Blueprints of Disruption

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

02/04/2024

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

28/03/2024

What is it like fighting for social justice St. John's, NL?

Find out in our latest Blueprints of Disruption.

We interview the Co-Chair for Social Justice Co-op NL to talk about how they've created a space where ideas thrive and solidarity is certainly a verb.

Check the comments for ways to find the episode.

27/03/2024

Climb our ever expanding LinkTree

A community for activists, organizers and rabble rousers. We aim to disrupt.

27/03/2024

Climb our Link Tree

A community for activists, organizers and rabble rousers. We aim to disrupt.

26/03/2024

You following us on Instagram yet? Come on!
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24/03/2024

Our discussion with anarchist collective CrimethInc. participant 'B' is full of lessons for how we can better organize our movements. How to form true collectives that value each and every voice, not just symbolically, but in how they make decisions. B describes how there is a way to find harmony without requiring complete unity.

This episode helps to better define anarchism as it is in these times; a collective project for self-determination. It is completely compatible with the work we are already doing, and may hold key answers to the questions that hive stagnated many movements.

Link to find the episode in the comments.

20/03/2024

The need for humanitarian aid in Gaza is urgent and undeniable.

The best way to get it delivered is by land.

But the U.S. is instead using their troops to build a seaport - and they've given the contract to deliver the aid to a company only formed in 2022.

A company run by former CIA paramilitary officers, Naval Commanders and men who have both advised Trump on the Middle East and been paid to 'stabilize' Yemen.

Get the whole story on our latest Rabble Rants.

https://pod.fo/e/22831c

18/03/2024

The United States Pledges to Build a Seaport in Gaza ⚠️

In his State of the Union Address, President Biden called for a six-week ceasefire and promised to build a seaport to deliver aid to Gaza.

The project will be lead by U.S. troops and a company no-one has heard of until now. Wait until you find out who runs that company and what their aims in the Middle East are 👀

We also discuss what all of this mean for the Israeli blockade on Gaza and geopolitics in general.

https://pod.fo/e/22831c

14/03/2024

The good folks at Ontario ACORN are at it again. Tenants getting organized and fighting back against RENOVICTIONS.

Interested in tenant organizing? 🔊 Listen to ACORN leaders Lorne MacMillan from Hamilton ACORN + Evan Bury from Ottawa ACORN on the Blueprints of Disruption podcast!

🚩Listen here: https://blueprints-of-disruption.captivate.fm/episode/fighting-renovictions-with-ontario-acorn
🚩Read the Ontario Renovictions Report: https://acorncanada.org/resources/renovictions-in-ontario/
🚩Send a message to your city council and mayor in support of an anti-renoviction bylaw: https://acorncanada.org/take_action/ontario-cities-need-renoviction-protections-now/

09/03/2024

A proper farewell to our class enemy, Brian Mulroney.

John Clarke joins me to go over his ‘legacy’ of neoliberalism, graft and disdain for the working class.



Give me your ‘favourite’ Mulroney moment below.

05/03/2024

Happening now in Toronto

114 Yorkville Ave.

No Peace for Genocidal Ministers

Livestream via ELDV4Palestine: https://www.instagram.com/eldv4palestine/live/18017418524509075

05/03/2024

With the federal Conservatives in full campaigning mode, we thought we'd take a moment to highlight some of the more dangerous aspects of Pierre Poilievre.

Even before he was leader of the CPC, his ambitions were clear, and so were his politics. Anti-democratic, anti-Indigenous, hostile.

Now his tactics, coupled with his growing platform, make his approach outright dangerous.

Listen in as we dish out on PP: https://pod.fo/e/223e55

02/03/2024

Rabble Rants now has its own feed!

Be sure to subscribe where ever it is you get your podcasts:

https://podfollow.com/rabble-rants

We've been releasing Rabble Rants on our Blueprints feed for a few months and the response has been wonderful. Its where our hosts Santiago Helou Quintero and Jessa McLean get to unpack the stories that have them riled up.

Thank you for all your support.

01/03/2024

What if we said...There is NO housing crisis?

Of course rent is high, homelessness is getting more prevalent, people are getting evicted or paying more than they can afford on shelter alone.

But that is by design.

Our interview with Ricardo Tranjan, Author of The Tenant Class, challenges a lot of the narratives that even the most well-intentioned housing advocates are using.

Don't miss it https://pod.fo/e/222421

28/02/2024

It was difficult, but we did our best to honour Aaron Bushnell's death while encouraging our comrades to find ways to resist that match his spirit of self sacrifice without leaving comrades behind to fight without you.

https://pod.fo/e/221db3

Be sure to subscribe to this new feed dedicated to our Rabble Rants.

The Death of Aaron BushnellHis last words were "Free Palestine". 25 year old Aaron Bushnell livestreamed what he called an extreme form of protest. In front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, th...

26/02/2024

The NDP and the Liberals have come to an agreement on Pharmacare legislation.

Many are celebrating this as a first step.

Our hosts look at the details, the timing, the lack of funding and suggest we hold our applause for the moment.

https://pod.fo/e/221322

24/02/2024

Upcoming workshop for S*x Work Activism.

You’ll remember we did an episode on Decriminalizing S*x Work with the Canadian Alliance for S*x Work Law Reform

2024 S*x Work Activist School
March 27,28 & 29
Apply now with link bellow

https://forms.gle/SsAyd37hzJ67nZb68

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22/02/2024

Be sure to catch this interview with Desmond Cole

We talk all things policing in Canada, and his analysis of where the Defund the Police movement needs to go is lesson for all of us.

Desmond is also very candid when we ask him about Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow giving the Police every penny they demanded.

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