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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 17, 2017

This week:

Wealthcare, healthcare, sickcare, the GOP, the ACA and the REAL solution neither side of the corporatocracy wants to talk about.

Next, we take you into the streets for the Native Nations Rise actions from this past week and finally, Tangerine Bolen sits down with us to discuss her case against Trump – for people, for planet – for water is life.

 

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Site List:

http://healthoverprofit.org/

http://www.marchforhealth.org/

http://nativenationsrise.org/

https://www.revolutiontruth.org/

http://www.artkillingapathy.com/

http://bit.ly/ActOut102

 

Mar 10, 2017

This week:

We shift from histories to her stories with a revolutionary rundown of incredible women from around the globe and throughout the ages.

Next up, Nick Brana former outreach coordinator for Bernie Sanders talks about his latest effort to Draft Bernie in forming a new people's party.

 

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Site List:

http://www.rejectedprincesses.com/

https://draftbernie.org/ 

 

 

Mar 3, 2017

This week:

In Selma and worldwide – we take a look at actions and events for and by women that not only highlight our power and struggle as women but the continued fight for racial justice, environmental justice and human rights.

Finally, Mohawk professor and film-maker Paulette Moore sits down with us to discuss her documentary, The Spirit of Standing Rock.

 

Site List

http://sistersinsynergy.com/

https://parodemujeres.com

https://www.freespeech.org

 

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Feb 24, 2017

This week:

As Trump's ICE raids terrorize the country, we take a look at sanctuary cities and what they mean for not only at-risk immigrants but us – their neighbors and allies.

Next, you wanna impeach Trump? Well, here's what you're in for if you do.

 

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Feb 17, 2017

This week:

It's our 100th episode! In honor of that, we're taking a look at the 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution – and more importantly, taking a look at the parallels so that we might learn from history rather than repeat it.

Next up, the difference between a strike and a day off and finally Kamau Franklin and the call to be ungovernable.  

 

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Site List

http://f17strike.com/

https://www.ungovernable2017.com/

Feb 10, 2017

This week:

What is America? What is American? Is the Muslim Ban or the bombs we drop or the fear and hate around immigration really un-American? And furthermore, are the horrendous happenings in the Trump administration unique to him – or are they just part of a long tradition of fear, hate, greed and injustice?

And finally, Medea Benjamin sits down with us to talk Saudi Arabia and our twisted ties to this unjust kingdom.

 

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Site List:

https://www.codepink.org/

Feb 3, 2017

This week:

the REALLY Hateful 8 get a low life scum spotlight as we dive into the latest Oxfam report about the continuous rise of global income inequality.

Next up, writer and activist Justin Podur gives us a rundown on war and peace in Colombia, how Uncle Sam and corporate goons benefit and what WE can do – thinking globally and acting locally.

 

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Site List:

https://movetoamend.org/

https://represent.us/

http://www.rootstrikers.org/#!/

http://www.stampstampede.org/

https://podur.org/

Jan 27, 2017

This week:

In a special hour long episode, we not only fill you in on the actions from the streets of DC last weekend – we, more importantly, discuss, analyze and project a path forwards.

Local DC musician, activist and writer Jason Yawn will join me to talk tactics, what to do now and the role of artists in the movement.

 

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Site List

https://freechildrenofearth.bandcamp.com/

www.atthebarricadespodcast.com

 

Jan 20, 2017

This week:

As stages are set for the upcoming inauguration, activists across the country prepare to strike, block, march and disrupt. We’ll outline what's happening here in DC, where you can find out about what's happening where you are and most importantly, the context of these actions for newcomers and seasoned activist alike.

Finally, Samantha Castro dishes on her years of activism experience – from collaborative efforts across the globe to the importance of creative thinking on the front lines. Hers is the kind of insight and inspiration we need for Friday and all the days to come.

 

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Site List:

http://www.disruptj20.org/

https://www.womensmarch.com/

http://www.waca.net.au/

Jan 13, 2017

This week:

War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength and it's still Russia's fault. We're diving into the law passed under cover of Christmas that essentially establishes an Orwellian Ministry of Truth.

Next up, yes bees are dying and yes that doesn't bode well for those of us who enjoy food BUT here's something you can do about it.

And finally, by the dawn's early light – wake up.

 

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Site List:

http://crownbees.com/

https://sabaltrailresistance.wordpress.com

 




 

Dec 30, 2016

It's been a full year of Act Out episodes and it would be a shame to shift into next year without a look back – not just because we're proud of the work we've done but because the powerful activists, artists and movements that we've hosted are and will be an inspiration moving into next year – a raised fist in the face of fascisma fuck you to the powers that be, saying we, the people, are not going to be passive.

A massive display of what we are capable of – the creative ideas, the connections made, the actions we take – ALL of this – in the name of justice, peace – and people and planet over profit.

So, without further ado, here is a look back – for the fight ahead.

 

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Dec 23, 2016

This week:

in a special episode, I've got some questions:

What makes a news outlet a Russian propaganda site?

Did the Russians actually hack or leak or in any other way tamper with our elections?

How safe and fair are our elections and could voting machines be used for something more fun – like playing PacMan?

And finally, journalist Mnar Muhawesh joins us to talk real – vs. fake - news.

 

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Dec 16, 2016

This week:

A run down on the fucked politics of Texas and why they matter to you.

Next up, an army veteran walks us through her time at Standing Rock followed by

a few pipelines that AREN'T DAPL that YOU could be fighting – possibly even in your own backyard.

And finally, Hedges with a ray of hope through the clouds of depressive realism.

 

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Site List:

http://bit.ly/ActOut90

nodaplsolidarity.org

facebook.com/resistaim/

beyondextremeenergy.org

Dec 9, 2016

This week:

The ice is melting, sea levels are rising and science denying psychopaths are steering the canoe.

Next up, seasoned activist Daniel Lee outlines the work cut out for us and the importance of alliances – across all the front lines.

And finally, it's not about what's left to do but what the left must do.

 

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Dec 2, 2016

This week:

in a special episode, we dig into the latest news from Standing Rock – from the latest in a violent string of attacks on November 20th that saw protectors shot with concussion grenades and hosed by water cannons in sub-freezing temperatures to the announcement by US Armed Forces veterans that they will self deploy on December 4th to the eviction letter sent by the Army Corps of Engineers the day after Thanksgiving.

 

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Site List:

http://sacredstonecamp.org/

http://www.unicornriot.ninja/

nodaplsolidarity.org

http://www.ocetisakowincamp.org/

Nov 25, 2016

This week:

In a special episode, let's talk education – the power of which is so strong, governments will and do withhold it from their own people as a twisted but very efficient form of oppression.

As our access to publicly funded, quality education in this country continues to falter, let's take a look at a group of people barred from knowledge, their reaction and thousands of miles away, a creative response in solidarity, in power - to raise awareness, to educate.

And finally, from the front lines, yet ANOTHER reminder and source of inspiration to get informed, get engaged and rise up.

 

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Site List:

notacrime.me

artkillingapathy.com

facebook.com/thinkmoor

Nov 18, 2016

This week:

Looking at the road ahead, we gotta focus, think, unite and act. And I hope you haven't forgotten about the action challenge from last week – here are a couple of ideas that aren't necessarily geographically specific.

Next up, capita-list, a capital miss.

Finally, The Next System Project is researching, developing and implementing alternatives to our current system, and wants to hear your thoughts.

 

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Site List:

http://bit.ly/FinishOffTPP

nodaplsolidarity.org

thenextsystem.org/essayprize/

thenextsystem.org

Nov 11, 2016

Wow. What the fuck? How the hell? A few phrases that people around the world woke up with on their minds. Well, here’s an unscripted, sleep-deprived analysis on how the hell it happened and what the fuck we do next.

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Site List:

flushthetpp.org/register
facebook.com/flushthetpp

Nov 4, 2016

This week:

You may have heard that thousands of veterans got hosed by the military industrial complex – well, here are the details, what we can expect and what one Army veteran has to say about the latest in a long string of lies and bottom line crimes.

Next up, activist and Green Party Senatorial candidate Arn Menconi digs in to the two-party system and why he's not mincing words in the streets or in the halls of the mighty oligarchy.

And finally, can you be appeased

 

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Site List:

http://emilyyatesdoeseverything.com/
http://arnmenconi.com/
http://www.thenatmusic.com/

Oct 28, 2016

This week:

the climate fight in the devil's den clashes with free speech and in a new category – new old news,

we dive into a more than 200 year old fight for voting rights in the last continental colony in the US. And yes, even if that's not where you live, it matters. 

 

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Site List:

https://beyondextremeenergy.org/
http://dcstatehoodyeswecan.org/j/

 

 

Oct 21, 2016

This week:

climate change might not be a thing on the presidential stage but it's definitely a thing outside our sick mirage democracy. Let's take a look at a few fucked facts and a few powerful actions in the face of climate disaster.

And finally, Dr. Margaret Flowers talks the sick care system, activism and the path to healthcare for all

 

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Site List:

resistaim.wordpress.com/

facebook.com/climatedirectaction/

http://bit.ly/ActOut83

flushthetpp.org

flowersforsenate.org

popularresistance.org

 

Oct 14, 2016

This week:

Monsanto gets a day in court at the International Court of Justice at the Hague and ecocide might finally be considered an actual crime. In solidarity, March against Monsanto wants you to join in wherever you are for World Food Day this Sunday, plus we'll speak with Tami Canal of March against Monsanto about the GMO fight and next up,

here's a fucked fact about how we treat those responsible for one out of every three bites of food we take.

Second to last, the fight IS the light and finally,

answer MY call in beating a lame duck.

 

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Site List:

http://bit.ly/HigginsOnEcocide

monsanto-tribunal.org

march-against-monsanto.com

http://bit.ly/WhyTPPSucks

http://bit.ly/NoTPPRegister

flushthetpp.org

 

 

 

 

Oct 7, 2016

This week:

As we inch closer to the election and find ourselves squarely in debate season, let's take a look at why we CAN'T have a look at anything outside the two-party paradigm.

Next up, Yoav Litvin shows us the power of two in both art and activism through his latest collaborative work, 2 Create.

And finally, from Nogales to Nogales, these activists are connecting the dots between US foreign policy, the drug war and migration in central and south America with a series of non-violent actions – happening this weekend.

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Site List:

2createart.org/

soaw.org/

Sep 30, 2016

This week - a special episode:

Bushra al-Fusail is a Yemeni-American who lived under the ongoing airstrikes in Yemen for months before coming, ironically, to the country that makes the destruction of hers possible.

Far from tucking herself away, she has been working tirelessly both on the streets and in the halls of Congress to raise awareness of the ongoing conflict in Yemen and perhaps most importantly, of the US role in the death and destruction in her home country.

In this special episode, she outlines the reality of war, the backstory of Saudi’s involvement in Yemen, the US role in the war and how we, the people of the US can #RememberYemen and push to end this horrific war

 

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Site List:

codepink.org/saudiarabia

 

 

Sep 23, 2016

This week:

We're introducing a new segment for all those times you think to yourself, wow that's fucked up. And for the inaugural segment: white supremacists.

Next up, Gabriella Coleman talks to us about Anonymous, hacktivism and the surveillance state and finally,

the importance of being informed when it comes – to Jews.

But first, I am, I have.  

 

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Site List:

gabriellacoleman.org

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