Latest Union organizing Podcast Episodes
First Steps with Liz and Amy of Rebel Steps Podcast
You Don't Need Permission - July 13, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes- 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 ...
Reach more people with your union's digital campaign with Facebook sequences
Digital Union Activist Podcast - July 08, 2021 21:44 - 6 minutesFacebook allows your union campaign to reach the right person, at the right time, in the right order. Here's how to use it.
Increasing your union's organic reach on Facebook
Digital Union Activist Podcast - July 08, 2021 21:43 - 6 minutesIf your organic reach has declined understanding how Facebook's algorithm works will help
Increase union member satisfaction through a welcome sequence
Digital Union Activist Podcast - July 08, 2021 21:43 - 6 minutesHere's how some unions are orienting new members
Get more union organizing leads using Facebook advertising
Digital Union Activist Podcast - July 08, 2021 21:43 - 7 minutes5 ways to get more union organizing leads using Facebook ads
Has your union website become a mess?
Digital Union Activist Podcast - July 08, 2021 21:42 - 13 minutesHere is a process your union can follow to prevent clutter and irrelevant content from taking over your website.
Should your union send less email?
Digital Union Activist Podcast - July 08, 2021 21:41 - 6 minutesWhat is the best frequency to send union newsletters and campaign updates?
Episode 17 - Capitalism Can Not Be Reformed - Econ 101 w/ Franz of Doomer V Bloomer
You Don't Need Permission - June 29, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes- 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 ...
Episode 16 - Mason and Jewan
You Don't Need Permission - June 15, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes-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 t...
Episode 15 - Danielle Kirk: What People Don't Get About Appalachia
You Don't Need Permission - February 09, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutesIn 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 s...
Episode 14 - Guava and O.M. of the SRA
You Don't Need Permission - January 26, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutesIn 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!)
You Don't Need Permission - January 12, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutesHello! 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'...
Programming note - Brendan on Union Organizing (Rebroadcast)
You Don't Need Permission - December 29, 2020 06:00 - 30 minutesProgramming 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 episo...
Programming note - Franz on Tenant Organizing (Rebroadcast)
You Don't Need Permission - December 15, 2020 06:00 - 32 minutesProgramming 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 episod...
Episode 12 - Rev. Justin Graves on Liberation Theology, the Church, and Revolution
You Don't Need Permission - December 01, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutesIn 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/blo...
Episode 11 - Will Nguyen of Socialist Revolution on Star Trek and the Power of Media
You Don't Need Permission - November 17, 2020 06:00 - 32 minutesIn 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
You Don't Need Permission - November 17, 2020 06:00 - 32 minutesIn 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
You Don't Need Permission - November 03, 2020 06:00 - 27 minutesContinuing 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 ...
Theory 101: Ava on Anarchism
You Don't Need Permission - October 20, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutesSeems 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 ti...
Episode 8 - Kevin of Grieveland publishing collective
You Don't Need Permission - October 06, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutesIn 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 ...
Episode 7 - Maggie of Food Not Bombs
You Don't Need Permission - September 22, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutesThis 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...
Theory 101: Franz on Capitalism and Economics
You Don't Need Permission - September 15, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutesTheory 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 exactl...
Programming note, Happy Labor Day
You Don't Need Permission - September 08, 2020 05:00 - 1 minuteNo 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-hay...
Episode 5 - Brendan of IWW on Union Organizing
You Don't Need Permission - September 01, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutesLabor 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...
Episode 4 - Franz of Doomer v Bloomer podcast on Tenant Organizing
You Don't Need Permission - August 25, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutesIn 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/l...
Episode 3 - Robert on Black and Indigenous Struggle
You Don't Need Permission - August 20, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutesThis 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 "Y...
Episode 2 - Sam of Black Rose Rosa Negra Anarchist Federation
You Don't Need Permission - August 11, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutesIn 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
You Don't Need Permission - August 04, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutesWelcome 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....
Increase member satisfaction through welcome sequences
Digital Union Activist Podcast - December 16, 2019 01:00 - 6 minutesHere's how some unions are orienting new members
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