75: Rachel Betron & Anti-Imperialist Activism

This week I chatted with Rachel Betron! They work at Seattle University - in my home region of the Pacific Northwest! So it was nice to talk to someone so close to home! While Rachel and I haven’t met in human form yet, we hit it off quickly as this conversation quickly veered into some awesome topics. We started with Rachel’s educational and professional trajectory and eventually branched off into a larger conversation on the Seattle QTPOC DIY community - it’s roots in anti-imperialist and anti-fascist work. Rachel is a dedicated educator and activist and it was inspiring to hear them discuss these topics and I hope you enjoy the conversation!MUSIC NOTE:- This week you got to hear tunes from the new Macseal album, “Super Enthusiast,” which was recently released by 6131 Records.- If you’ve been around the podcast for a minute, you might remember that I interviewed Macseal’s drummer, Francesca Impastato, about femme representation in the music scene last year - check it out HERE!- On this episode, you got to hear the tracks, “Mystery Inc,” “Lucky for Some,” and “Graduating Steps.” You can check out the entire “Super Enthusiast” album through all of the streaming platforms - including the band’s bandcamp account! Also, snag a vinyl copy of the album as well!