish Voices Keep talking about Palestine. Related Episodes: Support Systems Amid State Suppression a discussion with members of a legal support group in Toronto on the ways we can help each other navigate police state tactics. Disrupting Canada's Arms Trade is an interview with activist and organizer Rachel Small of World Beyond War. This episode has been added to our playlist, In Our Lifetime. All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support our work through monthly contributions: Patreon Follow us on Instagram or on Bluesky More Resources: IJV Activist Anna Lippman's Substack Mesarvot (Organization Website) The Israeli teens imprisoned for their refusal to join the army (Galway Pulse) Refusenik speaking tour March 2025 – Independent Jewish Voices Canada…

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Student Suppression By Any Means Necessary, with Jeremy Appel 57:07

9 weeks ago57:07

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Journalist Jeremy Appel has uncovered proof Danielle Smith's government set the stage for universities in Alberta to quickly and violently have student encampments cleared from their campuses. The timeline of evidence predates the protest, with numerous communications disseminating Zionist talking points and demonizing the Palestinian solidarity movement. We then find out how the University of Calgary Staff, Police and the Province worked seamlessly to coverup the truth about the violent eviction of peaceful student protestors back in May 2024. That was, until Jeremy got on the case. Hosted by: Jessa McLean Call to Action: Organize a Gaza Unbreakable: Week of Rage a call from the United Student Front for Palestine Related Episodes: Student Encampments (May 2024), an analysis of the various encampments springing up across North America. Stigmatizing Capitalism on Campus , a discussion on campus organizing with folks from Change Course Canada. Lessons from the Peoples' Circle for Palestine (July 2024), on the University of Toronto student encampment. All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support our work through monthly contributions: Patreon Follow us on Instagram or on Bluesky More Resources: Timeline: Protest encampments - University Affairs VIDEO: CBC Footage of Police Clearing Encampment Vancouver Island University suspends 2 students who were part of pro-Palestine camp - Saanich News VIDEO: Calgary Students Movement Footage of Police Violence The Orchard: How the UCP Covered up Police Violence The Orchard: UCalgary Palestine encampment's fate was sealed before a single tent was pitched…

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Trying to Silence Yves Engler 1:16:09

10 weeks ago1:16:09

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Episode 173 Journalist and Activist Yves Engler discusses the charges against him, the very thing Montreal Police tried to stop him from doing. As Yves tells the story of his arrest and the five days he spend in jail fighting suppressive bail conditions, he reflects on the supports he received, Canada's history of attacking activists, and the deeper issues surrounding incarceration. During the interview with Host Jessa McLean, Yves uses the phrase 'Zionist Lawfare' to describe the ways in which Canadian Law was weaponized against him at the behest of Pro-Israeli figures. END SONG CREDIT: David Rovics, What's Going on Here Montreal? (2025) Related Episodes: Process as Punishment , an interview with Movement Lawyers on the tactics used by Police and Prosecutors against Palestinian solidarity activists in Ontario; Watching Cops , a Toronto-based legal observer from the Orange Hats provides insight into the shifts in Policing protests over the past year and a half; and, Blockades and Bail Conditions , an Indigenous Palestinian Solidarity activist talks about their experience being arrested at an action and the use of bail conditions to intimidate and sideline them. Resources: Repression of anti-war voices an old Canadian story - Yves Engler PEN Canada letter to Mayor and Police Chief of Montreal regarding Yves Engler Yves Engler - Canadian Author and Activist All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: Patreon Follow us on Instagram ____________…

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A Space to Exist: School Boards and Anti-Palestinian Racism 55:05

12 weeks ago55:05

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Toronto Palestinian Families and Toronto Jewish Families talk about their within the Toronto District School Board. Their most recent campaign was in response to a report submitted to and adopted by TDSB Trustees that explicitly conflates the political ideology of Zionism with Jewish identity. Iman and Lev both testify to an environment rife with anti-Palestinian racism and misrepresentations of what antisemitism is, even before the presentation of the report. If implemented, political expressions for Palestine would be categorized as discrimination, leaving Palestinian/allied students and educators without a voice. CALL TO ACTION: Join Toronto Palestinian Families Related Blueprints of Disruption Episodes: Jews Say No to Genocide the IHRA, Fascism and Upholding Colonial Violence __________ All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: Patreon Follow us on Instagram Resources: Toronto Jewish Families Toronto Palestinian Families Linktre VIDEO: TDSB Delegations in Full (YouTube) VIDEO: Palestinian, Jewish families call on Toronto school board to address anti-Palestinian racism OPINION: Pro-Israel NGOs in Our Schools Put Kids at Risk - The Grind Magazine…

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Process as Punishment: Prosecution of Protest 56:14

13 weeks ago56:14

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Movement lawyers Nora Fathalipour and Arash Ghiassi have their hands full defending activists targeted by Police and prosecutors, particularly in Ontario where a Hate Crimes Working Group in the Attorney General's office has an explicitly racist mandate. Hear first hand the process police and the Crown are putting people through in order to intimidate, silence and criminalize movements. Even though most charges are dropped, the ordeal of having a publicized arrest, bail conditions and the process to clear their name can take a toll on activists. This is why having legal representation that understands the broader issues at play is so important. Political interference and anti-Palestinian racism are setting the tone for Police and prosecutors, but the community, together, is learning how to navigate it all so our comrades can remain free to fight another day. CALL TO ACTION: Support the Toronto Community Justice Fund Related Episodes: Support Systems Amid State Suppression w/members of the Toronto Legal Support; Weaponizing Canadian Law for Israel w/journalist Martin Lukacs from The Breach; and, The IHRA, Fascism and Upholding Colonial Violence - on Canada's adoption of the weaponized definition of antisemitism. All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: Patreon Follow us on Instagram Resources: The Breach: Secretive committee in Ontario ministry pushed crackdown on pro-Palestine activism CBC: Charges Dropped against pro-Palestinian protester CBC: Charges dropped against woman filmed pulling Pro-Palestinian protester's hijab Nora Fathalipour Bio | Nuance Legal Arash Ghiassi Bio — Savards LLP | Toronto Criminal Lawyers What is Movement Lawyering? — Movement Law Lab…

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Watching Cops: Advice for Activists 57:45

14 weeks ago57:45

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The Orange Hats join host Jessa McLean to share some of the knowledge they've acquired by documenting the Toronto Police harass, intimidate and brutalize activists at actions. Hear stories from the front lines, learn some of the dangerous trends in policing, and get LOTS of tips on how navigate the tactics being deployed against our movements. All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: Patreon Follow us on Instagram Resources: What to consider when requesting legal support. Orange Hats 1st PRESS RELEASE…

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Ceasefire Now What? 55:30

15 weeks ago55:30