Best Interdependent Study Podcasts (2025)

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Abolition through the Years 28:14

5d ago28:14

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We must continue our movement for abolition and fight against state violence, oppression, and punishment at all costs. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the book Abolition: Politics, Practices, and Promises, Vol. 1 by Angela Davis (and published by Haymarket Books), which is a…

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Lessons from Economic Crises & Epidemics 27:07

12d ago27:07

27:07

There is so much to learn from the stories of people and communities that have worked tirelessly for racial and social justice in the Civil Rights Movement and beyond. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the first episode of the docuseries “Eyes on the Prize III: We Who Believe in Freedom Cannot Rest” titled “America, Don’t Look Away 1977-1988” (dir…

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Disrupting Business as Usual 23:33

19d ago23:33

23:33

The labor movement faces a critical moment that could impact generations to come. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss a piece titled “For Labor, Caution Is Fatal” by Stephen Lerner in In These Times, which highlights and analyzes the current moment the labor movement is in right now and the challenges that the new administration poses to its progres…

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The Not-So-Slow Death of the Bill of Rights 22:30

26d ago22:30

22:30

It is clear that the Trump administration is targeting colleges and universities, as well as students protesting in support of Palestine. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss a piece called “Trump’s targeting of students protesting genocide opens new lines of attack” by Neha Madhira in Prism, which highlights how the detainment of Mahmoud Khalil and …

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Guidance for Troublemakers 25:14

1M ago25:14

25:14

It is no secret that the state uses violence and coercion to suppress social movements in this country. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss a resource titled “A Troublemakers Guide: Principles for Racial Justice Activists in the Face of State Repression” by the Catalyst Project,…

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Delusions of White Supremacists 21:22

1M ago21:22

21:22

The connections between white supremacy and fascism to sci-fi and fantasy are clear. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the piece “Sci-fi, Fantasy, and Fascism” by Sherronda J. Brown in Scalawag, which analyzes and critiques the ways that imagination and fantasy get used by white supremacist and fascist worldviews to advance outrageous and dangerou…

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Lessons from Bayard 24:45

2M ago24:45

24:45

Bayard Rustin was a key figure and leader of the Civil Rights Movement, but because he was a gay man, he was mostly relegated to the background and cast as an outsider. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the documentary “Brother Outsider: The Life of Freedom Fighter Bayard Rustin” (co-produced and co-directed by Nancy Kates and Bennett Singer), whi…

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Black Anti-Fascism 28:21

2M ago28:21

28:21

The fight against fascism across the globe is necessary for the survival of Black people. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the book The Black Antifascist Tradition: Fighting Back From Anti-Lynching to Abolition by Jeanelle K. Hope and Bill V. Mullen (published by Haymarket Books), which chronicles the history of the fight against fascism and anti…

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Resist Overwhelm 23:32

2M ago23:32

23:32

We must resist the government takeover by the billionaire Right and fascists at all costs. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the piece “In the Face of Overwhelm” by Asha Ransby-Sporn in In These Times, which analyzes the ongoing government takeover by fascists and the billionaire Right and highlights what we can and must do to resist being overwhe…

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Fight the Anti-Trans Agenda 23:02

2M ago23:02

23:02

Despite the flurry and onslaught of anti-trans legislation and actions by the new administration, we must stand committed to defending the humanity of trans people and fight this fascist, anti-trans agenda at all costs. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the piece “Trump’s Latest Anti-Trans Actions and How We Can Fight Back” by Kelly Hayes in her n…

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Ceasefire is a beginning 22:24

3M ago22:24

22:24

There is still much work to be done regarding the future of the struggle to disrupt the distribution of United States weaponry and support to Israel in the ultimate hope to dismantle Zionism and imperialism. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the piece “Our Fight Doesn’t End at Cease-Fire” by Nashwa Bawab in In These Times, which features parts of …

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Reading Toni Morrison's Racism & Fascism 7:41

3M ago7:41

7:41

We've got a solo episode today. Aaron revisits and reads Toni Morrison's 1995 essay Racism and Fascism. We explored and appreciated this essay in October 2024 thanks to In These Times decision to republish it. We felt a sense of truth-telling that continues to reverberate 30 years later. Follow us on social media and visit our website! ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠…

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Carry Dr. King's Torch 27:28

3M ago27:28

27:28

The inauguration of Donald Trump on the same day as the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday highlights the fact that we are witnessing and living through a significant clash of opposing visions. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the piece “MLK’s Legacy Is One of Class Struggle. To Fight Trump, We Must Carry His Torch.” by Nicholas Powers in Truthout, …

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Teach Truth & Commit Truthcrime 27:32

3M ago27:32

27:32

Given the countless and relentless political attacks on education and learning across the country, the need for antiracist education and educators is paramount. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the book Teach Truth: The Struggle for Antiracist Education by Jesse Hagopian, which explores and analyzes the concept and disturbing power of uncritical …

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Uranium & Nuclear Colonialism 24:25

3M ago24:25

24:25

Nuclear colonialism and racism are at the core of the Indigenous struggle for healthy and viable sacred land in the American Southwest. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the documentary Demon Mineral (directed by Hadley Austin), which chronicles the ongoing Indigenous struggle to reclaim healthy and sacred land among the uranium mines and radioact…

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Where to from here? 28:35

4M ago28:35

28:35

With the 2024 election behind us, it is important to figure out where we go from here. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the piece “Donald Trump’s Victory, the Elitism of Democrats, and the Need to Build a Hospitable Left” in Hammer & Hope, which features a conversation between Daniel Denvir and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor analyzing the 2024 president…

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2024 Year in Review 23:49

4M ago23:49

23:49

2024 is almost over so it’s time for our last episode of the year! Listen as Aaron and Damien reflect on the past year of our podcast, and each share our top 5 moments from the show. Thank you so much for listening to Interdependent Study! We’ll see you in 2025! Follow us on social media and visit our website! ⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Abolition Democracy 29:06

4M ago29:06

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There has been much debate over the years about the actions of the United States around the globe as the world’s leading democracy. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the book Abolition Democracy: Beyond Empire, Prisons, and Torture by Angela Davis, which is a collection of interviews of Davis discussing her critiques of democracy, the connections …

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Punishment & Fascism 22:02

5M ago22:02

22:02

History and everyday life have proven that the prison industrial complex and fascism are connected. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the piece “The Punishment System and Fascism Go Hand in Hand” by Rachel Herzing, Amelia Kirby, and Jack Norton in Hammer & Hope, which analyzes the importance of understanding the role that the prison industrial com…

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Movement Media Resisting Fascism 24:28

5M ago24:28

24:28

We must be hypervigilant and educated consumers of our news outlets and media in order to fight fascism. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the piece “Here Are 5 Media-Related Actions We Can All Take Before Inauguration Day” by Maya Schenwar and Lara Witt co-published in Truthout and Prism, which outlines several strategies and actions for the medi…

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Loving Corrections for Liberation 30:47

5M ago30:47

30:47

Our movement toward a more just, humane, and liberated society begins with love. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the book Loving Corrections by adrienne maree brown, which is a collection of essays, conversations, and poems focused on love-based corrections and reframes for ourselves, our society, and our movements for liberation in the context …

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What if we represented ourselves? 32:16

6M ago32:16

32:16

There is great hope and potential in the possibility of us truly representing ourselves through direct democracy. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the piece “The Potential Benefits of Direct Democracy and Voting for Policies, Not Personalities” by Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò in Hammer & Hope, which analyzes the concept of direct democracy as a powerful and…

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Solidarity Beyond the Crises 28:26

6M ago28:26

28:26

The connections between Black and Palestinian liberation struggles are clear and present now more than ever. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the piece “Black-Palestinian Solidarity in Moments of Crisis and Beyond” by Nashwa Bawab in In These Times, which features an interview with four incredible activists—Eman Abdelhadi, Calvin John Smiley, San…

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Mass Criminalization as Religion 36:40

6M ago36:40

36:40

There is so much to learn about the religious underpinnings and functions of the mass criminalization of Black, Indigenous, and marginalized communities. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the book White Property, Black Trespass: Racial Capitalism and the Religious Function of Mass Criminalization by Andrew Krinks, which analyzes the existence and …

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Interdependent Dialogue #3 21:11

6M ago21:11

21:11

We’ve got a special episode this week! Listen as Aaron and Damien engage in a dialogue activity using The Skin Deep’s {THE AND} On Racism Edition tool and have a special conversation about their personal thoughts and reflections on a wide range of social justice issues. Follow us on social media and visit our website! Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Shedding Delusions of Individualism 27:00

6M ago27:00

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June Jordan’s experiences and writings about censorship and dissent still apply today. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the piece “June Jordan on Palestine and American Delusions” in In These Times, which features an introduction by Sherell Barbee. This piece features excerpts of June Jordan’s essay “Life After Lebanon” (1984), which is a reflect…

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The Perils of Racism & Fascism 25:06

7M ago25:06

25:06

The perils of fascism are a danger to our ability to reach the North Star of liberation. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the piece “Toni Morrison on Fascism and Censorship” in In These Times, which features an introduction by Sherell Barbee. This piece features reprints of Toni Morrison’s essays “Peril” (2008) and “Racism and Fascism” (1995), wh…

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Transformative Justice Around the World 28:16

7M ago28:16

28:16

Abolition and community-based responses to harm are critical to our collective liberation. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the resource “Transformative Justice Knows No Borders: Learning from Community-Based Responses to Harm Around the World” by Melanie Brazzell and published by Interrupting Criminalization, which shares lessons learned from th…

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MOVE toward Abolition 31:27

7M ago31:27

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The 1985 MOVE bombing in Philadelphia was a stunning and tragic incident and violation of civil and human rights. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the documentary Let the Fire Burn: Tragedy in Philadelphia (directed and produced by Jason Osder), which is a found-footage film that chronicles the longtime feud between the city of Philadelphia and t…

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Defund is Imagination 28:34

7M ago28:34

28:34

Abolition, #defund, and the work and fight for collective liberation are necessary in order to build a better world for all of us. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the book Defund: Conversations toward Abolition by Calvin John Smiley, which is a collection of conversations between Smiley and several abolitionist organizers and leaders reflecting …

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Determine To Pray For Your Kids | Part 3 of 3 26:10

8M ago26:10

26:10

In this powerful conclusion to our 3-part series, we explore the most essential strategy for parents—praying for your kids! As the school year kicks off, it's important to be purposeful, pay attention, and most importantly, lift your children up in prayer. But why should we pray for them, and how do we make it a meaningful part of our parenting jou…

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Louisiana's Fascist Creep 25:55

8M ago25:55

25:55

As the general election approaches, what’s happening in Louisiana is a testing ground for repressive, fascist legislation and oppression. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the piece “Louisiana is the blueprint for further fascist repression” by Gabrielle A. Perry in Scalawag, which outlines and analyzes the impact of some of the alarming fascist l…

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Determine To Pay Extra Attention To 2 Things | Part 2 of 3 27:32

8M ago27:32

27:32

Get ready for practical parenting insights as we dive into key strategies to help your kids thrive this school year. Learn how to pay extra attention to the areas where your children struggle and excel, and discover the impact of nurturing their unique gifts. Tune in for valuable tips that can make a real difference in your parenting journey! =====…

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Uncommitted at the DNC 24:33

8M ago24:33

24:33

The Uncommitted Movement is strong, committed, and not going anywhere. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the piece “Spurned by the DNC, the Uncommitted Movement Staged a Sit-in” by Eman Abdelhadi in In These Times, which analyzes the Democratic National Convention’s decision to refuse to allow a vetted speech by a Palestinian to be given on the DN…

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Determine to be an On-Purpose Parent - Part 1 of 3 28:34

8M ago28:34

28:34

Join us on a transformative journey of intentional parenting as we explore practical strategies to guide your children through the new school year with purpose and faith. This episode focuses on nurturing interdependence, fostering a lifelong relationship with Jesus, and empowering your kids to make meaningful contributions to the world. Discover s…

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Strategy in Protests & Polarization 27:18

8M ago27:18

27:18

Protests are often an effective tool as part of any strategy for social movements. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the pieces “Why protests work, even when not everybody likes them” and “How to make sure your disruptive protest helps your cause” by Mark Engler and Paul Engler in Waging Nonviolence, which outline how movements can understand and …

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Anti-Apartheid Organizing on Campus 23:44

8M ago23:44

23:44

There are many similarities between student organizing and protests against South African apartheid in the 1980s and the student organizing and protests against the genocide in Palestine today. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss a piece in Hammer & Hope titled “My Time Organizing on Campus Against Apartheid in South Africa” by Barbara Ransby, which…

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Borders, Necropolitics, and Solidarity 29:43

9M ago29:43

29:43

Palestinian resistance is connected to all struggles for peace and liberation around the world. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the book Their Borders, Our World: Building New Solidarities with Palestine, edited by Mahdi Sabbagh, which is a collection of essays that connect Palestinian resistance with global freedom struggles against settler col…

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Essential Date Night Tips for Busy Parents 23:37

9M ago23:37

23:37

In this fun episode, we discuss the importance of being intentional about date nights with your spouse, even if you think your schedule just can't handle it. Tune in for laughs, insights, and tips on making date nights happen even for the busiest parents. ==================================================== ➡️ Please LIKE & LEAVE Comments on our Vi…

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Collective Care Maps 30:57

9M ago30:57

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“Building skilled, coordinated, expansive, and robust ecosystems of collective care is only becoming more and more essential to our collective survival.” Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss “Mapping Community Ecosystems of Collective Care”, an Interrupting Criminalization toolkit written by Shannon Perez-Darby and Andrea J. Ritchie, which provides r…

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Creating Family Memories Together 21:29

9M ago21:29

21:29

In this fun episode, we discuss the importance of creating core family memories, favorite vacation stories, and the value of unplugging from work to spend quality leisure time with your kids. Tune in for laughs, insights, and tips on making the most of your family vacations. ==================================================== ➡️ Please LIKE & LEAV…

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Displacement, Gentrification, and Barry Farm 26:02

10M ago26:02

26:02

“The evolution of US cities always happens on the back of Black communities.” Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the documentary Barry Farm: Community, Land & Justice in Washington, DC, directed by Sabiyha Prince and Samuel George, which chronicles the history of the African American community known as Barry Farm, as well as the lives of its genera…

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Parenting Insights On E-bikes And Phones 21:09

10M ago21:09

21:09

In this episode, we explore the challenges and benefits of kids using e-bikes and smartphones. We'll discuss the pressures kids face, community concerns, safety tips, and how to manage technology responsibly. Whether you're considering getting your child an e-bike or setting boundaries for smartphone use, this episode offers practical advice and in…

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Campus Protest Crackdowns 23:45

10M ago23:45

23:45

The organizing and civil disobedience taking place on college campuses across the country is not going away anytime soon. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the piece "The Crackdown on Campus Protests is Just Beginning" by Adam Federman in In These Times, which highlights and analyzes how higher education institutions across the country have change…

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The Challenges And Joys Of Fruitful Parenting | Part 3 of 3 23:24

10M ago23:24

23:24

In this insightful episode, we explore the ups and downs of parenting through the lens of the Fruit of the Spirit. Join us for discussions about favorite fruits, overcoming challenges in bearing certain fruits, and celebrating the joys of cultivating spiritual resilience in both parents and children. Gain valuable perspectives and strategies for na…

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Decolonization as a Path to Collective Liberation 25:37

10M ago25:37

25:37

There’s so much to learn from history, especially Indigenous history and movements, in our present day activism and fight for collective liberation. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the piece “Indigenous Resistance is Post-Apocalyptic”, which is a discussion between Nick Serpe and Nick Estes about Estes’ book Our History Is The Future about the c…

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Cultivating Your Child's Character | Part 2 of 3 24:52

10M ago24:52

24:52

Join us as we explore practical strategies for cultivating your child's character. Learn how to model positive values, create a nurturing environment, and use positive reinforcement to foster growth in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Discover how to parent with purpose and patience, guidin…

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A Love Letter to Abolition 27:16

10M ago27:16

27:16

“Prison abolition is not a fad, any more than it is a distant, utopian farce. It is a practical organizing praxis that is making a difference today.” Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the book How To Abolish Prisons: Lessons from the Movement Against Imprisonment by Rachel Herzing and Justin Piché, which examines the evolution, strategies, and wor…

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Modeling Spiritual Virtues To Your Kids | Part 1 of 3 25:54

10M ago25:54

25:54

In this foundational episode, we explore the essential principles of parenting guided by the Fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22–23. Discover the importance of parents modeling each spiritual virtue - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control - in their daily lives and interactions with their chi…

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Return the Black Hills to the Lakota 28:50

10M ago28:50

28:50

The Lakota tribe continues to fight to protect their sacred land in the Black Hills to this day. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the documentary Lakota Nation vs. United States, directed by Jesse Short Bull and Laura Tomaselli, which chronicles the history and lived experiences of the Lakota tribe and Indigenous communities in the United States …

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