Rebel Steps

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Synopsis

A podcast about taking political action guided by the concepts of direct action, solidarity, autonomy and mutual aid.

Episodes

  • Free them all! (Defense Committees)

    20/04/2021 Duration: 48min

    If someone is facing charges of any kind, supporters might form a defense committee, basically a small group of people dedicated to supporting that individual through their trial and, if they serve time, once they are inside. This episode explores anti-fascist political prisoner David Campbell’s experience with a defense committee and the experience of K and Heena, members of Ashley Diamond’s defense committee and organizers with Survived and Punished. If you’re listening to this episode the week it comes out, this week is a week of action for Ashley Diamond! Go to freeashleydiamond.com to learn more. RebelSteps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more anarchist podcasts.Please consider supporting us on Patreon!Check out the transcript and show notes for this episode on rebelsteps.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Grow the Movement (Onboarding)

    23/02/2021 Duration: 43min

    With intentional and friendly onboarding, groups can bring in new participants and grow an organization’s capacity. In this episode we explore tactics for onboarding with labor organizer RV, and hear from organizers with Kickstarter United, Outlive Them, and Brooklyn Eviction Defense about their onboarding processes. We're newly on TikTok! Follow us @rebelsteps for videos about our episodes, favorite books, and more!RebelSteps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more anarchist podcasts. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! Check out the transcript and show notes for this episode on rebelsteps.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Join the fight against fascism

    15/01/2021 Duration: 03min

    Amid the flurry of news, it feels impossible to know what to do. We can doom scroll. We can listen to the litany of hot takes. But none of this seems to answer the question, what can we do now? If right now you’re confused about what to do next, you’re not alone! RebelSteps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more anarchist podcasts. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! Check out the transcript and show notes for this episode on rebelsteps.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Street Action 2 (Take the Streets)

    08/01/2021 Duration: 44min

    This is the second episode in a two part series on street action. In this episode, I’ll be looking at what happens once you hit the streets, including how to do a basic eye flush and some ways to deal with an arrest.  If you haven’t listened yet, go back and check part 1 as well!RebelSteps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more anarchist podcasts. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! Check out the transcript and show notes for this episode on rebelsteps.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021

    23/12/2020 Duration: 27min

    As we round out this historically challenging year, it feels important to take a moment to reflect. In this episode, you’ll be hearing from a bunch of our comrades, many who have appeared on previous episodes and some who are podcasters in the Channel Zero Network. Hope you and your family and comrades are having a safe and restful holiday season!RebelSteps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more anarchist podcasts. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! Check out the transcript and show notes for this episode on rebelsteps.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Street Action 1: Get Ready

    03/11/2020 Duration: 35min

    In this two part episode, I’ll be covering some street tactic how tos. This first part will talk about things to do before hitting the street. If you’re a seasoned street activist, I think you’ll still find some interesting information in here. If you’re brand new, you’ll find some great ways to get started. And this is also a great resource to send to someone who may be coming with you to a rally or action and doesn’t know exactly how to prepare.RebelSteps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more anarchist podcasts. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! Check out the transcript and show notes for this episode on rebelsteps.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Rent Strike 4: Eviction Defense

    22/10/2020 Duration: 27min

    As landlords continue to threaten tenants with evictions, newly formed tenants unions and associations as well as community organizations and neighbors will have to move quickly to try and assist vulnerable tenants, both now and in the coming months.  So, in this episode, I’ll be looking at eviction defense with Lupe and Rose of the LA Tenants Union.RebelSteps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more anarchist podcasts.Please consider supporting us on Patreon! Get in touch with questions or comments at hello@rebelsteps.com. We’d love to hear from you!Check out the transcript and show notes for this episode on rebelsteps.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Rent Strike 3: Build a Tenants’ Union

    29/09/2020 Duration: 59min

    Hear from organizers Kat and Daisy of the Ithaca Tenants Union about their campaign to cancel rent as well Ali from Regal Tenants Union and Bushwick-Bedstuy Tenant Coalition. Both these tenants unions are fairly new and have built up mostly during the pandemic. If you’re trying to build up tenant power in your area, their experiences may shed some light on how to get started and what tactics have worked for them. Check out the show notes at http://rebelsteps.com/episodes/rent-strike-tenant-unions Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Trailer: An Oral History of the Kickstarter Union

    22/09/2020 Duration: 02min

    Amy, the producer of Rebel Steps, was part of the historic union drive to create Kickstarter United, the first union in the modern tech industry. Hear the trailer for an oral history project taking you behind the scenes of that campaign. Listen and subscribe at ksru.link. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S2E8: Conclusions

    24/08/2020 Duration: 16min

    This episode wraps season 2 and looks towards what’s next for the podcast and for our movements.RebelSteps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more anarchist podcasts. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! Get in touch with questions or comments at hello@rebelsteps.com. We’d love to hear from you!Check out the transcript and show notes for this episode on rebelsteps.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S2E7: Take Care, Give Care (Community Care)

    21/07/2020 Duration: 46min

    When making season one, almost every person I interviewed brought up avoiding burnout and prioritizing mental health as a crucial part of organizing. With so many experienced activists citing mental health as an important ingredient for success, it felt important to explore this issue as we close out season 2. In this episode, I’ll be exploring ways communities and individuals can prepare for the inevitable mental health struggles that accompany organizing.Rebel Steps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more anarchist podcasts. Please consider supporting us on Patreon!Check out the transcript and show notes for this episode on rebelsteps.comPlease consider supporting us on Patreon! Get in touch with questions or comments at hello@rebelsteps.com. We’d love to hear from you! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Join the Abolitionist Movement with Mariame Kaba

    24/06/2020 Duration: 40min

    Abolition has been a huge topic in the wake of the uprising sparked by the police murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. Calls to defund or abolish the police are now experiencing a surge of interest, in the form of street art, protest signs, op eds, and more. Maybe you’ve found yourself chanting defund the police or sharing articles online, but aren’t sure how to act on them. So in this episode, I’ll be exploring things to consider as you take your first steps toward joining the abolitionist movement, especially in this tumultuous moment of a pandemic and global uprising, in a conversation with Mariame Kaba. Find more resources at rebelsteps.com/abolition.RebelSteps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more anarchist podcasts.Please consider supporting us on Patreon!Music for this episode was gifted to us by Sephy. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S2E6: Talk It Out (Conflict Resolution)

    16/06/2020 Duration: 23min

    Anytime people are working together on something they are passionate about, there is bound to be some disagreement. These disagreements can be intense and emotional, especially if people are invested in the project. In this episode, we’ll be exploring some ways to handle conflict.RebelSteps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more anarchist podcasts.Please consider supporting us on Patreon!Check out the transcript and show notes for this episode on rebelsteps.comMusic for this episode was gifted to us by Sephy. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Introducing Uprise Daily

    07/06/2020 Duration: 23min

    This is an episode of a new podcast called Uprise Daily. This podcast collects protest news from around the country. We will be contributing to this project by occasionally doing recordings. If you like what you hear, subscribe to Uprise Daily wherever you get your podcast and follow them on Twitter @UpriseDaily. Liz and I were really surprised at how much news we hadn't heard about. There are stories unfolding in small towns across the country that aren't making the headlines. So give it a listen and see what's happening!Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/uprise-dailyFollow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/UpriseDaily Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • PSA: Jail Support Tips from CZN

    05/06/2020 Duration: 03min

    Another PSA from CZN about how to support your comrades if they're arrested. Also check out our full episode on jail support at http://rebelsteps.com/jailsupport.--With protests continuing in cities all over the world, the Channel Zero Network has some reminders on how to support those who have been arrested, and those who may be arrested in the coming days and weeks. Arrests are one tool cops use to repress mass movements. Arrest keeps protesters off the streets during demonstrations. They scare people with the threat of court cases and potential prison sentences. Alone, we feel defenseless against the police and the courts. By providing jail and court support, we can push back against this repression, from the moment that our comrades are taken in, to the end of their court case.Before heading out into the streets, make sure you and everyone you're with has acontact number written on their body. You'll need to get in touch with someone if you're arrested and you

  • PSA: Street Action Tips from CZN

    31/05/2020 Duration: 01min

    In the wake of George Floyd’s death, protests are unfolding across the country. As new people are mobilized, we want to share some thoughts on how to stay safe while out in the streets. Remember, this is all a marathon, not a sprint. So take care of yourself and your comrades. Here’s some tips from the Channel Zero Network:Bring buddies and don't let them out of the range of your voice. Write a legal aid number on your body so you can get help if you get arrested. Be sure to know your buddies legal names and birthdays. You'll need these to help find them if they're arrested.When moving around, walk don't run. Stick together.Turn off your phone while out in the street to avoid surveillance of your locationand so as not to have your unlocked phone taken by the authorities or other bad actors.Try your best not to stick out in a crowd. Cover up tattoos with clothing or body paint. Cops will use footage from the protest to try to identify you. Wear clothes that are good for moving quickly. Avoid wea

  • Rent Strike 2: Next Steps

    12/05/2020 Duration: 55min

    This episode explores what’s happening on the front lines of some rent strikes and looks toward next steps and strategy, from connecting local tenant unions to building a larger movement. Featuring interviews with 3 organizers in New York: Ali Jaffery, Charlie Dulik, and Nicolás Vargas. RebelSteps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Channel Zero Network podcasts have put out more content on the rent strikes. Check out It’s Going Down’s This Is America #115: Brooklyn Tenants On Rent Strike Talk May 1st for more from New York. Listen to Dissident Island Radio’s coverage of the London Rent Strikes here. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more content!Please consider supporting us on Patreon!Check out the transcript and show notes for this episode on rebelsteps.com Thank you to Tutlie and Ellen Siberian Tiger who gifted us music for this episode.Special thanks to WNYC’s archives for the radio audio from “Unemployment relief program; Musical Pastels trio; Nita Novi, accordion; Clara D'Angelo, soprano.” T

  • S2E5: Defend Your Community (Anti-fascism)

    02/04/2020 Duration: 32min

    Political movements have often faced threats of physical violence from forces of oppression. So, in this episode, I’ll be looking at some ways you can get involved in community self-defense and talking to some folks currently involved in self-defense projects. There’s a trigger warning this episode. I’ll be talking about a variety of incidents of right wing violence. You may want to skip this episode if you’re not in a place to hear about this right now.Rebel Steps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more anarchist podcasts.Please consider supporting us on Patreon!Check out the transcript and show notes for this episode on rebelsteps.comOrganizing a rent strike or working on a mutual aid project? Submit a voicemail to our mailbox at rebelsteps.com/mailbox or email us at hello@rebelsteps.com. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Emergency Episode: COVID-19 (Rent Strike Organizing)

    23/03/2020 Duration: 30min

    Special emergency episode! Today we’ll be looking at how you can participate in a rent strike, step by step. There are lots of calls for a rent strike. We’re not the first and we’re not going to be the last! But we wanted to add our voice because there’s just not a lot of details of how to do this, especially in this very unusual moment. Basically, we’re asking, if we could organize a rent strike in 7 days across the country and across the world, what would be the first step?Warning: You alone skipping rent is not a rent strike and is very dangerous. A rent strike is a type of protest where tenants as a group refuse to pay rent until specific demands are met. You organizing your building to not pay rent together is a rent strike. But even when doing this together, the risks of a rent strike are incredibly high, including risk of eviction. Please take this decision seriously.Check out the show notes for this episode here for resources.RebelSteps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzero

  • S2E4: Tell Your Story Part 2 (Movement Media)

    27/02/2020 Duration: 24min

    The Mainstream press has always been difficult terrain for leftists, leaving some activists to ignore it altogether and seek an alternative. This alternative is usually building activist news and media sources. This episode explores ways to create alternative media sources. RebelSteps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more anarchist podcasts. Channel Zero Network is a great place to find more movement media! Check out our comrades Coffee with Comrades, the Solecast, the Final Straw, sub.Media, It’s Going Down, From Embers, Radical People Podcast, and more.Please consider supporting us on Patreon!Check out the transcript and show notes for this episode on rebelsteps.comThank you to Sephy who gifted us music for this episode. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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