State of the Revolution

This week we have an interview with Peter Werbe, a long-time figure in alternative and commercial media in Detroit, and a political activist. He is a member of the editorial board of the Fifth Estate magazine. He also hosted ‘Nightcall’, WRIF’s phone-in talk show, that was the longest running such program in U.S. radio history, […]

This week we have an interview with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a former candidate for MI governor, medical doctor, former public health professor, and civil servant. Dr. El-Sayed was executive director of the Detroit Health Department and Health Officer for the City of Detroit from 2015 to 2017. We discuss the pandemic, politics, and how politics […]

This week we’re joined by Leaha Dotson, Chair of the Young Democrats of Michigan and Zahra Abbas, Vice-President of Motor City NORML, Vice-Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Cannabis Caucus, and a recently elected DNC delegate. We discuss the progressive movement, youth engagement, the Michigan Democratic Party, defund the police and the rhetoric around it, […]

Liano talks with Carina Freeman of the FREED Peoples, a Grand Rapids non-profit focused on political education. We discuss, freedom, democracy, economics, and theory of change.

Liano and Nikki are joined by Carina Freeman and Cciara Mosie to discuss the intersections of race, politics, education, and housing.

We talk about British Royalty and then watch Tulsi Gabbard relate cancel culture to ISIS. Join us for our livestream on Sunday (3/21) @8pm EST on twitch.tv/stateoftherevolution. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @caseyjonesmusic @ajsahouri @decoratedshed Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | GooglePlay | Pocket Casts […]

Comedian Robert Jenkins joins us to talk about Biden’s $2,000 stimmies (or lack thereof), student debt relief (or lack thereof), local community building in the age of COVID, and gun ownership. How to Survive In America podcast: https://anchor.fm/robert-jenkins0We Laugh fundraiser for Women’s Center of Greater Lansing: shorturl.at/jlmwV Join us for our livestream on Sunday (2/28) […]

We talk about the passing of talk radio demon Rush Limbaugh and then indulge in some generation discourse. Join us for our livestream on Sunday (2/21) @8pm EST on twitch.tv/stateoftherevolution. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @caseyjonesmusic @ajsahouri @decoratedshed Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | GooglePlay […]

We share and discuss our interpretations of the work of David Lynch. Featuring Aria and Quinn. [CW: discussion of SA] mountainaccessbrigade.orgReal Housewives of Neopia Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @caseyjonesmusic @ajsahouri Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | GooglePlay | Pocket Casts | Patreon

We’re talking about a local political scandal and then discussing video games, gaming culture, and the ideological currents that run through them. Featuring Brandon Johnson and Atulya Dora-Laskey. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @detroitread @caseyjonesmusic Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | GooglePlay | Pocket Casts […]

We’re talking about the recent stock market fiasco surrounding GameStop, Reddit, Robinhood, and Melvin Capital. Join us for our trivia game livestream on Sunday (1/31) @8pm EST on twitch.tv/stateoftherevolution. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @detroitread @caseyjonesmusic @ajsahouri Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | GooglePlay | […]

A medium history of American right-wing and white supremacist militias and how their movements led to last week’s insurrectionist riot at the US Capitol building. Featuring Briana Finegan & Jonah Hoff. Join us for our livestream on Sunday (1/17) @8pm EST on twitch.tv/stateoftherevolution. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @detroitread @ajsahouri @decoratedshed Subscribe […]

We’re talking about the right-wing assault on the US Capitol building, the “terrorist” designation, and the application of state violence. Featuring SOTR Washington DC correspondent Jonah Hoff. Ongoing Mutual Aid for DC Frontliners & Activists: bit.ly/dcrelief Join us for our livestream on Sunday (1/10) @8pm EST on twitch.tv/stateoftherevolution. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: […]

This week we take some time to reminisce, reflect, and try to remember what the hell happened this year. Join us for our livestream on Sunday (1/03) @8pm EST on twitch.tv/stateoftherevolution. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @caseyjonesmusic @ajsahouri Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | GooglePlay […]

We’re breaking down The Muppet Christmas Carol, discussing our other favorite holiday films, and sharing what’s on our Christmas wishlists. Join us for our livestream on Sunday (11/27) @8pm EST on twitch.tv/stateoftherevolution. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @caseyjonesmusic @ajsahouri @decoratedshed Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher […]

We’re talking about the Trump legal team’s drunken star witness, Obama’s comments on “Defund the Police,” Congress attempting to pass a Coronavirus relief bill, and the assassination of an Iranian nuclear scientist. Join us for our trivia game livestream on Sunday (12/06) @8pm EST on twitch.tv/stateoftherevolution. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon […]

We’re talking about Wayne County and renewed COVID restrictions in Michigan. Join us for our livestream on Sunday (11/22) @8pm EST on twitch.tv/stateoftherevolution./ Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @caseyjonesmusic @ajsahouri Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | GooglePlay | Pocket Casts | Patreon

We’re talking about the results of the 2020 general election. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @caseyjonesmusic @ajsahouri Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | GooglePlay | Pocket Casts | Patreon

Happy Halloween! We’re breaking down George A. Romero’s 1987 classic “Dawn of the Dead.” Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @caseyjonesmusic @ajsahouri @decoratedshed Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | GooglePlay | Pocket Casts | Patreon

We’re talking about the final presidential debate of 2020, freedom of speech & fact checking, account security, and an exciting new opportunity to engage in hand-to-hand combat. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @caseyjonesmusic @ajsahouri Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | GooglePlay | Pocket Casts | […]

We’re talking about the status of pandemic mandates in Michigan, the plot to take out Big Gretch, and the president’s return to campaigning for re-election. Join us for our livestream on Sunday (10/18) @8pm EST on twitch.tv/stateoftherevolution. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @ajsahouri Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple […]

Veronica and Aria join us to talk about the left, the Supreme Court, and abortion in the United States. Join us for our livestream on Sunday (10/04) @8pm EST on twitch.tv/stateoftherevolution. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @decoratedshed Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | GooglePlay | […]

We’re talking about the consequences of and reactions to the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg as well as the new loosening of COVID lockdown in Michigan. Join us for our livestream on Sunday (9/27) @8pm EST on twitch.tv/stateoftherevolution. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @caseyjonesmusic @ajsahouri @decoratedshed Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | […]

State of the Revolution presents…Murder Hornets From Planet Vuvuzela: A Radio Play Set in an alternate 2020, we follow the tale of two radio journalists, Don Betz and Fauntleroy Winklevoss, as they investigate the crash landing of an unidentified flying object. Revelations will be made, chaos unfurled, and hallucinations fostered. CAST(mostly in order of appearance)FAUNTLEROY […]

Join us at twitch.tv/stateoftherevolution on Wednesday, September 16th at 8:00pm EST to listen to the live premiere of Murder Hornets From Planet Vuvuzela! Set in an alternate 2020, we follow the tale of two radio journalists, Don Betz and Fauntleroy Winklevoss, as they investigate the crash landing of an unidentified flying object. Revelations will be […]

Set in an alternate 2020, we follow the tale of two radio journalists, Don Betz and Fauntleroy Winklevoss, as they investigate the crash landing of an unidentified flying object. Revelations will be made, chaos unfurled, and hallucinations fostered. Murder Hornets From Planet Vuvuzela is a radio play written and conceived by the minds behind the […]

We’re talking about the violence at recent protests across the country, major league athletes striking, and an apparent national moratorium on evictions. Also, we had a technical screw up. Sorry about the shit audio quality. Join us for our livestream on Sunday (9/06) @8pm EST on twitch.tv/stateoftherevolution or facebook.com/sotrpod. Follow State of the Revolution on […]

We’re talking about the DNC 2020, the Orb Queen, and a new effort to build a third party. Alex fills us in on the massive explosion in Lebanon and the UAE normalizing relations with Israel. Join us for our livestream on Sunday (8/23) @8pm EST on twitch.tv/stateoftherevolution or facebook.com/sotrpod. Follow State of the Revolution on […]

This week we breakdown the 1987 scifi-action classic “RoboCop,” the story of a Detroit police officer who’s killed in the line of duty and transformed into a law enforcement cyborg. Join us for our livestream on Sunday (8/09) @8pm EST on twitch.tv/stateoftherevolution or facebook.com/sotrpod. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @caseyjonesmusic @ajsahouri […]

We’re talking about the GOP’s coronavirus relief proposal, the feds in Portland, Tom Cotton’s Hegelian history, Rashida Tlaib gracing the cover of Jewish News, and Elon Musk’s Twitter bullshit. Join our livestream on Sunday (8/02) @8pm EST on twitch.tv/stateoftherevolution or facebook.com/sotrpod. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @caseyjonesmusic @ajsahouri @decoratedshed Subscribe to […]

We’re talking about mask mandates, COVID relief sanctions, Mary Trump’s tell-all book, and the hack that suspended every verified account on Twitter. Join our livestream on Sunday (7/19) @8pm EST on twitch.tv/stateoftherevolution or facebook.com/sotrpod. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @caseyjonesmusic @ajsahouri @decoratedshed Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts […]

We’re back! And we’re talking about getting rid of cops, “the restriction of debate,” Michigan’s hottest bar, and the fate of one Ghislaine Maxwell. Catch our livestream at https://www.facebook.com/sotrpod on Saturday @8pm. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @detroitread @caseyjonesmusic @ajsahouri Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher […]

We’re joined by Carly Hammond to talk about recent events surrounding the state legislature and Governor Whitmer’s plan for reopening the Michigan economy. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @ajsahouri Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | GooglePlay | Pocket Casts | Patreon

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We celebrate May Day by discussing Charlie Chaplin’s classic 1936 silent film “Modern Times,” a comedy about a man struggling to survive within industrial capitalism. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @caseyjonesmusic @decoratedshed @disassociate_me Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | GooglePlay | Pocket Casts | Patreon

We talk about the all but forgotten 1918 flu pandemic, comparing it to the crisis we’re facing today. Become a patron and get access to all bonus content at patreon.com/MichiganProgressive! Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | GooglePlay | Pocket Casts | Patreon

We talk about the recent right-wing protests happening in response to state governments’ stay-at-home orders. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @caseyjonesmusic @ajsahouri Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | GooglePlay | Pocket Casts | Patreon

Our friend Addison joins us to talk about Bernie’s decision to drop out of the presidential race, lessons to be learned from his campaign, and where we go from here. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @caseyjonesmusic @decoratedshed Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | GooglePlay | […]

Brandon Betz joins us to talk about the newly formed Lansing Tenants Union and the ongoing strike actions being mobilized in workplaces throughout the country. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @caseyjonesmusic @decoratedshed Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | GooglePlay | Pocket Casts | Patreon

We talk to Samuel Klahn from Lansing Area Mutual Aid about how activists and volunteers are working to support their local communities during this stage of the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.lansingmutualaid.org/together https://app.organizetogether.network/courses/2032826/content https://itsgoingdown.org/c19-mutual-aid Hell is Coming: Here is the Mathematical Proof (Yahoo! Finance) https://finance.yahoo.com/news/hell-coming-mathematical-proof-185019616.html Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @decoratedshed Subscribe to […]

We talk about COVID-19, the Democratic debate, and the future of Bernie’s campaign. UPDATE: since recording this episode, Ohio has officially postponed their primary election Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @detroitread @caseyjonesmusic @ajsahouri Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | GooglePlay | Pocket Casts | Patreon

We talk about our experiences canvassing for Bernie in Lansing and his strategy for winning Michigan. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @caseyjonesmusic @decoratedshed Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | GooglePlay | Pocket Casts | Patreon

We discuss the results of Super Tuesday and what it means for the future of the race. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @zjreinha1329 @caseyjonesmusic @ajsahouri @decoratedshed Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | GooglePlay | Pocket Casts | Patreon

We talk about the results of the South Carolina primary, our prospects for Super Tuesday, and the US/Taliban peace agreement. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @zjreinha1329 @caseyjonesmusic @ajsahouri @decoratedshed Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | GooglePlay | Pocket Casts | Patreon

Bernie Sanders wins big at the Nevada caucuses, MSNBC pundits start losing their minds, and we push ahead to South Carolina. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @zjreinha1329 @caseyjonesmusic @ajsahouri Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | GooglePlay | Pocket Casts | Patreon

Become a patron and get access to all bonus content at patreon.com/MichiganProgressive! Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @zjreinha1329 @caseyjonesmusic @ajsahouri @decoratedshed Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | GooglePlay | Pocket Casts | Patreon

We discuss Bernie’s recent win in New Hampshire, the upcoming shitshow in Nevada, Chuck Todd’s “brown shirts” comment, and the Rage Against the Machine reunion tour. Sorry for the verbal mess, we had a bit too much to drink. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @caseyjonesmusic @decoratedshed Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | […]

We get the “final” results of the Iowa caucus, Mayor Pete gets booed in New Hampshire, MI Rep. Stevens endorses Bloomberg, and Chuck Todd protects billionaires from Bernie Sanders. Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @detroitread @caseyjonesmusic @ajsahouri Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | GooglePlay | […]

We talk to organizer Carly Hammond about gentrification, police militarization, environmental protection, the presidential election, and her campaign to represent Michigan’s 95th State House district. Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | GooglePlay | Pocket Casts | Patreon Follow State of the Revolution on Twitter: @sotrpod @_jangkoon @zjreinha1329 @decoratedshed

Tulsi Gabbard is suing Hillary Clinton for defamation, Senator Sanders continues to rise in the polls a week ahead of the Iowa caucus, the internet argues over Joe Rogan, and the Washington Post reports on the Great Meme War of 2020. Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | GooglePlay | […]

We went to Iowa to knock on doors for our boy, Bernie Sanders. Subscribe to our podcast: RSS | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | GooglePlay | Pocket Casts | Patreon