There is a clear connection between zombies and foreign bodies—the racialized Other—in our media, pop culture, politics, and society, especially in the aftermath of the September 11th Attacks. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the pieces “Post-9/11 zombie terrorism” and “Zombies at the border” by Sherronda J. Brown in Scalawag,[…]
September2026
Episode 269 Media
Want to join the conversation in our next episode? Check out the two articles in Scalawag that we discuss in our upcoming episode below. Post-9/11 zombie terrorism Zombies at the border
Build Relationships, Fight Structures
There’s so much to learn from the life, work, and legacy of civil rights activist, organizer, and lawyer Walter Riley. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the book Civil Rights and Structural Attacks: Conversations with Walter Riley, edited by Jesse Strauss (and published by AK Press), which features a conversation[…]
Death Penalties in Israel and USA
There is a clear and chilling connection between the actions of the authoritarian regime of the United States and the authoritarian regime of Israel. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the piece “Israel’s New Lynching Law Was Inspired by America’s Death Penalty” by Khury Petersen-Smith in Hammer & Hope, which[…]
Banking & Broadband for the People
The role and impact of public banking and broadband infrastructure and services is critically important in our lives and for our communities. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the piece “Lessons From Fights For Public Control of Banking and Broadband Infrastructure”, featuring a conversation between Adem Sengal, Trinity Tran, and[…]
Interrupting Anti-Trans Copaganda
Anti-trans ideology and rhetoric has escalated over the years, and it is important for the media to be responsible with its reporting and coverage of these issues. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the resource “Don’t Be A Copagandist: Trans Criminalization Edition” by Arielle Rebekah (from Trans & Caffeinated Communications)[…]