Podcasts about mumia abu jamal

In this episode, we bring back political science professor Dr. Bikrum Gil to discuss the myth that Iran is an evil imperialist regime. The analysis goes beyond loving or hating Iran; instead, we ground the conversation in a material approach to understanding what constitutes an imperialist nation and where Iran fits within it.  We also explore a recent open letter published in the Guardian titled 'To Iran's political prisoners, trapped 'between two blades of a scissors'. It was signed by several prominent academics and activists, including Angela Davis, Robyn Kelley, and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, among others. It also had political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal, but there is deep speculation whether he was aware his name would be used. The letter conflates the imperialist powers of the United States and Israel. Dr. Gill explains how this faulty logic is bigger than one letter but a consequence of Western knowledge production that fails for meet the moment. This leads to the broader discussion on what forms of knowledge help meet the moment, how we need to expand beyond our current canon, and what the resistance teaches us.  To Iran's political prisoners, trapped 'between two blades of a scissors' https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/ng-interactive/2026/aug/20/iran-political-prisoners Myth: "I Stand With the Iranian People…BUT" w/ Bikrum Gill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZB39oUID1M&t=2719s Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/blackmyths

In this episode, we bring back political science professor Dr. Bikrum Gil to discuss the myth that Iran is an evil imperialist regime. The analysis goes beyond loving or hating Iran; instead, we ground the conversation in a material approach to understanding what constitutes an imperialist nation and where Iran fits within it.  We also explore a recent open letter published in the Guardian titled 'To Iran's political prisoners, trapped 'between two blades of a scissors'. It was signed by several prominent academics and activists, including Angela Davis, Robyn Kelley, and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, among others. It also had political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal, but there is deep speculation whether he was aware his name would be used. The letter conflates the imperialist powers of the United States and Israel. Dr. Gill explains how this faulty logic is bigger than one letter but a consequence of Western knowledge production that fails for meet the moment. This leads to the broader discussion on what forms of knowledge help meet the moment, how we need to expand beyond our current canon, and what the resistance teaches us.  To Iran's political prisoners, trapped 'between two blades of a scissors' https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/ng-interactive/2026/aug/20/iran-political-prisoners Myth: "I Stand With the Iranian People…BUT" w/ Bikrum Gill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZB39oUID1M&t=2719s Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/blackmyths

In this episode, we bring back political science professor Dr. Bikrum Gil to discuss the myth that Iran is an evil imperialist regime. The analysis goes beyond loving or hating Iran; instead, we ground the conversation in a material approach to understanding what constitutes an imperialist nation and where Iran fits within it.  We also explore a recent open letter published in the Guardian titled 'To Iran's political prisoners, trapped 'between two blades of a scissors'. It was signed by several prominent academics and activists, including Angela Davis, Robyn Kelley, and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, among others. It also had political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal, but there is deep speculation whether he was aware his name would be used. The letter conflates the imperialist powers of the United States and Israel. Dr. Gill explains how this faulty logic is bigger than one letter but a consequence of Western knowledge production that fails for meet the moment. This leads to the broader discussion on what forms of knowledge help meet the moment, how we need to expand beyond our current canon, and what the resistance teaches us.  To Iran's political prisoners, trapped 'between two blades of a scissors' https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/ng-interactive/2026/aug/20/iran-political-prisoners Myth: "I Stand With the Iranian People…BUT" w/ Bikrum Gill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZB39oUID1M&t=2719s Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/blackmyths

Audiobook Excerpt. Ann Coulter. Godless: The Church of Liberalism. Chapter One. "If a martian landed in America and set out to determine the nation's official state religion, he would have to conclude it is liberalism, while Christianity and Judaism are prohibited by law. Many Americans are outraged by liberal hostility to traditional religion. But as Ann Coulter reveals in this, her most explosive book yet, to focus solely on the Left's attacks on our Judeo-Christian tradition is to miss a larger point: liberalism is a religion—a godless one. And it is now entrenched as the state religion of this county. Though liberalism rejects the idea of God and reviles people of faith, it bears all the attributes of a religion. In Godless, Coulter throws open the doors of the Church of Liberalism, showing us its sacraments (abortion), its holy writ (Roe v. Wade), its martyrs (from Soviet spy Alger Hiss to cop-killer Mumia Abu-Jamal), its clergy (public school teachers), its churches (government schools, where prayer is prohibited but condoms are free), its doctrine of infallibility (as manifest in the "absolute moral authority" of spokesmen from Cindy Sheehan to Max Cleland), and its cosmology (in which mankind is an inconsequential accident). Then, of course, there's the liberal creation myth: Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. For liberals, evolution is the touchstone that separates the enlightened from the benighted. But Coulter neatly reverses the pretense that liberals are rationalists guided by the ideals of free inquiry and the scientific method. She exposes the essential truth about Darwinian evolution that liberals refuse to confront: it is bogus science. Writing with a keen appreciation for genuine science, Coulter reveals that the so-called gaps in the theory of evolution are all there is—Darwinism is nothing but a gap. After 150 years of dedicated searching into the fossil record, evolution's proponents have failed utterly to substantiate its claims. And a long line of supposed evidence, from the infamous Piltdown Man to the "evolving" peppered moths of England, has been exposed as hoaxes. Still, liberals treat those who question evolution as religious heretics and prohibit students from hearing about real science when it contradicts Darwinism. And these are the people who say they want to keep faith out of the classroom? Liberals' absolute devotion to Darwinism, Coulter shows, has nothing to do with evolution's scientific validity and everything to do with its refusal to admit the possibility of God as a guiding force. They will brook no challenges to the official religion. Fearlessly confronting the high priests of the Church of Liberalism and ringing with Coulter's razor-sharp wit, Godless is the most important and riveting book yet from one of today's most lively and impassioned conservative voices. "Liberals love to boast that they are not 'religious,' which is what one would expect to hear from the state-sanctioned religion. Of course liberalism is a religion. It has its own cosmology, its own miracles, its own beliefs in the supernatural, its own churches, its own high priests, its own saints, its own total worldview, and its own explanation of the existence of the universe. In other words, liberalism contains all the attributes of what is generally known as 'religion.'" —From Godless

We break down Tuesday’s key Democratic primary races in Missouri and Michigan, featuring renowned Economist Dr. Julian Malveaux. Dr. Malveaux will offer expert insights into the results and explain how they could impact the upcoming General elections—knowledge you can’t afford to miss if you care about your vote and your voice. We’re also honored to welcome Baltimore Civil Rights leader Carl Snowden, who will provide his unique perspective on the week’s events and commemorate the historic anniversary of the 1965 Civil Rights Act—a milestone that continues to inspire the fight for justice today. Before diving into politics, don’t miss a special panel led by Sister Pam Africa from the MOVE organization, focusing on the urgent campaign to free political prisoner Mumia Abu Jamal. This is more than just talk radio—it’s a call to action and a forum for ideas that can move our community forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After nearly a half century spent battling the US criminal justice system, political prisoner Mumia Abu Jamal is taking his fight for freedom to the United Nations.

Part 2 of our conversation with Dave Zirin, author of the new book The People's Historian: The Outsized Life of Howard Zinn.

Part 2 of our conversation with Dave Zirin, author of the new book The People's Historian: The Outsized Life of Howard Zinn.

Former FBI agent Dr. Tyrone Powers returns to our classroom. Dr. Powers brings his expert insights to the table, analyzing the latest Iran peace agreement and breaking down the recent Supreme Court rulings—critical issues that shape our world. Kicking off the show, New York media analysts Wayne Gilman and Reggie Thomas will dive deep into the recent New York primary results, highlighting the impressive victories of Democratic Socialists and what those wins mean for the future of mainstream Democrats. Before the political discussions, The Move’s Pam Africa will shine a spotlight on a vital press conference about political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal—don’t miss this chance to learn firsthand about the fight for justice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's Labor History Today: Can resistance to Trumpism help rebuild worker power? Jeremy Brecher, author of Strike!, joins labor historian Joe McCartin and organizer Stephen Lerner to discuss their argument that bold, disruptive action—from strikes to economic pressure campaigns—can revive the labor movement, drawing on both history and on-the-ground organizing to map a way forward. We also visit Tacoma, Washington, where Sarah Gray takes us to the gravesite of “Solidarity Forever” author Ralph Chaplin—showing how labor history lives on in local traditions. And in Labor History in 2, Rick Smith marks the 1999 West Coast port shutdown, when dockworkers struck in solidarity with Mumia Abu-Jamal—demonstrating the power of international labor solidarity. Questions, comments, or suggestions are welcome, and to find out how you can be a part of Labor History Today, email us at LaborHistoryToday@gmail.com Labor History Today is produced by the Labor Heritage Foundation and the Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor.

Renowned Hollywood Producer, Sandra Evers Manley, the visionary founder of the Black Hollywood Entertainment and Resource Center joins the show. This is your chance to connect with a true leader who is shaping the future of Black entertainment. But that’s not all—Chairman Fred Hampton will share powerful insights, before the Chairman, NY Media Analysts Wayne Gilman and Reggie Thomas, will break down the complexities surrounding Donald Trump, Iran, and the Religious Community. The ever-inspiring Pam Africa will open the session with crucial updates on Mumia Abu-Jamal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Israeli war machine is amok. I would say run amok, but perhaps the proper term is fly amok, given their air power. Like the Americans after 9/11, Israel is engulfed in a war-fever sparked…

https://abolitionistlawcenter.org/2026/03/26/in-historic-ruling-pa-supreme-court-abolishes-mandatory-life-without-parole-for-felony-murder/ March 26, 2026, Pittsburgh – Today, in a landmark ruling in Commonwealth v. Derek Lee, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court found mandatory life without parole for felony murder an unconstitutional punishment. The justices ruled that because…

https://das-mumia-hoerbuch.de German Translation: Am 21. März 2026 demonstrierten Unterstützer*innen vor der JVA Vechta für die Freiheit der politischen Gefangenen Daniela Klette. Mumia Abu-Jamal richtete aus dem SCI Mahanoy Gefängnis in den USA ein Grußwort an…

We proudly honor Women’s History Month and celebrate the achievements of extraordinary Black women. Hear from legendary entertainer Candi Staton as she reveals her remarkable journey from R&B superstar to Gospel icon—her story will uplift and motivate. Dive deep with scholar-activist, attorney, and author Nkechi Taifa as she shares insights from her powerful new book, "Black Power, Black Lawyer." Experience the wisdom of Dr. Stephanie Myers & the Honorable Daun Hester of Black Women for Positive Change, who will guide a vital panel on their groundbreaking Non-Violence program. And get the latest important update on Mumia Abu-Jamal from the passionate MOVES Pam Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Researcher and Africana History professor Manu Ampim will reveal why Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s political and economic programs for America have been suppressed, and he will also expose how Dr. King’s work with the Black Power Movement has almost been erased from history. Memphis City Councilwoman Pearl Walker will also outline the city's plan for 2026 and what the goals mean for the city’s Black community. The MOVES Pam Africa will start the session by providing an update on political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal and the ongoing fight for his freedom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://media.blubrry.com/counterspin/content.blubrry.com/counterspin/CounterSpin260102.mp3 Right-click here to download this episode (“Save link as…”). The Best of CounterSpin for 2025 features Silky Shah on mass deportations, Gregory Shupak on the ethnic cleansing of Gaza, Paul Offit on RFK Jr.’s pro-virus policies, Karen Thompson on policing pregnancy, Erin Reed on anti-trans pseudo-science, Farrah Hassen on criminalizing homelessness, Mumia Abu-Jamal on unheard stories and Tom Morello on music as protest. We call it the “best of,” but, as always, we are deeply thankful to all of the activists, researchers, reporters and advocates who appear on the show. These are just a few of the void-filling conversations it's been our pleasure to host in the last year. 2025 was a rough one; we appreciate everyone who helps us stay informed, forward-looking and in communication. Featured Image: Top row: Silky Shah, Gregory Shupak, Paul Offit and Karen Thompson; second row: Erin Reed, Farrah Hassen, Mumia Abu-Jamal and Tom Morello