Across from Jericho: An Activist History Podcast

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Across from Jericho: An Activist History Podcast

Freedom is the watchword of America. But many of her own citizens have had to struggle to get it, often at great personal cost. Emma Goldman rose up and resisted the notion that patriotism meant women, immigrants, and the poor staying quiet about their places in American life. Listen how in the early twentieth century, one woman galvanized the underclass while striking fear in the hearts of law enforcement and the federal government. Narrated by Jeff Grossman, and starring Sarah Natochenny (Ash Ketchum, Pokémon), Spencer Fox (Dash Parr, The Incredibles), Roy North, and Nathan Repasz.

  1. EPISODE 1

    Radicalized in Rochester

    After four anarchists are executed in Chicago for a crime they didn't do, Emma Goldman decides to make their cause her own

    1h 4m

  2. EPISODE 2

    Freedom

    Emma Goldman moves to New York City, where she quickly gets entangled in a love triange with aspiring anarchist Alexander Berkman and their mutual mentor - the notorious newspaper editor Johann Most. Then, Goldman, Berkman, and their friend Fedya run an ice cream parlor in Massachusetts until a steel strike hundreds of miles away captures their attention. Featuring guests Tom Goyens, Paul Krause, Randall Law, and Kenyon Zimmer.

    45 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Bullets against Steel

    After the Homestead Steel Strike turns into an armed assault on the strikers, who have been locked out of their homes, Alexander Berkman concocts a violent plan to rally workers around the world. Featuring guests Tom Goyens, Paul Krause, and Randall Law.

    48 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    "Wild Talk"

    Alexander Berkman, on trial for trying to assassinate one of the most powerful men in America, decides not to hire a lawyer. Back in New York, Emma Goldman is arrested for incitement to riot after telling a crowd of thousands to go and steal bread if they're starving. Featuring guests Nolan Bennett and Tom Goyens.

    35 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    In the Island Prison

    While serving time on Blackwell’s Island, Emma Goldman agrees to care for the inmates in the women’s sick ward. After she’s released, she becomes a midwife for destitute women on the Lower East Side. Meanwhile, Alexander Berkman develops an intimate relationship with another prisoner. We discuss birth control, abortion, and the late 1800s understanding of LGBTQ+ issues. We also ask a crucial question - despite Goldman and Berkman’s progressivism, were they also racist? With guests Kathy Ferguson, Linda Gordon, Clare Hemmings, and Jacqueline Jones.

    46 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    Nieman/Czolgosz

    Although she had nothing to do with it, Emma Goldman is caught in the aftermath of President McKinley's assassination. The press turns against her even after she is cleared of all charges, and the federal immigration chief declares that she ought to be deported. With guests Nolan Bennett and Candace Falk.

    36 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    The Dawn of Mother Earth

    In the inaugural issue of Mother Earth, Emma Goldman publishes a blistering critique of the feminist movement, saying that they've sold out for far too little. Alexander Berkman is released from prison years early but emerges deeply traumatized, and struggles to adapt to his new life. With guests Kathy Ferguson and Clare Hemmings.

    41 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    Hobo

    Emma Goldman falls in love with Dr. Ben Reitman, who breaks her heart and forces her to examine her commitment to her anarchist principles. The federal immigration authorities stop her at the Canadian border and begin to review her citizenship status. With guests Candace Falk, Clare Hemmings, and Kenyon Zimmer.

    49 min
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Freedom is the watchword of America. But many of her own citizens have had to struggle to get it, often at great personal cost. Emma Goldman rose up and resisted the notion that patriotism meant women, immigrants, and the poor staying quiet about their places in American life. Listen how in the early twentieth century, one woman galvanized the underclass while striking fear in the hearts of law enforcement and the federal government. Narrated by Jeff Grossman, and starring Sarah Natochenny (Ash Ketchum, Pokémon), Spencer Fox (Dash Parr, The Incredibles), Roy North, and Nathan Repasz.

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