Episode Notes Put on your face shields, today's about to get messy. We've got the team back in the studio and today is all drama. We're getting into the Current Affairs union-bust and Jen Perelman's racist meltdown, all in one show. Listen to us talk about: Who runs the show? Nathan J. Robinson and the idea of power Un-normalizing white women Is clout really important? &MORE Connect with us: https://twitter.com/nsfwonks https://notsafemedia.com/ https://www.patreon.com/notsafe 

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Episode 128: The Caucasity

Episode Notes Welcome back! Today we're hanging out and collabin' with our friend Adi from the podcast Greenhouse Gaslighting. We're getting into current events and existential crises - from Andrew Cuomo to climate change. Check it out: Can Millenials Be Trusted? Political priorities on the front lines of Detroit MI Generational trauma and handling climate anxiety Disillusionment with the Democrats and creating a new theory of power The DSA convention, what we liked and what terrified us Check out Greenhouse Gaslighting and more: https://twitter.com/PodGreenhouse https://twitter.com/FibonacciSniper https://twitter.com/detroitdsa https://secure.actblue.com/donate/d4a-slate Connect with us: https://twitter.com/nsfwonks https://notsafemedia.com/ https://www.patreon.com/notsafe 

Episode 127: Living in a World That's Bigger Than You (with Greenhouse Gaslighting)

Episode Notes Our good friend Alissa Vierra is back this week to introduce herself and talk about all the organizing she does and why she does it. Tune in as we get into: Why Alissa is going to law school The impact of direct action What are some red flags for organizations, social media, or real life people? A call-in from a special guest &MORE More about Alissa & Cops off Earth: https://twitter.com/AlissaVierra https://twitter.com/copsoffearth Connect with us: https://twitter.com/nsfwonks https://notsafemedia.com/ https://www.patreon.com/notsafe 

Episode 126: Think Globally, Act Locally (with Alissa Vierra)

Episode Notes The OG Three are back together and ready to dish out the takes, hot and fresh. This week we're diving into the mess that is the Marches for Medicare for all, Rachel's departure and return to Twitter, and more. Check it out. FreeRachel and running a Twitter campaign Joe Biden's social media game Are the marches.... still good? How could they turn into effective organizing? Connect with us: https://twitter.com/nsfwonks https://notsafemedia.com/ https://www.patreon.com/notsafe 

Episode 125: No Vetting, Just Vibes

Episode Notes Today we talked with Lindsi Bollinger, an activist in Atlanta and one of Brandyn's good friends. She's here ready to talk all about what motivates her politically, and we only hope we have ears big enough to listen. Check it out as we get into: How do our political priorities change? What are the realities of class in America? The rise of ecofascism with climate change Tibet, China, & the CPC Check out Lindsi: https://twitter.com/lindsi_rae Connect with us: https://twitter.com/nsfwonks https://notsafemedia.com/ https://www.patreon.com/notsafe 

Episode 124: Privilige Can't See Itself (with Lindsi Bollinger)

Episode Notes What would it mean for Atlanta to be abolitionist? This week, we're talking with Nolan and Channa, two members of Atlanta DSA's Defund APD, Refund Communities campaign, or DARC. We get into the details of abolition, the church, how important coalition building has been, and more. The origins of the DARC movie NotOurBudget. And whose budget is it? What about organizing is harder than expected? GILEE, gentrification, and colonization Do leftists need Christ? &MORE More about Nolan & Channa, DARC, & others: https://linktr.ee/DARCATL https://www.saintsol.org/about-sol https://twitter.com/nhuberrhoades https://twitter.com/thotteusstevens Connect with us: https://twitter.com/nsfwonks https://notsafemedia.com/ https://www.patreon.com/notsafe 

Episode 123: Prison Breaks Are in the Bible

Episode Notes Shannon Smith is an artist and activist in Atlanta. After 25 years in prison, she's here with Brandyn to tell her story. We talk about transitioning back into society, prison outside of prison, and much more, including: What Black people don't know about prison Management, autonomy, and workplace rights Juneteenth Being the means to our own ends Follow Shannon: https://twitter.com/ShannonSmithATL Connect with us: https://twitter.com/nsfwonks https://notsafemedia.com/ https://www.patreon.com/notsafe 

Episode 122: The Colonized Mentality (with Shannon Smith)

Episode Notes The animators at Floyd County Productions, the animation studio in Atlanta that produces Archer, have started a union. Rachel chops it up with Alex, an animator, about the union and how them and their coworkers are building collective power. We get into: The realities of the animation industry Legal union-busting tactics What do you do with coworkers who don't want a union? &MORE Get more info about the Floyd County Productions Guild: https://twitter.com/FCP_Guild fcmutualsgroup@gmail.com Connect with us: https://twitter.com/nsfwonks https://notsafemedia.com/ https://www.patreon.com/notsafe 

Episode 121: Bust the Union-Busting! (with Alex from Floyd County)

Episode Notes Content Warning: This episode contains extremely brief mentions of suicide. The word is mentioned and discussed as it appears in the context of the America First Caucus' platform. For the first time ever, we get our good friend Alissa Vierra and our producer, Amy into the studio. Join them and Brandyn as they get down to talk about: Reading and analyzing the entire America First Caucus platform The conversation around AOC needs more nuance! Brandyn's ex-wife Connect with us: https://www.patreon.com/notsafe https://twitter.com/nsfwonks https://notsafemedia.com/ Other links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp7S7de6swsic7lD_ceHuzw https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thriving-in-dystopia/id1515167504 

Episode 120: A Little Finesse, a Little Charm, a Little Skill

Episode Notes Rural voices are some of the most frequently disregarded in American politics. Today we talked to Chelsea from Down Home North Carolina, an organization that aims to amplify the real voices and concerns of those in NC. We get into: Is there any truth in stereotypes? Redirecting misplaced anger effectively What progressives in local politics really means for rural communities &MORE Get involved with Chelsea / DHNC: chelsea@downhomenc.org https://twitter.com/chellobop https://twitter.com/DownHome_NC https://downhomenc.org/ dhnc.info/10KRuralVoices Check us out: https://twitter.com/nsfwonks https://notsafemedia.com/ https://www.patreon.com/notsafe 

Episode 119: No One's Asked Me That Before (with Chelsea White)

Episode Notes Third parties in America are notoriously difficult to start and maintain, and rarely find success. But what about in the UK? Kennedy and April are in the studio with John Urquhart, the founder and general secretary of Harmony Party UK. We get into: What do we get when we trust each other? How a book can radicalize you How to achieve quick and effective consensus building in leftist orgs Get involved with John and Harmony Party UK: https://twitter.com/TheDryhtscipe https://twitter.com/HarmonyPartyUK https://harmonyparty.org.uk/ Connect with us: https://twitter.com/nsfwonks https://notsafemedia.com/ https://www.patreon.com/notsafe 

Episode 118: We Don't Need Permission to Change Society (with John Urquhart)

Episode Notes In this timeless episode, Brandyn brings Sorcha back to the studio for another deep chat. They get into: The GTA online economy is in a crisis Gun violence is raging. What can we do? Why do we feel the need to own a gun? Our "hope" in Joe Biden & Afghanistan Connect with us: https://www.patreon.com/notsafe https://twitter.com/nsfwonks https://notsafemedia.com/ 

Episode 117: It's Tax Evasion, but for Kids

Episode Notes We pulled this one out of the vault for y’all. Brandyn and Kennedy sat down in January to discuss: The meme stock market What’s Trump gonna do now? (lol) Biden and the aftermath of January 6th & MORE Connect with us: https://www.patreon.com/notsafe https://twitter.com/nsfwonks https://notsafemedia.com/ 

Episode 116: The Gamers Finally Rose Up

Episode Notes We always love when Brandyn brings Sorcha in the studio, and she’s finally back for another hilarious 1-on-1. This short episode is PACKED with great bits, including: The apocalypse is coming - are we prepared? Rush Limbaugh is dead! Ted Cruz exists and that super sucks What’s going on with Lori Lightfoot? Connect with us: https://www.patreon.com/notsafe https://twitter.com/nsfwonks https://notsafemedia.com/ 

Episode 115: You Can't Run For Reelection if You're Running From a Mob

Episode Notes Allen Max Axelrod has helped get four utility shutoff moratoriums with the NoAmarenShutoffs campaign. We hang out and talk about: Working in the the bowels of the Chicago democratic party Being forced to take on his own union What's it mean to hold the line on a broad statewide coalition? How can you do something similar in your own state? Follow Allan: https://twitter.com/213axelrod Connect with us: https://www.patreon.com/notsafe https://twitter.com/nsfwonks https://notsafemedia.com/ 

Episode 114: The First Draft of History

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