Rabble Rants

Rabble Rousers Cooperative

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Hosts Jessa McLean and Santiago Helou Quintero unpack the stories that have them most riled up. Together they challenge common narratives surrounding the issues we're facing and provide avenues of resistance. From the same people who brought you Blueprints of Disruption, a podcast dedicated to activism and organizing.

JAN 23

Canadian Immigration and ICE

ICE raids, mass deportations and communities resisting it all. Will the images filling our screens serve as a cautionary tale, or will Canadians convince themselves that those kinds of abuses wouldn't happen here? Hosts Santiago Helou Quintero and Jessa McLean try to answer that with discussions on recent Liberal legislation (Bill C12), the Safe Third Country Agreement we have with the United States, and the impact its already having on migrants. Find our written piece to accompany this episode on our SUBSTACK Calls to ACTION Tell Senators: Vote No on Bill C-12 - Migrant Rights Network Resources / Links / Referenced Material: Article: Canada's Own Brand of ICEThe Guardian: 2025 was ICE’s deadliest year in two decades. Migrants Call on Trudeau to Fulfill PromiseMigrants Face Threats of Deportation, Illegal Working Conditions and Unpaid Wages – The Rover ___________________ This content is a creation of Rabble Rousers Co-operative and is only made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support the work: Patreon If you don't already subscribe to our other podcast, Blueprints of Disruption, you're missing out! Follow us on Instagram

38 min
2024-12-13

Deny, Defend, Depose

What are we to think of the public's response to United Health CEO Brian Thompson's death? Hosts Jessa McLean and Santiago Helou Quintero provide a class analysis of the case and the media frenzy around it. They also give insight into just how bad a company United Health is, and what our reactions should be to social murder. Song credit (end of episode): Jesse Welles, via TikTok ______ All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: Patreon Don't miss our other podcast: Blueprints of Disruption Resources: Referenced Episode: Blueprints of Disruption, Unicorn RiotForbes: How Much Does Health Insurance Cost?AP News: Hurry up and wait: Docs say insurers increasingly interfereThere's anger behind the internet's reactions to the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO : NPR

25 min
2024-11-23

The Haka Disrupts NZ Parliament, Ontario Mayors Against Encampments and more

Our hosts unpack a few things for November 23rds, Rabble Rants: Maori MP Disrupts New Zealand Parliament with the Haka The protest inside the Parliament was directed at the right-wing coalition's attack on Indigenous rights in New Zealand. It was paired with widespread mobilization in the streets. What parallels can we draw from Canadian politics? 15 Ontario Mayors ask Premier to Defy the Charter to Clear Encampments A growing list of 'Big City' Mayors in Ontario, clearly working in concert with the Progressive Conservative Provincial government, are launching attacks on unhoused people. Twelve of them drafted a letter at the bequest of Doug Ford, and they want to do more than clear encampments... Calls to ACTION Sign the Petition to Oppose the Use of the Notwishstanding Clause to Clear Encampments Resources / Links / Referenced Material: Diana Chan McNally on X: List of Now 72 Councillors Opposed NDP says Ford government's bike lane bill bans lawsuits if cyclists injured or killed on streets where lanes removedDiana Chan McNally in Toronto Star: What you Need to Know About Using Notwithstanding ClauseWaterloo Court Ruling on Encampment ClearingsNew York Times: New Zealand Parliament Suspended ___________________ This content is a creation of Rabble Rousers Co-operative and is only made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support the work: Patreon If you don't already subscribe to our other podcast, Blueprints of Disruption, you're missing out! Follow us on Instagram

43 min
2024-11-07

Democrats Lose. Our Plan Stays the Same.

We will remember this 5th of November. Our hosts Jessa McLean and Santiago Helou Quintero unpack the results of the U.S. President Election and what it means for the movements we're working to build. While some will blame voters or activists, our hosts examine how the DNC lost this race and why we don't need to despair. ______________ All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: Patreon You can also follow us on Instagram

16 min
2024-10-29

Liberals, Immigration and the Lies They Tell the Working Class

Trudeau's Liberals Backtrack on Promises to Migrants, Scapegoating Them Instead of Legislating Status for All. Hosts Jessa McLean and Santiago Helou Quintero unpack some of the worst narratives around immigration in Canada right now. With the Liberals introducing policy that goes along with the Conservative talking points, there is a real danger of the working class losing ground to racism and xenophobia. Both tools of Capital. Hear about the work being done on the ground to combat this, and what you can do to join those efforts. Calls to Action: Boost the STATUS FOR ALL Campaign by the Migrant Rights Network(ONTARIO) Support the Najawan Support Network, or visit their encampment in Brampton. Resources / Links / Referenced Material: CBC: Foreign Student RequirementsToronto Star: Canadian Education Groups...Students' Union raises concerns over international student visa cuts - The Gauntlet ___________________ This content is a creation of Rabble Rousers Co-operative and is only made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support the work: Patreon If you don't already subscribe to our other podcast, Blueprints of Disruption, you're missing out! Follow us on Instagram

40 min
2024-09-06

the NDP and CASA

Jagmeet Singh Ends the NDP's Confidence and Supply Agreement with the Liberals Journalist Scott Martin of The Catch joins host Jessa McLean to talk about the latest political theatrics surrounding the deal that's been central to federal Canadian politics for over two years. Includes analysis on the timing of Jagmeet's statement, the statement itself, the gains made from the deal and the harms done by siding with the Liberals for so long. Find out more... Inside the NDP (podcast playlist)Liberal-NDP deal: What was accomplished? | CTV NewsScott Martin - The Catch ___________________ This content is a creation of Rabble Rousers Co-operative and is only made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support the work: Patreon If you don't already subscribe to our other podcast, Blueprints of Disruption, you're missing out! Follow us on Instagram

47 min
2024-08-24

CUPE Rank and File Stand with Fred

CUPE National Executives Voted YES to a Motion of Non-Confidence on Fred Hahn We sit down with CUPE rank and file member and Labour for Palestine Organizer, Anna Lippman to talk about the dangerous precedent being set, at such a precarious time for workers and Palestinian activists. What does it mean for the movement inside Ontario largest public sector union, who have successfully been advocating for Palestinian liberation since 2005. What does this mean for union democracy? Listen in and find out. Call to ACTION: #StandwithFredHahn Send a Message to CUPE National Execs NOW Our previous episodes with Anna: Answering the Call: Labour for PalestineAnswering the Call: The West Bank Another episode on the link between Canadian unions and the fight for a Free Palestine: Disarming Imperialism Defend Fred Hahn! - Spring ___________________ This content is a creation of Rabble Rousers Co-operative and is only made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support the work: Patreon If you don't already subscribe to our other podcast, Blueprints of Disruption, you're missing out! Follow us on Instagram

33 min
2024-08-09

Lipstick on the Same Capitalist Pig

We need system change, not just a leadership change or political party makeovers. All of this focus on political leaders and their personalities has our hosts frustrated. What is it about leadership races and elections that makes people forget about the issues most important to them? Here are a few episodes related to this discussion: Leadership Cults in Politics: On the trappings of playing to the leader vs. leader narrative, why they exist and how we can move away from these 'leadership cults' in politics. Our Leaders Are Landlords: 4 of the 5 federal Party leaders are now landlords. Why do we keep electing wealthy people to lead the working class? Is this what Representative Democracy looks like? ___________________ This content is a creation of Rabble Rousers Co-operative and is only made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support the work: Patreon If you don't already subscribe to our other podcast, Blueprints of Disruption, you're missing out! Follow us on Instagram

25 min

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Hosts Jessa McLean and Santiago Helou Quintero unpack the stories that have them most riled up. Together they challenge common narratives surrounding the issues we're facing and provide avenues of resistance. From the same people who brought you Blueprints of Disruption, a podcast dedicated to activism and organizing.

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Rabble Rousers Cooperative
Years Active

2024 - 2026
Episodes

24
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Explicit
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