Full Episode 10-21-24 - In this episode, Amanda checks in with us about our relationship to Gaza. Plus, we talk about how people should vote!

Full (full+?) Episode 10-14-24 - In this Full+  episode, Amanda comes to us in distress. Her favorite podcasters may have fallen down the Biden hole and she can't pull them back up. Luckily, the team is here to remind her that voting is for posers! JK. We actually have an extremely nuanced conversation and we are super super grateful that Amanda brought this conversation to us, because we don't have enough listeners for one of them to have brought it.  -- BUT THAT'S NOT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The conversation was SO GOOD we had to have the rest of it on a ONE HOUR LONG PATREON EPISODE!!!! DON'T BE A POSER, BECOME A SUPPORTER AT PATREON.COM/THEBROKENRECORDRADIOSHOW !!!!

Full Episode 10-7-24 - In this episode, Amanda tells us a very nuanced tale of cops, grants, and identity politics. We reflect on October 7th and, whether it would be a good thing or a bad thing to reward politicians for committing genocide. Hmmm.... I'm stumped! Check out Part 2 of The Thinking Muslim's interview with Sami Hamdi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQUK_wgNJhQ

Full Episode 9-30-24 - In this episode, correspondent Eric King talks about people in the Bay being nice. Broken Record is skeptical. Dave commemorates the 43 kidnapped students in Mexico. RIP Kris Kristofferson aka The Whistle.

Full Episode 9-23-24 - In this episode, Amanda talks about... honestly, I'm not really sure, but we discussed Prentis Hemphill, nervous system regulation, mindfulness, being present, and Lebanon.

Full Episode - 9-16-24 - In this episode, Amanda talks with us about how her former job was just to have meetings.

Full Episode 9-9-24 - In this episode, friend of the show Gidon joins us to get real about Gaza. Also, make sure you vote for Kamala Harris because it's easier to push.... Dick Cheney... to the left than.... Trump..........?

Full Episode 9-2-24 - In this episode, I mean just basically the title. Also the West Bank.

Full Episode 8-26-24 - In this episode, Dave tells us about a grumpy old asshole judge in Detroit. Sparkle discusses the Chicano / Xicano / Xicanx / Xicanele Xicañ@ / Xikanao Moratorium.

Full Episode 8-19-24 - In this episode, Sparkle handles the intro, Amanda talks about the Nuculor Famly, and more. Also - contact us if you know how the convention delegates are chosen.

Full Episode 8-12-24 - In this episode, we discuss the politics of food and eating. We also discuss the pathetic behavior of content creators who just use hashtags of the most popular thing at the moment just to get views, ugh.

Full Episode 7-5-24 - In this episode, we discuss the clusterfuck that is Venezuelan politics, and the transphobia that is J.K. Rowling, and get deep into gender oppression with Sparkle.

Full Episode 7-29-24 - In this episode, we watch The Grapes of Wrath.

Full Episode 7-22-24 - In this episode, Sparkle and Amanda discuss astrology. Plus, some bonus content about capitalism and Biden / Harris!

Full Episode 7-15-24 - In this episode, Amanda talks with us about the "What it Takes to Heal" podcast. Also, Trump.

Full Episode 7-8-24 - In this episode, Amanda and her guest Hamburger Bob lead a discussion about the modern horror movie classic, The Wiz. Or I guess it could also be seen as a 1978 film adaptation of the 1974 Broadway play by the same name, which reimages the Wizard of Oz in an urban African American setting starring Michael Jackson and Diana Ross. But mostly it's a horror movie.

Full Episode 7-1-24 - In this episode, Dimitri tells us a fun story of his Aritificial Intelligence experience. Oh and we had to fire Amanda and replace her with Dimitri. Also, the news.

Full Episode 6-4-24 - In this episode, the team discusses the 1951 right-wing propaganda piece "Alice in Wonderland" produced by Walt Disney. The team also discusses how The Matrix is the dopest most revolutionary movie ever. 

Full Episode 6-17-24 - In this episode, former political prisoner and friend of the show Eric King talks with us about the importance of writing letters to prisoners and gives us some tips. We also discuss white supremacists on jail, how libraries are a conspiracy, and the obligatory Rojava conversation.

Full Episode 6-10-24 - In this episode, I mean just look at the title.

Full Episode 6-3-24 - In this episode, we console Amanda during this difficult time in her life. (She had the opportunity to throw a shoe at Condoleezza Rice and choked.) We also discuss the latest racist pro-genocide one-liner that just dropped: "Hamas throws gay people off roofs, so genocide is good actually."

Full Episode 5-27-24 - In this episode, we discuss memorial day, Rafah, and Condoleezza Rice, and Crash. NO NOT THAT ONE. I mean, that one is fine too but we're not talking about that on I'm talking about the racism one.

Full Episode 5-20-24 - In this episode, Dr. Ron Lopez from Sonoma State University discusses the student movement, South East Asian politics, Biden and Trump, history, and much more. Welcome back Sparkle and Amanda!

Full Episode 5-13-24 - In this episode, we talk more with students currently holding down the Palestine solidarity encampement at Sonoma State University. We talk about their demands, their feelings moving forward, the movement in general, and we talk with a Chicanx student about the similarities between the experience of colonization on this continent and Palestine.

(Full episode on thebrokenrecordradioshow.com  Link: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/show/tbrrs/id/31170172 ) Excerpt from 5-6-24 - In this excerpt, we talk with some of the students currently occupying part of the Sonoma State University campus in solidarity with the people of Palestine. They talk with us about the community at the camp, the negotiations with the administration, how they've dealt with counter protesters, and much more. Full episode on thebrokenrecordradioshow.com  

Full Episode 5-6-24 - In this episode, we talk with the Sonoma State University Palestine solidarity encampment! Also, friend of the show Gidon.

Full Episode 4-29-30 - In this episode, we (old ass activists) lecture the youth on how to protest correctly. Just kidding. We talk about the badass INTERNATIONAL student movement to force college administrations to divest from Israel due to the genocide of Palestinians.

Full Episode 4-22-24 Happy Earth Day! This episode is not about that, like, at ALL.

Full Episode 4-15-24 - In this episode, we discuss how the State controls what information comes into prisons, particuarly how they censor books, with friend of the show Eric King. Then we obviously discuss Iran and how Israel bombed Iran, and then Iran bombed them back, and then Israel was like, waaaaaaaa they bombed me for no reasssonnnnnn

Full Episode 4-9-24 - In this episode, Sparkle crashes the studio and brings a whole ass gang with her. We have great conversations thanks to all the co hosts and new friends.

Full Episode 4-1-24 - In this episode, we talk with former political prisoner Eric King about his book, "Rattling the Cages," life inside prison, abolition, organizing, and revolutionary politics. We hope to have him back soon. Also, Amanda pull some fuckery >=1

Full Episode 3-25-24 - In this episode, we catch up on all the Gaza updates, unfortunately. Then Broken Record goes full Chairman Mode and explains China and Russia to the kids.

Full Episode 3-18-24 - In this episode, Sparkle guides a discussion about our relationships with young people. Broken Record does a Fortnite dance.

Full Episode 3-11-24 - In this episode, the noticeable lack of Sparkle causes Broken Record to go on a really ridiculous spiel, which Amanda then rescues. Gaza.

Full Episode 3-04-24 - In this episode, we make our predictions for 2024 (again). We discuss Pro-Israeli propaganda and starving children.

Full Episode 2-26-24 - In this episode, we discuss Aaron Bushnell, an active duty member of the US Air Force who died after lighting himself on fire in protest of the Palestinian genocide. We discuss a lot of Gaza takes.

Full Episode 2-19-24 - In this episode, Dave brings along the Final Boss of Time Banking experts, Christine Gray and Jo Rhodes to answer our most annoying Time Banking questions (yes, even THAT one). We learn a lot about various time banking-related projects around the world, including but not limited to community gardens, public living rooms, Netflix sharing parties and much more, and have some fascinating discussions about social change, the pandemic, organizing, community building, activism, mutual aid, and capitalism. Thanks so much to our guests!

Full Episode 2-12-24 - In this episode, Broken Record goes and does it. 

Full Episode 2-6-23 - In this episode, we ask ourselves if Israel has the right to defend itself. Also, how art affects our relationships.

Full Episode 1-30-24 - In this episode, we discuss the latest news from Palestine and do a lot of analysis. The bread & butter of The Broken Record Radio show: we're back baby!

Full Episode 1-22-24 - In this episode, WE'RE BACK! with real content. Expect BRRS classics like talking about Gaza, feelings, and cops.

Full Episode 1-16-24 - In this episode, we provide an update on the eSims for Gaza project ( djbrokenrecord.bandcamp.com ) and finish our annual recap. We also get all emotional talking about how great we are.  

Full Episode 1-8-24 - In this episode, we enter Year 11 with a bang....er. 19 of them, in fact, with project:connectwork, a fundraiser album to buy eSims for Gaza. We discuss the eSims project, what it means and why it's important, and we listen to Amanda's epic contribution. We continue our end of the year episode recap.

Full Episode 1-1-24 - It is our ten year anniversary.

Full(?) Episode 12-25-23 - We did what we could. Gaza, Yemen, millenial women dying younger, and a LOT of shennanigans. Last episode of our first decade.

Full Episode 12-18-23 - In this episode, the whole gang is back, so it's awkward. We discuss how to talk with friends about Gaza, the problem of acting intellectually superior, class politics, and you know the usual.

Full Episode 12-11-23 - In this episode, friend of the show Estrella sends some exclusive interviews with students sitting-in at Haverford College in Pennsylvania in solidarity with Palestinians after the shooting of 3 young Palestinian people in the region AND AMANDA'S BACK OMG

Full Episode 12-4-23 - In this episode, we interview Harmony, an Evangelical Christian-turned-Experienced-Palestine-Solidarity-Activist. We also evaluate Sparkle's XI, or Xicana Index. Can you ask a Timebanker to beat someone up for you?

Full Episode 11-27-23 - In this episode, Sparkle and Amanda have finally had it with Broken Record and Dave. They leave us to our own devices. So, we talk about Star Trek. Also, anti-immigrant riots in Ireland and Timebanking (again).

Full Episode 11-20-23 - In this episode, friend of the show Arnoldo from the Chiapas Support Committe tells us about the restructuring of the EZLN. Amanda rants about Gaza. Dave's transgression continues to divide the community.

Full Episode 11-13-23 - In this episode, we discuss strategies for stopping the Israeli bombardment in Gaza. We also discuss the Zapatistas' response.

Full Episode 11-6-23 - In this episode, Amanda update us on the various actions and protests against Israel happening all over the world, with a focus on the blocking of military ships at the Oakland and Tacoma ports. We also discuss grisly violence, and sign, Bernie Sanders.

Full Episode 10-30-23 - In this episode, our guest Armagidon joins us to talk about Palestine, and also shares with us his perspective of having grown up in a Zionist community in the 80s.

Full Episode 10-23-23 - In this episode, we continue discussion about Gaza.

Full Episode 10-16-23 - In this episode, we do some check-ins and then talk about Gaza and Israel. Amanda joins us for the full 2 hours.

Full(er) Episode 10-9-23 - In this episode, Amanda updates us on Hot Labor Summer / Pumpkin Strike Fall. And then, Hamas. 

Full Episode 10-2-23 - In this episode, friend of the show Dimitri joins us to talk about the nature of teacher unions -- if they're the workers, who's the boss? Also, we all definitely agree that Halloween is corny and wack. And Sparkle reminds us to be considerate.

Full Episode 9-25-23 - In this episode, we discuss the sociopolitical subjectivity of interpers-- you know what, just listen to it. Also, Cop City.

Full Episode 9-18-23 - In this episode, we discuss Hasbara, also known as the Israeli Ministry of Public Diplomacy, also known as the Israeli State Propaganda Department.

Full Episode 9-11-23 - We continue our discussion. Also, Musk is now an expert military strategist. lol.

Full Episode 9-4-23 - In this episode, Amanda makes a strking discovery: redpill incels that have existed for 20 years now. Also, we discuss the paradiggums and the Bay Area Anarchist Book Fair.

Excerpt from 8-28-23 - Interview with Epona Rose & supporters about being arrested for defending herself against transphobic violence, decolonizing trans spaces, and the history of colonialist violence against queer people. 

Full Episode 8-28-23 - In this episode, Sparkle discusses children's books. And we talk with Epona Rose (and friends), a woman of trans experience who was arrested for defending herself against transphobic violence in Flagstaff, Arizona. Also: Oppenheimer is the same thing as Trump. Also the Catholic Church. 

Full Episode 8-21-23 - In this episode, we talk about Heathers and NATO.

Full Episode 8-14-23 - In this episode, we talk about Mean Girls. And also about fascist language and propaganda tactics. Ok I'm off to watch Tubi.

Full Episode 8-7-23 - In this episode, friend of the show Estrella comes back to officially forgive Broken Record for ruining her life. Oh and also she talks about placemaking in Sonoma County. Which brings up a conversation about Snoopy, which brings up bathtubs on stilts. Also, we discuss disability oppression.

Full Episode 7-31-23 - In this episode, Amanda continues her discussion about health care, who deserves it, who gets it, why do people get it, why don't people get it? Which kinds of poor people deserve it? We also discuss....sigh....PragerU. OH AND ALIENS

Full Episode 7-24-23 - In this episode, we discuss KBBF's 50th anniversary event, plus a very big picture discussion on what the word health even means in our society. Broken Record takes a burrito break while Amanda and Sparkle discuss their hobbies.

Full Episode - In this episode, we get deep into Hot Labor Summer and discuss how Brad Pitt, The Greatest To Ever Do It, is leading the charge against the capitalist Hollywood overlords! We also discover how White People suddenly discovered mushrooms one day.

Full Episode 7-10-23 - In this episode, Sparkle isn't here. But we cope with it by talking about all the things in the title.

Full Episode 7-3-23 - In this episode, Amanda leads a conversation about the Supreme Court's decision to get rid of affirmative action but only for people of color. Then we get into some deeeeeeep stuff about, like, struggllllle, and liiiiike, religionnnnnn, and liiiiike, sacrifiiiiiiice, and yeah damn its deep.

Excerpt from 6-26-23 - Have we ever asked ourselves if justice is something we should even care about? Note - after the episode, I was looking for a thumbnail and found this image of a Zapatista banner that reads "Justice and not revenge." hmmm.....

Excerpt from 6-26-23 - Is it messed up to poke fun at the people who died in the submarine because they were billionaires? Find out! On this episode....

Full Episode - 6-26-23 - In this episode, we discuss whether it's fair to poke fun at the billionaires who died in the submarine. We also ask, um, is justice something we should even care about? Dave teachers us about Ukranian Anarchists.

Excerpt from 6-19-23 - Right wing arguments about queer people being dangerous to children are flooding the media and internet political forums. These arguments did not come from geniuine concerns from parents but were carefully created in right wing think tanks (such as The Heritage Foundation, see here: https://www.heritage.org/marriage-and-family/commentary/young-children-are-being-targeted-sexual-content-the-equality-act ) and spread through both liberal and conservative mass media and internet outlets. In this exceprt we break down how these arguments don't actually hold up, and why the Republican Party is pushing them. If you have someone in your life who is buying into these arguments, this excerpt could be helpful.

Full Episode 6-19-23 - In this episode, we go over the history of Juneteenth for those of us who were pretty ignorant about it before a few years ago. Then, we go over the current anti-LBGTQ arguments that right wing think tanks are using in the media. Check out "Juneteenth: Connecting the Historic to the Now": https://learninglab.si.edu/resources/view/5929476    

Full Episode 6-12-23 - In this episode, Amanda teaches us the Neoliberalism school of thought. Amanda invites us to an event. Dave updates us on Cop City.

Full Episode 6-5-23 - In this episode, Sparkle explains where she's been for the past 5 months. Dave updates us on his gardening and brags about his new Grateful Dead branded Crocs. We discuss alternatives to police in New York and Port-au-Prince.

Full(ish) Episode 5-29-23 - In this episode, first of all we started 30 minutes late due to KBBF special programming, and second of all we aired a recording of Dave's first Daves's Book Club meeting!

Full Episode 5-22-23 - In this episode, friend of the show Dimitri reports in about a big fight that happened at a Santa Rosa middle school which prompts us to discuss how pandemic politics might have affected the lives of students and workers. Dave and Broken Record argue about AI. Dave scoffs at The Youth With Their FaceTwitters And InstaToks These Days.

Full Episode 5-13-23 - In this episode, a friend of the show invites us to pay them to ride a bike. Amanda goes over the CRT controversy and its plastic grass, and then me and Dave talk about, uh.....

Full Episode 5-8-23 - In this episode, Amanda gives us a full report on her pilgramage to the book fair where she saw the Minister herself - Tricia Herse. Dave reports on the WGA writer's strike.

Full Episode 5-1-23 - In this episode, Amanda leads a conversation about identity politics aka wokeness aka CRT aka the CIA aka tankes aka Angela Davis. Also, The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria.

Full Episode 4-24-23 - In this episode, Amanda tells us about Context Collapse, I think...or what we think Context Collapse might mean....and also, Dave updates us on the heroic antics of the Democratic Party when it comes to exploited migrant children,  or lack thereof.  Definitely the Lack Thereof.

Full Episode 4-17-23 - In this episode, we continue our discussion about triggers, and incorporate it into a wider discussion about White Supremacy, racism, police brutality, Metallica, The Matrix, Star Trek The Original Series, Blade Runner, Ghost in the Shell, etc.

Full Episode 4-10-23 - In this episode, Amanda facilitates a discussion about "getting triggered," and hopefully right wingers haven't made it impossible to have that conversation productively. We also discuss how to reconcile hating cops (something Broken Record is quite fond of) with understanding systems of power. 

Full Episode 4-3-23 - In this episode, Amanda facilitates a conversation about the different levels of racism in a workplace. We also discuss cops, and the 1980 Al Pacino Gay Slasher Classic "Cruising."

Full Episode 3-27-23 - In this episode, Dave teaches us how to garden. We discuss FBI informants trying to get activists to smuggle guns. We also discuss where white farmers land on the 'corporate farmland grab' conversation. 

Full Episode 3-20-23 - In this episode, Amanda facilitates a conversation about how to imagine a non-capitalist lifestyle, community and society. Broken Record gives an hour long hot take on the death penality, laws, punishments, school violence, and cancelling people.

Full Episode 3-13-23 - In this episode, we listen to the voice of a local high school student regarding the recent death at Montgomery High School. Dave tells us the story of Keith Lamar, political prisoner who is scheduled to be excecuted in November.

Full Episode 3-6-23 - In this episode, Amanda talks with us about the book "The Sum of Us" by Heather Mcghee, and discusses one particularly interesting story about the lengths White people are willing to go to be boring and racist. We discuss the fascist tactic of wasting people's time with "debate," Dave updates us on railroads, and we talk about the recent stabbing death of a Montgomery High School student.

Full Episode 2-27-23 - In this episode, Amanda guides us in a conversation about the daily grind, the impossible speed at which working class people must move through life's obstacles, and how we can live in a different way. Also, we cover the New York Times article about migrant child labor. Oh and landlords taking goofy self defense kung fu fantasy classes.

Full Episode 2-20-23 - In this episode, we discuss unpaid labor, which is necessary for capitalism to sustain itself. Dave updates us about Burma / Myanmar. We do it for the culture, do you?

Full Episode 2-13-23 - In this episode, we continue last week's discussion about the nature of art and its relationship to White Supremacy. We also discuss the Norfolk Southern railroad company's greedy negligence and people suffering serious health problems as a result of the exploding train in Ohio. Also, workers at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn organize for better working conditions. 

Full Episode 2-6-23 - In this episode, we discuss FINAL FANTASY VII, Beyonce's influential role in the history of dance music and/or the lack thereof, KINGDOM HEARTS, and more. 

Full Episode - 1-23-30 - In this episode, Amanda takes us on an epic journey of metaphors. Dave does our annual The French Don't Fuck Around When It Comess To Their Pensions report. Santa Rosa Police Department proudly show us the big fish they caught.

Excerpt from 1-23-23 - In light of a mass shooting close to our area, the hosts weigh in (once again) on one of the most important questions of our lifetime: why do mass shootings happen?

Full Episode 1-23-23 - In this episode, we (we meaning Sparkle and Amanda) analyze the 1995 classic Clueless (which came out a few years ago), we discuss why mass shootings happen, and the forest defender Tortuguita who was killed by Atlanta police. 

Excerpt From 1-16-23 - Ok this is the last Boat Hole segment, I swear. All jokes aside, this can be a useful tool to tell an anti capitalist story if you're looking for one.

Full Episode 1-16-23 - In this episode, Amanda teaches us Office Space shenanigans, and Dave encouages Broken Record to Do You and do a whole 'nother Boat Hole segment. Sparkle discusses her art philosophy.

Excerpt from 1-9-23 - This is the part of the show where we explain in detail how the Boat Hole metaphor works: We are all living on a sinking ship, with poor people in the lower decks and rich people on the upper decks. A hole in bottom of the boat, and how to address it, can teach us a lot about how to create social change. 

Full Episode 1-9-22 - In this episode, we finish up our annual end-of-the-year wrap-up, and we discuss the Boat Hole metaphor, in great detail this time.

Full Episode 1-2-23 - In this episode, we reflect on our big 9 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! We also do our yearly recap of episodes. Pictured: Dave's Banana Bread.

Full Episode 12-26-22 - In this episode, we address the question "well ok everything is bad but are we just going to complain about it or actually do something about it?" We also discuss A.I. art. 

Full Episode 12-19-22 - In this episode, we discuss philanthropy and charity at the suggestion of a listener. We also introduce the first ever Broken Record Radio Show Sports Edition.

Full Episode 12-12-22 - In this episode, Amanda reports about Action Le.....you know what, this is the first sentence of the article: "On December 10th, at around 6 p.m., 200 environmental activists suddenly stormed and “invaded” a Lafarge company cement factory of La Malle in Bouc-Bel-Air in the Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region in Southern France." 

Full Episode 12-5-22 - In this episode, we explore the nuts and bolts of labor movements and their many exciting complexities. 

Full Episode 11-28-22 - In this episode, Broken Record does a dramatic reading of his latest publication, "White People Have a Cat Problem." Also Banksy.

Full Episode 11-21-22 - In this episode, we try to convince Amanda to quit her job, we discuss Jordan "this is what your genitals look like" Peterson, as well as the shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs. Also, Dave updates us on the railroad workers organizing and possibly going on strike in the near future.

Full Episode 11-14-22 - In this episode, our hot take is that the State decides who gets to spend time with young people, instead of the communities of those young people, and in this way controls what ideas young people are exposed to.

Full Episode 11-7-22 - In this episode, friend of the show Dimitri stops by to update us on teacher strikes and the inside info on what's going on at Roseland School District. Louie stops by to talk about how this relates to gentrification. Egg nog doesn't have to have alcohol. WHAT?

Full Episode 10-31-22 - In this episode....umm let's see, Halloween, Kaiser mental health workers update, Elon Musk buying Twitter,  

Full Episode 10-24-22 - In this doozy of an episode, we discuss the disturbing story of cops in Kansas City ignoring the Black community's pleas to investigate a White Supremacist serial killer / the monopoly of violence. We then get into an hour long conversation about Broken Record's Shower Thoughts and the meaning of Struggle.

Full Episode 10-17-22 - In this episode, we learn about militant Gen Z movements in Iran, Burma, and Palestine. Amanda tells us about the Providence coropraiton shaking down hospital patients. We also learn about Amanda's nefarious communicaiton tactics.

Full Episode 10-10-22 - In this episode, Ron Kaminkow with the United Railroad Workers updates us on the labor dispute that could result in a strike of railroad workers united under one banner. We also clear up any confusion you might have about whether Biden is doing anything. Also, a follow up on last week's Kaiser Permanente mental health workers strike. Sparkle discusses Indigenous People's Day.

Full Episode 10-3-22 - In this episode, we hear picket line interviews with striking Kaiser mental health workers, and we interview Louie, San Francisco gentrificaiton historian. Also we talk a LOT of smack on Santa Rosa politici--NOTPLAYINGAROUNDWITHTHESEINTERVIEWS

Full Episode 9-26-22 - In this episode, friend of the show Gergo tells us his home town of Györszentiván, Hungary where the city government is attempting land grabs of family farms in order to build factories, even as local doctors report a direct relationship between health problems and the air pollution from the factories. If you would like to donate to help his local community raise funds for an air pollution meter, you can send payments to [email protected] on PayPal.

Excerpt from 9-19-22 - Interview with Ron Kaminkow about the current labor dispute in which railroad worker unions united under one banner will possibly go on strike due to labor conditions. We discuss the history of railroad workers, dynamics of labor organizing, the state of the railroad industry, and some history. 

Full Episode 9-19-22 - In this episode, we interview Ron Kaminkow, organizer with Railroad Workers United, a labor organization that has managed to unite all railroad unions and is currently in a labor dispute that could result in a historic railworkers strike.

Full Episode 9-12-22 - In this episode, we discuss why people believe in Reptilian Overlords, then we pay our respects to the Queen of England. ............ Please check out our Patreon if you want to support our work! patreon.com/thebrokenrecordradioshow

Full Episode 9-5-22 - In this episode, friend of the show Jorge invites us to an awesome local art event, Amanda covers the climate change disaster in Mississippi, we wrap up our rememberance of Maria Cañas, and Dave updates us on the labor movement. 

Excerpt from 8-29-22 - In this excerpt, the crew celebrates the life of Maria Cañas, local friend, organizer, painter, poet, writer, healer, and lots of other things. She passed away in the early hours of August 28th, 2022. Here is her family's GoFundMe link to help with funeral costs, living expenses and Maria's community projects: https://gofund.me/8ac7b646

Full Episode 8-29-22 - In this episode, friend of the show Kimi updates us on efforts to hold local cops accountable via the Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach. We remember the memory of local badass Maria Cañas, and we read some inpirational quote memes. 

Full Episode 8-22-22 - In this episode, we interview members of Poor Magazine in East Oakland about gentrification, People's Park, and colonialism in the East Bay. We also discuss the Zapatista CompArte with members of the Chiapas Support Committee.

Full Episode 8-15-22 - In this episode, we discuss "Consensus," which is a way to make decisions in a group. We also discuss DJing, God of War, environmentally responsible paint, and solitary confinement.

Full Episode 8-8-22 - In this episode, East Bay correspondent Amanda is on location at the building formerly known as Parker Elementary School, which is being occupied/liberated by the community after it was closed by the school district. We discuss the community educational programs being provided in the building, the self defense efforts against the disctrict's security guards, the community's long terms plans, and more. 

Full Episode 8-1-22 - In this episode, friend of the show and famous poet and musician and educator and organizer Tongo Eisen-Martin reports from the occupation / liberation of Parker Elementary School, which is being defended by community members from the authorities which have chosen to close the school down. 

Full Episode 7-25-22 - In this episode, Monica from the Bay Area Community Exchange gets to the nitty gritty of time banking, and answers our lightning-round rapid-fire questions perfectly. Also: Biden, Nazis, and local politicians. 

Excerpt from 7-18-22 - Broken Record tells his woeful story of ordering green guac from the local Chipotle, only to discover a terrifying turn of events. He then rolls his eyes at adults who cook at home and think that you can get a refund from DoorDash, lol.

Full Episode 7-18-22 - In this episode, we discuss HBO's new series "The Anarchists."

Full Episode 7-11-22 - In this episode, we discuss being present, and go over the sitation in Sri Lanka where people are partying in the president's pool.

Full Episode 7-4-22 - In this special Bachelor episode, Dave and I do our patriotic duty and have a show all by ourselves. We discuss the history of 4th of July, patriotism, assemblies, and then I try to interview Dave, which goes about as well as you'd imagine.

Full Episode 6-27-22 - In this episode, we threw out our regular format and just chatted about everything that's going on. And contrary to how that sounded just now it was actually really amazing. 

This is an excerpt from our show on 5-9-22 about the Supreme Court's leaked decision overturning Roe v. Wade and therefore removing abortion rights. This morning the decision was released. This is our discussion at that time about abortion. The full episode can be found here: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/show/tbrrs/id/23061089

Full Episode 6-20-22 - In this episode, we discuss the history of how the Black Panthers brought acupuncture to the States from China. Also, climate change.

Full Episode 6-13-22 - In this episode, Amanda talks about the capitalism-ization of Self Care. Broken Record rants about the usual.

Half Episode 6-6-22 - In this episode, our guest Estrella painstakenly explained her reseaerch paper on the carceral white supremacist state in Philadelphia, its historical roots, and the ways that housing and the child welfare system are involved, only for me to forget to push the fucking record button, god fucking dammit. But the second hour got recorded, and she read her poetry which was amazing. We also discussed Nazis and Catholics.

Full Episode 5-30-22 - In this episode, we talk about the school shooting in Texas.

Full Episode 5-23-22 - In this episode, we discuss Elon Musk, unfortunately. We also discuss important stuff that is kinda boring, unfortunately. 

Full Episode 5-16-22 - In this episode, we had to talk about the shooting in Buffalo, New York, but we really didn't want to, so instead we talked about more happy subjects like deadly cults and COVID-19. 

Full Episode 5-9-22 - In this episode, Sparkle gets COVID for the movement. The Hyphy Movement. We discuss the leak of the Supreme Court decision to overturn abortion rights. We also discuss F*ck Harvard Again, and other stuff. 

Full Episode 5-2-22 - In this episode, Dimitri teaches us about solidarity, Amanda complains about the kids these days, and Dave talks about his Ivy League days.

Full Episode 4-25-22 - In this episode, we discuss good work vs. bad work, self annihilation as a form of protest, and bouncy houses all up in the gated community. 

Full Episode 4-18-22 - In this episode, we discuss the merits of various super hero weapons and weaknesses. Also, national and international news and analysis.

Full Episode 4-11-22 - In this episode, we do our weekly Netflix roundup, we discuss the epic badassery of Scientist Rebellion, and Sparkle teaches us art. 

Full Episode 4-4-22 - In this episode, Dave a.k.a. David Duchovny a.k.a. Dave Matthews a.k.a. The Davest To Ever Do It joins us live in the studio, Amanda falls asleep again, Sparkle continues Low Rider Cop Car (?), and we read off banned Amazon words. We also discuss representation (see thumbnail).

Full Episode 3-28-22 - In this episode, society finally puts a stop to hetero nonsense, Amanda falls asleep on the show, Lia Thomas, and Low Rider Cop Car (?)

Full Episode 3-21-22 - In this episode, Dimitri tells us about yet another strike victory, Sparkle teaches us about zines, and we discuss how capitalism uses the idea of choice.

Full Episode 3-14-22 - In this episode, world renowned poet Matt Sedillo is back to talk with us about art, poetry, organizing and politics. Also Kim K

Full Episode 3-7-22 - In this episode, Sparkle talks about having immigrant parents, and we discuss ummmm......a lot of stuff. 

Full Episode 2-28-22 - In this episode, Sparkle gives us her hottest take yet: how capitalism uses alcohol as a tool. Also Ukraine Russia etc

Full Episode 2-21-2 - In this episode...just look at the title

Full Episode 2-14-22 - In this episode, Amanda returns with a frickin vengeance to talk to us about Oakland teachers on hunger strike and how climate change affects incarcerated people. We rant about prisons a lot.

Full Episode 2-7-22 - In this episode, we play the tried and true classic, The Question Game, and Dave teaches us some Russian history, but not because of the stuff that's in the news.

Full Episode 1-31-22 - In this episode, we discuss how Joe Rogan was just a white supremacist before COVID, no big deal. We discuss the wave of Starbucks shops unionizing, and the phenomenom of cops "deescalating" situations by murdering people who aren't rich.

Full Episode 1-25-22 - In this episode, we remember Edgar Cahn, foundational thinker and innovator in the field of Timebanking, who recently passed. We discuss more student organizing for COVID safety, and Amy's Kitchen which is cruelty free to four-legged animals. Hold up I just had a wild thought. Do liberals think animals are white? YOOOOOOOO. Anyways. Dave continues his history of the Spanish Civil War and discusses the contribution of women.

Full-ish Episode 1-17-22 - In this episode, it's actually a half of an episode, but we have the obligatory "forgotten MLK quotes" discussion, and Dave continues teaching us who would build the roads if we didn't have capitalism.

Full Episode 1-10-22 - In this episode, we talk about our COVID feelings. Dave gives us a quick refresher on the Spanish Civil War and the anarchist labor unions.

Full Episode 1-3-22 - In this episode, Dimitri updates us on local schools and new CDC guidelines about isolating. Amanda talks about fake scientists and Dave talks about the Haitian Revolution. 

Full Episode 12-27-21 - In this pre-recorded episode, we review the episodes of the year, which we also did last year, for last year's year-end episode.

Fullish Episode 12-20-21 - In this episode, friend of the show Jackie contributes to our previous conversation about the creation of the nuclear family in the US and its relationship to capitalism. Also, Broken Record has some hot takes on social media and falling in love.

Full Episode 12-13-21 - In this episode, we discuss how rich people responded to the Kentucky tornado disaster (bad), anarchism in New York City (complicated), and indigenous autonomy in Michoacan (good).

Full Episode 12-6-21 - In this episode, special guest Dave (not Dave) explains to us how "Family Owned Winery" doesn't mean anything interesting. Also, we explore how families in general are bad.     

Full Episode 11-29-21 - In this episode, Amanda interviews Mexican-American educator Mayra Reyes about her personal experiences the role of Chicanxs in education. Dave interviews a member of the Sonoma County Tenants Union about all this housing (or lack thereof) business we've been discussing. No, I did not want to deal with the weekly endeavor of finding a thumbnail this week. So, I found a house. That's it. That's what you get.

Full Episode 11-22-21 - In this episode, we discuss Kyle Rittenhouse and get sketched out that apparently some people really wanted to see a kid go to jail. Also, politicians in the North Bay find themselves at a loss about how to create affordable housing that makes them richer.

Full Episode 11-15-21 - In this episode, members of the Chiapas Support Committee of Oakland talk discuss the CompArte Zapatista Art Show.

Full Episode 11-8-21 - Well kind of. A lot of the episode is spent figuring out technical difficulties since Comcast went out for much of the Bay Area. But we did get in some good conversations and one big rant from me.

Full Episode 11-1-21 - In this episode, Amanda teaches us about building coalitions, and we learn about some real life case studies in community organizing. Also, Halloween. 

Full Episode 10-25-21 - In this episode, Amanda continues her warpath of community organizing education. We also learn about Peruvian indigenous autonomy and its connection to Catalonia and Syria. Check out our Patreon if you want to support us! patreon.com/thebrokenrecordradioshow

Full Episode 10-18-21 - In this episode, Amanda concludes her community organizing adventures with The Midwest Academy....or does she? Check out our after-show commentary on Patreon: patreon.com/thebrokenrecordradioshow

Full Episode 10-11-21 - In this episode, Amanda gives us a thorough introduction to community organizing, and then we discuss the history of Alcatraz. Check out our "song" on our Patreon! patreon.com/thebrokenrecordradioshow

Full Episode 10-4-21 - In this episode, we learn about anti-civilization anarchism, anarcho-primitivism, Derrick Jensen and stuff like that. Check out our Patreon for the after-show commentary! patreon.com/thebrokenrecordradioshow

Full Episode 9-27-21 - In this episode, Time Banking expert and member of the Bay Area Time Exchange Monica Johnston dives deeper into Time Banking. Then Broken Record snaps and goes into some weird rant about astrology and science and indigenous people. Check out our after-show commentary by becoming a supporter on Patreon! patreon.com/thebrokenrecordradioshow

Full Episode 9-20-21 - In this episode, guests Jacqueline Diaz and Amirah Bashir discuss being birth workers and all that entails - including learning to navigate the systems of oppression in the foster care, child protective services, adoption, and other "family regulation services." Also, Lilo & Stitch, obv. Check out their links: https://www.rootsoflaborbc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/birthtochtli/  

Full Episode 9-13-21 - In this episode, we have a big picture COVID discussion with Dimitri, Amanda yells 'Attica!' for some reason, and Dave updates us on the fast-developing situation in Burma, completely ignored by the media. Check out our Patreon and become a supporter to listen to our post-show conversations. patreon.com/thebrokenrecordradioshow

Full Episode 9-6-21 - In this episode, we reflect on some big picture changes that COVID has brought along. Dave updates us on Rojava. Check out our post-show commentary by becoming a supporter on Patreon: patreon.com/thebrokenrecordradio

Full Episode 8-30-21 - In this episode, we discuss Economic Trauma with guest Alison Malisa. Here's a message from her: There are many possibilities- non-profits can pay volunteers with Simbi- all kinds of ways to increase mutual aid, with mutual credit systems!     https://simbi.com/alison-malisa/welcome     The organization doing great work, with blog posts that can inspire and give insight to how some folks at the cutting edge are thinking about crypto-designs is Grassroots Economics.    https://www.grassrootseconomics.org/ Check out our patreon! patreon.com/thebrokenrecordradioshow

Full Episode 8-23-21 - In this episode, Amanda decides to back to an article that deserved further analysis...........and Jorge is back to fill in the details of neoliberal mining projects in Latin America. Check out or post-show conversation on our Patreon! patreon.com/thebrokenrecordradioshow

Full Episode 8-16-21 - In this episode, Dimitri gives us a going back 2 school update and Jorge The Anthropologist teaches us the story of Cheran so that you can ask people to google it next time you go to a party and someone ends up inevitably asking you "um so can you think of even one place where they don't have capitalism that works."

Full Episode 8-9-21 - In this episode, we spin off into all kinds of stuff but somewhere in there we talk about climate change and Mexican indigenous autonomy. Check out the Patreon for a great after-show discussion! Patreon.com/thebrokenrecordradioshow

Full(ish) Episode 8-2-21 - In this episode, Dave updates us on the Myanmar / Burma military coup, Amanda reports on the Activision Blizzard worker walk-out, and we discuss white people hating cool things. Also: the status of LGBT people in Rojava.

Full Episode 7-26-21 - In this episode, Dimitri gives us a COVID school update, Amanda updates us on Berta Caceres' murderer, and we learn about the Liberal Leftist Media.

Full Episode 7-19-21 - In this episode, Dave goes over some of the political decisions made by Facebook to censor the Rojava movement's ideological leader, Abdullah Öcalan. We also confirm our suspicions from last week that the CIA had a hand in the Cuba protests, and we learn about the Frito-Lay worker's strike.  As always, check out or post-show commentary on Patreon! Patreon.com/thebrokenrecordradioshow

Full Episode 7-12-21 - In this episode, we interview activist, educator and author of the children's book "For All / Para Todos," the story of a girl learning about the immigrant struggle through her own experiences. We discuss labor, immigration, children, and capitalism. Also, Cuba. 

Full Episode 7-5-21 - In this episode, we discuss the concept of time banking with Dave, although we were supposed to discuss it with someone else. Check out the Patreon post-show conversation by supporting us at patreon.com/thebrokenrecordradioshow

Full Episode 6-28-21 - Ok in this episode we talk about basically everything that's in the title BUT check this out, for this episode we had to do some after-show commentary which is available only to our PATREON SUPPORTERS! BLAOW! patreon.com/thebrokenrecordradioshow