
Practical Radicals
How do underdogs, facing far stronger opponents, sometimes win? In this biweekly podcast, based on their book "Practical Radicals: Seven Strategies to Change the World," Deepak Bhargava and Stephanie Luce talk with some of the leading progressive organizers and thinkers today and share insights crucial for the fight to build a better society.
You can buy the book and find out more about the show at www.practicalradicals.org
Latest episodes

Feb 27, 2024 • 54min
3. Base Building in the Labor Movement with Greg Nammacher of SEIU Local 26
Discover the importance of base-building in the labor movement with SEIU Local 26 president Greg Nammacher. Learn about the massive upcoming general strike in Minnesota and the key role of union democracy and militancy. Hear about the victories won through unity, aligning diverse voices, and embracing bargaining for the common good framework.

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Feb 13, 2024 • 1h 3min
2. What is Power? + Ilyse Hogue on right-wing strategies
This podcast delves into the concept of power, exploring six forms and discussing right-wing strategies with guest Ilyse Hogue. They highlight the catalyst of conservative movements, debunk myths about Roe v. Wade, and analyze the impact of figures like Phyllis Schlafly on politics.

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Jan 27, 2024 • 1h 3min
1. What is Strategy? with Maria Poblet and Alex Hertel-Fernandez
Progressives can learn from the civil rights movement's strategic success in Birmingham. Maria Poblet advocates for better strategic development through conjunctural analysis. Alex Hertel-Fernandez discusses right-wing strategy lessons. Reverse engineering is a key tool for strategic breakthroughs.

Jan 23, 2024 • 5min
Practical Radicals Trailer
Deepak and Stephanie welcome listeners and give a preview of some organizers and thinkers who will appear in future episodes: Maurice Mitchell of the Working Families Party, longtime progressive activist Ilyse Hogue, legendary activist and scholar Frances Fox Piven, and historian Manisha Sinha.
You can buy the book and find out more about the show at www.practicalradicals.org
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