The River and The Land

Ali, Bilal, and Travis discuss the CUPE Air Canada Component's badass defiance of the Canadian government's back-to-work order and how effective worker power is at getting the things we all need. We also tal about elite capture in unions, the Rand Formula, and the lockout of Windsor's Titan Tool & Die workers.

Ali, Bilal, and Travis attempt to decifer the neoliberal corporate-language-nightmare that is "sustainable development."Links to the things we reference:Perfect Victims - Mohammed El-KurdElite Capture & Reconsidering Reparations - Olufemi O. TaiwoThe People's Republic of Walmart - Leigh Phillips & Michal RozworskiUN 17 Goals for Sustainable DevelopmentDavid Suzuki interview with iPolitics

Bilal, Kam, and Travis were joined by Ali, a local man of science, nature, and revolution to talk about Canada's recognizing "Palestinian statehood," Canada's lies about providing Israel with weapons, and Windsor's police deficit, which--shocker!--is apparently because of the Palestinians too!

We're back! This time for real! (maybe)This is a catch-up episode, bordering on doomerism.Trump, tariffs, organizing. You know the thing.Travis is going to be on Sandy and Nora Talk Politics! This Sunday, July 27th at Water's Edge on Drouillard Rd. in Windsor. Get tickets here: https://thepointofsale.com/billets/q3e250625001

Bilal sits down with Emily, a harm reduction activist and law student, to talk about how homelessness is made illegal and why.

Bilal and Travis discuss the (re)election of Donald Trump, the "failure" of the Democrats, and how it relates to Canadian politics. Then they discuss Drew Dilkens' plan to use the long dick of the law to make sure homeless people never sleep.

Bilal, Kam, and Travis congregate at the new studio space! (Travis' dining room) and talk about Brampton mayor Patrick Brown's fascist new idea to deal with drug addicts and how Windsor's mayor thinks it's a swell idea! In other news, Israel continues to do what it does and the University of Windsor's Board of Governors considers taking back the landmark deal struck with the Pro-Palestine student encampment.

Bilal, Kam, and Travis talk about the killing of Jason West, an Indigenous man shot and killed by police outside of The Beer Store in downtown Windsor last week. They also remember the killing of Matthew Mahoney less than a block away in 2018 and muse on the role of police in Windsor. Contact us on Instagram @TheRiverandTheLand or email us at [email protected] Some articles referenced: Everybody loved him - Windsor Star He was always smiling - CBC Veteran officer Kent Rice becomes new head of Windsor's police union To save a life, I had to take a life that day, says Windsor police officer

Bilal and Travis break down the victory at the Palestine encampment by the students at the University of Windsor. What was in the deal? What did we learn? And what of the backlash?

Bilal, Kam, and Travis discuss the student protests in the U.S. and Canada and how they expose the prime contradiction in Western liberal democracies. Then they delve into the news that H4 and The Downtown Mission, the two main homelessness and poverty outreach centres downtown, are moving to the edge of Ward 3 in a cataclysmically dumb move by the city.

Travis is joined by local agent of chaos AJ to discuss Modern Monetary Theory, its proponents, critics, and potential.

Bilal, Kam, and Travis start off with some housekeeping before re-contexualizing our thoughts on the Palestinian Genocide. Then we discuss the hot water Windsor mayor Drew Dilkens finds himself in as he gets sued by a former city engineer who alleges a toxic culture, illegal activities, and wrongful dismissal. The Left Voice - Palestinian Liberation and the Israeli Working Class Windsor Star - Dilkens article.

//We are pleased to be joined by Dr. Ricardo Tranjan, author of the National Bestseller The Tenant Class to talk about the state of housing in Canada and what is to be done. Between The Lines Books Ricardo's Instagram

Bilal, Kam, and Travis talk about the role of art in revolutionary movements before delving into the potential decision to move H4, a service for unhoused folks, out of the downtown core in the name of neighbourhood revitalization. You can probably guess where we stand on that.

Bilal, Kam, and Travis talk about council's decision to turn down $70-million in a federal housing accelerator grant and why both sides of the debate are wrong and missing the point.

We're very pleased to bring Maram Alshurafa, a survivor of the current genocide against Gaza, into the studio for what is an intense, heartbreaking, beautiful, and immensely important conversation about what Gaza was, is, and will be. Maram lived in Northern Gaza until her and her family were forced to flee after Israel started bombing in early October. Living in a tent in Southern Gaza, they got the call that their sponsorship had come through and they could immigrate to Canada after a short stay in Egypt. She tells her story, from the night of October 7th until she landed in Toronto in January. If you'd like to follow Maram on Instagram, you can do so @maram_alshurafa. Please donate to her family's GoFundMe here.

We had a plan and didn't stick to it. Instead we responded to a common criticism of communism/socialism: 'It's great in theory, but we need to be pragmatic'

Bilal, Kam, and Travis discuss Windsor's Italian of the Year Award and question why only Italians win it...WHY IS NOBODY TALKING ABOUT THIS?? Then we dig into whether electric vehicles are really the catch-all climate solution they're pitched as while discussing green-tech's horrific consequences for the Peatlands in Northern Ontario. Finally, we do a Palestine update and discuss the ICJ's decision on whether or not to go to trail in South Africa's case for genocide against Israel. Follow us on IG @TheRiverandTheLand and you can email us at [email protected]

Bilal, Kam, and Travis discuss the potential Amalgamated Transit Union/Transit Windsor work stoppage and why supporting unions is integral for true working class democracy. Find us on Instagram @TheRiverandTheLand, on X @TRTLPodcast, and email us at [email protected]

Bilal and Travis welcome Brian Shuchuk a musician and activist based in Haarlem, Netherlands. Brian recently facilitated a drone/noise compilation in support of direct action for the Palestinian cause called Drone>Drones which Bilal also appears on. Brian has also been travelling to The Hague where the International Court of Justice is hearing a case brought on by South Africa charging Israel with genocide. Bilal, Brian, and Travis discuss all of this and lay out a path for various kinds of direct action in the fight to free Palestine. Porch Collapse Drone>Drones Palestine Action Women of Noise

We're back! Kam and Bilal want to tell you that Windsor's infamous waterpark Adventure Bay is actually...good? Great, even? Then we dive in to more Zionist propaganda on the local level before talking about Canada's racist refugee program for Palestinians and South Africa's law suit against Isreal at the International Court of Justice.

Bilal, Kam (!!), and Travis discuss one of the eternal left-wing debates: Whether it is better to reform the existing systems of capitalism, or overthrow them in revolution. We use Rosa Luxemburg's seminal essay "Reform or Revolution" wherein she argues with revisionist Eduard Bernstein that hte only way to liberate the working class under capitalism is by revolution. For this text and many more excellent Marxist literature, check out the entirely FREE Marxists.org Follow us on Twitter @TRTLPodcast, on Instagram @TheRiverandTheLand, and email us at [email protected]

Bilal and Travis are joined by local activist and overall mensch Starr Meloche to talk about the impending closure of Safepoint, Windsor's Consumption Treatment Site, the history of harm reduction in Windsor, and what is to be done to fight and keep the site open.

Bilal and Travis are joined by Manidoo Mooz to give a brief update on the continued genocide in Palestine before delving into Indigenous incarceration rates in Canada. CBC's article on the Zinger Report Spirit Matters Report (2013) Follow us on Twitter @TRTLPodcast, on IG @TheRiverandTheLand, and email us at [email protected]

We have our first ever guest! Legendary Windsor labour rights activist Paul Chislett joins the show to talk about the comeback of one of the most important activist spaces in Windsor's history, the Windsor Workers' Action Centre and why it's important for working people to have their own spaces outside of work and home. Follow Paul on X/Twitter @Paul_Chislett Follow us on IG @TheRiverandTheLand, on Twitter @TRTLPodcast, and email us at [email protected]

Two bonus episodes in two weeks because the local media will not stop platforming Zionists. Bilal, Kam, and Travis discuss an appearance by Dan Brotman, Executive Director of the Windsor Jewish Federation, on The Dan McDonald Show not 24 hours after Bilal appeared to give a Palestinian perspective on the genocide in Gaza. Follow us on Instagram @TheRiverandTheLand, on Twitter @TRTLPodcast, and you can email us at [email protected]

Bilal, Kam, and Travis discuss a medley of things ranging from Bilal and Travis' mainstream media appearances, to tenant organzing, to Canada's creation of an underclass of International Students. Bilal's appearance on The Dan McDonald Show on AM800 CBC Article on Northern College revoking International Student Acceptances CBC Article on food bank banning International Students You can follow us on IG @TheRiverandTheLand, on Twitter/X @TRTLPodcast, and you can email us at [email protected]

Bilal has about had it with the mainstream media. A particular article from the Windsor Star (cross-published from their parent outlet The National Post) threw him over the edge. The article claims Israel is NOT an apartheid state. So, like a totally normal person, Bilal debunks the ENTIRE ARTICLE line-by-line. He's out here doing the Lord's work, folks. If you want to learn some things--this is the episode. We'll be back next week at our usual time. The article in question can be found here. Folow us on Xwitter @TRTLPodcast, on IG @TheRiverandTheLand, and email us at [email protected]

Bilal and Travis discuss the latest misdirected moronity provided by downtown Windsor Councilor Renaldo Agostino and his proposal to remove benches in front of vacant buildings on Ouellette. Then, they do a bit of a Palestine update and discuss once again why standing up against genocide is not antisemitic. AM800 Article about the benches Follow us on X/Twitter @TRTL Podcast, on Instagram @TheRiverandTheLand, and email us at [email protected]. Don't forget to rate and review us on your favourite podcatcher.

Bilal and Travis discuss the link between development capital, politicians, and the so-called housing crisis. For some context and more information check out the wonderful book The Tenant Class by Ricardo Tranjan from BTL Books. For an American context on urban development and real estate capital, check out Capital City by Samuel Stein from Verso Books. You can follow us on Xwitter @TRTLPodcast, on Instagram @TheRiverandTheLand, and you can email us at [email protected]

Bilal, Kam, and Travis revisit the brutal assault on Gaza by Israel and discuss the propaganda war on solidarity for Palestine here at home. You can follow us on Instagram @TheRiverandTheLand, on Xwitter @TRTLPodcast, and you can email us at [email protected] Please also rate and/or review us on whichever pod-catcher you find us on; it helps us get out to more people.

Bilal, Kam, and Travis finally release the long-promised episode about Liberalism, its history, consequences, and how it manifests on a macro and a local scale. Follow us on Xwitter @TRTL Podcast and on Instagram @TheRiverandTheLand. You can also email us at [email protected].

In this episode, Bilal, Kam, and Travis discuss the latest struggles of the Palestinian people against their colonial, aparthied oppressors in Israel. You can find us on Twitter/X @TRTLPodcast and Instagram @TheRiverandTheLand and you can email us at [email protected] Please consider rating and reviewing us on your favourite podcatcher.

Canada has a Nazi problem. Bilal, Kam, and Travis discuss parliament's idiotic gaff of cheering a former member of the SS and how it relates to Canada's wider love affair with Nazis post-WW2. You can find us on Twitter/X @TRTLPodcast, on Instagram @TheRiverandTheLand, and you can email us at [email protected] Don't forget to rate and review us. Okay Byyyeeeeeeee

Bilal, Kam, and Travis discuss the 1 Million March 4 Children and its connections to fascism, the alt-right, and what it looked like on the ground in Windsor, ON. You can email us at [email protected] and find us on social media @TheRiverAndTheLand.

Bilal, Kam, and Travis introduce themselves and the podcast.