Scene Report

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

  1. 5D AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Sarim Al-Rawi (Liquor Store, Prison) on the Brooklyn DIY Golden Era, Studying Terrorism, and Hillary Clinton Photo Ops with Iraqi Children

    01/07/2025

    Sarim Al-Rawi (Liquor Store, Prison) on the Brooklyn DIY Golden Era, Studying Terrorism, and Hillary Clinton Photo Ops with Iraqi Children

    We spoke with Sarim Al-Rawi -- front person of the cult garage punk band Liquor Store (2000s/2010s, New York/New Jersey), and crime blues jamrock band Prison (today, New York) -- about various scenes including:  1. Brooklyn DIY punk and indie heyday of the Pitchfork era  2. Brooklyn DIY punk and indie now 3. New York’s shifting Arab-American neighborhoods 4. grad school terrorism classes 5. New York and New Jersey sanitation work 6. New York Times columnists who know nothing about the Middle East 7. Ralph Nader’s American Museum of Tort Law 8. Etc. Host/Producer/Editor: Reed Dunlea Executive Producer: Ash Tyner Music: Jesse Crawford Logo: Kyle Seely Associate Producer: Tina Halladay 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 35m
  7. Ana Armengod on Exploring Her Indigenous and Basque Revolutionary Heritage in Film, Getting Deported, and Cuban Self-Immolation

    09/12/2024

    Ana Armengod on Exploring Her Indigenous and Basque Revolutionary Heritage in Film, Getting Deported, and Cuban Self-Immolation

    On this latest episode of SCENE REPORT we talk with Ana Armengod -- who also goes by Humanleather -- about her varied artistic practices: visual art, filmmaking, poetry and music. We speak about telling immigration stories in her experimental films, her own immigration and deportation story, exploring her family history through art, singing in Pittsburgh hardore punk band De Rodillas, and exploring a little-known women’s self-immolation protest movement in Cuba. Recorded in my kitchen on 5/31/24. Host, Producer & Editor: Reed Dunlea Executive Producer: Ash Tyner Theme Song: 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 36m
  8. Taqbir on Taking Her Mask Off, Rediscovering Morocco Through Music, and Touring America with Haram

    04/19/2024

    Taqbir on Taking Her Mask Off, Rediscovering Morocco Through Music, and Touring America with Haram

    On this latest episode of SCENE REPORT we talk with Nao -- vocalist of the Barcelona punk band Taqbir -- about starting Taqbir as a bedroom Covid project, the revolutionary spirit of signing in Darija (Moroccan Arabic), breaking the band’s anonymity, immigrating to Europe, and returning to Morocco through music. Recorded in Dan, Dane and Chase’s woodshop on 2/23/24 on the last night of Taqbir’s first U.S. tour (with Haram). Host, Producer & Editor: Reed Dunlea EP: Ash Tyner Associate Producer: Dane Winkler Theme Song: Jesse Crawford Logo: Kyle Seely Thanks Nao 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 19m
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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
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Reed Dunlea
  • Show Website
    Scene Report

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