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Red Planet

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Capitalism has failed. What comes next? The fall of the current system is inevitable. A looming climate crisis, growing economic inequality, and the inability – or refusal – of governments to meet people’s needs all point to an impending collapse. It’s more important than ever that we build solidarity and begin developing foundations for the better world we want to have. Red Planet is a different kind of leftist streaming program, focused on talking to people about real work being done, not getting into arguments with right-wingers for clout. Each week, we speak with activists, organizers, creators, and people just like you doing based stuff all around the world and share practical steps for how we can all build the future together. Hosted by KiraChats, DJ Muel, and Conquest of Dread.
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Episodes

Tracking the Trans Genocide w/ Trans Safety Network

Red Planet speaks with Jess and Shash from Trans Safety Network about their work in research and analysis of the ongoing assault on transgender people, and the role of data in raising awareness. Check out the Trans Safety Network: http://transsafety.network Follow Trans Safety Network on Twitter: https://twitter.com/trans_safety A list of sources is available at the Red Planet Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/82351970 Music by Jasper Byrne: https://spacerecordings.bandcamp.com/music...

May 02, 20233 hr 7 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Anti-Fascism

Red Planet discusses anti-fascism, its history and application. A list of sources is available at the Red Planet Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/81992064 Music by Jasper Byrne: https://spacerecordings.bandcamp.com/music

Apr 25, 20233 hr 11 minSeason 2Ep. 15

A Brief History of Boycotts

Red Planet takes a look at the history behind boycotts, how they're organized and their value in terms of addressing political and social issues. A list of sources is available at the Red Planet Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/81643379 Music by Jasper Byrne: https://spacerecordings.bandcamp.com/music

Apr 18, 20233 hr 18 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Community Crisis Defense w/ Common Humanity Collective

Red Planet talks with Grant and Larry from Common Humanity Collective, a California-based mutual aid group, about their work in community-led disaster response. Visit the CHC website: https://commonhumanitycollective.org Follow CHC on Twitter: https://twitter.com/chumanityc Follow CHC on Instagram: https://instagram.com/chumanityc See Larry’s air filter designs: https://www.cohesivecontrivances.net/ A list of sources is available at the Red Planet Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/81313161 ...

Apr 11, 20232 hr 57 minSeason 2Ep. 13

Interview w/ The Laboratory for Insurrectionary Imagination

Red Planet took the week off from the live show, so we thought it would be a good opportunity to revisit one of our favorite interviews from last year. As it happens, we also were recently contacted by Jay and Isa, our comrades at the ZAD de Notre-Dame-des-Landes and founders of the Laboratory for Insurrectionary Imagination, regarding recent actions by the French government to crack down on radical protest movements -- the Earth defense collective known as "les soulèvements de la Terre" in part...

Apr 04, 20232 hr 20 min

How to Occupy a University w/ Fraser McGuire (UoM Rent Strike)

Red Planet is joined by Fraser McGuire, a student activist involved in the rent strike protests currently ongoing at University of Manchester. Follow the UoM Rent Strike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rentstrikeuom Follow Fraser on Twitter: https://twitter.com/frasermcguire_

Mar 28, 20232 hr 58 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Dual Power

The Red Planet crew discusses how dual power, the strategy of developing worker-based systems of social and economic support while simultaneously pressuring state apparatus, is essential for the success of revolutionary action. See the Black Socialists Dual Power Map: https://blacksocialists.us/dual-power-map A list of sources is available at the Red Planet Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/80295612 Music by Jasper Byrne: https://spacerecordings.bandcamp.com/music...

Mar 22, 20233 hr 24 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Yellow Unions w/ Thought Slime

The Red Planet crew is joined by Thought Slime to examine the history of yellow unions and similar systems deployed to undermine collective action by workers. Check out Thought Slime on YouTube: https://youtube.com/thoughtslime Follow Thought Slime on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thoughtslime COMRADES OF THE SHOW Palestine Action organising another action against Elbit systems “Palestine Action is returning to Leicester…” - Palestine Action (Twitter) A list of sources is available at the Red Pla...

Mar 14, 20233 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 10

The Legal Fight for Trans Rights w/ Good Law Project

Red Planet talks with Bekah and Ellie from Good Law Project about their organization’s work within the UK legal system to protect and enforce the rights of trans people. Support the Trans Healthcare Appeal Fundraiser: https://glplive.org/TransHealthcareAppeal Learn more at Good Law Project’s Website: https://goodlawproject.org/ A list of sources is available at the Red Planet Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/79278008 Music by Jasper Byrne: https://spacerecordings.bandcamp.com/music...

Feb 28, 20232 hr 44 minSeason 2Ep. 8

What Does Trans Liberation Mean? w/ Katy Montgomerie

In the wake of the murder of Brianna Ghey, the Red Planet crew talks with Katy Montgomerie about what trans liberation means and what we need to do to achieve it. Check out Katy’s website: https://katymontgomerie.com/ Katy’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KatyMontgomerie Follow Katy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/katymontgomerie A list of sources is available at the Red Planet Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/78954277 Music by Jasper Byrne: https://spacerecordings.bandcamp.com/...

Feb 21, 20233 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Online Protest w/ Nikatine

Muel and Kira are joined by streamer Nikatine to talk about her recent protest of Hogwarts Legacy, the role of online campaigns in raising awareness, and the growing need for internet content creators to organize for better conditions. Find more Nikatine at her website: https://www.nikatine.com/ A list of sources is available at the Red Planet Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/78627420 Music by Jasper Byrne: https://spacerecordings.bandcamp.com/music...

Feb 14, 20232 hr 42 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Post by Post: Transformative Justice and the Online Left

This week, the Red Planet crew discussed Cradle Community's book, Brick by Brick: How We Build a World Without Prisons, and how we can apply its teachings in our real lives and online spaces. Buy Brick by Brick from Hajar Press: https://www.hajarpress.com/books/brick-by-brick A list of sources is available at the Red Planet Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/78308634 Music by Jasper Byrne: https://spacerecordings.bandcamp.com/music...

Feb 07, 20232 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Leftist Hacktivism w/ maia arson crimew

Red Planet talks with maia arson crimew about the role of hacktivism in leftist movements, surveillance capitalism, and how the internet became a key tool of imperial power. Read Maia’s blog: https://maia.crimew.gay/ Follow Maia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_nyancrimew A list of sources is available at the Red Planet Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/leftist-w-maia-77955442 Music by Jasper Byrne: https://spacerecordings.bandcamp.com/music...

Jan 31, 20233 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Power of Permaculture w/ Gaskell Garden Project

This week, Red Planet speaks with Dan and Tommy from the Gaskell Garden Project about self-sufficiency, food security, and building community. Visit Gaskell Garden Project website: http://thegaskellgardenproject.uk Follow Gaskell Garden Project on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GaskellGardenPermaculture/ Follow Gaskell Garden Project on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thegaskellgardenproject A list of sources is available at the Red Planet Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/77648704 Music b...

Jan 24, 20233 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Transforming Justice w/ Cradle Community

Red Planet talks with Kelsey and Chelsea of Cradle Community, an organization dedicated to transformative justice, about crime, punishment, and what we can do to change the narrative around protecting our communities. Buy ‘Brick by Brick: How We Build a World Without Prisons’: https://www.hajarpress.com/bookshop/p/brick-by-brick Learn more about Cradle Community at https://www.cradlecommunity.co.uk/ Follow Cradle Community on social media: http://instagram.com/cradlecommunity http://twitter.com/...

Jan 17, 20232 hr 38 minSeason 2Ep. 3

State of the Red Planet

As we begin 2023 and celebrate the start of the show's second year, the Red Planet crew discusses what they'd like to focus their energy on over the next twelve months. A list of sources is available on the Red Planet Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/state-of-red-76999905 Music by Jasper Byrne: https://spacerecordings.bandcamp.com/music

Jan 11, 20233 hr 13 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Teaser - Red Planet

The fall of the current system is inevitable. A looming climate crisis, growing economic inequality, and the inability – or refusal – of governments to meet people’s needs all point to an impending collapse. It’s more important than ever that we build solidarity and begin developing foundations for the better world we want to have. Join Sophie From Mars, DJ Muel, KiraChats and Conquest of Dread each week for insightful conversations with the people doing the work to build the future. New episode...

Jan 03, 20232 min
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