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In this episode, Niki interviews Mika Erskog, South African researcher with Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research and host of the podcast The Crane: An Africa-China Podcast Dongsheng Collective. They discuss the relationship between China and the African continent, while dispelling the accusations that China is "imperialist," and what young progressive people in Africa are looking towards in this historical moment of self-determination.

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Why Is The US Calling China Imperialist Towards Africa? with Mikaela Nhondo Erskog

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Love in a F*cked up World, With Dean Spade 1:07:33

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In this Valentine's Day special episode, Niki interviews Dean Spade , a queer and trans organizer, attorney, and an author. They ground the conversation in Dean's new book, Love in a F*cked up World: How to Build Relationships, Hook Up, and Raise Hell Together. The two discuss how oppressive systems impact our relationships (romantic and otherwise), the role of conflict, and what we must learn from less alienated societies to survive ongoing crises. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Seed Saving as an Antidote to Colonization, with Vivien Sansour of Palestine Heirloom Seed Library 31:16

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In this episode, Niki interviews Vivien Sansour , founder of Palestine Heirloom Seed Library . In this conversation, the two discuss the ritual of seed saving among colonized peoples and the many ways in which saving the land's fruits is a way of returning to our humanity and our dignity. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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The Incoming Trump Administration, with Eugene Puryear 50:42

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In this episode, Niki interviews Eugene Puryear, an author, journalist, and host of Breakthrough News . In this conversation, the two discuss the incoming Trump administration and its implications on the Palestinian struggle, the global south at large, and what we can expect these next four years. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Audre Lorde and June Jordan's Black Feminism and Palestine, with Marina Magloire 49:16

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In this episode, Niki interviews Marina Magloire, Atlanta-based Black Feminism scholar, professor, and author of We Pursue Our Magic: A Spiritual History of Black Feminism . In this conversation, the two discuss the complicated relationship between two iconic queer Black feminist poets, Audre Lorde and June Jordan, and their opposing views on Zionism for the majority of their lives. You can read Marina's essay, Moving Towards Life: Exploring the correspondence of June Jordan and Audre Lorde, Marina Magloire assembles an archive of a Black feminist falling-out over Zionism here . Audre Lorde's Uses of the Erotic June Jordan's I Must Become a Menace to My Enemies ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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US Out of Korea, with Jamie Tyberg of Nodutdol 39:16

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In this episode, Niki interviews Jamie Tyberg, organizer with Nodutdol to discuss why the Korean War is so unknown amongst Americans, why there are "two" Koreas, the US' continued and increasing aggression against the Korean peninsula and what that means for the region and the rest of the world, why a ceasefire is not enough, and the fight for reunification of Korean families. Nodutdol's latest campaign, US Out of Korea launches all over the US on July 27th. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Why Is The US Calling China Imperialist Towards Africa? with Mikaela Nhondo Erskog 50:19

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In this episode, Niki interviews Mika Erskog , South African researcher with Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research and host of the podcast The Crane: An Africa-China Podcast Dongsheng Collective . They discuss the relationship between China and the African continent, while dispelling the accusations that China is "imperialist," and what young progressive people in Africa are looking towards in this historical moment of self-determination. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Why Is The US Smearing Mexico's President, with Kurt Hackbarth 54:48

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In this episode, Niki interviews journalist Kurt Hackbarth , the two discuss Mexico's upcoming historic election, why the US insists on smearing the Mexican president with media lies, and how the future of Mexico has major impacts across the Latin America and the globe. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Why Mass Protests Don't Equate to Revolution, with Vincent Bevins 57:25

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In this episode, Niki interviews acclaimed journalist and author, Vincent Bevins . In this conversation, the two discuss the trend of mass protests across the globe often resulting in the opposite of what people were demanding in the streets in the first place. They weave the history of anti-communism, US-backed right-wing coups, the weaking and demobilization of leftist organizations and parties, and the role of media. Vincent Bevins is the author of The Jakarta Method and If We Burn: The Mass Protest Decade and the Missing Revolution ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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The Legacy of Cuban Medical and Healthcare Solidarity, with Dr. Samira Addrey 1:11:24

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In this episode, Niki interviews Ghanian-American doctor, Dr. Samira Addrey, Graduate of the Latin American School of Medicine in Cuba. In this conversation, the two discuss the legacy of not only the Latin American School of Medicine, but how Cuba has managed to develop some of the world's best doctors, biotech innovations, and their commitment to medical solidarity, despite the US blockade and all the crises it creates for Cuba and its people. Additional note regarding the situation in Cuba: "Right now the U.S. government is deliberately starving the Cuban people 90 miles to our South. We all must act now. A food crisis is unfolding on the island of an unprecedented scale. A country where hunger had been made a thing of the past is now running out of bread and other essential food items. We are launching an emergency campaign — Let Cuba Live: Bread for Our Neighbors. Our goal is to send 800 tons of wheat flour to Cuba as legal humanitarian aid, so that millions of people have bread for a month." Donate at: LetCubaLive.info/bread ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Organized Labor, Unions, Strikes and Palestine, with Zaina Alsous 51:01

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In this episode, Niki interviews Palestinian labor organizer and author, Zaina Alsous , where the two discuss the history of Palestinian and Arab worker-led revolts, the significance of the largest US labor unions calling for an immediate ceasefire, and the limitations of our current ability to hold general strikes in the US and what is required to make this more possible. You can read more editorial work by Zaina here . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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On Palestinian Resistance and Why the US Can't Win Wars, with Vijay Prashad 48:59

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In this interview, Niki interviews historian and journalist Vijay Prashad , where the two discuss the history of Palestinian resistance throughout Zionist occupation, why the US may have the power to destroy countries but cannot win wars, and where the seeds of hope lie in this revolutionary moment. Vijay Prashad is the Executive Director of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research, the Chief Editor of Leftword Books, and the author of forty books. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Neither Democrats nor Republicans Save Us, So Now What? With PSL Presidential Candidate, Claudia De la Cruz 46:38

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"The lesser of two evils politic has not served working class people." In this interview, Niki interviews presidential candidate for PSL (Party for Socialism and Liberation), Claudia De la Cruz . The two discuss the unfolding crises in the US - unemployment, inflation, housing/rent crisis, climate collapse, the threat of war, among other issues and how both Democrats and Republicans refuse to address these crisis and bring about solutions to most Americans. As a relentless genocide takes place on the Palestinian people, Biden, Democrats, and Republicans alike have made their commitments and interests clear. Soon, these same politicians will be asking Americans for their vote, but most people feel exhausted of business as usual. In this conversation, Niki and Claudia get into the specifics of what is at stake and what can be done. You can volunteer to be part of this campaign here . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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One Year Ago, I Went on Hiatus! 1:07:51

for 2 years siden1:07:51

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In this episode, Niki is interviewed by their best friend and comrade, Sabrina Beydoun. Niki reflects intimately on what themes have been anchoring her this past year of sabbatical and hiatus - the challenges of what it means to leave home and build anew, being in a place of transition and uncertainty, and unprecedented personal challenges, while reckoning that the only path forward is collective care and interdependence. Sabrina Beydoun is a Lebanese-American chef, writer, and cultural worker. You can read their substack, Nourished here . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Who Is Wellness For? With Fariha Róisín 1:00:06

for 3 years siden1:00:06

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In this episode, Niki interviews Fariha Róisín , author of Who Is Wellness For? In the conversation, the two discuss the role of dignity in affirming one’s healing in the face of trauma, colonialism, capitalism, and other systems of oppression. They also unpack the relationship between spiritual warfare, commodification of wellness, and the corporate industries that intentionally invisibilize the violence behind popular wellness trends and practices. Audio disclaimer: I encourage you to listen on your laptop or car, as there is a bit of background noise coming from Fariha's audio. Otherwise, enjoy this tender conversation. Music by Magic City Hippies ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Pandemic Ain't Over, with Elea Chang 49:29

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In this episode, Niki interviews Elea Chang , disability justice advocate, community organizer, and artist. The two discuss the capitalist notion of the "pandemic being over," and the ways in which disability justice offers a pathway of care, solidarity, and safety in these uncertain times. In this, they also discuss the limitations of representation and identity politics in an economy that commodifies it all. Elea is the creator of Disabled and Here , an interview and stock images celebrating disabled BIPOC. This episode is in partnership with Open Collective Foundation . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Connection in a Digital World, with Annika Hansteen-Izora 48:35

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*This episode was originally published in May 2021* In this episode, Niki interviews Annika Hansteen-Izora , an art director, poet, and designer. The two reckon with the interests (profit, militarism, white supremacy, ableism - to name a few) that dictate social media platforms, algorithms, and the digital world at large, in a time where we are all spending hours on end on apps. Drawing from Afro-Futurism, Afro-Nowism, and speculative fiction, the two envision what communities centered in care and safety may look and feel like. Annika is currently the Creative Director of Design and UI at Somewhere Good , a new social media platform that centers people of color. Annika’s references and suggestions for folks to learn more from: Safiya Umoja Noble: Algorithms of Oppression Digital Doulas Take Restorative Justice to Cyberspace by. Yaa Addae Data healing concept by Neema Githere Data trauma concept by Olivia McKayla Ross Glitch Feminism by Legacy Russell Joy Buolamwini and Algorithmic Justice Mandy Harris Williams and #brownupyourfeed ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Indigenous Resistance As An Antidote to Climate Crisis, with Nick Estes 1:01:32

for 3 years siden1:01:32

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In this episode, Niki interviews Nick Estes , Indigenous scholar, writer, and co-founder of The Red Nation. The two reflect on 2021's Jan 6th insurrection and some notable political differences between the political economy of the US vs socialist economies in the Global South. They also offer some critiques on the new Netflix sensation, Don't Look Up, while centering the need for Indigenous resistance as an antidote to the climate crisis. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Hands Off Cuba, with Manolo De Los Santos 44:11

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In this episode, Niki interviews Manolo De Los Santos, a Caribbean popular educator and the two discuss the November 15th protests in Cuba, what narratives we should be mindful of in hopes of supporting the lives of Cuban people on the island, and the dangers of advocating for US intervention. Manolo is the co-executive director of The People's Forum in NYC. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Haiti, Cuba, and Lessons of Caribbean Resistance, with Claudia De La Cruz 52:14

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In this episode, Niki interviews Claudia De La Cruz, Co-Executive Director of The People's Forum. The two discuss the recent events in Haiti, Cuba, and other political crises in the region and what this means for oppressed people globally. They also discuss the continuous historical patterns of what happens in moments like this, and the ways in which US media works in insidious ways to confuse and distract everyday people and ultimately serve elite interests. Support the podcast and become a patreon here . Music courtesy of Magic City Hippies . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Politicizing Journalism, with Clarissa Brooks 58:18

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In this episode, Niki interviews Clarissa Brooks, an abolitionist movement journalist and organizer. The two discuss the dangers of status quo "objectivity" in journalism and media, and look alternatively, to grassroots examples of Black investigative journalists who hold political commitments and relationships with the communities they write about. They also discuss the attention economy and its impact on which stories are prioritized and centered. Clarissa's writing has been featured in Rolling Stone, THEM, NPR, Harper's Bazaar, Teen Vogue, Complex, among others. Support the podcast and become a patreon here . Music courtesy of Magic City Hippies . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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2nd Year Anniversary Special, with Mimi Zhu 58:05

for 4 years siden58:05

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In this celebratory episode, Niki rings in the second anniversary of the podcast by getting into conversation with fellow gemini Mimi Zhu , writer and author of the forthcoming Book, Be Not Afraid of Love. The two discuss the realities that become more possible through storytelling for communities of color, the co-opting necessitated by corporate campaigns such as Stop Asian Hate and Pride, and the ways in which grief, loss, and migrant narratives all create openings for transformation and abolitionist values. Mimi's work explores themes of survival, queerness, alternate worlds rooted in interdependence/kinship/solidarity. Their work has been featured in the New York Times, PAPER Magazine, Guardian, SLATE, Artnet, NME, Bustle, JacobinMag, them., The Fader, INSIDER, VICE. They also write a monthly newsletter called WRITE, TO HEAL that includes essays, prompts, and curated playlists. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Work Won't Love You Back, with Sarah Jaffe 54:48

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In this episode, Niki interviews Sarah Jaffe , labor journalist and author. The two discuss Sarah's new book, Work Won't Love You Back: How Devotion to Our Jobs Keeps Us Exploited, Exhausted and Alone , which offers historical context on the gendered, racialized, and capitalist history impacting workers, families, and what kind of labor society deems as valuable or not. In this conversation, the two also discuss recent examples of workers resisting, organizing, and shifting the terrain for labor in response to COVID-19 and they challenge the notion that: if you love what you do, you won't work a day in your life. Sarah's work has been featured in The New York Times, The Nation, the Guardian, the Washington Post, The New Republic, the Atlantic, and elsewhere. She is the co-host, with Michelle Chen, of Dissent magazine’s Belabored podcast, as well as a columnist at The Progressive and New Labor Forum . Support the podcast and become a patreon here . Music courtesy of Magic City Hippies . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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The Role of An Artist and Cultural Worker, with Fresco Steez 50:52

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In this episode, Niki interviews Fresco Steez , a cultural engineer and organizer who has designed countless slogans, visuals, and communications that center the notion of being Unapologetically Black. In this conversation, the two discuss the role of artists and cultural workers in revolutionary struggles, the potential and necessity behind popularizing radical ideas, and the two get vulnerable around commitments to agitate and organize whenever possible. You can learn more about Fresco's latest project with Levi's here . Support the podcast and become a patreon here . Music courtesy of Magic City Hippies . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Abolition and A New Administration, with Derecka Purnell 55:44

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In this episode, Niki interviews Derecka Purnell, an abolitionist writer, organizer, lawyer. Derecka works to end police and prison violence by providing legal assistance, research, and trainings to community based organizations through an abolitionist framework. In this conversation, the two discuss the limits of identity politics, why anti-capitalism and abolition go together, lessons from the 2020 uprising and what's ahead under a new administration. Derecka's writings have been published in The New York Times , The Atlantic, The Guardian, Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar, Teen Vogue, The Appeal, Truthout, Slate, Boston Review, Huffington Post, Vox , and In These Times. She’s been featured on NPR, the Boston Globe, Slate’s What Next, and MSNBC, and is the former Editor-in-Chief of the Harvard Journal of African American Public Policy. Support the podcast and become a patreon here . Music courtesy of Magic City Hippies . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Embodying Our Abolitionist Dreams, with adrienne maree brown 56:47

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In this episode, Niki interviews adrienne maree brown, the author of Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good and Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds . In this conversation, the two discuss what it means to embody abolitionist values, strategies for discerning differences in movement work, boundaries on and offline, moving towards generative conflict more effectively, adrienne's new book, We Will Not Cancel Us, and dreamy longings for 2021. adrienne maree brown is a longtime movement facilitator, supporting the work of organizations and collectives. Her new book, We Will Not Cancel Us is an invitation for abolitionist organizers and movement workers. Episode transcript available here . Support the podcast and become a patreon here . Music courtesy of Magic City Hippies . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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How To Do Nothing, with Jenny Odell 1:09:39

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In this episode, Niki interviews Jenny Odell, author of NYT bestselling book, How To Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy . The two discuss divesting from the act of personal branding on social media, bioregionalism and re-connecting to the living ecosystems that surround us, the danger behind privatization of public and outdoor spaces, and the racial and class dynamics of leisure and who has access to it. Jenny is a multidisciplinary artist and author based in Oakland, CA. Her work generally involves acts of close observation, whether it's birdwatching , collecting screen shots , or trying to parse bizarre forms of e-commerce . Her writing has appeared on New York Times, New York Magazine, The Atlantic, The Believer, The Paris Review, McSweeney's, SFMOMA's Open Space, The Creative Independent, and Sierra Magazine. Episode transcript available here . Support the podcast and become a patreon here . Music courtesy of Magic City Hippies . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Let's Talk Cuba, with Liz of Belly of The Beast 51:07

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In this bilingual interview, Niki interviews Liz of Belly of the Beast . The two discuss the US blockade on Cuba and its profound and lasting effect, what the US elections mean for Cubans in Cuba, and they invite nuance into the conversation regarding Cuban politics. They also unpack the emotional and relational challenges that imperialist policies have on family dynamics, friendships, and a strategically divided Cuban community. Support the podcast and become a patreon here . Music courtesy of Magic City Hippies . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Context > Content, with Phil Agnew 49:38

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In this episode, Niki talks to Phil Agnew , former Senior Advisor for Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign and co-founder of Dream Defenders. As 'content' takes precedence over 'context' for the sake of social media likes and mass re-tweets, the two discuss the nuances of building political power, the necessity to prioritize slow and steady work over urgency, mental health, and which seeds of optimism they're sowing these days. You can learn more about Phil's latest project, Black Men Build here . Support the podcast and become a patreon here . Music courtesy of Magic City Hippies . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Like a Bird, with Fariha Róisín 43:54

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In this episode, Niki interviews Fariha Róisín , a Bangladeshi multidisciplinary artist, writer, podcaster, and poet. In light of Fariha's debut novel launch, Like a Bird , the two discuss the commodification of trauma, queerness and Islam, and the ongoing work of healing familial and ancestral wounds. Fariha's work has been featured in Vogue, PAPER, Nylon, Huffington Post, and elsewhere. Her new novel, Like a Bird is out September 15th. Order here . Transcript available here . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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We Can't Win Unless We're Organized, with James Lopez 44:58

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