The Broken Record Radio Show

Full Episode 5-20-25 - In this episode, we get confused about what Black Fatigue is. Broken Record thought it was cool 2000's trench coats and Amanda thought it was something that happened to Black people. Boy were we wrong. Also, why can't ICE manage to do anything impressive?

Full Episode 5-12-25 - In this episode, friend of the show Ransom, who actually knows things, talks about AI, China, workers, and answers all our dumb AI questions.

Full Episode 5-5-25 - In this episode, Broken Record gives Amanda some much-needed fashion advice, and some hot takes.

Full Episode 4-29-25 - In this episode, we discuss Adolescence with Eric King. Spoilers for the whole show. Then, Amanda and Broken Record face harsh realities.

Full Episode 4-21-25 - In this episode, we comfort Dave about his fear of ChatGPT. Sparkle leaves. We talk about Adolescece.

Full Episode 4-14-25 - In this episode, Dave tries to sabotage Broken Record but it backfires when he ends up confirming that Broken Record is a genius. Also, friend of the show Alison teaches us economics.

Full Episode 4-7-25 - In this episode, tariffs.

Full Episode 3-31-25 - In this episode, a lot happens. But none of it is doomscrolling :)

Full Episode 3-24-25 - In this episode, correspondent Eric King discusses the history of police prosecution of direct action activists. The crew discusses Trump's cuts to federal workers.

Full Episode 3-18-25 - In this episode, SPARKLE BRINGS FRICKIN CLAY INTO THE STUDIO. WHYYYYYYYYY

Full Episode 3-10-25 - In this episode, I am But A Meager Babe Alone in the Wood, Sheltered Only by the Sheen of This Shimmering Coat Granted to Me in a Dream by My Bearer.

Full Episode 3-3-25 - In this episode, we discuss the whole Trump Crashing Out at Zelenskyy Thing.

Full Episode 2-24-25 - In this episode, correspondent Eric King discusses the history of Annie Mae, the prolific native activist who was murdered by male members of the American Indian Movement, the organization she was a part of. We discuss patriarchy within social movements.

Full Episode 2-17-25 - In this episode, Dimitri returns from his vacation in the Carribean, wearing sun hat and flip flops, to give his thoughts on Amanda's thoughts from last week about being a school counselor. 

Full Episode 2-10-25 - In this episode, Amanda facilitates a conversation where we act like we know anything about mental health. But it's incredibly rewarding. Also, we discuss what Fascism means.

Full Episode 2-3-25 - In this episode, we are soooooo back. I'm talking bout the BREAD AND BUTTER* OF BRRS: 90 minute rants baby!  *Vegan options available for Sparkle.    

Excerpt from 1-27-25 - In this excerpt, Eric King discusses Leonard Peltier, Trump executive orders, the safety of trans people in prisons, and ICE.

Full Episode 1-27-24 - In this episode, prison abolition correspondent Eric King shares his thoughts regarding the experiences that trans people have in prisons, and what could be coming due to the Trump executive orders. We also discuss the Trump-influenced ICE arrests.

Full Episode 1-21-24 - In this episode, we finish up our end of the year review - 21 days after the new year. 

Full Episode 1-13-25 - Part 2 of recapping 2024. With guest co-host Che.

Full Episode 1-6-25 - In this episode, we go over all the episodes from last year, like we do every year. Amanda fails to bake us a cake. 

Full Episode 12-30-24 - In this episode, Broken Record gives a spicy take on Luigi, and no I don't mean Waluigi. We also discuss Turkey supposedly negotiating with Abdullah Ocalan, the Kurdish revolutionary hero. 

Full Episode 12-23-24 - In this episode, Prison Abolition Correspondent Eric King shares his analysis on CEO Killa Luigi Mang, both from a perspective of personal experiences as well as political analysis. We also discuss Biden, and we trick Amanda into delivering the last-ever astrology segment. Just kidding =/ P.S. I'm sorry for letting you all down last week. I'm getting my shit together

Full Episode 12-16-24 - In this episode, after a half hour of, um, I'm not even sure what, we explain everything you need to know about Syria and what's going on there and why it's in the news. Then we continue with Luigi Mangione memes. Also, feel free to text us by downloading the KBBF app and finding The Broken Record Radio Show under Programs, even between shows. You may end up getting an automated response from the bot!

Full Episode 12-9-24 - In this episode, we discuss the guy who got shot. And the App. DOWNLOAD THE KBBF MOBILE APP IN YOUR DEVICE'S APP STORE AND TEXT US WHILE WE'RE LIVE ON THE AIR! =)

Full Episode 12-02-24 - In this episode, we explain why you've been hearing about "Syrian Rebels" in the news. Sparkle discusses victories in Land Back. And laws are for poor people. 

Full Episode 11-26-24 - In this episode, prison abolition correspondent Eric King shares his experiences being targetted as an antifascist during the antifa hysteria of 2016. 

Full Episode 11-19-24 - In this episode, we continue our conversations about the elections, which we will probably continue again next episode. Check out the Patreon for all kinds of action! patreon.com/thebrokenrecordradioshow  And download the KBBF app!

Excerpt from 11-11-24 - In this excerpt, Broken Record reflects on the idea that having Trump in office is bad because it emboldens racists, or other bigots, therefore putting communities in danger.

Full Episode 11-11-24 - In this episode, friend of the show Bob shares stories with us about how weird people are to Black people in Trump's America. We discuss. Download the KBBF app and send us a text message!

Full Episode 11-4-24 - In this episode, friends of the show Armagidon and Allison discuss conflict and restorative justice, which, as you can imagine, is an excuse for the team to yap their asses off about the topic for two hours.

Excerpt from 10-28-24 - In this excerpt, former political prisoner Eric King disccusses the torture tactics that prison authorities use to "mentally break" prisoners so that they are easier to manage. He discusses mental health inside and outside the prisons, prisoner suicides, and personal experiences. Our conversation was guided by this report from political prisoner Rashid Johnson on Prison Radio: https://www.prisonradio.org/commentary/self-immolation-in-virginia-prisons/ Eric also recommended the HBO documentary "Solitary: Inside Red Onion State Prison"

Full Episode 10-28-24 - In this episode, correspondent Eric King discusses political prisoner Rashid Johnson's report about prisoners who try to self-immolate as a form of suicide, in particular black prisoners at Red Onion prison in Virginia. We discuss the torture of prisoners and the effects on their mental health. We then discuss how if "vote for who you want to organize against" is a thing, then you should be voting for Trump. 

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.