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Margaret continues talking with Bridget Todd about the five Black men who joined John Brown to spark the civil war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret talks with Bridget Todd about the five Black men who joined John Brown to spark the civil war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads Robert the second novella of the Danielle Cain series, Preorder the third book in the series, including all three audiobooks, on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tangled-wilderness/the-immortal-choir-holds-every-voice  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret continues talking with Andrew Ti about the mutual aid and solidarity offered by lesbians in the 1980s. https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/ward-5b-documentary/ https://www.nytimes.com/1985/12/14/us/ward-5b-a-model-of-care-for-aids.html https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/06/26/736060834/1st-aids-ward-5b-fought-to-give-patients-compassionate-care-dignified-deaths https://www.reddit.com/r/Actuallylesbian/comments/16uyn8i/are_there_more_nuanced_accounts_of_lesbians/ https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/gay-bisexual-men-can-donate-blood-new-fda-rules-rcna83937 https://gcn.ie/lesbian-blood-sisters-crucial-1980s-aids/ https://womensmuseum.wordpress.com/2019/04/10/the-blood-sisters-of-san-diego/#:~:text=Wendy%20Sue%20Biegeleisen%2C%20Nicolette%20Ibarra,in%20at%20least%20130%20donations. https://www.thebody.com/article/candy-marcum-therapist-since-aids-early-days https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Wellness/nurse-cared-aids-patients-1980s-epidemic-explains-fight/story?id=63970606 https://onlineexhibits.library.yale.edu/s/we-are-everywhere/page/why-are-women-invisible-in-the-aids-pandemic https://onlineexhibits.library.yale.edu/s/we-are-everywhere/page/lesbian-aids-activism https://www.nytimes.com/1991/06/07/us/aids-definition-excludes-women-congress-is-told.html https://www.acon.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Ann-Maree-Sweeney-today.pdf https://inews.co.uk/opinion/comment/the-lesbian-blood-sisters-who-helped-save-gay-mens-lives-235100?srsltid=AfmBOorQfWpzL-6iOSpigFOpkO8TeyPRA03Z7I1qPQELuO1cW9hVbTPy http://www.thedallasway.org/stories/written/2017/11/24/howie-daire https://www.texasobituaryproject.org/081983daire.html https://time.com/archive/6703557/guerrilla-drug-trials-the-underground-test-of-compound-q/ https://www.quietheroes.net/about https://www.cscsisters.org/holy-cross-quiet-heroes/ https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/blog/aids-epidemic-lasting-impact-gay-men/ https://www.workingnurse.com/articles/the-nurses-of-ward-5b/ https://www.npr.org/2019/12/01/783932572/how-the-catholic-church-aided-both-the-sick-and-the-sickness-as-hiv-spreadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Ti, host of 'Yo Is This Racist,' dives into the invaluable role of lesbians during the 1980s AIDS crisis. He shares gripping stories of mutual aid, showcasing how grassroots efforts provided vital support to marginalized communities. The discussion touches on the evolution of LGBTQ+ activism, the importance of solidarity in health crises, and the enduring emotional connections forged through acts of care. Ti highlights how these historical responses resonate with today's social justice movements, emphasizing resilience in the face of stigma.

Margaret reports from the whimsical future where dinosaurs coexist with humans in a quirky, yet critical exploration of societal issues. Discussions dive into the contrasts between war and peace, featuring a fascinating character from the Peace Department. The podcast humorously tackles the commercialization of activism and reflects on nostalgic past movements. With a focus on climate change's existential threats and a call to fight fascism, listeners are taken on a thought-provoking journey through a creatively united society.

Margaret talks even further with Jolie Holland about a multigenerational punk band from the 70s that introduced punk ethics to punk rock. https://expmag.com/2019/01/when-your-real-life-friend-is-your-facebook-troll/ Rebel Clothes, Rebel Songs, Rebel Pose: Anarchists on Punk Rock 1977-2010, anonymous https://www.ubu.com/papers/cage_montague_interview.html John Cage, Anarchy The Story of Crass, George Berger https://crosseyedpianist.com/2017/07/15/silence-presence-and-challenging-conventions-thoughts-on-john-cages-433/ https://www.soundoflife.com/blogs/mixtape/history-punk-music https://fastnbulbous.com/punk/ https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/punk-politics-music-rebellion/ https://beltmag.com/mc5-detroits-godfathers-of-punk/ https://dangerousminds.net/comments/our_wedding_crasss_magnificent_romance_mag_prank https://www.fifthestate.org/archive/301-february-26-1980/british-anarchists-found-not-guilty/ https://thehippiesnowwearblack.org.uk/2016/03/12/vi-subversa-and-poison-girls-an-appreciation/ https://www.ukrockfestivals.com/henge-history-80.html https://jprobinson.medium.com/the-rotten-etymology-of-punk-86db2fcc16f8 https://www.cbc.ca/strombo/news/crass-thatchergate-prank https://libcom.org/article/stop-city-demonstrations-1983-1984See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret talks further with Jolie Holland about a multigenerational punk band from the 70s that introduced punk ethics to punk rock. https://expmag.com/2019/01/when-your-real-life-friend-is-your-facebook-troll/ Rebel Clothes, Rebel Songs, Rebel Pose: Anarchists on Punk Rock 1977-2010, anonymous https://www.ubu.com/papers/cage_montague_interview.html John Cage, Anarchy The Story of Crass, George Berger https://crosseyedpianist.com/2017/07/15/silence-presence-and-challenging-conventions-thoughts-on-john-cages-433/ https://www.soundoflife.com/blogs/mixtape/history-punk-music https://fastnbulbous.com/punk/ https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/punk-politics-music-rebellion/ https://beltmag.com/mc5-detroits-godfathers-of-punk/ https://dangerousminds.net/comments/our_wedding_crasss_magnificent_romance_mag_prank https://www.fifthestate.org/archive/301-february-26-1980/british-anarchists-found-not-guilty/ https://thehippiesnowwearblack.org.uk/2016/03/12/vi-subversa-and-poison-girls-an-appreciation/ https://www.ukrockfestivals.com/henge-history-80.html https://jprobinson.medium.com/the-rotten-etymology-of-punk-86db2fcc16f8 https://www.cbc.ca/strombo/news/crass-thatchergate-prank https://libcom.org/article/stop-city-demonstrations-1983-1984See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret from the future relays the last message from Mx. Bunny Face Murder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret continues to talk with Jolie Holland about a multigenerational punk band from the 70s that introduced punk ethics to punk rock.   https://expmag.com/2019/01/when-your-real-life-friend-is-your-facebook-troll/ Rebel Clothes, Rebel Songs, Rebel Pose: Anarchists on Punk Rock 1977-2010, anonymous https://www.ubu.com/papers/cage_montague_interview.html John Cage, Anarchy The Story of Crass, George Berger https://crosseyedpianist.com/2017/07/15/silence-presence-and-challenging-conventions-thoughts-on-john-cages-433/ https://www.soundoflife.com/blogs/mixtape/history-punk-music https://fastnbulbous.com/punk/ https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/punk-politics-music-rebellion/ https://beltmag.com/mc5-detroits-godfathers-of-punk/ https://dangerousminds.net/comments/our_wedding_crasss_magnificent_romance_mag_prank https://www.fifthestate.org/archive/301-february-26-1980/british-anarchists-found-not-guilty/ https://thehippiesnowwearblack.org.uk/2016/03/12/vi-subversa-and-poison-girls-an-appreciation/ https://www.ukrockfestivals.com/henge-history-80.html https://jprobinson.medium.com/the-rotten-etymology-of-punk-86db2fcc16f8 https://www.cbc.ca/strombo/news/crass-thatchergate-prank https://libcom.org/article/stop-city-demonstrations-1983-1984See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.