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Bourbon 'n BrownTown

Caullen Hudson & David A Moran
Palestine
Immigration
No Cop Academy
ICE
Chicago, United States
Black Researchers Collective
Obama Center
Chicago Transit Authority
Chicago Politics
Data
One Million Experiments
Chicago Palestine Film Festival
Incarceration/prison Labor
Film As Resistance
Trump Administration
Soapbox Productions
Housing Affordability / AMI
Chicago
Documentary Film Production
Public Transit

Powered by SoapBox Productions and Organizing, Bourbon ‘n BrownTown is a conversation-based podcast that fosters radically imaginative dialogues on media, culture, politics, and our various social movements through a liberatory lens. With a Chicago focus, filmmakers and movement workers Caullen Hudson and David A. Moran unpack complex social issues and topics while building relationships with arti... more

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BrownTown continues the "Chinga La Migra" series discussing how ICE ain't shit with Rey Wences of Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) and Any Huamani of Brighton Park Neighborhood Council (BPNC). Fast-forwarding from the last ... more

BrownTown discusses "Life" (1999) with trina reynolds tyler & Maira Khwaja of TM Productions and the Invisible Institute. The double duo breakdown the cult classic's coverage of US incarceration through the decades, respectability politics within Bla... more

BrownTown shares virtual space with Dina Amin (AKA Dinamiin), Palestinian filmmaker and singer-songwriter to talk all things art, storytelling, and resistance. Dina shares her journey exploring identity and home through her genre-fluid music and deep... more

BrownTown on BrownTown. The podcast's audio engineers Kiera Battles and Kassandra Borah, and for the first time Jamie Price, assistant producer, step to the mics to talk all things BnB 2025! Last year we dropped our first show trailer; had our first ... more

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Recent Guests

Rey Wences
Longtime community organizer and advocate with immigrant justice experience
Immigrant Youth Justice League; former Deputy of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant, Migrant and Refugee Rights
Episode: Ep. 130 - Chinga La Migra: Organizing under a MAGA Regime ft. Rey Wences & Any Huamani
Any Huamani
Immigrants Defense Coordinator at Brighton Park Neighborhood Council; organizer
Brighton Park Neighborhood Council; Treatment Not Trauma
Episode: Ep. 130 - Chinga La Migra: Organizing under a MAGA Regime ft. Rey Wences & Any Huamani
Dina Amin
Palestinian filmmaker and singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles, MFA candidate at CalArts
Space Collective (co-founded) / CalArts
Episode: 128 - Palestinian Liberation: Artistic Expression through Film, Music, & Identity ft. Dina Amin
Kiera Battles
MA in Music Business from Berklee; founder of When The Show Is Over nonprofit
When The Show Is Over
Episode: Ep. 127 - New Years 2026: A Retrospective ft. Kiera Battles, Kassandra Borah, & Jamie Price
Kassandra Borah
Columbia College Chicago graduate with a focus on sound design
Independent sound designer
Episode: Ep. 127 - New Years 2026: A Retrospective ft. Kiera Battles, Kassandra Borah, & Jamie Price
Jamie Price
Visual artist and data conversion specialist; involved in production
Self/SoapBox collaboration
Episode: Ep. 127 - New Years 2026: A Retrospective ft. Kiera Battles, Kassandra Borah, & Jamie Price
Qudsiyyah Shariyf
Deputy Director of Chicago Abortion Fund
Chicago Abortion Fund
Episode: Ep. 126 - *LIVE AT CH DISTILLERY* Reproductive Justice & Abortion Care In This Moment ft. Alicia Hurtado & Qudsiyyah Shariyf of Chicago Abortion Fund
Alicia Hurtado
Director of Advocacy and Communications at the Chicago Abortion Fund
Chicago Abortion Fund
Episode: Ep. 126 - *LIVE AT CH DISTILLERY* Reproductive Justice & Abortion Care In This Moment ft. Alicia Hurtado & Qudsiyyah Shariyf of Chicago Abortion Fund
Sadie Soto
Lifelong Chicagoan, CTA writer, environmental consultant
Chicago area environmental consulting and CTA policy
Episode: Ep. 125 - Funding Public Transit ft. Sadie Soto

Hosts

Caullen Hudson
Co-founder of SoapBox, host of Bourbon 'n BrownTown; longtime organizer and commentator on media and culture.
David A. Moran
Co-host and organizer known for moving between media production and grassroots activism.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • More than just dudes dude’n

    I love listening to this podcast because it is always informative and thoughtful about current and relevant political issues in Chicago/American society. The hosts are considerate of their areas of privilege, ask thoughtful questions, invite diverse guests and uplift their voices, and are real.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Xgracemariex
    United States2 years ago
  • Always learning

    Hosts do an excellent job recruiting accomplished members of the current activist generation, facilitating insightful discussions, challenging assumptions, and splicing in relevant media and recommendations.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    CazDemon
    United States5 years ago
  • The bro’s Sophie is amazing!

    The dudes are cool! Gotta shoutout my girl Sophie. SHE DID THAT! She’s amazing and authentic and contributes so much to this world.

    The guys did a great job of respecting her boundaries and asking questions with some sense.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Iwasinanearthquake
    United States7 years ago
  • One of the best Chicago activist groups

    Obsessed with soapbox. I love they’re giving a voice and a platform to unique voices and issues. If you care about Chicago, you’ll care about this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tired but loyal
    United States8 years ago
  • A Palpable Podcast of Passion and Precision!!!

    I appreciate this podcast because I find it to be a space to explore and dissect the current issues of our time. Both gentleman provide an informative, challenging perspective to each topic of discussion.

    The show feels committed to providing audiences with a thought-provoking perspective. It’s worth mentioning that the commentary always attempts to contextualize present-day politics with historical significant, perfect for a millennial like me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OnMyDrizzy93
    United States9 years ago

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The show elevates diverse voices and engages deeply with local issues.
Guests are well-curated and provide actionable insights for organizers and advocates.
Listeners praise thoughtful moderation and strong alignment with movement-building values.

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Ep. 119 - Palestinian Liberation: Chicago Palestine Film Festival ft. Nina Shoman-Dajani, Justin Mashouf, & Hamzah Furqani
Q: How did the Chicago Palestine Film Festival adapt during the pandemic and in the current climate?
The festival transitioned to reopening in theaters, used virtual screenings, and expanded partnerships while maintaining a strong volunteer base, ensuring ongoing access to Palestinian cinema and community dialogue.
128 - Palestinian Liberation: Artistic Expression through Film, Music, & Identity ft. Dina Amin
Q: How has Dina's background influenced her approach to filmmaking and music?
Dina links her Palestinian identity and diaspora experiences to her artistic practice, using film and music to explore memory, displacement, and collective liberation, while actively seeking to present Palestinian voices as complex, human, and resilient.
Ep. 122 - Organizing against Displacement with the Obama Community Benefits Agreement 2.0 ft. Kiara Hardin & Infiniti Gant
Q: Infiniti, where were you in 2020 and how did you get involved with the Obama CBA?
Infiniti describes returning from college, discovering the before/after images of Jackson Park, joining a fellowship, and becoming part of the campaign through a paid opportunity that aligned with her health needs, which led to ongoing involvement.
Ep. 130 - Chinga La Migra: Organizing under a MAGA Regime ft. Rey Wences & Any Huamani
Q: What lessons from Midway Blitz are most relevant for listeners who want to help now?
Build decentralized, local networks; train rapid response teams; stay connected with neighbors; and engage in local elections and advocacy to push for protective policies.
Ep. 130 - Chinga La Migra: Organizing under a MAGA Regime ft. Rey Wences & Any Huamani
Q: Can you explain what ICIRR is and how BPNC relates to it?
ICIRR is a statewide coalition coordinating immigrant and refugee rights work, with BPNC as a member organization playing a frontline role in local services and advocacy.

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Bourbon 'n BrownTown delivers activist-leaning conversations with a Chicago focus, blending media critique, movement building, and culture to unpack social issues. Episodes frequently center immigrant rights, reproductive justice, transit equity, housing, abolitionist media, and community organizing, often featuring activists, researchers, filmmakers, and organizers who bring on-the-ground perspectives. Notable strengths include a strong collaboration with grassroots organizations, a liberal arts approach to complex policy topics, and a hands-on, practical orientation that invites audience participation and field action. The show stands out for its cross-disciplinary guests, live-event experimentation, and a consistent emphasis on liberatio... more

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2. Any Huamani
3. Dina Amin
4. Kiera Battles
5. Kassandra Borah
6. Jamie Price
7. Qudsiyyah Shariyf
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