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A Radical Podcast

by A Radical Guide | Jason Bayless

A Radical Podcast brings anarchism, radical politics, and global struggles into focus. Hosted by Jason Bayless, it shares stories and ideas that challenge the myths upholding domination. Each series offers a mix of current events, histories of resistance, updates from A Radical Guide, and conversations with people organizing for liberation today.https://www.radical-guide.com/Support: https://www.radical-guide.com/?form=donate

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Episodes

  1. Survival. Solidarity. Strategy. A Conversation with General Strike U.S.

    On February 15, A Radical Guide sat down with organizers from General Strike U.S. to talk about what it takes to build a movement that holds together — through uncertainty, across distance, and toward something bigger than any single action. General Strike U.S. is a decentralized grassroots...

  2. Aligning Means with the Vision of Liberation | A Podcast for Radicals

    If movements reject hierarchical power, what do they build in its place? In Episode 3 of A Podcast for Radicals, we explore prefigurative politics—the principle that we create the world we want through how we organize today. The future society isn't something we build after winning; it's…

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  3. Rejecting the Logic of Power and Unjust Authority | A Podcast for Radicals Ep 2

    What makes authority legitimate? And what does it mean to reject the logic of power?In this episode, we explore why radicals reject hierarchical domination, the difference between "power over" and "power with," and how movements practice horizontal organizing at a massive scale.We draw on the...

  4. The Relationship Between Means and Ends | Means and Ends in Radical Action Ep. 1

    Can hierarchical methods produce liberatory outcomes? Episode 1 of Means and Ends in Radical Action explores why anarchist movements insist that how we organize must reflect what we're fighting to build.We break down four specific ways organizing methods shape what movements can create: 👉Methods...

  5. Code Red: Connecting the Dots Through Liberation

    In Part 2 of this State of the World Forum “Code Red” segment, Jason Bayless is asked how to connect the dots across so many urgent issues. His response centers on liberation as a question communities return to, and a practice rooted in relationship with each other and the living world.…

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  6. Code Red: Cruelty to Animals at Industrial Scale

    Jason Bayless speaks at the State of the World Forum panel “The State of Our World: Code Red” on animal cruelty as a lived “code red” condition—one tied to the systems shaping ecological collapse and normalized violence. This is Part 1 of a two-part segment. Watch/read the full post (with both...

  7. Mutual Aid as Evolutionary Truth? | A Podcast for Radicals – Special Edition

    Peter Kropotkin exposed how capitalists used "survival of the fittest" to justify exploitation. 120 years later, we're fighting the same battle. This episode explores mutual aid not as charity or activism, but as our biological reality - and why understanding this changes everything about how we...

  8. Closing, Thanks, and Gratitude – NYC Anarchist Book Fair International Workshops

    The closing session, The P.I.T, wraps up the day’s international workshops with thanks and collective gratitude. Throughout the event, we heard from organizers, writers, artists, and movement builders across the world — sharing lessons on anarchism, collective care, food sovereignty, degrowth…

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  9. Anarchism and the Struggle for Zero Fare Transportation in Brazil

    This session features Felipe Corrêa and Victor Khaled, coordinators of the Institute for Anarchist Theory and History (IATH) (itha-iath.org) and militants of the Libertarian Socialist Organization (OSL) in Brazil. The talk begins with an exploration of the concept of anarchism, based on Corrêa’s...

  10. Everything for Everyone, Everywhere

    This session brings together mutual aid organizers for a virtual panel and teach-in on how to organize a weekly mutual aid space in your neighborhood. Panelists share practical experiences, lessons, and tools for building local networks of care and resistance. The session also includes the...

  11. Anarchism, Food Sovereignty, and Degrowth: Exploring Overlaps and Tensions

    This session with Antonio Román-Alcalá and the Agroecology Research-Action Collective (ARC) looks at the intersections, overlaps, and tensions between anarchism, food sovereignty, and degrowth — with some focus on land reform. The presentation is based on a recent article in the Degrowth Journal...

  12. Acción y Liberación: Vegan Wild International Anarchist Magazine

    This session features Acción y Liberación (vaccylibv.blogspot.com), a zine/mini-book created through affinity between anarchists, anti-speciesists, and nihilists in Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and the U.S. The publication offers perspectives of total and animal liberation, rooted in international...

  13. Poetry by Tongo Eisen-Martin

    This video features readings by Tongo Eisen-Martin, an American poet, organizer, and former Poet Laureate of San Francisco. His work bridges revolutionary critique, memory, and community — tackling issues like incarceration, Black liberation, state violence, and love in movements. Eisen-Martin...

  14. Radical Sankofa: Collective Care Lessons Rooted in Black History

    This workshop with Tyasha/Ty (teamwithty.com/Tyasha/Ty) explores lessons from more than 50 years of grassroots organizing by Black Feminists, Abolitionists, and Anarchists across Turtle Island and beyond. Drawing from the Break the System Archive (breakthesystem.xyz), participants are guided...

  15. Diógenes MagaZine – Authoritarianism Sucks / El autoritarismo APESTA

    This session features Leo Legirs and Apatrik from the publishing group behind the anti-authoritarian magazine Revista Diógenes (revistadiogenes.substack.com). They introduce their project and the first three editions of the magazine, while discussing the different forms of authoritarianism they...

  16. Ben Morea: A Life in Rebellion

    This session features Ben Morea, a longtime activist, artist, and writer, reflecting on his life, organizing, and philosophies. Morea presents his book Full Circle: A Life in Rebellion, tracing his path through art, anarchism, community struggle, and resistance. From his role in the 1960s...

  17. CONATUS: Change Among Changes

    This session features Manifesto Brutal (manifestobrutal.org) in collaboration with the theatre company Nontantoprecisi (nontantoprecisi.net), a group founded within Italy’s last asylum-concentration camp. Together they explore CONATUS — life that lives, imagining anti-psychiatric living…

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  18. World War 3 Illustrated: Palestine

    This session features graphic artist Seth Tobocman in conversation with artists from around the world who contributed to the latest issue of World War 3 Illustrated. The issue highlights work by Palestinian comic artists and international contributors in solidarity with Palestine. Panelists...

  19. Cities for a Single Planet – with P.M. (Hans Widmer)

    This session features Jim Fleming of Autonomedia (NYC) and Hans Widmer (P.M.) of Zurich, presenting Cities for a Single Planet: A Model for the Ecological Transformation of the Earth — co-authored with P. Antoniadis, M. Baumgartner, and D. Spuhler, and published by Autonomedia. The conversation...

  20. Welcome to the 19th NYC Anarchist Book Fair International Workshops

    This session features The Rule and Ruins of Trump with Shuli Branson — part of the anarchist writers’ collective CAW (www.cawshinythings.com) and host of The Breakup Theory podcast. In the 15th episode of Anarchist Voices, Shuli addresses Donald Trump’s return to the U.S. presidency and the...

  21. How Liberals, Neoliberals, and the Right Target Resistance | A Radical Podcast

    Special Edition of A Radical Podcast In this episode, we take a direct look at how political labels—liberal, neoliberal, leftist, and anarchist—are misused, weaponized, and stripped of their meaning to undermine resistance and protect systems of power. Too often, these terms are collapsed into…

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  22. Liberation Culture Principles | A Podcast for Radicals – Episode 11

    What does it mean to build a culture of liberation? In this episode, we break down three core principles of liberation culture: building lasting movements, practicing solidarity, and transforming dominant norms. These aren’t abstract ideas—they’re lived, practiced, and deeply interconnected....

  23. Six Foundational Concepts of Liberation | A Podcast for Radicals, Ep. 10

    In Episode 10 of A Podcast for Radicals, host Jason Bayless explores six foundational concepts of liberation: Awareness, Critical Realism, De-Ideologization, Social Orientation, Amplifying Voices, and Methodological Eclecticism. These interconnected frameworks provide actionable tools to…

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  24. The Dimensions of Liberation | A Podcast for Radicals (Ep. 9)

    Join us for Episode 9 of A Podcast for Radicals as we explore The Dimensions of Liberation. In this episode, host Jason Bayless dives into four interconnected dimensions—Personal, Social, Systemic, and Spiritual Liberation—and how they work together to create meaningful change. Discover how...

  25. Cycle of Liberation | A Podcast for Radicals (Ep. 8)

    Explore transformative change in Episode 8 of A Podcast for Radicals! This installment in the A Guide for Radicals series takes an in-depth look at Bobbie Harro’s Cycle of Liberation—a dynamic framework for disrupting oppression and fostering personal, collective, and systemic change. Building on...

  26. A Podcast for Radicals Episode 7: Understanding Systems of Oppression and Socialization

    In Episode Seven of A Podcast for Radicals, we explore the interconnected systems of oppression that shape our lives and perpetuate inequality. Using Bobbie Harro’s Cycle of Socialization as our framework, we examine how societal norms and institutions teach and reinforce oppressive systems—and…

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  27. Bonus: Building Liberation Together: Jason Bayless at the 24th ICAS Conference

    In this talk at the 24th North American Conference for Critical Animal Studies, Jason Bayless, founder of A Radical Guide, shares the vision and mission of connecting, amplifying, and uniting movements for collective liberation. From supporting mutual aid projects to providing educational tools…

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  28. A Podcast for Radicals Episode 6: Principles and Practices for Liberation

    The latest A Podcast for Radicals episode explores the Principles and Practices of Liberation. We unpack what liberation truly means and explore how communities around the world are transforming radical ideas into practical action. Through powerful examples, including the Zapatista Movement,...

  29. Special Edition: Silencing Dissent: How Authoritarian Tactics Target the Left (A Podcast for Radicals)

    With the recent re-election of Donald Trump, authoritarian strategies targeting dissent have again come to the forefront. In this special edition of A Podcast for Radicals, we explore how authoritarian leaders worldwide—past and present—have borrowed and adapted each other's methods to…

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  30. A Podcast for Radicals Episode 4: Reimagining Freedom, Equality, and Justice

    In this episode of A Podcast for Radicals, we explore how movements worldwide reimagine freedom, equality, and justice in radical thought. Moving beyond abstract concepts, the episode highlights real-world examples—from tenant unions and mutual aid networks to Indigenous sovereignty and...

  31. A Podcast for Radicals: Episode 3 Principles of Modern Radicalism

    In this episode of A Podcast for Radicals, we explore the foundational principles that drive modern radical movements. The discussion explores concepts such as transformative approaches, systemic change, prefigurative politics, collective power, anti-authoritarianism, intersectionality, mutual…

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  32. A Podcast for Radicals: Episode 2: The Evolution of Radicalism

    In this episode of A Podcast for Radicals, host Jason Bayless takes listeners on a journey through the evolution of radical thought. From ancient Greece and Indigenous resistance to the Enlightenment, the abolitionist movement, and the rise of labor activism, we explore how radicalism has emerged...

  33. A Podcast for Radicals: What is Radicalism?

    A Guide for Radicals: From Theory to Collective Action series: https://www.radical-guide.com/a-guide-for-radicals/ A Course for Radicals: https://learn.radical-guide.com/courses/a-course-for-what-is-radicalism/ In our first episode, "What Is Radicalism?", we take a foundational look at what...

  34. Resistance in Focus: The Pullman Strike (1894)

    In this episode of "Resistance in Focus," host Jason Bayless takes us back to 1894, a pivotal year in American labor history, to explore the Pullman Strike. This nationwide railroad strike, sparked by wage cuts and high rents in the company town of Pullman, Illinois, escalated into a significant...

  35. Resistance in Focus: Shays' Rebellion

    In this episode of Resistance in Focus, we explore Shays' Rebellion, an armed uprising in Massachusetts between 1786 and 1787. Daniel Shays led a group of rural farmers who challenged the economic injustices imposed by the state, highlighting the deep inequalities plaguing the newly formed United...

  36. Radical Destinations: The Strandzha Commune

    On this episode of 'Radical Destinations' as we explore the inspiring history of The Strandzha Commune in Tsarevo, Bulgaria. Established in 1903, this experiment in communal living and self-management was part of a broader anarchist and socialist movement. Learn about Mihail Gerdzhikov's role…

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  37. Resistance in Focus: The Stonewall Riots (1969)

    In this episode of 'Resistance in Focus' as we explore the historic Stonewall Riots of 1969. This segment highlights a transformative moment in the LGBTQ+ rights movement in the United States. We start by setting the scene in Greenwich Village, New York City, where the Stonewall Inn served as a...

  38. Resistance in Focus: The Soweto Uprising of 1976

    In this episode of 'Resistance in Focus,' we explore the Soweto Uprising of 1976, a pivotal moment in South Africa's history. Discover how students in the Soweto township bravely protested against the apartheid government's oppressive educational policies, leading to a violent clash with police...

  39. How to Resist Project 2025 - A Radical Podcast Se 2 EP 9

    Join A Radical Guide's podcast as we dive into Project 2025, an ambitious initiative by The Heritage Foundation threatening democracy and civil liberties in the U.S. Discover the insidious plans behind this conservative agenda, what we are doing to counter it, and how you can get involved in the...

  40. Resistance in Focus: The Bread and Roses Strike (1912)

    In this episode of "Resistance in Focus" as we explore the historic Bread and Roses Strike of 1912. Discover how a two-hour pay cut following a new labor law, which reduced the workweek for women from 56 to 54 hours, ignited a powerful labor movement in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Tune in to...

  41. Radical Destinations: Nestor Makhno Statue

    Explore the Nestor Makhno Statue in Huliaipole, Ukraine, in this episode of Radical Destinations. This monument commemorates the life and legacy of Nestor Makhno, a pivotal figure in anarchist history. Discover Makhno’s contributions as the leader of the Revolutionary Insurgent Army of Ukraine…

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  42. Resistance in Focus: Babylon is Falling

    In this episode of 'Resistance in Focus,' we explore the powerful theme of "Babylon is Falling." Originating from the ancient historical fall of Babylon to the Persian Empire in 539 BCE, this phrase has transcended its origins to symbolize the inevitable collapse of oppressive and corrupt systems...

  43. Resistance in Focus: The Battle of Blair Mountain

    In this episode of "Resistance in Focus," we explore the Battle of Blair Mountain, one of the largest and most significant labor uprisings in American history. Taking place in 1921 in the coalfields of West Virginia, this monumental struggle saw approximately 10,000 coal miners rise against...

  44. Resistance in Focus: The Haymarket Affair

    Welcome to A Radical Guide’s “Resistance in Focus,” where we bring you quick takes on pivotal moments in the history of resistance and struggle. Each segment offers a snapshot of key events that have shaped our collective fight for justice and equality. In our latest episode, we turn our…

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  45. Radical Destinations: Red Emma's Bookstore & Coffeehouse

    In this episode of Radical Destinations takes you to Baltimore, Maryland, to explore Red Emma's. Discover how this worker-owned cooperative, named after the famed anarchist Emma Goldman and has become a cornerstone of the local activist community. Learn about Red Emma's unique blend of radical...

  46. Resistance in Focus: The Battle of Cable Street

    Welcome to A Radical Guide’s new series, “Resistance in Focus,” where we bring you quick takes on pivotal moments in the history of resistance and struggle. Each segment offers a snapshot of key events that have shaped our collective fight for justice and equality. In our latest episode, we turn...

  47. Solidarity and Action: A Dialogue with Radical Leaders

    Join us for an engaging panel discussion, “Solidarity and Action: A Dialogue with Radical Leaders,” featuring prominent members from the Black Panther Party, The Panther Party, and General Strike US. This event promises to be a compelling dialogue about the resurgence of the Black Panther Party,...

  48. Resistance in Focus: The Calton Weavers Strike of 1787

    Welcome to A Radical Guide’s new series, “Resistance in Focus,” where we bring you quick takes on pivotal moments in the history of resistance and struggle. Each segment offers a snapshot of key events that have shaped our collective fight for justice and equality. In our latest episode, we turn...

  49. Your Vital Role in the Uprising

    A Radical Guide, in collaboration with Move to Amend, Adbusters, and Cool World is thrilled to invite you to, “Your Vital Role in the Uprising: A discussion inspired by the ‘Manifesto for World Revolution’.” This event is proudly co-sponsored by PM Press. It will address the critical themes of…

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A Radical Podcast brings anarchism, radical politics, and global struggles into focus. Hosted by Jason Bayless, it shares stories and ideas that challenge the myths upholding domination. Each series offers a mix of current events, histories of resistance, updates from A Radical Guide, and conversations with people organizing for liberation today.https://www.radical-guide.com/Support: https://www.radical-guide.com/?form=donate

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