Welcome to Rebel Steps. The Brazilian educator and philosopher Paulo Freire asked, “What can we do today so that we can do tomorrow what we cannot do today?” This podcast is about that question.

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Music: Don't force it, Little Strike (http://littlestrike.com/); Hush by Square Peg Round Hole (http://www.squarepegroundhole.me/).

Introduction

It's easy to get caught up in the idea that the role of organizer or activist is a specialized job. But everyone should be empowered to be an organizer and an activist. In this episode, you'll hear about activists' first steps into activism and get inspired to take your own.

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Episode 1: Be An Organizer (Affinity)

Street Art may not seem like a political act. But public art has historically been a part of planting the seeds for actions and gathering interest from a community. This episode includes tips for trying your hand at street art and interviews with artists on their own political art.

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Episode 2: Decorate Your Neighborhood (Propaganda)

Supporting prisoners is an important part of the resistance. One concrete way to offer this support is writing a letter. This episode features interviews with activists doing prisoner support in New York and offers ideas on a few ways to get involved.

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Episode 3: Write A Letter (Solidarity)

We'll need people to work together to build a better world. Joining or starting a group is a way to share skills, pool resources, and build relationships. Hear from two MACC participants about their first time showing up to a new group.

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Episode 4: Join A Team (Cooperation)

When people first set out to make a difference, they often gravitate toward charity. Yet charity has existed for eons, and the poor are still poor. Learn about the difference between charity and mutual aid projects.

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Episode 5: Support Your Community (Mutual aid)

Joining your organization's jail support team means you'll be keeping track of your friends if they are arrested. Hear from some organizers in the MACC's Jail and Court Support Working Group and Legal Working Group about providing support and avoiding pitfalls.

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Episode 6: Jail And Court Support (Repression)

This series has offered a collage of ideas to get folks organized. This final episode will give you more to think about as you take the next steps. Hear closing thoughts from our interviewees on ways to move forward.

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Episode 7: Be An Organizer 102

We’re very excited to announce that we’ve begun working on season 2 of Rebel Steps! As we prepare to create this season, we’d love to hear from you. If you tried any of the activities in season 1 and would like to share your experience, please record a message at http://rebelsteps.com/mailbox or write us at hello@rebelsteps.com.

We’d also love to hear if you have experiences with any of the topics we’re covering in season 2: Self-defense, sabotage, mental health, conflict resolution, media strategy, and group decision making. Any other thoughts on the podcast are welcome as well. Thank you for sharing your stories and ideas!

Lastly, we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve joined the Channel Zero Network. Channel Zero is an english-based anarchist radio/podcast network run by radical media makers. These podcasts share stories from the front-lines and lessons from history to spread revolutionary practices. Learn more about the podcasts within Channel Zero.

Announcing Season 2

A podcast about taking political action guided by the concepts of direct action, solidarity, autonomy and mutual aid.