The Broken Record Radio Show: Recent Episodes
DJ Broken Record
The Broken Record Radio Show is weekly two-hour talk show originating from KBBF Radio in Santa Rosa, California.
Full Episode 8-10-26 - In this episode, we discuss the Nolan Wells case, Flock taking care of itself, and the philosophy that causes homelessness. Sparkle has a surprise!
Full Episode 8-3-26 - In this episode, Razateco Nissar shares his thoughts and experiences as a health care worker involved in immigrants rights and the movement for Palestine.
Full Episode 7-27-26 - In this episode, corresponded Eric King discusses the politics and ethics of snitching, and what to do as a community after the snitching happens.
Full Episode 7-21-26 - In this episode, Amanda talks to us about the taco bell poop thing and Broken Record talks about fox news! yay!
Full Episode 7-13-26 - In this episode, we discuss the Karmelo Anthony case and Flock cameras.
Full Episode 7-6-26 - In this episode, we talk more about Albania, and the FIFA World Cup.
Full Episode 6-29-26 - In this episode, Eric King talks with us about the Prarieland Defendants, who got up to 100 years in prison due to the Trump administration's anti-antifa-laws. We also discuss President Trump's 250th American Bday Party.
Web-exclusive - Eric discusses the sentencing given to the Prarieland defendants, who were charged with conspiracy after they held a protest outside of an ICE facility, and one of them shot a cop in self defense. The charges were enhanced by the Trump administration's new "domestic terrorism" designation as applied to "Antifa," and range from 30 years (for moving a box of zines out of a house) to 100 years for the self defense shot. Information about supporting the defendants here: https://prairielanddefendants.com/
Full Episode 6-23-26 - In this episode, Sparkle teaches us how to talk about the complex things we discuss on the show, when we are not on the show. We fail.
Full Episode 6-15-26 - In this episode, we discuss fascist language techniques, queer scapegoating, and more.
Full Episode 6-8-26 - In this episode, Broken Record gives his deep dive analysis about I Love Boosters. We discuss the Delaney Hall situation. MAKE SURE TO FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY! https://forms.gle/Ui1r9KEGSMvqbFySA
Full episode 6-1-26 - In this episode, we discuss the new Boots Riley movie I Love Boosters, and we unveil THE GREAT BROKEN RECORD RADIO SHOW ANONYMOUS LISTENER SURVEY! HERE IS THE LINK!!!! https://forms.gle/Ui1r9KEGSMvqbFySA
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Full Episode 5-25-26 - Haha, so yeah it turns out writing real descriptions does result in getting more views. In this episode, Prison Abolition Correspondent Eric King tells us about what it's like to get out of prison, the emotional and social adjustments that have to be made on the part of both the person who got out as well as their family and loved ones.
Full Episode 5-18-26 - I'm experimenting on whether writing actual descriptions results in higher views. So: In this episode, Dave and DJ Broken Record discuss gender experiences from both a personal as well as social perspective.
Full Episode 5-4-26 - In this episode, it's all positivity because there's no ASTROLOGY HAHAHAAHHAHHAHAA
Full Episode 4-27-26 - In this episode, it's been a weird day for Broken Record. He apologizes.
Full Episode 4-13-26 - In this episode, we discuss the virtues of burning toilet paper. News and history updates.
Full Episode 4-6-26 - In this episode we discuss the group of activists convicted of "domestic terrorism" for their action at the Prarieland ICE detention center.
Full Episode - We finish up our conversation about grief and start our discussion about Cesar and Dolores.
Full Episode 3-16-26 - In this episode, we discuss grief, on a small scale, big scale, and huge scale.
Full Episode 3-9-26 - In this episode it turns out all Dave needed was a week off and he became a total genius.
Full Episode 3-2-26 - In this episode, Eric King joins us to discuss whether the notion of justice is outdated in our activism.
Full Episode 2-6-26 - In this episode, Amanda has other stuff going on so we're sitting here talking about the super bowl.
Full Episode 2-2-26 - In this episode, we conspire to trick Amanda into closing her tabs, but it doesn't take. So Broken Record closes his.
Full Episode 1-26-26 - In this episode, we discuss the murder of Alex Pretti, as well as actions, organizing, clear thinking and feelings of urgency during the Minnesota anti-ICE movement.
Full Episode 1-19-26 - In this episode - Not really the end of Rojava, but it's complicated.
Full Episode 1-5-26 - In this episode, we celebrate 12 years on the air. Well not really cause I don't even think anyone remembered. We discuss Venezuela and begin our annual episode recap 2k25.
Full Episode 12-29-25 - In this episode, Eric King talks about Anarchism, being famous, and Adidas.
Full Episode 12-22-25 - In this episode, we continue the ritualistic humiliation of Dave. Also, AI music.
Full Episode 12-15-25 - In this episode, we discuss gangs, AI, and Dave being awkward AF
Full Episode 12-8-25 - In this episode, we go over some awesome history, again. We do some singing.
Full Episode 12-1-25 - In this episode, we discuss the gift economy or whether it's actually a thing.
Excerpt from 11-24-25 - In this excerpt, DJ Broken Record interviews founding Black Anarchists JoNina Abron-Ervin and Lorenzo Kom'boa Ervin. Check out the Black Autonomy Podcast!
Full Episode 11-24-25 - In this episode, Eric joins us to discuss the release of his book. Then we interview founding Black Anarchists JoNina Abron-Ervin and Lorenzo Kom'boa Ervin. Check out the Black Autonomy Podcast!
Full Episode 11-10-25 - In this episode, Amanda poaches yet another topic from her favorite podcasts.
Full Episode 11-3-25 - In this episode, prison abolition correspondent Eric King talks with us about his process of writing a book. You can order his book "A Clean Hell: Anarchy and Abolition in America's Most Notorious Dungeon" on PM Press.
Full Episode 10-27-25 - In this episode, Amanda talks about ICE, Broken Record is right, and Sparkle talks about movies.
Full Episode - In this episode, we discuss the burglary of the Lourve(?) museum in France. Also, the Portland frogs.
Full Episode - In this episode, we ask the question: What Does Liberal Convervative Left Right Even Mean? And then we say What It Even Means.
Full Episode 9-30-25 - In this episode, we interview Eric King about Casey Goonan being sentenced to 19 years in prison for allegedly lighting a cop car on fire.
Breaking News 9-23-25 - Eric King informs us about Casey Goonan's sentencing for their actions at a protest.
Full Episode 9-8-25 - In this episode, friend of the show Fleevs joins us to discuss heteronormativity.
Full Episode 9-1-25 - In this episode, we discuss the history of Ireland, Aztec Dancing, and....
Look. We're not in high school anymore. We've laughed and fought through thick and thin. But most of all, we've grown. Grown into the best version of ourselves, and each other. So, no, I don't see this as Goodbye. I see this as, I'll See You Around. Because, Amanda, the time we shared together as radio co-hosts, is not something you can just say Goodbye to. So, go. Please. Be free. Hang with your new friends. Make new memories. Laugh, and cry, once again.
I only ask one thing.
That you don't forget us.
Don't Forget. Us. Amanda.
With love,
-The rest of the crew.
ps. see u next week
Full Episode 8-25-25 - In this episode, Eric King discusses why nobody should glorify prison, and why revolutionaries should try to avoid prison as much as possible. Also, Broken Record shares his tried and true S.U.C.C.E.S.S. method of success: Super U Cool Cars Everything Success Super.
Full Episode 8-18-25 - In this episode, we explore the intersections between UFOs, bloating, and gerrymandering.
Full Episode 8-4-25 - In this episode, guest co-host Fleevs joins us to discuss the things in the title.
Full Episode 7-28-25 - In this episode, prison abolition correspondent Eric King discusses Trump's new executive order to criminalize people who live on the streets. The team once again proves it is incapable of experiencing joy and fun.
Full Episode 7-21-25 - In this episode, actually we can't say because we are now cancelled, bye everyone!
Full Episode 7-14-25 - In this episode, guest Jaden Certeza teaches us about ongoing organizing for a general strike - check out https://generalstrikeus.com/
And then Broken Record unfortunately attempts to talk about the history of antisemitism. .
Full Episode 7-7-25 - In this episode, friend of the show Jackie leads a discussion about reproductive rights under Trumpism as well as the dynamics of parenting when it comes to ICE attacks and protests.
Full Episode 6-30-25 - In this episode Eric King talks about immigrant detention centers, and who he thinks is out here kidnapping people.
Full Episode 6-23-25 - In this episode.... let's see....it's a lot....um....okay first, Amanda gets called out for not going to Sparkle's art show....so that's awkward....then.... Amanda punishes Broken Record for taking coffee breaks during astrology segments....you know what, just listen to the episode, it's a lot.
Full Episode 6-16-25 - In this episode, we discuss Israel arriving at the Finding Out stage. We discuss everything you need to know about Iran. Dave commits a transgression.
Full Episode 6-10-25 - In this episode, we discuss the LA riots with our millions of listeners. Also, Amanda is back.
Full Episode 5-26-25 - In this episode, we raise money for KBBF and have very serious conversations along the way. Teehee
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Full Episode 5-20-25 - In this episode, we get confused about what Black Fatigue is. Broken Record thought it was cool 2000's trench coats and Amanda thought it was something that happened to Black people. Boy were we wrong. Also, why can't ICE manage to do anything impressive?
Full Episode 5-12-25 - In this episode, friend of the show Ransom, who actually knows things, talks about AI, China, workers, and answers all our dumb AI questions.
Full Episode 5-5-25 - In this episode, Broken Record gives Amanda some much-needed fashion advice, and some hot takes.
Full Episode 4-29-25 - In this episode, we discuss Adolescence with Eric King. Spoilers for the whole show. Then, Amanda and Broken Record face harsh realities.
Full Episode 4-21-25 - In this episode, we comfort Dave about his fear of ChatGPT. Sparkle leaves. We talk about Adolescece.
Full Episode 4-14-25 - In this episode, Dave tries to sabotage Broken Record but it backfires when he ends up confirming that Broken Record is a genius. Also, friend of the show Alison teaches us economics.
Full Episode 3-31-25 - In this episode, a lot happens. But none of it is doomscrolling :)
Full Episode 3-24-25 - In this episode, correspondent Eric King discusses the history of police prosecution of direct action activists. The crew discusses Trump's cuts to federal workers.
Full Episode 3-18-25 - In this episode, SPARKLE BRINGS FRICKIN CLAY INTO THE STUDIO. WHYYYYYYYYY
Full Episode 3-10-25 - In this episode, I am But A Meager Babe Alone in the Wood, Sheltered Only by the Sheen of This Shimmering Coat Granted to Me in a Dream by My Bearer.
Full Episode 3-3-25 - In this episode, we discuss the whole Trump Crashing Out at Zelenskyy Thing.
Full Episode 2-24-25 - In this episode, correspondent Eric King discusses the history of Annie Mae, the prolific native activist who was murdered by male members of the American Indian Movement, the organization she was a part of. We discuss patriarchy within social movements.
Full Episode 2-17-25 - In this episode, Dimitri returns from his vacation in the Carribean, wearing sun hat and flip flops, to give his thoughts on Amanda's thoughts from last week about being a school counselor.
Full Episode 2-10-25 - In this episode, Amanda facilitates a conversation where we act like we know anything about mental health. But it's incredibly rewarding. Also, we discuss what Fascism means.
Full Episode 2-3-25 - In this episode, we are soooooo back. I'm talking bout the BREAD AND BUTTER* OF BRRS: 90 minute rants baby!
*Vegan options available for Sparkle.
Excerpt from 1-27-25 - In this excerpt, Eric King discusses Leonard Peltier, Trump executive orders, the safety of trans people in prisons, and ICE.
Full Episode 1-27-24 - In this episode, prison abolition correspondent Eric King shares his thoughts regarding the experiences that trans people have in prisons, and what could be coming due to the Trump executive orders. We also discuss the Trump-influenced ICE arrests.
Full Episode 1-21-24 - In this episode, we finish up our end of the year review - 21 days after the new year.
Full Episode 1-6-25 - In this episode, we go over all the episodes from last year, like we do every year. Amanda fails to bake us a cake.
Full Episode 12-30-24 - In this episode, Broken Record gives a spicy take on Luigi, and no I don't mean Waluigi. We also discuss Turkey supposedly negotiating with Abdullah Ocalan, the Kurdish revolutionary hero.
Full Episode 12-23-24 - In this episode, Prison Abolition Correspondent Eric King shares his analysis on CEO Killa Luigi Mang, both from a perspective of personal experiences as well as political analysis. We also discuss Biden, and we trick Amanda into delivering the last-ever astrology segment.
Just kidding =/
P.S. I'm sorry for letting you all down last week. I'm getting my shit together <3.
Full Episode 12-16-24 - In this episode, after a half hour of, um, I'm not even sure what, we explain everything you need to know about Syria and what's going on there and why it's in the news. Then we continue with Luigi Mangione memes. Also, feel free to text us by downloading the KBBF app and finding The Broken Record Radio Show under Programs, even between shows. You may end up getting an automated response from the bot!
Full Episode 12-9-24 - In this episode, we discuss the guy who got shot. And the App. DOWNLOAD THE KBBF MOBILE APP IN YOUR DEVICE'S APP STORE AND TEXT US WHILE WE'RE LIVE ON THE AIR! =)
Full Episode 12-02-24 - In this episode, we explain why you've been hearing about "Syrian Rebels" in the news. Sparkle discusses victories in Land Back. And laws are for poor people.
Full Episode 11-26-24 - In this episode, prison abolition correspondent Eric King shares his experiences being targetted as an antifascist during the antifa hysteria of 2016.
Full Episode 11-19-24 - In this episode, we continue our conversations about the elections, which we will probably continue again next episode. Check out the Patreon for all kinds of action! patreon.com/thebrokenrecordradioshow
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Excerpt from 11-11-24 - In this excerpt, Broken Record reflects on the idea that having Trump in office is bad because it emboldens racists, or other bigots, therefore putting communities in danger.
Full Episode 11-11-24 - In this episode, friend of the show Bob shares stories with us about how weird people are to Black people in Trump's America. We discuss.
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Full Episode 11-4-24 - In this episode, friends of the show Armagidon and Allison discuss conflict and restorative justice, which, as you can imagine, is an excuse for the team to yap their asses off about the topic for two hours.
Excerpt from 10-28-24 - In this excerpt, former political prisoner Eric King disccusses the torture tactics that prison authorities use to "mentally break" prisoners so that they are easier to manage. He discusses mental health inside and outside the prisons, prisoner suicides, and personal experiences.
Our conversation was guided by this report from political prisoner Rashid Johnson on Prison Radio: https://www.prisonradio.org/commentary/self-immolation-in-virginia-prisons/
Eric also recommended the HBO documentary "Solitary: Inside Red Onion State Prison"
Full Episode 10-28-24 - In this episode, correspondent Eric King discusses political prisoner Rashid Johnson's report about prisoners who try to self-immolate as a form of suicide, in particular black prisoners at Red Onion prison in Virginia. We discuss the torture of prisoners and the effects on their mental health. We then discuss how if "vote for who you want to organize against" is a thing, then you should be voting for Trump.
Full Episode 10-21-24 - In this episode, Amanda checks in with us about our relationship to Gaza. Plus, we talk about how people should vote!
Full (full+?) Episode 10-14-24 - In this Full+ episode, Amanda comes to us in distress. Her favorite podcasters may have fallen down the Biden hole and she can't pull them back up. Luckily, the team is here to remind her that voting is for posers! JK. We actually have an extremely nuanced conversation and we are super super grateful that Amanda brought this conversation to us, because we don't have enough listeners for one of them to have brought it. -- BUT THAT'S NOT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The conversation was SO GOOD we had to have the rest of it on a ONE HOUR LONG PATREON EPISODE!!!! DON'T BE A POSER, BECOME A SUPPORTER AT PATREON.COM/THEBROKENRECORDRADIOSHOW !!!!
Full Episode 10-7-24 - In this episode, Amanda tells us a very nuanced tale of cops, grants, and identity politics. We reflect on October 7th and, whether it would be a good thing or a bad thing to reward politicians for committing genocide. Hmmm.... I'm stumped!
Check out Part 2 of The Thinking Muslim's interview with Sami Hamdi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQUK_wgNJhQ
Full Episode 9-30-24 - In this episode, correspondent Eric King talks about people in the Bay being nice. Broken Record is skeptical. Dave commemorates the 43 kidnapped students in Mexico. RIP Kris Kristofferson aka The Whistle.
Full Episode 9-23-24 - In this episode, Amanda talks about... honestly, I'm not really sure, but we discussed Prentis Hemphill, nervous system regulation, mindfulness, being present, and Lebanon.
Full Episode - 9-16-24 - In this episode, Amanda talks with us about how her former job was just to have meetings.
Full Episode 9-9-24 - In this episode, friend of the show Gidon joins us to get real about Gaza. Also, make sure you vote for Kamala Harris because it's easier to push.... Dick Cheney... to the left than.... Trump..........?
Full Episode 9-2-24 - In this episode, I mean just basically the title. Also the West Bank.
Full Episode 8-26-24 - In this episode, Dave tells us about a grumpy old asshole judge in Detroit. Sparkle discusses the Chicano / Xicano / Xicanx / Xicanele Xicañ@ / Xikanao Moratorium.
Full Episode 8-19-24 - In this episode, Sparkle handles the intro, Amanda talks about the Nuculor Famly, and more. Also - contact us if you know how the convention delegates are chosen.
Full Episode 8-12-24 - In this episode, we discuss the politics of food and eating. We also discuss the pathetic behavior of content creators who just use hashtags of the most popular thing at the moment just to get views, ugh.
Full Episode 7-5-24 - In this episode, we discuss the clusterfuck that is Venezuelan politics, and the transphobia that is J.K. Rowling, and get deep into gender oppression with Sparkle.
Full Episode 7-22-24 - In this episode, Sparkle and Amanda discuss astrology. Plus, some bonus content about capitalism and Biden / Harris!
Full Episode 7-15-24 - In this episode, Amanda talks with us about the "What it Takes to Heal" podcast. Also, Trump.
Full Episode 7-8-24 - In this episode, Amanda and her guest Hamburger Bob lead a discussion about the modern horror movie classic, The Wiz. Or I guess it could also be seen as a 1978 film adaptation of the 1974 Broadway play by the same name, which reimages the Wizard of Oz in an urban African American setting starring Michael Jackson and Diana Ross. But mostly it's a horror movie.
Full Episode 7-1-24 - In this episode, Dimitri tells us a fun story of his Aritificial Intelligence experience. Oh and we had to fire Amanda and replace her with Dimitri. Also, the news.
Full Episode 6-4-24 - In this episode, the team discusses the 1951 right-wing propaganda piece "Alice in Wonderland" produced by Walt Disney. The team also discusses how The Matrix is the dopest most revolutionary movie ever.
Full Episode 6-17-24 - In this episode, former political prisoner and friend of the show Eric King talks with us about the importance of writing letters to prisoners and gives us some tips. We also discuss white supremacists on jail, how libraries are a conspiracy, and the obligatory Rojava conversation.
Full Episode 6-3-24 - In this episode, we console Amanda during this difficult time in her life. (She had the opportunity to throw a shoe at Condoleezza Rice and choked.) We also discuss the latest racist pro-genocide one-liner that just dropped: "Hamas throws gay people off roofs, so genocide is good actually."
Full Episode 5-27-24 - In this episode, we discuss memorial day, Rafah, and Condoleezza Rice, and Crash. NO NOT THAT ONE. I mean, that one is fine too but we're not talking about that on I'm talking about the racism one.
Full Episode 5-20-24 - In this episode, Dr. Ron Lopez from Sonoma State University discusses the student movement, South East Asian politics, Biden and Trump, history, and much more. Welcome back Sparkle and Amanda!
Full Episode 5-13-24 - In this episode, we talk more with students currently holding down the Palestine solidarity encampement at Sonoma State University. We talk about their demands, their feelings moving forward, the movement in general, and we talk with a Chicanx student about the similarities between the experience of colonization on this continent and Palestine.
(Full episode on thebrokenrecordradioshow.com
Link: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/show/tbrrs/id/31170172 )
Excerpt from 5-6-24 - In this excerpt, we talk with some of the students currently occupying part of the Sonoma State University campus in solidarity with the people of Palestine. They talk with us about the community at the camp, the negotiations with the administration, how they've dealt with counter protesters, and much more. Full episode on thebrokenrecordradioshow.com
Full Episode 5-6-24 - In this episode, we talk with the Sonoma State University Palestine solidarity encampment! Also, friend of the show Gidon.
Full Episode 4-29-30 - In this episode, we (old ass activists) lecture the youth on how to protest correctly. Just kidding. We talk about the badass INTERNATIONAL student movement to force college administrations to divest from Israel due to the genocide of Palestinians.
Full Episode 4-15-24 - In this episode, we discuss how the State controls what information comes into prisons, particuarly how they censor books, with friend of the show Eric King. Then we obviously discuss Iran and how Israel bombed Iran, and then Iran bombed them back, and then Israel was like, waaaaaaaa they bombed me for no reasssonnnnnn
Full Episode 4-9-24 - In this episode, Sparkle crashes the studio and brings a whole ass gang with her. We have great conversations thanks to all the co hosts and new friends.
Full Episode 4-1-24 - In this episode, we talk with former political prisoner Eric King about his book, "Rattling the Cages," life inside prison, abolition, organizing, and revolutionary politics. We hope to have him back soon. Also, Amanda pull some fuckery >=1
Full Episode 3-25-24 - In this episode, we catch up on all the Gaza updates, unfortunately. Then Broken Record goes full Chairman Mode and explains China and Russia to the kids.
Full Episode 3-18-24 - In this episode, Sparkle guides a discussion about our relationships with young people. Broken Record does a Fortnite dance.
Full Episode 3-11-24 - In this episode, the noticeable lack of Sparkle causes Broken Record to go on a really ridiculous spiel, which Amanda then rescues. Gaza.
Full Episode 3-04-24 - In this episode, we make our predictions for 2024 (again). We discuss Pro-Israeli propaganda and starving children.
Full Episode 2-26-24 - In this episode, we discuss Aaron Bushnell, an active duty member of the US Air Force who died after lighting himself on fire in protest of the Palestinian genocide. We discuss a lot of Gaza takes.
Full Episode 2-19-24 - In this episode, Dave brings along the Final Boss of Time Banking experts, Christine Gray and Jo Rhodes to answer our most annoying Time Banking questions (yes, even THAT one). We learn a lot about various time banking-related projects around the world, including but not limited to community gardens, public living rooms, Netflix sharing parties and much more, and have some fascinating discussions about social change, the pandemic, organizing, community building, activism, mutual aid, and capitalism. Thanks so much to our guests!
Full Episode 2-6-23 - In this episode, we ask ourselves if Israel has the right to defend itself. Also, how art affects our relationships.
Full Episode 1-30-24 - In this episode, we discuss the latest news from Palestine and do a lot of analysis. The bread & butter of The Broken Record Radio show: we're back baby!
Full Episode 1-22-24 - In this episode, WE'RE BACK! with real content. Expect BRRS classics like talking about Gaza, feelings, and cops.
Full Episode 1-16-24 - In this episode, we provide an update on the eSims for Gaza project ( djbrokenrecord.bandcamp.com ) and finish our annual recap. We also get all emotional talking about how great we are.
Full Episode 1-8-24 - In this episode, we enter Year 11 with a bang....er. 19 of them, in fact, with project:connectwork, a fundraiser album to buy eSims for Gaza. We discuss the eSims project, what it means and why it's important, and we listen to Amanda's epic contribution. We continue our end of the year episode recap.
Full(?) Episode 12-25-23 - We did what we could. Gaza, Yemen, millenial women dying younger, and a LOT of shennanigans. Last episode of our first decade.
Full Episode 12-18-23 - In this episode, the whole gang is back, so it's awkward. We discuss how to talk with friends about Gaza, the problem of acting intellectually superior, class politics, and you know the usual.
Full Episode 12-11-23 - In this episode, friend of the show Estrella sends some exclusive interviews with students sitting-in at Haverford College in Pennsylvania in solidarity with Palestinians after the shooting of 3 young Palestinian people in the region AND AMANDA'S BACK OMG
Full Episode 12-4-23 - In this episode, we interview Harmony, an Evangelical Christian-turned-Experienced-Palestine-Solidarity-Activist. We also evaluate Sparkle's XI, or Xicana Index. Can you ask a Timebanker to beat someone up for you?
Full Episode 11-27-23 - In this episode, Sparkle and Amanda have finally had it with Broken Record and Dave. They leave us to our own devices. So, we talk about Star Trek. Also, anti-immigrant riots in Ireland and Timebanking (again).
Full Episode 11-20-23 - In this episode, friend of the show Arnoldo from the Chiapas Support Committe tells us about the restructuring of the EZLN. Amanda rants about Gaza. Dave's transgression continues to divide the community.
Full Episode 11-13-23 - In this episode, we discuss strategies for stopping the Israeli bombardment in Gaza. We also discuss the Zapatistas' response.
Full Episode 11-6-23 - In this episode, Amanda update us on the various actions and protests against Israel happening all over the world, with a focus on the blocking of military ships at the Oakland and Tacoma ports. We also discuss grisly violence, and sign, Bernie Sanders.
Full Episode 10-30-23 - In this episode, our guest Armagidon joins us to talk about Palestine, and also shares with us his perspective of having grown up in a Zionist community in the 80s.
Full Episode 10-16-23 - In this episode, we do some check-ins and then talk about Gaza and Israel. Amanda joins us for the full 2 hours.
Full(er) Episode 10-9-23 - In this episode, Amanda updates us on Hot Labor Summer / Pumpkin Strike Fall. And then, Hamas.
Full Episode 10-2-23 - In this episode, friend of the show Dimitri joins us to talk about the nature of teacher unions -- if they're the workers, who's the boss? Also, we all definitely agree that Halloween is corny and wack. And Sparkle reminds us to be considerate.
Full Episode 9-25-23 - In this episode, we discuss the sociopolitical subjectivity of interpers-- you know what, just listen to it. Also, Cop City.
Full Episode 9-18-23 - In this episode, we discuss Hasbara, also known as the Israeli Ministry of Public Diplomacy, also known as the Israeli State Propaganda Department.
Full Episode 9-11-23 - We continue our discussion. Also, Musk is now an expert military strategist. lol.
Full Episode 9-4-23 - In this episode, Amanda makes a strking discovery: redpill incels that have existed for 20 years now. Also, we discuss the paradiggums and the Bay Area Anarchist Book Fair.
Excerpt from 8-28-23 - Interview with Epona Rose & supporters about being arrested for defending herself against transphobic violence, decolonizing trans spaces, and the history of colonialist violence against queer people.
Full Episode 8-28-23 - In this episode, Sparkle discusses children's books. And we talk with Epona Rose (and friends), a woman of trans experience who was arrested for defending herself against transphobic violence in Flagstaff, Arizona. Also: Oppenheimer is the same thing as Trump. Also the Catholic Church.
Full Episode 8-14-23 - In this episode, we talk about Mean Girls. And also about fascist language and propaganda tactics. Ok I'm off to watch Tubi.
Full Episode 8-7-23 - In this episode, friend of the show Estrella comes back to officially forgive Broken Record for ruining her life. Oh and also she talks about placemaking in Sonoma County. Which brings up a conversation about Snoopy, which brings up bathtubs on stilts. Also, we discuss disability oppression.
Full Episode 7-31-23 - In this episode, Amanda continues her discussion about health care, who deserves it, who gets it, why do people get it, why don't people get it? Which kinds of poor people deserve it? We also discuss....sigh....PragerU. OH AND ALIENS
Full Episode 7-24-23 - In this episode, we discuss KBBF's 50th anniversary event, plus a very big picture discussion on what the word health even means in our society. Broken Record takes a burrito break while Amanda and Sparkle discuss their hobbies.
Full Episode - In this episode, we get deep into Hot Labor Summer and discuss how Brad Pitt, The Greatest To Ever Do It, is leading the charge against the capitalist Hollywood overlords! We also discover how White People suddenly discovered mushrooms one day.
Full Episode 7-10-23 - In this episode, Sparkle isn't here. But we cope with it by talking about all the things in the title.
Full Episode 7-3-23 - In this episode, Amanda leads a conversation about the Supreme Court's decision to get rid of affirmative action but only for people of color. Then we get into some deeeeeeep stuff about, like, struggllllle, and liiiiike, religionnnnnn, and liiiiike, sacrifiiiiiiice, and yeah damn its deep.
Excerpt from 6-26-23 - Have we ever asked ourselves if justice is something we should even care about? Note - after the episode, I was looking for a thumbnail and found this image of a Zapatista banner that reads "Justice and not revenge." hmmm.....
Excerpt from 6-26-23 - Is it messed up to poke fun at the people who died in the submarine because they were billionaires? Find out! On this episode....
Full Episode - 6-26-23 - In this episode, we discuss whether it's fair to poke fun at the billionaires who died in the submarine. We also ask, um, is justice something we should even care about? Dave teachers us about Ukranian Anarchists.
Excerpt from 6-19-23 - Right wing arguments about queer people being dangerous to children are flooding the media and internet political forums. These arguments did not come from geniuine concerns from parents but were carefully created in right wing think tanks (such as The Heritage Foundation, see here: https://www.heritage.org/marriage-and-family/commentary/young-children-are-being-targeted-sexual-content-the-equality-act ) and spread through both liberal and conservative mass media and internet outlets. In this exceprt we break down how these arguments don't actually hold up, and why the Republican Party is pushing them. If you have someone in your life who is buying into these arguments, this excerpt could be helpful.
Full Episode 6-19-23 - In this episode, we go over the history of Juneteenth for those of us who were pretty ignorant about it before a few years ago. Then, we go over the current anti-LBGTQ arguments that right wing think tanks are using in the media. Check out "Juneteenth: Connecting the Historic to the Now": https://learninglab.si.edu/resources/view/5929476
Full Episode 6-12-23 - In this episode, Amanda teaches us the Neoliberalism school of thought. Amanda invites us to an event. Dave updates us on Cop City.
Full Episode 6-5-23 - In this episode, Sparkle explains where she's been for the past 5 months. Dave updates us on his gardening and brags about his new Grateful Dead branded Crocs. We discuss alternatives to police in New York and Port-au-Prince.
Full(ish) Episode 5-29-23 - In this episode, first of all we started 30 minutes late due to KBBF special programming, and second of all we aired a recording of Dave's first Daves's Book Club meeting!
Full Episode 5-22-23 - In this episode, friend of the show Dimitri reports in about a big fight that happened at a Santa Rosa middle school which prompts us to discuss how pandemic politics might have affected the lives of students and workers. Dave and Broken Record argue about AI. Dave scoffs at The Youth With Their FaceTwitters And InstaToks These Days.
Full Episode 5-13-23 - In this episode, a friend of the show invites us to pay them to ride a bike. Amanda goes over the CRT controversy and its plastic grass, and then me and Dave talk about, uh.....
Full Episode 5-8-23 - In this episode, Amanda gives us a full report on her pilgramage to the book fair where she saw the Minister herself - Tricia Herse. Dave reports on the WGA writer's strike.
Full Episode 5-1-23 - In this episode, Amanda leads a conversation about identity politics aka wokeness aka CRT aka the CIA aka tankes aka Angela Davis. Also, The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria.
Full Episode 4-24-23 - In this episode, Amanda tells us about Context Collapse, I think...or what we think Context Collapse might mean....and also, Dave updates us on the heroic antics of the Democratic Party when it comes to exploited migrant children, or lack thereof.
Definitely the Lack Thereof.
Full Episode 4-17-23 - In this episode, we continue our discussion about triggers, and incorporate it into a wider discussion about White Supremacy, racism, police brutality, Metallica, The Matrix, Star Trek The Original Series, Blade Runner, Ghost in the Shell, etc.
Full Episode 4-10-23 - In this episode, Amanda facilitates a discussion about "getting triggered," and hopefully right wingers haven't made it impossible to have that conversation productively. We also discuss how to reconcile hating cops (something Broken Record is quite fond of) with understanding systems of power.
Full Episode 4-3-23 - In this episode, Amanda facilitates a conversation about the different levels of racism in a workplace. We also discuss cops, and the 1980 Al Pacino Gay Slasher Classic "Cruising."
Full Episode 3-27-23 - In this episode, Dave teaches us how to garden. We discuss FBI informants trying to get activists to smuggle guns. We also discuss where white farmers land on the 'corporate farmland grab' conversation.
Full Episode 3-20-23 - In this episode, Amanda facilitates a conversation about how to imagine a non-capitalist lifestyle, community and society. Broken Record gives an hour long hot take on the death penality, laws, punishments, school violence, and cancelling people.
Full Episode 3-13-23 - In this episode, we listen to the voice of a local high school student regarding the recent death at Montgomery High School. Dave tells us the story of Keith Lamar, political prisoner who is scheduled to be excecuted in November.
Full Episode 3-6-23 - In this episode, Amanda talks with us about the book "The Sum of Us" by Heather Mcghee, and discusses one particularly interesting story about the lengths White people are willing to go to be boring and racist. We discuss the fascist tactic of wasting people's time with "debate," Dave updates us on railroads, and we talk about the recent stabbing death of a Montgomery High School student.
Full Episode 2-27-23 - In this episode, Amanda guides us in a conversation about the daily grind, the impossible speed at which working class people must move through life's obstacles, and how we can live in a different way. Also, we cover the New York Times article about migrant child labor. Oh and landlords taking goofy self defense kung fu fantasy classes.
Full Episode 2-20-23 - In this episode, we discuss unpaid labor, which is necessary for capitalism to sustain itself. Dave updates us about Burma / Myanmar. We do it for the culture, do you?
Full Episode 2-13-23 - In this episode, we continue last week's discussion about the nature of art and its relationship to White Supremacy. We also discuss the Norfolk Southern railroad company's greedy negligence and people suffering serious health problems as a result of the exploding train in Ohio. Also, workers at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn organize for better working conditions.
Full Episode 2-6-23 - In this episode, we discuss FINAL FANTASY VII, Beyonce's influential role in the history of dance music and/or the lack thereof, KINGDOM HEARTS, and more.
Full Episode - 1-23-30 - In this episode, Amanda takes us on an epic journey of metaphors. Dave does our annual The French Don't Fuck Around When It Comess To Their Pensions report. Santa Rosa Police Department proudly show us the big fish they caught.
Excerpt from 1-23-23 - In light of a mass shooting close to our area, the hosts weigh in (once again) on one of the most important questions of our lifetime: why do mass shootings happen?
Full Episode 1-23-23 - In this episode, we (we meaning Sparkle and Amanda) analyze the 1995 classic Clueless (which came out a few years ago), we discuss why mass shootings happen, and the forest defender Tortuguita who was killed by Atlanta police.
Excerpt From 1-16-23 - Ok this is the last Boat Hole segment, I swear. All jokes aside, this can be a useful tool to tell an anti capitalist story if you're looking for one.
Full Episode 1-16-23 - In this episode, Amanda teaches us Office Space shenanigans, and Dave encouages Broken Record to Do You and do a whole 'nother Boat Hole segment. Sparkle discusses her art philosophy.
Excerpt from 1-9-23 - This is the part of the show where we explain in detail how the Boat Hole metaphor works: We are all living on a sinking ship, with poor people in the lower decks and rich people on the upper decks. A hole in bottom of the boat, and how to address it, can teach us a lot about how to create social change.
Full Episode 1-9-22 - In this episode, we finish up our annual end-of-the-year wrap-up, and we discuss the Boat Hole metaphor, in great detail this time.
Full Episode 1-2-23 - In this episode, we reflect on our big 9 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! We also do our yearly recap of episodes. Pictured: Dave's Banana Bread.
Full Episode 12-26-22 - In this episode, we address the question "well ok everything is bad but are we just going to complain about it or actually do something about it?" We also discuss A.I. art.
Full Episode 12-19-22 - In this episode, we discuss philanthropy and charity at the suggestion of a listener. We also introduce the first ever Broken Record Radio Show Sports Edition.
Full Episode 12-12-22 - In this episode, Amanda reports about Action Le.....you know what, this is the first sentence of the article: "On December 10th, at around 6 p.m., 200 environmental activists suddenly stormed and “invaded” a Lafarge company cement factory of La Malle in Bouc-Bel-Air in the Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region in Southern France."
Full Episode 12-5-22 - In this episode, we explore the nuts and bolts of labor movements and their many exciting complexities.
Full Episode 11-28-22 - In this episode, Broken Record does a dramatic reading of his latest publication, "White People Have a Cat Problem." Also Banksy.
Full Episode 11-21-22 - In this episode, we try to convince Amanda to quit her job, we discuss Jordan "this is what your genitals look like" Peterson, as well as the shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs. Also, Dave updates us on the railroad workers organizing and possibly going on strike in the near future.
Full Episode 11-14-22 - In this episode, our hot take is that the State decides who gets to spend time with young people, instead of the communities of those young people, and in this way controls what ideas young people are exposed to.
Full Episode 11-7-22 - In this episode, friend of the show Dimitri stops by to update us on teacher strikes and the inside info on what's going on at Roseland School District. Louie stops by to talk about how this relates to gentrification. Egg nog doesn't have to have alcohol. WHAT?
Full Episode 10-31-22 - In this episode....umm let's see, Halloween, Kaiser mental health workers update, Elon Musk buying Twitter,
Full Episode 10-24-22 - In this doozy of an episode, we discuss the disturbing story of cops in Kansas City ignoring the Black community's pleas to investigate a White Supremacist serial killer / the monopoly of violence. We then get into an hour long conversation about Broken Record's Shower Thoughts and the meaning of Struggle.
Full Episode 10-17-22 - In this episode, we learn about militant Gen Z movements in Iran, Burma, and Palestine. Amanda tells us about the Providence coropraiton shaking down hospital patients. We also learn about Amanda's nefarious communicaiton tactics.
Full Episode 10-10-22 - In this episode, Ron Kaminkow with the United Railroad Workers updates us on the labor dispute that could result in a strike of railroad workers united under one banner. We also clear up any confusion you might have about whether Biden is doing anything. Also, a follow up on last week's Kaiser Permanente mental health workers strike. Sparkle discusses Indigenous People's Day.
Full Episode 10-3-22 - In this episode, we hear picket line interviews with striking Kaiser mental health workers, and we interview Louie, San Francisco gentrificaiton historian. Also we talk a LOT of smack on Santa Rosa politici--NOTPLAYINGAROUNDWITHTHESEINTERVIEWS
Full Episode 9-26-22 - In this episode, friend of the show Gergo tells us his home town of Györszentiván, Hungary where the city government is attempting land grabs of family farms in order to build factories, even as local doctors report a direct relationship between health problems and the air pollution from the factories. If you would like to donate to help his local community raise funds for an air pollution meter, you can send payments to deadstaremusic@gmail.com on PayPal.
Excerpt from 9-19-22 - Interview with Ron Kaminkow about the current labor dispute in which railroad worker unions united under one banner will possibly go on strike due to labor conditions. We discuss the history of railroad workers, dynamics of labor organizing, the state of the railroad industry, and some history.
Full Episode 9-19-22 - In this episode, we interview Ron Kaminkow, organizer with Railroad Workers United, a labor organization that has managed to unite all railroad unions and is currently in a labor dispute that could result in a historic railworkers strike.
Full Episode 9-12-22 - In this episode, we discuss why people believe in Reptilian Overlords, then we pay our respects to the Queen of England. ............
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Full Episode 9-5-22 - In this episode, friend of the show Jorge invites us to an awesome local art event, Amanda covers the climate change disaster in Mississippi, we wrap up our rememberance of Maria Cañas, and Dave updates us on the labor movement.
Excerpt from 8-29-22 - In this excerpt, the crew celebrates the life of Maria Cañas, local friend, organizer, painter, poet, writer, healer, and lots of other things. She passed away in the early hours of August 28th, 2022. Here is her family's GoFundMe link to help with funeral costs, living expenses and Maria's community projects: https://gofund.me/8ac7b646
Excerpt from 8-29-22 - In this excerpt, the crew celebrates the life of Maria Cañas, local friend, organizer, painter, poet, writer, healer, and lots of other things. She passed away in the early hours of August 28th, 2022. Here is her family's GoFundMe link to help with funeral costs, living expenses and Maria's community projects: https://gofund.me/8ac7b646
Full Episode 8-29-22 - In this episode, friend of the show Kimi updates us on efforts to hold local cops accountable via the Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach. We remember the memory of local badass Maria Cañas, and we read some inpirational quote memes.
Full Episode 8-29-22 - In this episode, friend of the show Kimi updates us on efforts to hold local cops accountable via the Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach. We remember the memory of local badass Maria Cañas, and we read some inpirational quote memes.
Full Episode 8-22-22 - In this episode, we interview members of Poor Magazine in East Oakland about gentrification, People's Park, and colonialism in the East Bay. We also discuss the Zapatista CompArte with members of the Chiapas Support Committee.
Full Episode 8-15-22 - In this episode, we discuss "Consensus," which is a way to make decisions in a group. We also discuss DJing, God of War, environmentally responsible paint, and solitary confinement.
Full Episode 8-8-22 - In this episode, East Bay correspondent Amanda is on location at the building formerly known as Parker Elementary School, which is being occupied/liberated by the community after it was closed by the school district. We discuss the community educational programs being provided in the building, the self defense efforts against the disctrict's security guards, the community's long terms plans, and more.
Full Episode 8-1-22 - In this episode, friend of the show and famous poet and musician and educator and organizer Tongo Eisen-Martin reports from the occupation / liberation of Parker Elementary School, which is being defended by community members from the authorities which have chosen to close the school down.
Full Episode 7-25-22 - In this episode, Monica from the Bay Area Community Exchange gets to the nitty gritty of time banking, and answers our lightning-round rapid-fire questions perfectly. Also: Biden, Nazis, and local politicians.
Excerpt from 7-18-22 - Broken Record tells his woeful story of ordering green guac from the local Chipotle, only to discover a terrifying turn of events. He then rolls his eyes at adults who cook at home and think that you can get a refund from DoorDash, lol.
Full Episode 7-11-22 - In this episode, we discuss being present, and go over the sitation in Sri Lanka where people are partying in the president's pool.
Full Episode 7-4-22 - In this special Bachelor episode, Dave and I do our patriotic duty and have a show all by ourselves. We discuss the history of 4th of July, patriotism, assemblies, and then I try to interview Dave, which goes about as well as you'd imagine.
Full Episode 6-27-22 - In this episode, we threw out our regular format and just chatted about everything that's going on. And contrary to how that sounded just now it was actually really amazing.
This is an excerpt from our show on 5-9-22 about the Supreme Court's leaked decision overturning Roe v. Wade and therefore removing abortion rights. This morning the decision was released. This is our discussion at that time about abortion. The full episode can be found here: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/show/tbrrs/id/23061089
Full Episode 6-20-22 - In this episode, we discuss the history of how the Black Panthers brought acupuncture to the States from China. Also, climate change.
Full Episode 6-13-22 - In this episode, Amanda talks about the capitalism-ization of Self Care. Broken Record rants about the usual.
Half Episode 6-6-22 - In this episode, our guest Estrella painstakenly explained her reseaerch paper on the carceral white supremacist state in Philadelphia, its historical roots, and the ways that housing and the child welfare system are involved, only for me to forget to push the fucking record button, god fucking dammit. But the second hour got recorded, and she read her poetry which was amazing. We also discussed Nazis and Catholics.
Full Episode 5-23-22 - In this episode, we discuss Elon Musk, unfortunately. We also discuss important stuff that is kinda boring, unfortunately.
Full Episode 5-16-22 - In this episode, we had to talk about the shooting in Buffalo, New York, but we really didn't want to, so instead we talked about more happy subjects like deadly cults and COVID-19.
Full Episode 5-9-22 - In this episode, Sparkle gets COVID for the movement. The Hyphy Movement. We discuss the leak of the Supreme Court decision to overturn abortion rights. We also discuss F*ck Harvard Again, and other stuff.
Full Episode 5-2-22 - In this episode, Dimitri teaches us about solidarity, Amanda complains about the kids these days, and Dave talks about his Ivy League days.
Full Episode 4-25-22 - In this episode, we discuss good work vs. bad work, self annihilation as a form of protest, and bouncy houses all up in the gated community.
Full Episode 4-18-22 - In this episode, we discuss the merits of various super hero weapons and weaknesses. Also, national and international news and analysis.
Full Episode 4-11-22 - In this episode, we do our weekly Netflix roundup, we discuss the epic badassery of Scientist Rebellion, and Sparkle teaches us art.
Full Episode 4-4-22 - In this episode, Dave a.k.a. David Duchovny a.k.a. Dave Matthews a.k.a. The Davest To Ever Do It joins us live in the studio, Amanda falls asleep again, Sparkle continues Low Rider Cop Car (?), and we read off banned Amazon words. We also discuss representation (see thumbnail).
Full Episode 3-28-22 - In this episode, society finally puts a stop to hetero nonsense, Amanda falls asleep on the show, Lia Thomas, and Low Rider Cop Car (?)
Full Episode 3-21-22 - In this episode, Dimitri tells us about yet another strike victory, Sparkle teaches us about zines, and we discuss how capitalism uses the idea of choice.
Full Episode 3-14-22 - In this episode, world renowned poet Matt Sedillo is back to talk with us about art, poetry, organizing and politics. Also Kim K
Full Episode 3-7-22 - In this episode, Sparkle talks about having immigrant parents, and we discuss ummmm......a lot of stuff.
Full Episode 2-28-22 - In this episode, Sparkle gives us her hottest take yet: how capitalism uses alcohol as a tool. Also Ukraine Russia etc
Full Episode 2-14-22 - In this episode, Amanda returns with a frickin vengeance to talk to us about Oakland teachers on hunger strike and how climate change affects incarcerated people. We rant about prisons a lot.
Full Episode 2-7-22 - In this episode, we play the tried and true classic, The Question Game, and Dave teaches us some Russian history, but not because of the stuff that's in the news.
Full Episode 1-31-22 - In this episode, we discuss how Joe Rogan was just a white supremacist before COVID, no big deal. We discuss the wave of Starbucks shops unionizing, and the phenomenom of cops "deescalating" situations by murdering people who aren't rich.
Full Episode 1-25-22 - In this episode, we remember Edgar Cahn, foundational thinker and innovator in the field of Timebanking, who recently passed. We discuss more student organizing for COVID safety, and Amy's Kitchen which is cruelty free to four-legged animals. Hold up I just had a wild thought. Do liberals think animals are white? YOOOOOOOO. Anyways. Dave continues his history of the Spanish Civil War and discusses the contribution of women.
Full-ish Episode 1-17-22 - In this episode, it's actually a half of an episode, but we have the obligatory "forgotten MLK quotes" discussion, and Dave continues teaching us who would build the roads if we didn't have capitalism.
Full Episode 1-10-22 - In this episode, we talk about our COVID feelings. Dave gives us a quick refresher on the Spanish Civil War and the anarchist labor unions.
Full Episode 1-3-22 - In this episode, Dimitri updates us on local schools and new CDC guidelines about isolating. Amanda talks about fake scientists and Dave talks about the Haitian Revolution.
Full Episode 12-27-21 - In this pre-recorded episode, we review the episodes of the year, which we also did last year, for last year's year-end episode.
Fullish Episode 12-20-21 - In this episode, friend of the show Jackie contributes to our previous conversation about the creation of the nuclear family in the US and its relationship to capitalism. Also, Broken Record has some hot takes on social media and falling in love.
Full Episode 12-13-21 - In this episode, we discuss how rich people responded to the Kentucky tornado disaster (bad), anarchism in New York City (complicated), and indigenous autonomy in Michoacan (good).
Full Episode 12-6-21 - In this episode, special guest Dave (not Dave) explains to us how "Family Owned Winery" doesn't mean anything interesting. Also, we explore how families in general are bad.
Full Episode 11-29-21 - In this episode, Amanda interviews Mexican-American educator Mayra Reyes about her personal experiences the role of Chicanxs in education. Dave interviews a member of the Sonoma County Tenants Union about all this housing (or lack thereof) business we've been discussing.
No, I did not want to deal with the weekly endeavor of finding a thumbnail this week. So, I found a house. That's it. That's what you get.
Full Episode 11-22-21 - In this episode, we discuss Kyle Rittenhouse and get sketched out that apparently some people really wanted to see a kid go to jail. Also, politicians in the North Bay find themselves at a loss about how to create affordable housing that makes them richer.
Full Episode 11-15-21 - In this episode, members of the Chiapas Support Committee of Oakland talk discuss the CompArte Zapatista Art Show.
Full Episode 11-8-21 - Well kind of. A lot of the episode is spent figuring out technical difficulties since Comcast went out for much of the Bay Area. But we did get in some good conversations and one big rant from me.
Full Episode 11-1-21 - In this episode, Amanda teaches us about building coalitions, and we learn about some real life case studies in community organizing. Also, Halloween.
Full Episode 10-25-21 - In this episode, Amanda continues her warpath of community organizing education. We also learn about Peruvian indigenous autonomy and its connection to Catalonia and Syria.
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Full Episode 10-18-21 - In this episode, Amanda concludes her community organizing adventures with The Midwest Academy....or does she?
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Full Episode 10-11-21 - In this episode, Amanda gives us a thorough introduction to community organizing, and then we discuss the history of Alcatraz. Check out our "song" on our Patreon! patreon.com/thebrokenrecordradioshow
Full Episode 10-4-21 - In this episode, we learn about anti-civilization anarchism, anarcho-primitivism, Derrick Jensen and stuff like that.
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Full Episode 9-27-21 - In this episode, Time Banking expert and member of the Bay Area Time Exchange Monica Johnston dives deeper into Time Banking. Then Broken Record snaps and goes into some weird rant about astrology and science and indigenous people. Check out our after-show commentary by becoming a supporter on Patreon! patreon.com/thebrokenrecordradioshow
Full Episode 9-20-21 - In this episode, guests Jacqueline Diaz and Amirah Bashir discuss being birth workers and all that entails - including learning to navigate the systems of oppression in the foster care, child protective services, adoption, and other "family regulation services." Also, Lilo & Stitch, obv.
Check out their links:
https://www.rootsoflaborbc.com/
https://www.instagram.com/birthtochtli/
Full Episode 9-13-21 - In this episode, we have a big picture COVID discussion with Dimitri, Amanda yells 'Attica!' for some reason, and Dave updates us on the fast-developing situation in Burma, completely ignored by the media. Check out our Patreon and become a supporter to listen to our post-show conversations.
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Full Episode 9-6-21 - In this episode, we reflect on some big picture changes that COVID has brought along. Dave updates us on Rojava. Check out our post-show commentary by becoming a supporter on Patreon: patreon.com/thebrokenrecordradio
Full Episode 8-30-21 - In this episode, we discuss Economic Trauma with guest Alison Malisa.
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There are many possibilities- non-profits can pay volunteers with Simbi- all kinds of ways to increase mutual aid, with mutual credit systems! https://simbi.com/alison-malisa/welcome The organization doing great work, with blog posts that can inspire and give insight to how some folks at the cutting edge are thinking about crypto-designs is Grassroots Economics. https://www.grassrootseconomics.org/ Check out our patreon! patreon.com/thebrokenrecordradioshow
Full Episode 8-23-21 - In this episode, Amanda decides to back to an article that deserved further analysis...........and Jorge is back to fill in the details of neoliberal mining projects in Latin America. Check out or post-show conversation on our Patreon! patreon.com/thebrokenrecordradioshow
Full Episode 8-16-21 - In this episode, Dimitri gives us a going back 2 school update and Jorge The Anthropologist teaches us the story of Cheran so that you can ask people to google it next time you go to a party and someone ends up inevitably asking you "um so can you think of even one place where they don't have capitalism that works."
Full Episode 8-9-21 - In this episode, we spin off into all kinds of stuff but somewhere in there we talk about climate change and Mexican indigenous autonomy. Check out the Patreon for a great after-show discussion! Patreon.com/thebrokenrecordradioshow
Full(ish) Episode 8-2-21 - In this episode, Dave updates us on the Myanmar / Burma military coup, Amanda reports on the Activision Blizzard worker walk-out, and we discuss white people hating cool things. Also: the status of LGBT people in Rojava.
Full Episode 7-26-21 - In this episode, Dimitri gives us a COVID school update, Amanda updates us on Berta Caceres' murderer, and we learn about the Liberal Leftist Media.
Full Episode 7-19-21 - In this episode, Dave goes over some of the political decisions made by Facebook to censor the Rojava movement's ideological leader, Abdullah Öcalan. We also confirm our suspicions from last week that the CIA had a hand in the Cuba protests, and we learn about the Frito-Lay worker's strike.
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Full Episode 7-12-21 - In this episode, we interview activist, educator and author of the children's book "For All / Para Todos," the story of a girl learning about the immigrant struggle through her own experiences. We discuss labor, immigration, children, and capitalism. Also, Cuba.
Full Episode 7-5-21 - In this episode, we discuss the concept of time banking with Dave, although we were supposed to discuss it with someone else. Check out the Patreon post-show conversation by supporting us at patreon.com/thebrokenrecordradioshow
Full Episode 6-28-21 - Ok in this episode we talk about basically everything that's in the title BUT check this out, for this episode we had to do some after-show commentary which is available only to our PATREON SUPPORTERS! BLAOW! patreon.com/thebrokenrecordradioshow
Full Episode 6-21-21 - In this episode, Dave updates us on the torture of children in immigrant detention camps. Also, we finally have that conversation.
Full Episode 6-14-21 - In this episode, we discuss Burma updates, history of Juneteenth, leadership, Brad Pitt, and Copwatch.
Full Episode 6-7-21 - In this episode, Amanda makes her fire interview debut with Brittany Dukes, an artist, organizer, and much, MUUUCH more. Also, we discuss, uh, just basically the things in the title. Check out Duke's work here:
www.wtfwth.com
www.soundcloud.com/bdukes_012
www.instagram.com/freedomcommunityclinic
(Thumbnail is a cropped image originally by our guest Brittany Dukes)
Full Episode 5-31-21 - In this episode, we connect the themes of genocide from Canada, the US, slavery, Nazi Germany, the war on drugs, the KKK, the Tulsa riot, Jim Crow, Palestine....hold up this just sounds like a list of bad things. But just trust me, it's a really interesting analysis.
Full Episode 5-24-21 - In this episode, Dimitri updates us on schools reopening, Amanda discusses an anti-cop coffee shop in Oakland, plus we answer the question: Should white people break stuff at BLM protests?
Full Episode 5-17-21 - In this episode, guests from the North Coast Coalition for Palestine give us the history, context, facts, updates and analysis about everything going on in Palestine this week, complete with personal testimony.
Full Episode 5-10-21 - In this episode, special guest Dr. Thynn Thynn gives us an inside look at the situation in Burma which is not being seen at all in the media. Dimitri talks about Santa Rosa schools reopening, and we take a little detour to the sideshow.
Well, we had our most incredible episode to date. But we can't prove it. No but really.
Full Episode 4-26-21 - In this episode, guests from the Peace and Justice Center of Sonoma County update us on the situation of homelessness in the area. Friend of the show Dave shares a little-known history with us about collaboration between the United Farm Workers and the Black Panther Party.
Full Episode 4-19-21 - In this episode, special guest Jackie schools us, i mean, un-schools us, on how capitalism manifests in parenting. Also, we discuss identity politics at the requests of a listener.
Full Episode 4-12-21 - In this Episode, poet Matt Sedillo talks with us about poetry, capitalism, and addiction. Also, the murder of Daunte Wright and Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli is accused of sexual assault by several women.
Full Episode 4-5-21 - In this episode, local activist Max tells us about a proposed logging project that threatens redwood trees and many endangered species. Sparkle the centrist refuses to take sides on a debate of unprecedented importance between Broken Record and Amanda. Also the politics of addiction.
Full Episode 3-29-21 - In this episode, we learn about cats, dogs, Qualified Immunity, and Sparkle takes us down a rabbit of social and personal transformation and a bunch of other deep stuff.
Full Episode 3-22-19 - In this episode, we discuss the Atlanta racist and sexist shootings by a white man of 6 Asian women. Dimitri updates us on local schools, and we discuss whether the COVID-19 vaccine is a hoax.
Full Episode 3-15-21. In this episode, Final Fantasy VII, astrology, Sesame Street, history.
Not-So-Full-Episode 3-8-21.
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Full Episode 3-2-21 - In this episode, it takes two white guys to replace one Amanda - Dimitri discusses school reopening and Dave discusses the developing situation in Myanmar.
Not-So-Full-Episode 2-22-21 - Recording malfunction again. But it was amazing. Sorry yall. -BR
Full Episode 2-15-21 - In this episode, we discuss Rojava, NYC Taxi Driver's labor dispute, Hulu, Amazon running out of your house with your PS5, dealing with your childhood oppression so you can then change the world, and cultural appropriation in other parts of the world.
Full Episode 02-08-21 - In this episode, we dive deep into some difficult feelings about the state of the world. Just a heads up, we discuss some pretty dark subjects about violence, systemic and interpersonal. But you know, it's still us, we didn't go anywhere. So if you can, join us.
Full Episode 2-1-21 - In this episode, friend of the show Gustavo helps us understand what the stock market Even Is. Amanda reminds us why voting is a waste of time, and Sparkle talks about climate change hopelessness. Pieces we discussed:
https://labornotes.org/2021/01/six-day-strike-bronx-produce-workers-doubled-their-raise-and-inspired-new-york?fbclid=IwAR1Xx3SSad_y_HM8cFvAqx8VjFjAz_eqf7K3VSOLihQJJEJqhnAdlHlEttU https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/08/24/climate/racism-redlining-cities-global-warming.html?fbclid=IwAR1RAPb1AkZSho9xiArfD-7swBn-OSQAJ95F_E_RurZPVLihOjs90Wu0lHU
Full Episode 1-21-21 - In this Episode, special guest Xulio tells us about our local government's vaccine efforts, or lack thereof, in indigenous communities. Also, we discuss Ethnic Studies With a C-PPPPFPPFPFFFFFFPPFPFPPFPFPPFP with a PFPFFFFFPFFFFFFPFPFP with a CoPFPPFFFFFF. Ahem. Ethnic Studies With a Cop.
Full Episode 1-18-21 - In this episode, Dimitri updates us on the specific ways in which schooling and the education system is messed up THIS particular week, MLK has hot takes on nonviolence, and Sparkle discusses isolation and domination in society.
Full episode 1-11-21 - In this episode we have some hot takes on the storming of the US capitol building by trump supporters. The return of Dee Money Millionaires. Note: Thank you Sparkle for your professional graphic design work and for photoshopping our radio show birthday cake onto the Trumper podium for our thumbnail. And Amanda for making us a cake! A day late. -BR
Full Episode 1-4-21 - In this episode, we discuss the Georgia runoff election, Google workers unionizing, Travelodge housing rights occupation, privileged COVID refugees, a small Rojava update, and some other stuff, but most importantly, we continue our annual tradition of failing to celebrate our anniversary. Here are links to the items we discussed:
Tacoma Housing Now activists take over Travelodge motel, demand free housing for homeless
Hundreds of Google Employees Unionize, Culminating Years of Activism
SDF captures 14 ISIS members preparing an attack
California funeral homes run out of space as COVID-19 rages
Accelerant found in car of Queens landlord connected to fatal fire
Full Episode 12-28-20 - In this episode, we take a look back at our year in episodes via a dramatic reading of all of this year's podcast episode descriptions. We observe mixed results. Happy New Year!
Full Episode 12-21-20. In this episode, Noa from the Sonoma County Tenant's Union talks with us about their tenant Counseling Hotline, and we discuss Community Land Trusts as a model for fighting capitalism in the housing market. We then discuss how humans' egocentric assumption that we are the center of the universe causes us to think that the specific angle from which we see planets and stars has some kind of universal effect on reality. Also, young people's oppression.
12-14-20: This episode did not get recorded. So enjoy a Sparkle and Broken Record highlight recap show! These are the articles we discussed:
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/black-women-workplace-cannot-shield-172332011.html
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/dec/07/racism-ages-black-americans-faster?fbclid=IwAR1_u1nF5_N_4n3Krj-y00LSZW6lEzA7JW_D6p1ddwzLj5menggfQwA2c2g
Full Episode 12-07-20 - In this episode, we discuss capitalism and art. But like, in a really really interesting way.
Full Episode 11-30-20. In this episode, our beloved host DJ Broken Record finishes his story about how he became Woke AF. Spoiler: it's because he had free time. Also, how to not get COVID tests, a working class victory, and museums, resorts, and national parks and other sites of genocide.
Full Episode 11-23-20 - In this episode, we deliver on last week's promise to tell our individual stories of how we became to be political. AKA The Broken Record Radio Show Presents: The Story of Our Radicalization - Part One: Origin Stories
Full Episode 11-16-20. In this episode, Dimitri gives us some local school updates, and the team discusses Glenn Greenwald's epic piece about liberals and right wingers who benefit from a public obsession with Trump went out of their way to make him a cartoon villain.
Items discussed in this episode:
https://greenwald.substack.com/p/no-matter-the-liberal-metric-chosen
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/santa-rosa-city-schools-unveils-updated-return-to-school-plan
https://abc7news.com/7905551/
Note: Sorry for not uploading last week. The thing is, there was no episode to upload. The recording didn't work. But here's this week's episode: Full Episode 11-2-20 - Amanda talks about Philadelphia police and each thing we learn just gets worse and worse. Also, feelings about the elections.
Full Episode 10-19-20 - In this episode, we explore the complicatedness of middle classness, it gets deep, then we discuss the Rojava justice system and what the victims of terrorist organizations think should happen to terrorists. Then, we call out racist liberals who say dumb shit like "if you don't vote you must be privileged."
Full Episode 10-5-20 - In this episode, apocalyptic Zoom shenanigans prevent Broken Record from being heard. Skip to 14 minutes to get past the intro banter. We discuss Trump's COVID, cops using dogs to kill people, and the 2021 Zapatista World Tour.
(Interview begins at 55 minutes) Full Episode 9-29-20 - In this episode, Amanda reports on a big victory for Philadelphia housing activists, and then a special interview with Forrest Schmidt, a member of the Oakland Builders Collective. We discuss about what he's learned as a white person who advocates for self defense from riot cops, his experiences being arrested, and thoughts about the complicated dynamics of white allyship in the Black Lives Matter movement.
Full Episode 9-21-20 - In this episode, the whole brew is back once again as Dimitri updates us with local distanced learning issues, and Amanda discusses the nuance of Ruth Bader Ginsberg, and Rizz really does not.
Ok I'll stop with the title gimmick. Full Episode 9-14-20. In this episode, Killer Mike and T.I. clarify that when they said "blow stuff up" they actually meant "vote for Bernie." Also, a critique of Western Marxism that totally kicks my ass.
Full Episode 9-7-20 - In this episode, we try to talk our way across the smoke and the fire and the fascism and the global warming and the pandemic and we discuss universities in Rojava as well as the overlap between hippies and Nazis. So you know, typical show.
Full Episode 08-31-20. In this episode, we learn about how the Mexican Government and also 17 year old white boys use identity to kill people of color.
Full Episode 8-24-20. In this episode, it's a weird night. We discuss the usual nightmare realm that is our every day lives, plus a very special interview about the word "Latinx" and the debate around it.
Full Episode 8-17-20. In this episode, Dimitri answers our questions on how the hell they're gonna do school, and Omar returns to update us on the goings on around the Sonoma County Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach.
Full-ish Episode 08-10-20. Just kidding, the deep state isn't a thing. In this episode, a station-wide internet outage cause Broken Record to ramble to himself for an hour.
Full Episode 08-03-20. In this episode, we discuss Metal Gear Solid V, Paper Mario, Vallejo Police Nazis, John Lewis, the FBI, Bill Clinton, Kwame Ture, oh and the thing in the title.
In this episode, the Portland Ewoks street medic team talks with us about what is really going on in Portland and what it takes to run a medic team, and gives us some warnings to heed. Then we discuss astrology, BUT, in this recording we are just getting warmed up. The really good stuff came after we ran out of time and went off the air and talked for another hour. How do hardcore Marxist materialism and Astrology end up coming together to be on the same page? Find out! You can listen to the rest of the conversation, which is really really good, by becoming a supporter on our Patreon. Becoming a member also gives you access to a bunch of our past extra content as well: patreon.com/thebrokenrecordradioshow
In this episode, guests Libby and Kimmie discuss the importance of getting the Evelyn Cheatham policy on the ballot for Sonoma County's police oversight system. No relation to either Evelyn Champagne King or Oliver Cheatham, unfortunately.
Then we discuss how Antifa is leaving bricks of Gayness at protest sites to secretly influence protesters to throw Gayness at BLM in order make people wear masks at Wal-Mart. Also all these people are Jewish somehow. On a related note, I finally picked up my professional anarchist check from the local Soros offices. Came just in time! Wonderful building, y'all should check it out. It houses the local chapters of BLM, Antifa, Inc. and also serves as the local Joe Biden campaign headquarters. It took a while to process since my paperwork accidentally got routed through the Russia/Iran/Afghanistan/Taliban/LGBT/USSR office. It was worth it though, I got to walk past the secret Hollywood studios where the Woke Police forces comic book companies to put female/gay/brown characters into movies, which doesn’t make sense because those types of people don’t exist in space. Picked up some bricks and spray paint in the gift shop ‘cause I’m gonna be looking for work again soon. So glad to be working on this amazing movement with Bernie Sanders, Fidel Castro, Nancy Pelosi, Skull & Bones, Agenda 21, The New World Order, face mask companies, the social distancing industrial complex, and Nascar!
In this episode, we try to figure out who the hell organized thousands of Black people with guns to descend on a park in Georgia. Some of the complexities of the movement. Thank God Bernie didn't win the nomination.
In this episode, special guest RJ tells us about disability and how it intersects with race, how it operates in social justice spaces, and how to advocate for everyone in a community.
Full Episode 6-22-20. In this episode, we learn that right wingers have joined in the honored tradition of driving cars through people you think are ruining the world. Also, Amanda reports back from the West Coast Port Shutdown and we talk about Qualified Immunity, and try to understand it, but like, what?
Full Episode 6-15-20. I this episode, we discuss the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest / Autonomous Zone Also..... Nascar, Wendy's, The Last of Us, and Astrology.
Full Episode 6-8-20. In this episode, guests Omar and Zero tell their stories about attending local protests. Also, the country gives up on cops after two weeks of riots.
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Full Episode 5-26-20. In this episode, Amanda reminds us that having a WiFi-Enabled is not necessarily required to make a good society, revolutions do not target people, and Nina Simone reminds us that "doing things gradually brings more tragedy."
Full Episode 5-18-20. In this episode, Sparkle reminds us to let ourselves feel. AND BOY DID WE FEEL. Also: Breonna Taylor, Kenneth Walker, police brutality, White Supremacy, Capitalism, Communism, India, Uganda, Colonialism, Homophobia, Cops, Dance Music, Cowboys, the NRA, Elon Musk, The Red Pill, The Matrix....
Full Episode 5-11-20. In this episode, friend of the show Chad fills us in on the details of May Day rent strikes. We also discuss the extremely questionable re-opening of the country and the usual White nonsense. Also Dee BIBSs BIBbing and B.R. BIBs bant aw.
Full Episode 5-4-20. In this episode, Rizz takes us through a reality-tv-worthy journey through the politics of social movement ownership, copyright, the race/gender card, and Twitter. PLUS: May 1st Bant Aw!
Full Episode 4-27-20. Coronavirus updates: distanced learning, teacher unions, the Navajo nation, ICE, being trans.
Full Episode Four Chwinny Blaze It. In this episode, Amanda updates us on prison conditions, Sparkle UN-TEACHES US (DAAAAAAMN) about Unschooling, and right wingers Don't want us to Tread On their Dumbassness.
In this episode, the Bernie Sanders movement endorses Joe Biden and we have feelings about it, and people have feelings about our feelings about it.
Full Episode 04-03-20. In this episode, robots are teaching your children and STRIKES EVERYWHERE ALL OVER THE PLACE
Full Episode 3-30-20. In another awkward remote episode, we get real about the impacts of Coronavirus, and then Amanda makes us happy.
Full Episode 3-23-20. In this episode, we take a deep dive into our economy textbooks and learn the shocking truth: an economic system that is designed to not care about people doesn't do a very good job at caring about people. What!!! Also, Eco-fascism, and Amanda reminds us of some good things you can do.
Full Episode 03-16-23. In this episode, Rizz is back but only virtually because Social Distancing (Coronavirus).
Full Episode 3-9-20. In this episode, Amanda updates us on the women's strike in Mexico, and Sparkle (not Sparkles, Sparkles get off the keyboardddddasfjfjjfffffffff) presents to us the seven principles of the sixth, which will make sense to you once you hear it.
Full Episode 3-2-20. In this episode, we go to Oakland to grab a cup of decolonized coffee and have a phatty decolonized therapy sesh. Also, more crying because we read Zapatista writings.