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Molly Conger, the host of the Weird Little Guys podcast, dives into the history and evolution of the Black Bloc tactic in activism. They discuss its origins in the 1980s, stemming from the Dutch squatters' movement, and how tragic events shifted tactics toward more militant expressions. The conversation mixes humor with reflections on activism, the media's portrayal of protests, and the importance of community solidarity. Molly and Margaret also explore the complexities of Black Bloc strategies and the ethical implications of media representations in shaping public narratives.

Molly Conger, host of the Weird Little Guys podcast, joins for a compelling discussion on the Black Bloc tactic, its roots in anti-globalization protests, and its role in modern activism. They clarify common misconceptions and delve into the historical connections to radical movements of the past. The conversation highlights the blending of art and activism while addressing the complexities of protest identities. With a dash of humor, they explore the relationship between goth aesthetics and radical politics, celebrating inclusive narratives amid serious topics.

Margaret reads you a story about what it takes to break from society in disgust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret continues telling you about the rise of neoliberalism and the rise of its opposition and about better ideas about how to globalize society.  Sources: Direct Action: an Ethnography, David GraeberThe Zapatista Experience, Jerome Baschethttps://www.piie.com/commentary/speeches-papers/did-washington-consensus-failhttps://www.spiegel.de/international/interview-with-ex-neocon-francis-fukuyama-a-model-democracy-is-not-emerging-in-iraq-a-407315.htmlhttps://www.opendemocracy.net/en/zapatista-womens-revolutionary-law-as-it-is-lived-today/https://www.proceso.com.mx/reportajes/2019/1/3/pedro-el-subcomandante-del-ezln-que-murio-el-dia-del-levantamiento-217985.htmlhttps://www.ncesc.com/geographic-faq/how-much-of-britain-is-below-the-poverty-line/https://www.tni.org/en/article/a-short-history-of-neoliberalismhttps://bigthink.com/thinking/classical-liberalism-explained/https://schoolsforchiapas.org/ezln-the-path-of-the-zapatista-movement-40-years-after-its-foundation/https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0306422018819354https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-25550654https://web.archive.org/web/20090813155006/http://greenanarchy.info/etc/ezln_response.htmhttps://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/26/world/americas/mexico-zapatista-subcommander-marcos.htmlhttps://www.teenvogue.com/story/zapatistas-have-been-revolutionary-forcehttps://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/03/the-woman-who-wont-let-mexico-forget-a-massacre.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Abejashttps://schoolsforchiapas.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Interview-with-Subcomandante-Marcos.pdfhttps://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/ejercito-zapatista-de-liberacion-nacional-a-zapatista-response-to-the-ezln-is-not-anarchisthttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/mexicos-zapatista-indigenous-rebel-movement-says-it-is-dissolving-its-autonomous-municipalitieshttps://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/jerome-baschet-the-reorganization-of-zapatista-autonomyhttps://schoolsforchiapas.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Ra%C3%BAl-Zibechi-Zapatista-Autonomy-PDF.pdfhttps://illwill.com/zapatista-autonomyhttps://chiapas-support.org/2014/10/04/anatomy-of-a-paramilitary-attack-on-the-zapatistas/https://wagingnonviolence.org/2014/05/assassination-world-stands-solidarity-zapatistas/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret continues telling you about the rise of neoliberalism and the rise of its opposition and about better ideas about how to globalize society. Sources: Direct Action: an Ethnography, David GraeberThe Zapatista Experience, Jerome Baschethttps://www.piie.com/commentary/speeches-papers/did-washington-consensus-failhttps://www.spiegel.de/international/interview-with-ex-neocon-francis-fukuyama-a-model-democracy-is-not-emerging-in-iraq-a-407315.htmlhttps://www.opendemocracy.net/en/zapatista-womens-revolutionary-law-as-it-is-lived-today/https://www.proceso.com.mx/reportajes/2019/1/3/pedro-el-subcomandante-del-ezln-que-murio-el-dia-del-levantamiento-217985.htmlhttps://www.ncesc.com/geographic-faq/how-much-of-britain-is-below-the-poverty-line/https://www.tni.org/en/article/a-short-history-of-neoliberalismhttps://bigthink.com/thinking/classical-liberalism-explained/https://schoolsforchiapas.org/ezln-the-path-of-the-zapatista-movement-40-years-after-its-foundation/https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0306422018819354https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-25550654https://web.archive.org/web/20090813155006/http://greenanarchy.info/etc/ezln_response.htmhttps://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/26/world/americas/mexico-zapatista-subcommander-marcos.htmlhttps://www.teenvogue.com/story/zapatistas-have-been-revolutionary-forcehttps://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/03/the-woman-who-wont-let-mexico-forget-a-massacre.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Abejashttps://schoolsforchiapas.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Interview-with-Subcomandante-Marcos.pdfhttps://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/ejercito-zapatista-de-liberacion-nacional-a-zapatista-response-to-the-ezln-is-not-anarchisthttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/mexicos-zapatista-indigenous-rebel-movement-says-it-is-dissolving-its-autonomous-municipalitieshttps://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/jerome-baschet-the-reorganization-of-zapatista-autonomyhttps://schoolsforchiapas.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Ra%C3%BAl-Zibechi-Zapatista-Autonomy-PDF.pdfhttps://illwill.com/zapatista-autonomyhttps://chiapas-support.org/2014/10/04/anatomy-of-a-paramilitary-attack-on-the-zapatistas/https://wagingnonviolence.org/2014/05/assassination-world-stands-solidarity-zapatistas/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you more short stories written by the one of the ideological leaders of the Mexican Revolution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret continues talking with Kat Abu about the Mexican liberals who became anarchists and sparked a revolution.  Original Air Date: 7.26.23  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret talks with Kat Abu about the Mexican liberals who became anarchists and sparked a revolution. Original Air Date: 7.24.23See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you several short stories written by the one of the ideological leaders of the Mexican Revolution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret tells you about the rise of neoliberalism and the rise of its opposition and about better ideas about how to globalize society.  Sources: Direct Action: an Ethnography, David GraeberThe Zapatista Experience, Jerome Baschethttps://www.piie.com/commentary/speeches-papers/did-washington-consensus-failhttps://www.spiegel.de/international/interview-with-ex-neocon-francis-fukuyama-a-model-democracy-is-not-emerging-in-iraq-a-407315.htmlhttps://www.opendemocracy.net/en/zapatista-womens-revolutionary-law-as-it-is-lived-today/https://www.proceso.com.mx/reportajes/2019/1/3/pedro-el-subcomandante-del-ezln-que-murio-el-dia-del-levantamiento-217985.htmlhttps://www.ncesc.com/geographic-faq/how-much-of-britain-is-below-the-poverty-line/https://www.tni.org/en/article/a-short-history-of-neoliberalismhttps://bigthink.com/thinking/classical-liberalism-explained/https://schoolsforchiapas.org/ezln-the-path-of-the-zapatista-movement-40-years-after-its-foundation/https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0306422018819354https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-25550654https://web.archive.org/web/20090813155006/http://greenanarchy.info/etc/ezln_response.htmhttps://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/26/world/americas/mexico-zapatista-subcommander-marcos.htmlhttps://www.teenvogue.com/story/zapatistas-have-been-revolutionary-forcehttps://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/03/the-woman-who-wont-let-mexico-forget-a-massacre.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Abejashttps://schoolsforchiapas.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Interview-with-Subcomandante-Marcos.pdfhttps://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/ejercito-zapatista-de-liberacion-nacional-a-zapatista-response-to-the-ezln-is-not-anarchisthttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/mexicos-zapatista-indigenous-rebel-movement-says-it-is-dissolving-its-autonomous-municipalitieshttps://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/jerome-baschet-the-reorganization-of-zapatista-autonomyhttps://schoolsforchiapas.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Ra%C3%BAl-Zibechi-Zapatista-Autonomy-PDF.pdfhttps://illwill.com/zapatista-autonomyhttps://chiapas-support.org/2014/10/04/anatomy-of-a-paramilitary-attack-on-the-zapatistas/https://wagingnonviolence.org/2014/05/assassination-world-stands-solidarity-zapatistas/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.