Episodes
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Outlaw's first crossover episode with Live Like the World is Dying! This conversation covers the June 16, 2026 federal charges alleging a 15 person conspiracy to interfere with ICE activity during and after Operation Metro Surge in the Twin Cities, and what it can teach us about solidarity and repression resilience.
Legal Defense Fund: https://chuffed.org/project/186570-minnesota-15-legal-defense-fund
Repression resilience resources: https://www.planline3.com/resources
Hear "Outlaw: ICE-Watch Repression in Minneapolis" and "Outlaw: ICE Protest Repression Trends" *exclusively* on It Could Happen Here. Find these episodes here: https://linktr.ee/outlawpod
Stay in touch!
Follow Outlaw on Instagram @outlaw.pod & Bluesky @outlawpod.bsky.social & Substack @outlawpodcast
Send feedback, future episode requests, and collaboration pitches to [email protected]
Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones)
Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta. They were murdered by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in their tent in Weelaunee Forest on January 18th, 2023. Some memories of them are compiled here.
Cover Image by Mon M.
As always, this podcast is not legal advice, and some guests views may differ from our own.
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Albert, a member of the DFW Support Committee and close friend of Prairieland defendants, joins Outlaw to break down what you need to know about the extreme sentences that came down on June 23, 2026 in the Prairieland case. Albert shares insight on lessons learned, why solidarity matters, and what comes next for these defendants in the fight for their freedom.
Learn more about Prairieland: Website, Support Committee Instagram, Defendant Fundraiser, Letter Writing Info
Hear "Outlaw: ICE-Watch Repression in Minneapolis" and "Outlaw: ICE Protest Repression Trends" *exclusively* on It Could Happen Here. Find these episodes here: https://linktr.ee/outlawpod
Stay in touch!
Follow Outlaw on Instagram @outlaw.pod & Bluesky @outlawpod.bsky.social & Substack @outlawpodcast
Send feedback, future episode requests, and collaboration pitches to [email protected]
Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones)
Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta. They were murdered by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in their tent in Weelaunee Forest on January 18th, 2023. Some memories of them are compiled here.
Cover Image by Mon M.
As always, this podcast is not legal advice, and some guests views may differ from our own.
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On this episode, movement media specialist and legal worker Kris Hermes joins Outlaw to talk anti-repression media strategy. We discuss why media is a critical tool for fighting political cases and what defendants and their support crews should consider when crafting their media approach.
LEARN MORE ABOUT:
Prairieland - https://prairielanddefendants.com/ Instagram: @dfwsupportcommittes
RNC 2000 - Kris' book Crashing the Party https://www.crashingthepartythebook.com/
Support crews - Episode 14 of Outlaw
Working with media - A Tilted Guide to Being a Defendant by the Tilted Scales Collective (Hardcopy & PDF) - https://libcom.org/article/tilted-guide-being-defendant-guide-criminal-legal-system-radicals Order here: https://www.akpress.org/a-tilted-guide-to-being-a-defendant.html
Hear "Outlaw: ICE-Watch Repression in Minneapolis" and "Outlaw: ICE Protest Repression Trends" *exclusively* on It Could Happen Here. Find these episodes here: https://linktr.ee/outlawpod
Stay in touch!
Follow Outlaw on Instagram @outlaw.pod & Bluesky @outlawpod.bsky.social & Substack @outlawpodcast
Send feedback, future episode requests, and collaboration pitches to [email protected]
Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones)
Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta. They were murdered by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in their tent in Weelaunee Forest on January 18th, 2023. Some memories of them are compiled here.
Cover Image by Mon M.
As always, this podcast is not legal advice, and some guests views may differ from our own.
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On this episode, Kez from Atlanta Jail Support joins Outlaw to dig into two anti-repression tools: support crews and spokescouncils. Hear lessons from how they were used to support the Stop Cop City RICO 61 and tips for forming successful support crews and spokescouncils.
Check out A Tilted Guide to Being a Defendant by the Tilted Scales Collective (Hardcopy & PDF) - https://libcom.org/article/tilted-guide-being-defendant-guide-criminal-legal-system-radicals Order here: https://www.akpress.org/a-tilted-guide-to-being-a-defendant.html
Learn more about Stop Cop City / Defend the Atlanta Forest: linktr.ee/stopcopcitylinks
Weelaunee Arrestee Fundraisers: https://linktr.ee/weelauneearresteefundraisers
Stay plugged in to anti-repression work in Atlanta: Follow Fire Ant Movement Defense on Instagram @fireantmovementdefense
Hear "Outlaw: ICE-Watch Repression in Minneapolis" Exclusively on It Could Happen Here on iHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts & Spotify
Stay in touch!
Follow Outlaw on Instagram @outlaw.pod & Bluesky @outlawpod.bsky.social
Send feedback, future episode requests, and collaboration pitches to [email protected]
Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones)
Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta. They were murdered by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in their tent in Weelaunee Forest on January 18th, 2023. Some memories of them are compiled here.
Cover Image by Mon M.
As always, this podcast is not legal advice, and some guests views may differ from our own.
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On July 4th, 2025, protestors gathered to hold a noise demonstration in solidarity with ICE detainees outside the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas. Since then, 19 people have been arrested and charged for their alleged involvement in the demonstration. In March 2026, a jury in Fort Worth, Texas, found nine of these defendants guilty on serious federal charges--they're now facing 10 years to life. On this episode, Lydia, wife of defendant Autumn Hill, and Lee, a support committee member, join Outlaw to reflect on the trial, support organizing, and why you need to know about this case.
Learn more about Prairieland: Website, Support Committee Instagram, Defendant Fundraiser, Letter Writing Info
Hear "Outlaw: ICE-Watch Repression in Minneapolis" Exclusively on It Could Happen Here on iHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts & Spotify
Stay in touch!
Follow Outlaw on Instagram @outlaw.pod & Bluesky @outlawpod.bsky.social
Send feedback, future episode requests, and collaboration pitches to [email protected]
Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones)
Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta. They were murdered by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in their tent in Weelaunee Forest on January 18th, 2023. Some memories of them are compiled here.
Cover Image by Mon M.
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On July 21, 2025—after a month-long federal manhunt—Jakhi McCray turned himself in to the New York Police Department (NYPD). Jakhi stands accused of setting fire to 10 NYPD cars and faces a 5 to 20-year federal prison sentence. In this episoide, Jakhi comes on Outlaw from house arrest, along with Octo, a member of his support crew, to talk about his experience facing repression and lessons learned.
At the end of episode, Jazz from the Xinachtli Freedom Committee offers important updates on Chicano political prisoner Xinachtli's rapidly declining medical condition and what support is needed.
Xinachtli
***Phone Blast Instructions (Hyperlinked)***
https://www.instagram.com/freexinachtlinow/
Jakhi
https://www.linktr.ee/jakhisolidarity
https://www.instagram.com/jakhisolidarity/
MDC (Metropolitan Detention Center) Solidarity
https://www.instagram.com/mdc_solidarity/
Read: Murder by Pepper Spray: Remembering Jamel Floyd on the Third Anniversary of His Death at the Hands of Brooklyn Prison Guards (Indypendent)
Read: Lockdowns, Violence, and "Barbaric Conditions" in a Federal Jail Known for its Famous Detainees (The Appeal)
Read: Muslim Men Rounded Up and Tortured Post-9/11 at MDC
Tarek
https://www.instagram.com/freetarekbazrouk/
Casey
https://www.instagram.com/freecaseynow/
Shine
https://www.givesendgo.com/supportshinewhite
https://www.instagram.com/shinewhitesupport/
Stay in touch!
Follow Outlaw on Instagram @outlaw.pod & Bluesky @outlawpod.bsky.social
Send feedback, future episode requests, and collaboration pitches to [email protected]
Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones)
Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta. They were murdered by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in their tent in Weelaunee Forest on January 18th, 2023. Some memories of them are compiled here.
Cover Image by Mon M.
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What's the NLG Federal Anti-Repression Hotline? When should someone call it? What will happen what they do? On this episode, movement lawyer Mo Meltzer-Cohen breaks down what you need to know about the hotline and key insights about trends in federal repression.
Hotline Number: 212-679-2811
Magic Words flyer to stick on the back of your door in case of police visits: https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/files/2025/05/Magic-Spell_2025.pdf
Learn more from Mo about legal repression:
Final Straw Radio: The Implications of Trumps War on "Antifa" (with Moira Metlzer-Cohen)
Final Straw Radio: Mo on Knowing Your Rights and Risks with the Police
Pal/Al-Awda NY Know Your Rights with Moira Meltzer-Cohen
Live Like the World Is Dying: Mo on Grand Juries
CUNY CLEAR
Website: https://www.cunyclear.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cuny_clear/
Fall 2025 PSA from the NLG Federal Anti-Repression Hotline:
"If you are approached by federal law enforcement, don't be afraid to alert your community, and remember:
You do not have to let them into your house without a warrant. You have no obligation to speak to law enforcement or answer their questions, and it can be dangerous to do so. It is a crime to lie to federal agents. Instead, you can invoke your Fifth Amendment right to remain silent, and your Sixth Amendment right to counsel, by saying:"I cannot answer any questions without my lawyer. Please leave your name and number, and a lawyer will call you."
You can also call the National Lawyers Guild federal repression hotline at 212-679-2811, for a free, privileged consultation about your rights, risks, and responsibilities, and to be connected with appropriate legal resources in your jurisdiction.We keep us safe!"
Stay in touch!
Follow Outlaw on Instagram @outlaw.pod & Bluesky @outlawpod.bsky.social
Send feedback, future episode requests, and collaboration pitches to [email protected]
Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones)
Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta. They were murdered by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in their tent in Weelaunee Forest on January 18th, 2023. Some memories of them are compiled here.
Cover Image by Mon M.
As always, this podcast is not legal advice, and some guests views may differ from our own.
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This episode of Outlaw is about why the way we talk about political repression matters and how to avoid falling into anti-solidarity traps when we do. Dean Spade, Zohra Ahmed, and Jocelyn Simonson join the show to talk about the tool they created called "Five Questions for Cultivating Solidarity When Responding to Political Repression."
Find the tool here: https://www.communityjusticeexchange.org/en/resources-all/five-questions-for-cultivating-solidarity
Stay in touch!
Follow Outlaw on Instagram @outlaw.pod & Bluesky @outlawpod.bsky.social
Send feedback, future episode requests, and collaboration pitches to [email protected]
Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones)
Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta. They were murdered by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in their tent in Weelaunee Forest on January 18th, 2023. Some memories of them are compiled here.
Cover Image by Mon M.
As always, this podcast is not legal advice, and some guests views may differ from our own.
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Montez Lee and José Felan are the two political prisoners still locked up from their presence in the streets of Minneapolis during the 2020 George Floyd Uprising. This episode features a conversation with Cory and SK, from Minneapolis Uprising Prisoner Support, and Kira, Montez's attorney, about the legal repression that followed the city being lit on fire. It also includes a brief message from José himself. You'll hear reflections about arrestee and prisoner support, what Montez & José have been through since 2020, how you can be in solidarity, and what movements today can learn from this instance of repression.
Stay plugged in: Follow @FreeJoseFelan and @MNUprising on Instagram
Donate to José's Release Fund: https://www.givesendgo.com/freejosenow
Donate to Montez's Commissary Fund: https://opencollective.com/uprising-commissary-fund
Write to Montez & José:
*If this is your first time writing to someone inside, read the resources below first*
José Felan #54146-380
USP Terre Haute
P.O. Box 22
Terre Haute, IN 47808
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Montez Lee - 22429-041
FCT Petersburg Medium
FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
P.O. BOX 1000
Petersburg, VA 23804
Prisoner Solidarity & Letter Writing Resources:
https://www.prisonersolidarity.com/how-to
https://innocenceproject.org/news/how-to-write-a-letter-to-an-incarcerated-person/
https://prisonercorrespondenceproject.com/faqs/
https://blackandpinkpenpals.org/
Stay in touch!
Follow Outlaw on Bluesky @outlawpod.bsky.social & Instagram @outlaw.pod
Send feedback, future episode requests, and collaboration pitches to [email protected]
Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones)
Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta. They were murdered by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in their tent in Weelaunee Forest on January 18th, 2023. Some memories of them are compiled here.
Cover Image by Mon M.
As always, this podcast is not legal advice, and some guests views may differ from our own.
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On September 8th, 2025 the pre-trial hearings on over 60 motions are set to begin in Atlanta for the RICO 61. The RICO 61 are the 61 people who were indicted in August 2023 under the Georgia Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (or RICO) in connection with struggles against Cop City in Atlanta.
In anticipation of these hearings, this episode features features two separate interviews: up first, a RICO defendant named Peatmoss, followed by attorney Xavier de Janon, who represents RICO defendant Jamie Mariscano. Peatmoss talks about weathering this repression in community, and Xavier breaks down what you need to know to about this legal repression two years after the indictment.
Stay plugged in:
Follow Fire Ant Movement Defense on Instagram @fireantmovementdefense for updates and info on showing up to support in person in Atlanta.
Watch the live stream of the hearings on Youtube via Atlanta Community Press Collective: https://www.youtube.com/@AtlPressCollective/streams The hearings begin at 9:30am ET and go through the afternoon.
PHONE ZAP: With an important motion hearing for 4 #stopcopcity defendants approaching on September 8th, call & email to demand Georgia AG Chris Carr drop ALL charges!
404-458-3600
FAX: 404-657-8733
EMAIL: [email protected]Pre-Trial Motion Press Release
Donate to support the RICO 61
Stay in touch! Follow Outlaw on Bluesky @outlawpod.bsky.social
Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones)
Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta. They were murdered by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in their tent in Weelaunee Forest on January 18th, 2023. Some memories of them are compiled here.
Cover Image by Mon M.
As always, this podcast is not legal advice, and some guests views may differ from our own.
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Veryl Pow and Dylan Rodriguez join Outlaw for a rich discussion about non-profits and state repression--from the liberal non-profit taming of the rebellious '60s to the fascist gutting of those same non-profits today.
Veryl is a movement lawyer at the Sustainable Economies Law Center, and Dylan is a organizer, academic, founding member of critical resistance.
Stay in touch! Follow Outlaw on Bluesky @outlawpod.bsky.social
Cover Image by Mon M.
Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones)
Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta. They were murdered by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in their tent in Weelaunee Forest on January 18th, 2023. Some memories of them are compiled here.
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In this episode we are joined by Python, a former defendant in what's known as the J20 case. On January 20, 2017, the day of Trump's first inauguration, over 200 people were mass-arrested at an antifascist demonstration in D.C. and charged with multiple felonies totaling up to a possible 60-plus years in prison each. After a year and a half of legal battles, and a successful collective defense strategy, almost none of the charges stuck. Python reflects on his experience and offers lessons learned.
Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a PSA from the NLG Federal Anti-Repression Hotline.
Corrected/clarified info:
After publishing this episode, showmakers were informed the limo was not set on fire until hours after everyone was kettled and mass arrested. Support crew members have said that was a separate incident from the mass demonstration that media misrepresented. In the end, majority of defendants did not go to trial and had their charges dropped. One trial ended in a hung jury.Want to learn more about J20?
We've Got Your Back: The Story of the J20 Defense
Criminalizing Dissent: After Proving Mere Presence J20 Prosecution Rests Its Case
(Zine) I Was a J20 Street Medic and Defendant: How We Survived the First Trial and What We Learned Along the Way
Stay in touch! Follow Outlaw on Bluesky @outlawpod.bsky.social
Cover Image by Mon M.
Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones)
Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta. They were murdered by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in their tent in Weelaunee Forest on January 18th, 2023. Some memories of them are compiled here.
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Immigration lawyers and organizers Sophia Gurulé and Nathan join Outlaw for a conversation about risk assessment for non-citizen protestors.
Some highlights from the conversation:
What's new (and old) in the use of immigration law to target activists and repress social movements How the state is choosing its targets Practical safety tips for protestors concerned about immigration consequences The importance of safety planning and preparedness Immigration risks and rights that all protestors should know Why the immigration risks of non-citizens are important for all protestors to include in their risk assessmentStay tuned at the end of the episode for a PSA from the NLG Federal Anti-Repression Hotline.
Cover Image by Mon M.
Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones)
Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta. They were murdered by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in their tent in Weelaunee Forest on January 18th, 2023. Some memories of them are compiled here.
Stay in touch! Follow Outlaw on Bluesky @outlawpod.bsky.social
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Law professor Shirin Sinnar joins Outlaw to break down the terrorism laws and lists that everyone in liberation struggles needs to know about. Shirin speaks from her experience as a civil rights attorney representing people harmed by the racist post-9/11 counter-terrorism regime, and as a researcher of civil rights, political violence, racial justice, and national security.
Some highlights of the conversation include:
Domestic vs. international terrorism laws Material support for terrorism laws and their repressive use What's up with terrorism lists like the No-Fly List The shifting application of terrorism laws in 2025 - targeting of migrants, Project Esther, Atl RICO 61 (Stop Cop City), and more How the targeting of non-citizens will extend to everyone elseCheck out Shirin's most recent article: The Real Threat of the Nonprofit "Terrorism" Provision in Trump's Big Bill and more of her work here.
Cover Image by Mon M.
Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones)
Stay in touch! Follow Outlaw on Bluesky @outlawpod.bsky.social
Here's an update on the RICO 61's May 14, 2025 status hearing with a new judge on the case. "RICO 61" refers to the case against the 61 people alleged to be involved in the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta discussed in this episode.
*If you can't click hyperlinks above, check out the episode description here: https://sites.libsyn.com/572680
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In this episode we are joined by Kristian Williams, anarchist historian and author of Our Enemies in Blue: Police and Power in America, and Garrett, an anti-repression activist and anarchist legal worker who resisted repression as one of the RNC 8.
The conversation covers:
How models of policing protest have shifted over time How they are shifting again today and why it matters How this can inform repression preparation and responseStay tuned after the interview for a poem by Malik Farrad Muhammad, a political prisoner from the George Floyd and Breonna Taylor Uprisings.
Cover Image by Mon M.
Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones)
Stay in touch! Follow Outlaw on Bluesky @outlawpod.bsky.social
You can send Malik a letter at:
Malik Muhammad #23935744
Snake River Correctional Institution
777 Stanton Blvd
Ontario, OR 97914-8335**If you want to write Malik, please be intentional and honest about your capacity to stay in touch or if you're sending a one-off note.
Malik can also receive communications electronically, and prefers that method for consistent correspondence. You can find instructions for setting up electronic messages via the GettingOut website here:
https://www.icscorrections.com/docs/Gettingout_instructions.pdf
*Note that you must first send your email address to Malik in writing so that he can add you to his list of approved contacts.
More of Malik's writings and updates at malikspeaks.noblogs.org
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"The #1 reason we got free was because no one would talk."
In this episode, Jess and Tracy discuss their successful fight against a 2010 FBI investigation connected to their organizing with the MN Anti-War Committee against the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul, MN. From resisting grand jury subpoenas to organizing a national speaking tour, they get into how and why they chose not to comply with the investigation. They reflect on this experience of repression and lessons for movements today. The episode closes with part one of Outlaw's recap of the last year of legal repression faced by Palestine solidarity activists.
Cover image by Mon M.
Intro/outro music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry
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More on Grand Juries
Read:
What is a grand jury?
Grand Jury Resistance Project Statement of Resistance
Listen:
Mo on Grand Juries | Live Like the World is Dying
Cyprus Hartford Resists Federal Grand Jury | Final Straw Radio (Check the show notes for other Final Straw Radio interviews with grand jury resistors)
More on the Repression Recap Cases
Casey's legal defense fundraiser
Casey support website
Asheville anti-zionist defendants legal defense fundraiser
What's Snitch-Jacketing? "Not Liking Someone Doesn't Mean They're a Cop"
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Why is the government obsessed with framing leftist activists as terrorists? How can we understand this strategy in the context of recent U.S. movement history? Dr. Michael Loadenthal, antifascist data researcher and terrorism studies scholar, joins Outlaw to help answer these questions. Conversation topics include: how post-9/11 counter-terrorism policy shapes repression of social movements today, the Green Scare and the emergence of "domestic terrorism" and "eco-terrorism," the targeting of non-citizen student activists like Mahmoud Khalil, and much more. The episode closes with a brief update on the Stop Cop City criminal cases.
Cover Image by Mon M.
Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry
Michael Loadenthal's Work:
The Prosecution Project
Published Research & Writing
Bluesky
Stop Cop City Fundraisers:
Victor Puertas' Fundraiser
Nile's Fundraiser
Jack Mazurek's Fundraiser and Support Website
Priscilla Grim's Fundraiser
Amin's request for support, venmo @boogynights
Tortuguita Healing Center Fundraiser
Additional Resources:
Outlaw website & compiled anti-repression resources
Follow Outlaw on Bluesky
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Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry
