Groundings

Groundings Podcast

Groundings is a place where organizing, theory, and history come in contact with dialogue, experience, and storytelling. It's where the past meets the present, and political education happens. The title "Groundings" is in honor of the revolutionary educator Walter Rodney, whose concept of "groundings" as a form of radical, political, and communal education inspires the conversations on this podcast. Groundings: we sit, we listen, we talk, we share, and we learn.

  1. The Radical Practice of Harm Reduction

    8 jun

    The Radical Practice of Harm Reduction

    Zellie Imani joins the Groundings Podcast and defines “harm reduction” - and how it shows up in the community organizing work of his organization, Black Lives Matter Paterson, in New Jersey. He dispels the mainstream misunderstanding of harm reduction as a voting practice, some of the major stigma they fight to keep people alive, and re-commits to the origins of harm reduction: a community practice in situations that manifest from contradictions of capitalism. Zellie provides listeners with lessons and experiences that can be learned from, and discusses the Paterson mutual aid and harm reduction model for how to practice community-rooted organizing to provide material support.  Learn more about and support BLM Paterson and their mutual aid work [Learn Here] Support the Groundings Podcast on Patreon [Support Here]

    1 uur
  2. The Long Attica Revolt

    25 mei

    The Long Attica Revolt

    Dr. Orisanmi Burton discusses his book “Tip of the Spear”, defining counter-insurgency and describing the prisoner struggle in what he calls the “Long Attica Revolt.” The conversation highlights how prison reform has been used as a tactic to defang the radical demands of those captured at the same time pacifying non-politicized prisoners and the ways that political prisoners maneuver through co-optation. Tip of the Spear is a counter-narrative to the popular histories of the Attica Revolt, situating it in the Black Liberation struggle taking place inside and outside prison walls, before, during, and beyond Attica.  Purchase: Tip of the Spear [Purchase Here] Support the Groundings Podcast on Patreon [Support Here] Audio - Intro Audio: Elliot "L.D." Barkley delivers Attica demands: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ0gWUNTru8 Intro Audio: Muhammed Ali recites Attica Poem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSXKmvHxNCY  14:00 - Attica Demands 15:45 - “We have to be looking at praxis for demands…” C. 24:30 - “Kidnappings, Hijacking, WR, PLO, etc” https://roape.net/2023/11/10/walter-rodney-and-palestinian-liberation/ “When we exchange our currency for money from the developed countries the rate of exchange is always unfavourable because they set the terms. But when comrades in Latin America exchange kidnapped diplomats for prisoners the rate of exchange is good.” 29:00 - “The prison is a locus of fascism” / “disproportionality” 37:00 - Counter-insurgency definition - secure their loyalty C. 45 - Counter-insurgency is not scientific https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIzaEgAbsg0&ab_channel=MillennialsAreKillingCapitalismLive%21 01:01:00 - Conspiracy

    1 u 7 m
  3. The Class Warfare In Black Atlanta Primer

    24 feb

    The Class Warfare In Black Atlanta Primer

    Dr. Augustus Wood discusses his book "Class Warfare in Black Atlanta," defining class warfare and the “Black worker,” arguing gentrification is tied to labor, policing, surveillance, and repression, and criticizing the idea that gentrification equals development. The conversation highlights the role of Black women in grassroots struggles, the impact of the Olympics and metro-area displacement, and Wood’s use of radical newspapers and archives to tell the story from working-class perspectives. - Purchase: Class Warfare In Black Atlanta [Purchase Here] Support the Groundings Podcast on Patreon [Support Here]

    1 u 45 m
  4. Michael Parenti, Media Manipulation & Imperialist Propaganda (January 12, 2026)

    28 jan ·  Bonus

    Michael Parenti, Media Manipulation & Imperialist Propaganda (January 12, 2026)

    January 12, 2026 - In this broadcast, hosts Leyla, Musa, and taylor discussed the ways capitalist media is weaponized as propaganda in support of imperial interests. Using Michael Parenti's framework from Inventing Reality as a key framework, the hosts analyzed current events to discern how media tactics are being deployed in coverage of US aggression across the Global South.  We cover 5 mechanisms colonial media uses to promote imperialist propaganda: (1) Stenographer for the State, (2) Selective Reporting, (3) Active vs Passive Language, (4) Dehumanizing Reporting, and (5) Information Control. You can find the helpful "Don't Be A Copagandist!" resource at: https://www.interruptingcriminalization.com/projects-all/dont-be-a-copagandist-series - Revolutionary African Perspectives (RAP) is a public affairs program on WRFG 89.3 Atlanta. Broadcasting politics, community, and revolutionary analysis every Monday 7-8 PM ET.  The show features guests ranging from cultural workers, political organizers, authors, and community members covering local, national, and international news. The hosts provide fresh and critical perspectives on the politics affecting the everyday lives of Black/African people.  RAP was originally founded by former WRFG airshifter, longtime activist and cultural worker Sobukwe Shukura, in 2002.  Listen live or check out old RAP episodes at: WRFG.ORG/RAP

    1 uur
  5. The Memoirs of Robert & Mabel Williams w/ Dr. Akinyele Umoja

    27-10-2025 ·  Bonus

    The Memoirs of Robert & Mabel Williams w/ Dr. Akinyele Umoja

    In this broadcast, co-hosts taylor, Leyla, and Dartricia discuss the ongoing Atlanta city council elections and the theft of the Crown Jewels from the Louvre Museum in France. They are joined by guest Dr. Akinyele Umoja to talk about the book he co-edited, The Memoirs of Robert and Mabel Williams: African American Freedom, Armed Resistance, and International Solidarity.  They cover topics such as the Williams’ political and personal lives, and their exile in Cuba and China. The collaboration it took to bring this book the fruition and propaganda as a tool for liberation. They also talk about armed self-defense and the people involved in that movement during the Civil Rights Movement.  To view a list of past programs, visit: https://wrfg.org/show/rap/

    1 uur
  6. The New Jewel Movement and Grenada's Revolution

    27-10-2025 ·  Bonus

    The New Jewel Movement and Grenada's Revolution

    In this broadcast, co-hosts Dartricia and Musa give a history of the New Jewel Movement and the Grenada Revolution and the U.S. Invasion and overthrow in 1983 under the Reagan Administration. The discussion includes wins of revolution including a powerful literacy campaign, better healthcare, and the construction of an airport.  They also make connections to the U.S. Monroe Doctrine and U.S. imperialism across the Caribbean and Latin America including Nicaragua, Guatamala, and Haiti. The show includes an inciting speech give by former Prime Minister Maurice Bishop.  To view a list of past programs, visit: https://wrfg.org/show/rap/

    1 uur
  7. The Black Scare, Red Scare & So-Called Terrorism

    07-10-2025

    The Black Scare, Red Scare & So-Called Terrorism

    We explore the historical strategies of black radicals to resist repression, the evolution of fascism and what it means today, and the importance of mutual comradeship in sustaining movements. The discussion includes an analysis of where anti-communism and anti-Blackness intersect, the Biden administration's role in facilitating repression, the historical context of fascistic practices in the U.S., and the global implications of labeling resistance movements as 'terrorist.' The conversation also touches upon the neglected histories of colonial fascism in places like Namibia.   00:00 Crackdown on Foreign Students Supporting Terrorism 01:09 Domestic Terrorism Charges and High-Profile Cases 01:40 Controversial Arrests and Accusations of Terrorism 02:18 US Government's Stance on Terrorism 02:58 Debates on Innocence and Terrorism in Gaza 04:57 US Counterterrorism Policies and Global Impact 11:15 Repression of Black and Palestinian Resistance 18:34 Introduction to Groundings Podcast 20:20 Discussion on Black Scare and Red Scare 22:58 US Capitalist Racist Society Explained 32:05 True Americanism and Marginalization 43:09 Legacy of Black Scare and Red Scare 49:25 Intersection of Palestinian and Black Resistance 50:27 The Rise of Domestic Terrorism 51:57 The 1979 Turning Point 52:49 The Evolution of Terrorism Discourse 57:32 Anti-Communism as Governance 01:03:07 Believing Our Own Analysis 01:07:09 Defining Fascism and Its Implications 01:19:07 Strategies of Black Radical Resistance 01:23:05 Mutual Comradeship in Revolutionary Organizing 01:27:49 Closing Remarks and Shoutouts

    1 u 30 m
  8. The Stono Rebellion

    09-09-2025

    The Stono Rebellion

    In this episode of Groundings, we talk to guest Erica about the Stono Rebellion. We commemorate the rebellion on its anniversary, explore the harsh conditions faced by our enslaved African ancestors in colonial South Carolina, and their struggle for freedom. Erica provides insights into the role of heritage interpretation, the impact of African cultural retention, and the drastic shifts in laws and slavery practices following the mass rebellion, such as the Negro Act of 1740.    The episode underscores the importance of reclaiming and teaching this history to understand ongoing struggles for African American liberation, and to understand the importance of studying and honoring African uprisings across our diaspora.  -- Follow: Find more from Erica [Follow Here] Support the Groundings Podcast on Patreon [Support Here] Support: Lowcountry Action Committee [Follow Here] Follow: Black & Brown Interpreters Network [Follow Here] Song: "I Remember, I Believe" by Sweet Honey In The Rock [Listen Here] Speech: Malcolm X, "We Are Africans" [Watch Here] Poem: "The Language Poem" by Obi Egbuna Jr. [Watch Here] -- 00:00 - Song & Introduction  03:52 - Meet Erica: Community Organizer and Heritage Interpreter 05:57 - The Role of Heritage Interpreters 09:34 - Historical Context of the Stono Rebellion 10:09 - Catalysts and Conditions Leading to the Rebellion 18:42 - Risks and Consequences of the Uprising 22:48 - Cultural Retention and African Ancestry 35:23 - Timeline of Events of the Stono Rebellion 35:54  - The March Southward and Encounters and Resistance 41:22 - Legal Repercussions: The Negro Acts of 1740 44:44 - Mulatto Class and Social Dynamics 51:52 - Commemoration and Erasure of the Stono Rebellion 01:00:14 - Closing Thoughts and Reflections

    1 u 4 m
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Groundings is a place where organizing, theory, and history come in contact with dialogue, experience, and storytelling. It's where the past meets the present, and political education happens. The title "Groundings" is in honor of the revolutionary educator Walter Rodney, whose concept of "groundings" as a form of radical, political, and communal education inspires the conversations on this podcast. Groundings: we sit, we listen, we talk, we share, and we learn.

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    Groundings Podcast
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    2018 - 2026
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    71
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    © 2017 - 2024 D. Musa Springer
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    Groundings

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