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The Weed Out Podcast theweedout
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A podcast by abolitionists for those who are in the mood to hear that discussion. We are Western Massachusetts based but hope to resonate everywhere. Discussions will focus on both local topics and events that impact us all on a broad level and could be applied to people all over the country.
We will share ways to get involved with direct action, information on how to make records requests from public officials, and good news about our area and beyond! We hope you will listen and follow along with us as we weed out the nonsense in our town and maybe even yours too.
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EP64: Smith College SJP Occupy
Some members of the SJP at Smith College join Spence for a conversation about what they are doing and more. Please listen in and support the students across WMA that are protesting peacefully in hopes to end a genocide.
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EP63: Bill Shaner of Worcester sucks and I love it.
Bill Shaner of Worcester Sucks and I love it joins us to talk all things Worcester, city politics, and more!
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EP62: Meet the candidates of the Workers Party of Massachusetts
Join us to meet the four candidates running in Massachusetts in 2024 from the Workers Party! This third party is a socialist principled political group with activist and leaders across the state. They need assistance in gathering signatures in order to get on the ballot at the Federal Level, even if you don't vote 3rd party, please assist them if you can in strengthening democracy and allowing more parties than the two we have now!
Thanks for listening and the support! xoxo
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EP61: Akil Vicks from On One
Akil Vicks is a local writer and activist. Akil is from Philadelphia and has a background in research. He is currently working on multiple writing projects including contributing to Jacobin. Join us for a discussion about the election year, local politics, and more!
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EP60: Michael Hitchcock joins us!
For episode 60, we get an update on the Berkshires biggest town - Pittsfield (they have a new Mayor) and are facing a housing crisis. Michael weighs in on this and gives us all an update on what he and his wife are doing with their organization Roots & Dreams and Mustard Seeds Inc.
Many of us Western Ma folx know and love King Kone - get an update on that too!
xoxo
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EP59:RiverValleyPSL returns after DC visit to report back
RiverValleyPSL joins us again after visiting DC on JAN. 13th to protest the genocide in Gaza. There were reports of 400,000 thousand people that gathered together with this common demand for the President and the leaders of the West who are engaging in these actions.
Tune in to hear about the experience from a group that went locally!
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Customer Reviews
5 stars
I’m grateful for a concise way to learn more about important local issues in my neck of the woods from intelligent hosts as well as through guest interviews. I appreciate how social concerns bring awareness and connections in our local communities and beyond. Thank you for the work and dedication you put into providing this podcast for all of us to learn and take action. -EG, Pittsfield, MA.
Good tips & new perspectives!
We need more abolition perspectives in the media! Love listening to this to hear about ways to engage with local gov and take action
love to see it
abolition is the way. plus swearing