A collection of interviews and podcasts I've done in 2020 related to eviction defense, rent control, historical rent strikes, and related subjects.   Most recent at the top.  Find out more:  www.artistsforrentcontrol.org

Eviction Defense, Rent Strikes and Related Discussions

Interviews

Occasional, bite-sized chunks of anarchist commentary and culture.  Each episode consists of an audio essay followed by a song.  Available wherever you get your podcasts.

This Week with David Rovics

What if we collectively organized as a class against those rich men north of Richmond, in defense of our mutual class interests, like guaranteed, actually affordable housing for everyone?

From Little Things, Big Things Grow

Senator John McCain is dead.  Speak good of the dead.  Good -- he's dead.

John McCain

No, not Shakespeare -- Hamlet, North Carolina.  September 3rd, 1991.

Remembering Hamlet

AP is reporting several of the children separated from their parents have been sexually abused in captiviity.  Unfortunately, sexually abusing children after separating them from their parents is as American as apple pie.

Child Separations

The CIA-backed military coup in Chile on September 11th, 1973 resulted in thousands killed and tortured over the course of a brutal dictatorship that began that day.  It also gave rise to some impressive acts of solidarity.  In Scotland, workers at the factory that repaired all the engines for the entire Chilean Air Force refused to touch a fascist engine.  For a time, it was revealed recently, the entire Chilean Air Force was grounded as a result.

September 11th, 1973

The Global Financial Crisis began in earnest 10 years ago this week, and the first of the series of global protests that began with a protest in Zuccotti Park in Manhattan on this date in 2011.  I was there.

Remembering Occupy Wall Street

This episode follows a slightly different format, in which Owen Kelly thinks aloud about the work of David Rovics: quoting from his writings and playing some of his music.

He pays particular attention to Rovics’ community-supported arts club, his crowdfunding activities (including the funding of his new album which he will record in Ireland this autumn), and his fledgling A Penny A Play campaign. He argues that we should see all of these as Rovics’ contribution to an ongoing drive towards cultural democracy.

Meanwhile in an Abandoned Warehouse

David Rovics: strategies for production

Frank Uhlig interviewed me for his community radio program in Germany, and I thought I'd share it on my podcast.  He introduces me in German, but after that it's all in English.

Interview with me on German community radio

A fairly extensive interview John Coleman did with me on questions of landlords and tenants, in the current historical context of the new Great Depression that is upon us.

John Coleman Interviews David Rovics about Rent Strikes and Eviction Response

Chris Cook hosts a longstanding and excellent show on CFUV Radio in Victoria, BC, and he had me on for the hour.

Chris Cook interviews David Rovics for Gorilla Radio

An interview of particular interest to anyone involved with the struggle for affordable housing.  The book Henry wrote that we discuss is about one of the leaders of the rent strike in Glasgow that led to the UK government freezing rents throughout the entire country.

Discussion With Henry Bell

The new CDC ruling kicks the can down the road nationwide until the end of 2020.  Let's be prepared for 2021.  Another world is possible.

Eviction Abolition:  The Time Is Now

Burt read my recent article in Counterpunch, Escalation in Portland, and had some questions.  This is the latest episode of his podcast, Keeping Democracy Alive.

Burt Cohen interviews me about Portland

I spend the hour with Cheri Honkala, co-founder of the Kensington Welfare Rights Union and the Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign, talking to me from Philadelphia.

You'll also find this interview as the latest episode of This Week with David Rovics, wherever you get your podcasts.

Discussion With Cheri Honkala, poorpeoplesarmy.com

Where to from here for Portland Emergency Eviction Response (PEER)?  A few thoughts on intentions, tactics, and building eviction defense networks.

You'll also find this as an episode of This Week with David Rovics, wherever you get your podcasts.

Next Step in Eviction Response

I was a guest on Paul Roland's Wednesday morning talk show on KBOO Community Radio in Portland, Oregon for an hour this morning, discussing various aspects of the housing crisis and eviction defense.  Here's the archived version.

Paul Roland interviews David Rovics about eviction defense

Singer/songwriter, writer, podcaster (on Spotify, Substack & Patreon), libertarian socialist, dad, lover of life.

Paul Roland interviews David Rovics about eviction defense

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