This week we have an interview with Peter Werbe, a long-time figure in alternative and commercial media in Detroit, and a political activist. He is a member of the editorial board of the Fifth Estate magazine. He also hosted ‘Nightcall’, WRIF’s phone-in talk show, that was the longest running such program in U.S. radio history, […]

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Peter Werbe – Interview

This week we have an interview with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a former candidate for MI governor, medical doctor, former public health professor, and civil servant. Dr. El-Sayed was executive director of the Detroit Health Department and Health Officer for the City of Detroit from 2015 to 2017. We discuss the pandemic, politics, and how politics […]

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed – Stand Alone Interview

This week we’re joined by Leaha Dotson, Chair of the Young Democrats of Michigan and Zahra Abbas, Vice-President of Motor City NORML, Vice-Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Cannabis Caucus, and a recently elected DNC delegate. We discuss the progressive movement, youth engagement, the Michigan Democratic Party, defund the police and the rhetoric around it, […]

Episode #99 – with Leaha Dotson and Zahra Abbas

Liano talks with Carina Freeman of the FREED Peoples, a Grand Rapids non-profit focused on political education. We discuss, freedom, democracy, economics, and theory of change.

First Drafts #1

Liano and Nikki are joined by Carina Freeman and Cciara Mosie to discuss the intersections of race, politics, education, and housing.

#98 The FREED Peoples and LOVE GR

We talk about British Royalty and then watch Tulsi Gabbard relate cancel culture to ISIS. Join us for our livestream on Sunday (3/21) @8pm EST on twitch.tv/stateoftherevolution. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @caseyjonesmusic @ajsahouri @decoratedshed Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | GooglePlay | Pocket Casts […]

#97 – Markle & Morgan

Comedian Robert Jenkins joins us to talk about Biden’s $2,000 stimmies (or lack thereof), student debt relief (or lack thereof), local community building in the age of COVID, and gun ownership. How to Survive In America podcast: https://anchor.fm/robert-jenkins0We Laugh fundraiser for Women’s Center of Greater Lansing: shorturl.at/jlmwV Join us for our livestream on Sunday (2/28) […]

#96 – Literally An Awful Lot of Malarkey

We talk about the passing of talk radio demon Rush Limbaugh and then indulge in some generation discourse. Join us for our livestream on Sunday (2/21) @8pm EST on twitch.tv/stateoftherevolution. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @caseyjonesmusic @ajsahouri @decoratedshed Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | GooglePlay […]

#95 – The King Is Dead

We share and discuss our interpretations of the work of David Lynch. Featuring Aria and Quinn. [CW: discussion of SA] mountainaccessbrigade.orgReal Housewives of Neopia Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @caseyjonesmusic @ajsahouri Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | GooglePlay | Pocket Casts | Patreon

#94 – The Vibe Curator

We’re talking about a local political scandal and then discussing video games, gaming culture, and the ideological currents that run through them. Featuring Brandon Johnson and Atulya Dora-Laskey. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @detroitread @caseyjonesmusic Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | GooglePlay | Pocket Casts […]

#93 – Presidential Pronouns

We’re talking about the recent stock market fiasco surrounding GameStop, Reddit, Robinhood, and Melvin Capital. Join us for our trivia game livestream on Sunday (1/31) @8pm EST on twitch.tv/stateoftherevolution. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @detroitread @caseyjonesmusic @ajsahouri Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | GooglePlay | […]

#92 – GameStonks

A medium history of American right-wing and white supremacist militias and how their movements led to last week’s insurrectionist riot at the US Capitol building. Featuring Briana Finegan & Jonah Hoff. Join us for our livestream on Sunday (1/17) @8pm EST on twitch.tv/stateoftherevolution. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @detroitread @ajsahouri @decoratedshed Subscribe […]

#91 – MLM Martyrs

We’re talking about the right-wing assault on the US Capitol building, the “terrorist” designation, and the application of state violence. Featuring SOTR Washington DC correspondent Jonah Hoff. Ongoing Mutual Aid for DC Frontliners & Activists: bit.ly/dcrelief Join us for our livestream on Sunday (1/10) @8pm EST on twitch.tv/stateoftherevolution. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: […]

#90 – National Treasure 3: Capitol Storm

This week we take some time to reminisce, reflect, and try to remember what the hell happened this year. Join us for our livestream on Sunday (1/03) @8pm EST on twitch.tv/stateoftherevolution. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @caseyjonesmusic @ajsahouri Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | GooglePlay […]

#89 – Disaster In Review

We’re breaking down The Muppet Christmas Carol, discussing our other favorite holiday films, and sharing what’s on our Christmas wishlists. Join us for our livestream on Sunday (11/27) @8pm EST on twitch.tv/stateoftherevolution. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @caseyjonesmusic @ajsahouri @decoratedshed Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher […]

#88 – The Anarchist Christmas Carol

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