You Don't Need Permission
22 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -You Don't Need Permission is a podcast about building community, organizing, and creating the kind of world you want to live in, because you don't need permission to build a better world. Each episode we'll talk to activists and organizers about what they're doing to build a better future, and giving advice for folks just joining the movement.New episodes every other week.
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Episodes
First Steps with Liz and Amy of Rebel Steps Podcast
July 13, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB- In this episode, Liz and Amy of the excellent podcast Rebel Steps describe some of the early lessons they had in the power of working together, as well as developing tactics and strategies, and share some inspiring stories along the way. Check out Rebel Steps at rebelsteps.com - - Theme song is "You Can (Mass Trespass 1932)" by Chumbawamba, used by permission - - You Don't Need Permission is happy to be a member of the Channel Zero Network of podcasts. Check out Coffee With Comrades and ...
Episode 17 - Capitalism Can Not Be Reformed - Econ 101 w/ Franz of Doomer V Bloomer
June 29, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB- Why is there a need for revolutionary change? Can't capitalism simply be reined in by governments? Turns out the answer is no, actually. Joshua talks with Franz of the podcast Doomer V Bloomer about why reform is impossible and revolution is the only way. - - For a more in-depth analysis on how buisness interests manipulate public policy, check out Srsly Wrong's episode Business Confidence and Capital Strikes: https://srslywrong.com/podcast/231-business-confidence-capital-strikes-w-micha...
Episode 16 - Mason and Jewan
June 15, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB-In this episode, Joshua interviews Kara and Jewan, cofounders of Eastside Mutual Aid in Detroit, Michigan. More on Eastside Mutual Aid: linktr.ee/ESmutualaid. - - You Don't Need Permission is back with more episodes every other Tuesday! - - YDNP is thrilled to announce it is now a part of the Channel Zero Network of podcasts. Find other radical podcasts, including Rustbelt Abolition Radio at channelzeronetwork.com. - - As always, theme music is "You Can (Mass Trespass 1932)" by Chumbaw...
Episode 15 - Danielle Kirk: What People Don't Get About Appalachia
February 09, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBIn this episode, Danielle Kirk (@daniellekirk731) talks about what we get wrong when we talk and think about Appalachia. - - Programming note! This is the last episode before we go on break until May. However, it's a great episode to go out on. I'll be periodically uploading mini-episodes and some reruns, but no new interviews until May. - - As always, theme music is "You Can (Mass Trespass 1932)" by Chumbawamba
Episode 14 - Guava and O.M. of the SRA
January 26, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this episode Joshua talks to Guava and O.M., two members of the Northeast Ohio chapter of the Socialist Rifle Association about mutual aid and gun safety training. Great for anyone who isn't sure how to respond to the events of January 6, but doesn't want to feel powerless.
Episode 13 - KAR - Talk to Your Community (Back from Break!)
January 12, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBHello! We are back from break with a fantastic interview! - - KAR is a youtuber (find his channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcREQ316L289SpYXW5LB2jg) who makes videos about anarchism, radical politics, and current events. He sat down and talked to me about a number of topics (this isn't even the whole conversation) most importantly, I think, about reaching people where they're at, tailoring the message, and the importance of talking to folks in your community. - - As always, the t...
Programming note - Brendan on Union Organizing (Rebroadcast)
December 29, 2020 06:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBProgramming note: You Don't Need Permission will be on break until January 12. - In the meantime, we're reposting some favorite interviews, in case you missed them the first time around. - Here's to a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season for everyone listening. - See you in 2021. - This episode Joshua interviews Brendan, a member of the Industrial Workers of the World and Black Rose Rosa Negra all about labor organizing. Brendan is experienced and knowledgeable and has great advice if you...
Programming note - Franz on Tenant Organizing (Rebroadcast)
December 15, 2020 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBProgramming note: You Don't Need Permission will be on break until January 12. In the meantime, we're reposting some favorite interviews, in case you missed them the first time around. Here's to a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season for everyone listening. See you in 2021. In this episode, Joshua talks to Franz of the excellent podcast Doomer V Bloomer about the very timely and important topic of tenant organizing. If you're looking to start a solidarity network, the very excellent g...
Episode 12 - Rev. Justin Graves on Liberation Theology, the Church, and Revolution
December 01, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBIn this episode, Joshua interviews pastor Justin Graves on the role of the church in revolution and how to reclaim the revolutionary nature of the church from the extremist reactionary ideology it has become married to. - - Gustavo Gutierrez on Liberation Theology: https://www.ncronline.org/blogs/road-peace/gustavo-gutierrez-and-preferential-option-poor - - Seattle Action Network's guide to building a solidarity network to protect tenants: https://libcom.org/library/you-say-you-want-build-s...
Episode 11 - Will Nguyen of Socialist Revolution on Star Trek and the Power of Media
November 17, 2020 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this episode, Joshua talks to Will Nguyen, aka the Star Trek Communist about what revolution looks like in practical terms, Star Trek, and the power of mass media to spread a message of class consciousness. - - Theme Music is "You Can (Mass Trespass 1932)" by Chumbawamba, used by permission.
Episode 12 - Will Nguyen of Socialist Revolution on Star Trek and the Power of Media
November 17, 2020 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this episode, Joshua talks to Will Nguyen, aka the Star Trek Communist about what revolution looks like in practical terms, Star Trek, and the power of mass media to spread a message of class consciousness. - - Theme Music is "You Can (Mass Trespass 1932)" by Chumbawamba, used by permission.
Episode 10 - Camille on Black Anarchism and Education
November 03, 2020 06:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBContinuing the topic covered in the previous episode, I talk with Camille, a Black anarchist, about the distinction between Black anarchism and other currents of anarchism and the importance of accessible, revolutionary education. - - Camille makes fun, silly, and educational tiktok videos with a group of young anarchists at https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJurvM8x/ - - Read Black Autonomy Federation's Let's Organize the Hood and learn more at https://blackautonomyfederation.blogspot.com/2014/09/2012...
Theory 101: Ava on Anarchism
October 20, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBSeems like every time you turn on the news these days, someone is blaming something on anarchists. So this episode, Joshua sat down with Ava, a U Mass student studying Social Thought and Political Economy to talk about what exactly anarchism is. Ava also makes videos about anarchist theory on tiktok, find her at @anarchava. - - For more information about the mutual aid network discussed in this episode, go to https://fundrazr.com/f1dTp3 - - Further reading mentioned in the show, What is Anar...
Episode 8 - Kevin of Grieveland publishing collective
October 06, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBIn this episode, Joshua interviews Kevin Latimer, activist, author, and co-founder of Cleveland, Ohio based publishing collective called Grieveland. Kevin talks about barriers to access in the publishing industry and the power of revolutionary art. Kevin's new collection of poetry, Zoetrope, is available at https://www.grieveland.com/store/p4/ZOETROPE.html - - Theme music is "You Can (Mass Trespass 1932)" by Chumbawamba
Episode 7 - Maggie of Food Not Bombs
September 22, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBThis episode, Joshua interviews Maggie about how to start a Food Not Bombs chapter, why we believe in solidarity not charity, and what mutual aid means. - - If you're interested in finding a Food Not Bombs chapter or starting one in your town, go to http://foodnotbombs.net/new_site/volunteer.php - - Note: New episodes will be every other week now, no longer every week. - - As always, our theme song is "You Can (Mass Trespass 1932)" by Chumbawamba, used, ironically, with permission.
Theory 101: Franz on Capitalism and Economics
September 15, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBTheory 101, a new series from You Don't Need Permission! - - In addition to interviews with organizers on their experiences, we're going to start having occasional episodes that are conversations on specific topics broken down in a basic kind of way. - - This episode, Joshua discusses how exactly capitalism works with Franz of the Doomer v Bloomer podcast. Franz is very knowledgeable and has a lot of good insights on the subject. Hope this is enlightening and helpful for those of you listeni...
Programming note, Happy Labor Day
September 08, 2020 05:00 - 1 minute - 1 MBNo new episode this week. If you're unfamiliar with the history of May Day or why the US celebrates Labor Day on a different day than most other industrialized nations, take a few minutes to read this brief history of the origin of the real Labor Day, May 1st: https://libcom.org/history/1886-haymarket-martyrs-mayday
Episode 5 - Brendan of IWW on Union Organizing
September 01, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBLabor Day Special! This episode Joshua interviews Brendan, a member of the Industrial Workers of the World and Black Rose Rosa Negra all about labor organizing. Brendan is experienced and knowledgeable and has great advice if you're curious about organizing your workplace. - - Links to resources mentioned in this episode: https://organizing.work/ - - Labor Law for the Rank and Filer: https://libcom.org/library/labor-law-rank-filer-building-solidarity-while-staying-clear-law - - Weakening the...
Episode 4 - Franz of Doomer v Bloomer podcast on Tenant Organizing
August 25, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBIn this episode, Joshua talks to Franz of the excellent podcast Doomer V Bloomer about the very timely and important topic of tenant organizing. If you're looking to start a solidarity network, the very excellent guide from Seattle's Solidarity Action Network can be found at https://libcom.org/library/you-say-you-want-build-solidarity-network - - You can also check out the podcast Doomer v Bloomer, a part of the Channel Zero Network, at https://soundcloud.com/doomervbloomer or on most podcas...
Episode 3 - Robert on Black and Indigenous Struggle
August 20, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBThis episode, I talk to Robert, a Black Indigenous community organizer and anthropology student about the Cleveland baseball team and public pressure, the colonial origin of white supremacy as a divide and conquer tactic, and the importance of keeping your eye on the prize. - - Theme music is "You Can (Mass Protest 1932)" by Chumbawamba. Used (ironically) by permission.
Episode 2 - Sam of Black Rose Rosa Negra Anarchist Federation
August 11, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBIn this episode, Joshua talks to Sam of Black Rose Rosa Negra Anarchist Federation about playing to your strengths, community gardens, and starting a magazine. - - Theme Music is You Can (Mass Trespass 1932) by Chumbawamba (used, ironically enough, with permission)
Episode 1 - Jasmine of Black Spring CLE
August 04, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBWelcome to the debut episode of You Don't Need Permission, a podcast about community organizing and not waiting for permission to build the kind of world you want to see. --- This episode Joshua interviews Jasmine of Black Spring CLE about building community, police abolition, and doomscrolling. --- Theme music is "You Can (Mass Trespass 1932)" by Chumbawamba (used by permission).