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The news corporate media won't touch, stories from the front lines of our movements to fight and build and just a dash of spoken word, visual art and snark. Blend and enjoy.

Mar 11, 2016

This week:

the Grand Canyon is so breathtaking and gorgeous that we just can't stand it any longer. Let's meet the 2 big plans to destroy this pristine beauty and what you can do about it.

Next up, Monsanto is poisoning people, that's nothing new. But after 4 decades. one measly clause in a house bill could wipe their legal slate clean.

And finally, Daniel Lee has occupied the streets, organized and appeared at rallies and actions for years. Now, he's taking that fight into a bid for political office.

But first, an ode to a stoic beauty.

 

If you enjoy the show, please consider helping us create it! A coffee a month, an anonymous mask a month - help us keep acting out

Site List:

savetheconfluence.com

grandcanyontrust.org

biologicaldiversity.org/action/alerts/

march-against-monsanto.com

danielwaynelee.com/

 

Mar 4, 2016

This week, it’s our anniversary!!! -

And we’re celebrating with a look back and an inspiring look forwards. We’re raising a our firsts, our voices and indeed, a glass in the name of creative activism past and present, and the continued fight for freedom and justice.

Here’s to acting out - then and now.

 

Site List:

http://bit.ly/ActOutArchive

http://bit.ly/ActOutIntro

patreon.com/ActOut

Feb 26, 2016

This week: grab your calendars and let's head to the front lines where we're talking everything from women's rights to Saudi ties to spring break.

And in a special extended interview, we bring you the Bank Whistleblowers Group who has a plan to unfuck our economy – based on years of experience going up against the largest financial institutions in the country. But first, I'm tired.

If you enjoy the show, please consider helping us create it! A coffee a month, an anonymous mask a month - help us keep acting out

 

Site List:

reproductiverights.org/

codepink.org/2016saudisummit

covepointspringbreak.org

http://bit.ly/BankWhistleblowers

http://bit.ly/BWU60dayplan

patreon.com/actout

Feb 19, 2016

This week: get online to break free & get the scoop on worldwide actions happening offline,

Valentine's Day might be over but Beyond Extreme Energy wants you to keep spreading some love,

fuck mincing words on the TPP,

Plastic Jesus wants you to question your beliefs and

do you vote with your brain or your genitals?

But first, an ode – to every woman.

 

Site List:

breakfree2016.org/this-is-how-we-break-free/

beyondextremeenergy.org/

fuckthetpp.com

plasticjesus.net

patreon.com/actout

Feb 12, 2016

This week – activists targeted for fighting the system - the good, bad and ugly of activism. 

As we recognize the need to recognize our own and each other's health and wellness, hear the tale of two activists who are neither broken nor stopping.

And lastly but most of the budget – our military.

But first, I am a hypocrite

 

If you enjoy the show, please consider helping us create it! A coffee a month, an anonymous mask a month - help us keep acting out

 

Site List:

seedcoalition.wordpress.com
patreon.com/actout 

 

 

 

 

Feb 5, 2016

This week – we passed the 5 year anniversary of Tahrir square but do we even know or care what's happening there now? Do we see the parallels between what's happening here and what's happened there?

We speak with an Egyptian activist who risks her freedom in order to set the record straight on the past and the present.

Next up, this is the week to stand strong on the front lines against the complete corporate takeover and finally,

this low life scum is not something you can see, taste or have probably even heard of. But it's poisoning more than half our country – here's what you can do about it.

But first, allow me to not be polite, but poetic.

 

If you enjoy the show, please consider helping us create it! A coffee a month, an anonymous mask a month - help us keep acting out

 

Site List:

inalllanguages.blogspot.com/

flushthetpp.org/actions/

cleanupthemines.org

defendblackhills.org

patreon.com/actout

 

Jan 29, 2016

This week – Tyson Slocum, director of Public Citizen's energy program is gonna give you all the nasty details on the methane leak in California – the backstory, present putrid mess and what's next.

Also, some silver lining stories PLUS next week is an important week of action all across the US, so mark your calendars.

But first, let's start off with a contemplative musing –--- how do you remember?

 

**If you're enjoying this podcast and the video show, please consider being a patron! Everything we do is self-funded and self-produced so every little bit helps! 

 

Site List

flushthetpp.org/actions/

standuptooil.org/

citizen.org/

wearecovepoint.org/

www.patreon.com/ActOut

Jan 22, 2016

This week, we have a special podcast lined up! It's a longer edition as we have the regular audio from the show PLUS a special addendum featuring Eleanor's recent interview on KPFK Los Angeles. There she discusses her politics, poetry & performs a few spoken word pieces. We'll get to that after the regularly scheduled podcast :)

...which includes: a post-SOTU look-back because, you know, hindsight is 20/20 and President Obama is full of shit. Next, stop paying attention - to the presidential election. Consider this a mini-rehab. Finally Mark Pershin talks climate change at the dinner table. But first, Deeds Not Words. 

 

Site List:

veteransforpeace.org

codepink.org

knowdrones.com

worldcantwait.net

vcnv.org

ewg.org/meateatersguide

lessmeatlessheat.org

 

 

 

Jan 15, 2016

This week:--- 'tis better to give than to receive – but who are you giving to and who's really receiving the gift? With the help of non-profit employee and activist, Anna Kaminski, we dive into the non-profit industry and peek behind that shiny charity veneer.

Next up, from coast to coast, let's talk the fossil fuel industry – fracking, oil trains, export terminals oh my. Activists are making gains but they need your help in taking this fight up to the next level.

But first, you have to lose it – a paradigm lost.

 

Site List

wearecovepoint.org/
facebook.com/seedcoalition/
wearelancastercounty.com/
beyondextremeenergy.org/
backbonecampaign.org
350.org
risingtidenorthamerica.org
occupy.com/donate

 

Jan 8, 2016

This week on the front lines, the US Trade Rep's office wants your opinion on something and lawmakers in California might be up for a makeover. Next up, a website developer pushes for you to get offline, activists uncover the food industry's push to serve up a buffet table of low life scum and finally, we can adapt, but should we? But first, love and peace in the deep end.

 

Note: there's a short slideshow this week with anti-TPP memes so be sure to go to occupy.com/actout to see the full episode and grab those memes to post and share!

 

Site List:

bit.ly/telltheustr 
flushthetpp.org
coeo.cc
fullcircleproject.net
march-against-monsanto.com
shopagainstmonsanto.com
gmo-awareness.com
occupy.com/donate

 

Jan 1, 2016

For those of you who follow the TV show, you know that we didn't have a show this week. But I just couldn't let January 1st pass without a podcast so here, in lieu of the audio from the video show, are the words you missed. 

A few select spoken word pieces that came before we started doing the podcast in week 23. 

I name the episode that they're taken from so you can easily head to our YouTube page or our spoken word archive to see them in video form. 

Here, I performed them live, one take, on a shitty mic in my living room - you know, guerilla style creative activism :)

Here's to a 2016 filled with creativity, activism and inspiration. 

 

Thanks for listening and keep acting out! 

Dec 25, 2015

Our last podcast of the year!

This week, we're back in the swing of things just in time to send you off for 2015. After watching our Best of Paris coverage last week, get a little glimpse of what's to come for the global climate movement in 2016. Also, I promised a while back that we'd get back to the Chamber of Commerce, so let's dig through the history of this corporate low life scum. And finally, Agunda Okeyo talks art and activism from the global, black female perspective. But first, inspired by Paris, let us walk on silent ground.

 

Site List:

breakfree2016.org/

agundaokeyo.com

hbo.com/documentaries/3-1-2-minutes

occupy.com/donate

 

Dec 18, 2015

Last week, we took to the streets of Paris to bring you updates from the ground as activists responded to the idle talk of the UN climate summit. Here is a final compilation of our coverage - from start to finish; from first interview to D12, the last word of COP21 and just the beginning for the global climate justice movement! For the complete coverage, visit occupy.com/actout and of course, our YouTube page: youtube.com/occupycom

 

**Please note: There are a LOT of images and video in this episode that aren't included in the podcast. To see the videos, please go to our YouTube page and to see all the images, please go to Art Killing Apathy. And of course, to see this episode in it's entirety, visit occupy.com/actout.

 

Site List:

artkillingapathy.com

ienearth.org

artnotoil.org.uk

climacts.org.au

coalitionclimat21.org

amisdelaterre-cop21.org

climatejustice4peace.org

d12.paris/

occupy.com/donate

Dec 4, 2015

This week, let's use some common sense and talk about the rights of man. Next up, Recycled Propaganda, pure white low life scum, grab a seat at the middle east dinner table and from Paris to the globe, climate change can be slowed, if we make it so. But first, life is meaningless – like a blank page so get a brush, a crayon, a pen and paint your way.

 

**NOTE: there won't be a podcast next week as we'll be in Paris covering the activist response to COP21. We will have a best-of episode the following week. In the meantime, stay up to date via occupy.com/actout

 

Site List:

recycledpropaganda.com
codepink.org/pop_up_for_peace
350.org
occupy.com/donate


 

Nov 27, 2015

This week, let's take a peak at the TPP uprising in DC last week and get inspired to jump on board for the next one.

Next, money in politics may not be the sexiest issue to talk about but it is the biggest – from tweets to marching in the streets, here are some bad ass ways to join the fight.

Next, inaction is dangerous game, Stuart Schuffman aka broke ass stuart talks living cheaply and running for mayor, and finally, opt outside, don't buy shit and happy thanksgiving.

But first, let me muse on a muse I once came across ---- peddling tunes on a crowded street late afternoon.

**Note: there is a slideshow with images and video in this episode - visit the episode page to see them in the show!

 

Site List:

politicalaccountability.net/ 
flushthetpp.org
citizen.org
democracyspring.org 
brokeassstuart.com



 

Nov 20, 2015

This week: since when did stupidity become so popular? I guess since dinosaurs wore saddles – yes, saddles.

Next up, education is a right and it's time to stop treating students like customers at a luxury store.

#BlackOnCampus sheds light on the sweeping issue of racism in our schools and let these be calls to action for all students – time to rise up, we've been silent too long.

Next, can't see the dying forest through the green-washing and finally, nous sommes unis.

But first, we knocked something over – now we need to clean it up.

 

 

This week's site list:

  • facebook.com/MillionStudentMarch
  • 350.org
  • NRDC.org
  • desmogblog.com
  • avaaz.org
  • occupy.com/donate

 

Nov 13, 2015

What’s a Veteran’s Day episode without talking to some veterans?? So, we talk to former Marine Jake Bridge and former Army journalist Emily Yates - about their time in the military, the Empire, life as a veteran and what you can do to help - today and every other day.

 

Site List:

veteransforpeace.org

ivaw.org

emilyyatesmusic.com/

girightshotline.org

flushthetpp.org/fallrising/

occupy.com/donate

 

Nov 6, 2015

Let's start with something non-controversial: race issues. A brief but important little segment specifically designed for my fellow white people.

Next up, fuck big banks – move your money and starve the beast.

Next, Uncle Sam hates immigrants, but he doesn't mind making money off of 'em – immigrant detention centers and the sanctuary across the road – Sarah Jackson's casa de paz.

Then we've got 7 reasons why this corporate coup matters to you and finally, Obama busts a move. But first, perception's reality – scene.

 

This week's site list:

banklocal.info

casadepazcolorado.org/

flushthetpp.org/

theintercept.com/drone-papers/

youtube.com/redactedtonight

Oct 30, 2015

Medicine and money: a how-to and why you should!

This week, we're switching things up a bit but giving you no less ammo for your activism.

First up, let's talk bitcoin and crypto-currency – the future of money and your role in it.  Next up Kevin Zeese has been on the front lines of marijuana politics for over 30 years – what's changed, where are we at now and what can we do?

But first, I repeat, fools – on repeat.

 

Site List

letstalkbitcoin.com

ssdp.org

drugpolicy.org

mpp.org

norml.org

popularresistance.org

clearingthefogradio.org

occupy.com/donate

 

 

Oct 23, 2015

This week – think before you pink – it's October and pink-washing is in full swing but here are several reasons why you should abstain from the cancer fan-fare, and how you can really battle the big C's – corporations and cancer.

Next up, Lee Camp turns tragedy into comedy, and finally, California's bitter fight against Nestle.

But first, paint a picture with me.

 

Here's the site list from the show - view the full episode here!

 

Site List:

metup.org

thinkbeforeyoupink.org

leecamp.net

youtube.com/redactedtonight

couragecampaign.org

storyofstuff.org

occupy.com/donate

 

Oct 9, 2015

**Note: there is one video performance and one activism info card in this show - visit the episode page to see them in the show!

This week, it's about time we hear about climate change – but really hear it. Victoria Fernandez from 350.org dishes on the political and public effects of divestment – surprising, but money matters. Then starting October 10, we've got a week long, international push for people and planet and against the corporatocracy. Sweden deserves a shout out. And finally, scream for me. But first, we reserve your rights.

 

Here's the site list from the show - view the full episode here!

Site List:
350.org
gofossilfree.org
floodthesystem.net
trade4people.org
facebook.com/rooftoprevolutionaries
rooftoprevolutionaries.com

 

Oct 2, 2015

**Note: there are two slideshows in this show - visit the episode page to see them in the show - trust me, some awesome images in there!

 

This week – from med students to female priests, fasters to the monopoly man, we've got on helluva line up. First up, let's talk Medicare – it shouldn't be so ageist. Next up, how could we not mention the pope? So, we're mentioning the Pope, and since I'm such a contrarian, let's talk about the good AND the bad. Next, we've got a fracking low life scum award, money in politics and get ready to get cozy and design some graphics! But first, this is plastic. I bleed.

 

Here's the site list from the show - view the full episode here!

 

Site List:

student.pnhp.org/

moralactiononclimate.org/

moneyoutvotersin.org/

beyondextremeenergy.org/

plannedparenthood.org

powerdc.org

pay2playtv.tumblr.com/contest

pay2play.tv

 

Sep 25, 2015

This week, Chris Hedges offers up some historical rebellion so we understand where we came from and where we're headed. Next up, Climate Camps and Klima Kamps show us how we could be living while teaching us how to dismantle the corporat-ocracy and finally Kevin Gosztola wants media and movements to work together, ensuring that every politician, corporate tool, law and legislation is shadowproof. But first, let's go face to face with one of those corporate tools.

To see the slideshows that I mention in the episode, watch the episode online! See below for the site list typically shown at the end of the show! 

Site list

labofii.wordpress.com
degrowth.org
climategames.net
shadowproof.com

 

Sep 18, 2015

 

This week, Margaret Flowers thinks it's about fucking time we got some more activists in the halls of the mighty – from occupying the streets to occupying Congress. Next up, here's how you can make your community an anti-corporate land of the free PLUS rice paper against the TPP and finally, let's google how NOT to be over-consuming, plastic ass hats. But first, YOU ARE an activist. 

To see the slideshows that I mention in the episode, watch the episode online! See below for the site list typically shown at the end of the show! 

 

Site list

flowersforsenate.org

popularresistance.org

itsoureconomy.us

flushthetpp.org

 

occupy.com/donate

 

Sep 11, 2015

 

This week, grab your bicycle and give cars a well deserved middle finger in a world-wide initiative to cut emissions, get outside, move your ass and interact with your city and people. Next, let's talk Syria and why their story could so easily be ours – I'll give you a hint: climate change. Finally, peace in the middle east might not be a reality but the Iran deal could be – thanks to the tireless work of activists like Alli McCracken, director of Code Pink. And speaking of war and peace, we'll kick off this week by meeting these unknown, unwilling soldiers.  

To see the slideshows that I mention in the episode, watch the episode online! See below for the site list typically shown at the end of the show! 

 

Site list:

carbusters.org

moas.eu/

justgiving.com/aylankurdi

refugee-action.org.uk/

rescue.org/volunteer

codepink.org

facebook.com/codepinkalert

 

occupy.com/donate

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