Blueprints of Disruption

21/11/2024

Masking as a Revolutionary Act

We understand community care. We know we need to keep each other safe. We know the government won't do it for us right now. So why are so many progressives not taking the most basic precautions at their events?

Let's talk about that and provide easy, affordable ways to do better as we build our movements.

Thanks to Shira Lurie for lending her time and for groups like Protect our Province N.S. and Mask for Mask Qu**rs for the work they're doing on the ground.

Blueprints of Disruption is available everywhere, but down below we've made it easier to find us .

29/10/2024

We've added to our Tenant Power playlist...

Defending Against Demovictions is with Bank Block Tenants in Ottawa, Ontario.

Their landlord has treated the neighbourhood like his own personal Monopoly board - and the City of Ottawa has helped them every step of the way.

Hear how they banded together after receiving eviction notices, and how they decided to fight back.

Links are in the comments.

23/10/2024

Toronto Police are doing everything they can to intimidate the Palestinian Solidarity movement.

Hear their latest tactics and how the movement is responding to them on our latest...

Support Systems Amid State Suppression

🎧 https://pod.fo/e/2778fb

24/08/2024

I got to Rant with Anna Lippman about this BS attack on Fred Hahn.

Is this what Union Democracy looks like?

CUPE National Executives Voted YES to a Motion of Non-Confidence on Fred HahnWe sit down with CUPE rank and file member Anna Lippman to talk about the dangerous precedent being set, at such a preca...

09/08/2024

Voices for Unhoused Liberation () are on the front lines of the movement to end homelessness. Not only are they fighting back against the underhanded tactics of the City of Toronto - but they are themselves a support network that is so badly needed.

To find out more, be sure to catch these two interviews:

https://pod.fo/e/237eaa

https://pod.fo/e/25b0f2

They are also hosting a teach in a Grange Park this Saturday, August 10th.

02/08/2024

In case you needed more reasons to hate the Olympics this year:
https://pod.fo/e/259ba4

A weekly podcasts that features in depth discussions with front line activists, organizers and rabble rousers on how they are working to disrupt the status quo, decolonize our spaces and bring down Capitalism. We aim to explain and amplify their great work, while explaining why and how people are pu...

18/07/2024

We rant less about the floods and more about poor political decisions that led to it.

https://pod.fo/e/2538d8 (20 minute listen)

Toronto recently experienced heavy flooding, the images went viral. This isn't the first time - nor will it be the last. Our hosts discuss the budget decisions made by all levels of government that...

12/07/2024

Ontario public sector workers and the revenues they generate are under attack. What does OPSEU do? Stand up fight back! LCBO workers across the Province are on strike for better compensation, but more importantly - they are doing what they can to push back against the Conservative's dismantling of the public sector in general.

Our hosts Jessa McLean and Santiago Helou Quintero break down Ford's so-called 'Dry Summer', the deal made with private retailers and the malicious ways in which he's trying to undermine the power of workers.

Don't miss this - its our FIRST EXCLUSIVE RABBLE RANTS on the new feed. Check out the comments for the link.

13/06/2024

As we discuss and draw lessons from recent police actions at student encampments, peaceful protests and marches for genocide, it becomes clear exactly who is breaching the peace.

McGill students escalated their actions and occupied a building on campus, while York University students finished setting up their encampment. Both had the police set on on them by the very people tasked with ensuring their safety. We talk about anarchist organizing, the need for backup plans, and remind folks to never trust these University Presidents.

The discussion then moves to the Walk for Israel and the arrest of counter-protestors for breach of peace. This is contrasted with the egregious police violence at a Toronto rally that same weekend, where they stole a large Palestinian flag.

Beyond getting mad - our hosts provide constructive takeaways for organizers everywhere. They provide, Blueprints of Disruption.

08/06/2024

Jail Support Needed at 55 Division - TORONTO - NOW!

03/06/2024

It's not everyday you hear Labour leaders make these kinds of commitments.

Solidarity is indeed a verb.

We discuss the implications of Students and Labour United, as well as the potential pressure points they can use to get Universities across Canada to disclose and divest.

Link in comments - Please share if you like what you hear.

07/05/2024

No Pride in Genocide

Longtime q***r rights activist Gary Kinsman talks about his recent resignation from Pride Toronto amidst their refusal to adequately address the genocide in Palestine.

But he also shares the organization’s roots, it’s transition away from them and it’s unhealthy relationship with Police and corporate money.

(Link in comments) Blueprints of Disruption

24/04/2024

Unlawful Assembly While Masked!

That's right. Labour 4 Palestine activist Anna Lippman saw charges added to her docket for her use of an N95 mask during a direct action.

Police tried to impose ridiculous bail conditions such as prohibiting the use of voice amplification (a megaphone).

Hear first hand what that was like and why we can't let these tactics slow us down.

https://pod.fo/e/234359

20/04/2024

Colonial Settler Urbanism

You might call it 'gentrification'.

Our guest, author of Resisting Eviction, Andy Crosby - thinks there's a lot more to unpack there than just 'redeveloping' a neighbourhood.

In our latest, here about the case of Heron Gate (Ottawa) - Canada's largest urban eviction.

Available anywhere you get your podcasts. Or check out the comments for links.

17/04/2024

With tensions between Israel and Iran at a fever pitch, our host Jessa McLean is joined by a former guest to unpack what’s going on.

It’s also a discussion about imperialist agendas and delegitimizing state actors one can’t control.

Our latest Rabble Rants podcast:

The conversation explores the current situation in Israel and Palestine, focusing on the goals and actions of the Israeli government, the role of the US, and the potential consequences of the confl...

11/04/2024

Did you know Canada had an Era of Rebellion?

The powerful often hide the parts of history they’re most afraid of.

Our latest Blueprints of Disruption is an unconventional history lesson with Bothered Boy the Tory’s especially wouldn’t want you to hear.

Check it out (link in comments)

02/04/2024

Our newest RABBLE RANTS is UP!

Host Jessa McLean reviews the recent announcement from Justice Trudeau that he will create a Renters' Bill of Rights, tie rent payments to credit scores, provide funding to legal aid for tenants, and make other requirements of landlords.

Catch the Rabble Rants on their own feed now. Links in the comments.

Liberals Announce Plans for a Renters' Bill of Rights

In an attempt to sway young voters, mostly renters, Trudeau and the Liberals have announced what they are calling a Renters' Bill of Rights. It includes some funding for legal aid, plans to tie rental payment history to credit scores and other measures aimed at the landlord/tenant relationship.

Host Jessa McLean goes through the plans, their viability and flags some of the ways these measures could actually harm tenants and their ability to push back against bad landlords and sky high rents.

https://pod.fo/e/22cc66