This Machine Kills Fascists

Episode 18 Stephen O'Toole for Congress

I speak with Stephen O'Toole, for Congress who is running for congress in Texas District 25. We discuss his background, his politics and political goals, and the challenges of starting his campaign. We also cover frustrations with American politics that are dictated to us, and what the people can do.
Links;
Stephen O'Toole for Congress
Texas’s 25th Congressional District
Gerrymandering in the United States

Episode 17 The Final Straw

I speak with Bursts, the host of the anarchist themed radio show "The Final Straw." This show has been on air for 15 years. He and I discuss working with prisons and prisoners, anarchist thought, fighting for a better world, and the struggles for that better world. 
 
Links;
The Final Straw
Anarchism
John Brown Gun Club
Socialist Rifle Club
Cop Watch
Black Rose

Episode 16 DSA

I speak with Joe Wrote, a leader of the Democratic Socialists of America in Colorado. We discuss socialism v. communism, political thought, changing American culture and challenges in fighting for a better world. 
Links;
Democratic Socialists of America
Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee
Center for International Politics

Episode 15 Food Not Bombs

I speak with Keith McHenry, a founder of "Food Not Bomb." This is a decentralized, non-partisan collective that organizes to help meet basic food needs in their communities. Keith and I discuss FNB origins, the challenges it faces, and how people in a community can support each other. 
Links;
Food Not Bombs
Anarchist Cook
Good Riddance
MDC
Seven steps to organizing a Food Not Bombs Chapter

Episode 14 American Federation of Government Employees

I speak with Christian Brown, of the A.F.G.E. Local 1040 for North Texas. We discuss how the union helps people safe, both inside and outside of the union itself, and the challenges it is facing under Trump. 
 
Links
A.F.G.E. Local 1040
A.F.G.E.
National Treasury Employee Union
Judge halts Trump’s order to end collective bargaining rights 

Episode 13 General Strike

I speak with Lucy, of The General Strike organization. We discuss what a general strike is, the goals of this group, and its challenges. This includes a commitment to non-violence, careful planning and involving the public in the methods and goals of the general strike.
Link;
The General Strike
General Strike (as a concept)
Erica Chenoweth

Episode 12 FRSO

I speak with Chrisley Carpio of the Freedom Road Socialist Organization, and she gives a full-throated defense of Marxist-Leninism. We discuss political theory, revolution, failures of capitalism, and Trumps economics.
 
Links;
Freedom Road Socialist Organization
New Communist Movement
Tankie
Dimitrov on the Definition of Fascism

Episode 11 Operation Blazing Sword and the Pink Pistols

In this episode I speak with Erin Palette of Operation Blazing Sword and the Pink Pistols. These are a pair of groups with support responsible gun ownership and community in the queer community. We talk about guns, media perception of guns and gun ownership, and dangers queer people face.
 
Links;
Operation Blazing Sword
Pink Pistols
Gary Slipkin TED Talk
“Pink Pistols” by Jonathan Rauch
 

Episode 10 Communist Party USA

I speak with  Joe Stems, an officer of the National Committee of the Communist Party USA. We discuss the Communist Party, American politics, the difference between socialism and communism, the goals of the CP USA and how Trump is indirectly driving growth of the party.
 
Links;
Joe Stems
Communist Party USA
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Democratic Socialists of America
 

Episode 09 Pride Center San Antonio

I speak with Érica Alcocer of Pride Center San Antonio. We talk about the Center, the work it does for LGBTQ+ people in Central Texas, crap with the Texas lege, and community support.