Scene Report

Reed Dunlea

"Scene Report" is an interview podcast with activists, advocates and artists about the scenes they are a part of. scenereportradio.substack.com

  1. 21h ago

    Live from the Brooklyn Puerto Rican Day Parade with Jose Alvarado & Zohran Mamdani the Day after the Knicks Won the Finals

    “Blessed. I’m here, man. I just want to celebrate with my people. It’s exciting to be a part of this journey,” said Jose Alvarado—shirtless on a float that was about to be towed by a pickup truck down Knickerbocker Avenue—the afternoon after the New York Knicks brought home an NBA Finals Championship. Alvarado, aka GTA, is a Nuyorican and the only native New Yorker on the Knicks. He grew up in NYCHA’s Berry Street Houses in South Williamsburg, and was greeted with a hometown hero’s welcome at the 8th annual Knickerbocker Avenue Puerto Rican Day Parade on the Sunday of the greatest weekend in the history of New York City. Interviews with: New York Knicks guard Jose Alvarado, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, Assemblymember Maritza Davila, Assemblymember and NY-7 Congressional candidate Claire Valdez, Senator Julia Salazar, City Councilmember Sandy Nurse, Rob Solano of Churches United For Fair Housing (CUFFH), RodStarz of Rebel Diaz and more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scenereportradio.substack.com

    30 min

  2. Jun 5

    Rosa Martinez on the Global Sumud Flotilla and Being Imprisoned and Tortured by Israel

    Rosa Martinez’s anti-imperialist organizing is in their blood -- raised in Miami by Colombian immigrants, their grandfather was Manuel Marulanda, the founder and leader of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). So when they set sail from Italy towards the Gaza Strip in an attempt to break the Israeli siege, with the Freedom Flotilla Coalition as a part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, they viewed their participation as a part of a family legacy of direct action. In this interview, Rosa tells the in-depth story of joining the flotilla, acting as a translator and boat organizer on their vessel, being intercepted and boarded by the Israel Occupation Forces off the coast of Greece, being transferred by war ship to an Israeli prison, their four days of imprisonment and torture including a propaganda video from Itamar Ben-Gvir… and the comrades they met along the way.  “We sailed to the heart of darkness. And I’m lucky to come back and tell you what it’s like. And I would hope that in being able to tell people what it's like, it would wake us up out of this stasis -- and I do feel like the Palestine movement is in a bit of stasis right now -- to keep organizing.” Host/Producer/Editor: Reed Dunlea Executive Producer: Ash Tyner Music: Jesse Crawford Martinez Logo: Theresa Escobedo This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scenereportradio.substack.com

    1h 26m

  3. May 7

    Unidos Minnesota's Luis Argueta Jr. on Resisting ICE and Operation Metro Surge

    When Luis Argueta Jr. was a teenager in 2004, ICE agents stormed into his St. Paul home in the middle of the night. Today, he’s working with Unidos MN to train tens of thousands of Minnesotans on their rights and what to do if they find themselves in that situation. As the organization’s communications director through Operation Metro Surge, he told the stories of how ordinary people stood up for their neighbors and fought back against a fascist occupation of their city. He continues to tell those stories today the media attention has faded but neighborhoods continue to experience abductions. I met Luis in January 2026 at the height of the federal occupation—between the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti—when I traveled to Minneapolis to support the work of Unidos MN. We spoke about May Day, the lessons learned from Operation Metro Surge, being a good neighbor, Minnesota’s history of resistance, and the immigrant food scene in the Twin Cities. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scenereportradio.substack.com

    1h 14m

  4. Apr 11

    Amy Goodman on Independent Media, War and Peace, and the New Documentary About Her Life

    Amy Goodman hated the idea of a film crew following her, but she is so committed to spreading the gospel of independent media that she did it anyway. Steal This Story, Please! tells the story of Democracy Now! and Amy’s prolific career. Along with the film’s co-director Tia Lessin, we discussed making the documentary, Trump’s manufactured war in Iran, Bush’s manufactured war in Iraq, 9/11, the power of independent media, and going to where the audience is. Host/Producer/Editor: Reed Dunlea Executive Producer: Ash Tyner Music: Jesse Crawford Martinez Logo: Kyle Seely This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scenereportradio.substack.com

    24 min

  5. Apr 9

    NYS Assembly Member Diana Moreno on Winning Zohran Mamdani's Seat, Immigration

    Diano Moreno wasn’t planning on running for office. But after Zohran’s seat was left vacant after his stunning Mayoral victory, the longtime immigration, labor and NYC-DSA organizer — an immigrant herself from Ecuador living in the “world’s borough” — stepped up to fight for the future of her city and her people. We discussed bold visions, stepping into elected office as an organizer, and the shoes she is filling in Astoria. We also had an in-depth breakdown on the fight for New York For All — the most comprehensive pro-immigrant bill before lawmakers in Albany, which would prohibit local police from colluding with ICE — and how we’re going to keep winning. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scenereportradio.substack.com

    49 min

  6. Mar 12

    NYC Council Member Alexa Aviles on Bad Bunny's Populist Revolutionary Halftime Show

    Bad Bunny’s iconic Super Bowl halftime show was rooted in deep symbolism of Puerto Rican pride and independence. Alexa Aviles -- a socialist New York City Council Member born in Puerto Rico and representing Sunset Park and Red Hook in Brooklyn -- joined the inaugural episode of Scene Report on Newtown Radio to break down the groundbreaking performance. We talked PR’s electric grid, the sugarcane industry, #RickyRenuncia, the Américas, and the modern day colonial privatization of Puerto Rico. We also spoke about the rise of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the City Council Speaker’s race, and immigration and ICE in New York City. Recorded live at Newtown Radio. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scenereportradio.substack.com

    1h 22m

  7. 05/21/2025

    Sheer Mag on Signing to Jack White's Record Label, Creed Stealing Their Logo, and Their Bad Pitchfork Review

    We spoke to Sheer Mag from Philadelphia about scenes around the world including: * Tina stealing Dan Deacon’s glasses * Crazy Spirit beating up a member of their old band on New Year’s Day * The twisted legacy of Mummer’s Day * The South Philly DIY venue/house where they lived, Nut House * Pitchfork’s 6.7 review of Playing Favorites * Irish car bombs in Las Vegas * Touring Japan * Meeting Billy Joe Armstrong, John Waters, Mavis Staples, Adam Lazar (Taking Back Sunday), Dead Moon, and Kendrick Lamar * Scott Stapp of Creed stealing their logo * Karaoke * Etc. EPISODE CREDITS Host/Producer/Editor: Reed Dunlea Executive Producer: Ash Tyner Music: Jesse Crawford Logo: Kyle Seely This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scenereportradio.substack.com

    1h 44m
  8. Live From the Palestinian Land Day 2025 Protest in New York City

    04/02/2025

    Live From the Palestinian Land Day 2025 Protest in New York City

    On March 30, 2025, a few thousand New Yorkers marched from Union Square to Times Square. We spoke with organizers from the People's Forum, Palestinian Youth Movement, Jewish Voice for Peace and other participants in the streets of New York City. Topics included: 1. The Meaning of Land Day 2. Israel Breaking the Ceasefire 3. Mahmoud Khalil 4. Donald Trump & Elon Musk 5. Being Jewish & Anti-Zionist 6. The Student Encampments 7. All Punks Free Palestine 8. How to Sustain a Movement Against Genocide Host/Producer/Editor: Reed Dunlea Executive Producer: Ash Tyner Music: Jesse Crawford Logo: Kyle Seely Photo: Dan Gaetani All interviews always live to tape This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scenereportradio.substack.com

    50 min
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About

"Scene Report" is an interview podcast with activists, advocates and artists about the scenes they are a part of. scenereportradio.substack.com

Information

  • Creator
    Reed Dunlea
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Reed Dunlea
  • Show Website
    Scene Report

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