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As long as there’s been oppression, there’ve been people fighting it. This weekly podcast dives into history to drag up the wildest rebels, the most beautiful revolts, and all the people who long to be—and fight to be—free. It explores complex stories of resistance that offer lessons and inspiration for us today, focusing on the ensemble casts that make up each act of history. That is to say, this... more

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Margaret talks with defendant Isaac Sant about the resistance to ICE in the Twin Cities and federal repression

links referenced:

Alexio fundraiser: chuffed.org/project/alexio-mutual-aid

Wired article on HSI spying: www.wired.co... more

Margaret reads you a comfy, cozy story about a robot colony on the moon, and one robot's journey to find a new home--and have her tarot cards read

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Margaret talks with historian Ben Egerman about his work studying less-trodden queer history

Find Ben's book at: redemmas.org/titles/51654-a-gay-little-history-of-maryland-volume-1/

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Margaret talks with historian Ben Egerman about his work studying less-trodden queer history

Find Ben's book at: redemmas.org/titles/51654-a-gay-little-history-of-maryland-volume-1/

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Recent Guests

Ben Egerman
Historian and librarian who researches LGBTQ history in Maryland
Episode: Part Two: Ben Egerman and the Gay History of Maryland
Andrew Ti
Host of the Starter Trek podcast
Episode: Part Two: Jim Henson: A Complicated Guy Who Made Stories I Really Like
Treasure Shields Redmond
Poet, scholar, and writer whose work includes a collection of poems in the voice of Fannie Lou Hamer
Episode: CZM Book Club: "Ark of Bones," by Henry Dumas with Dr. Treasure Shields Redmond (Part 2)
Hazel Robin
Forest defender and environmental organizer with 30 years of activism experience
Forest Climate Alliance
Episode: Part Two: The Warner Creek Free State: The Camp That Lasted a Year and Won
Mata Kastrisiou
Author of Black Box stories
Anarchist Review of Books (publisher)
Episode: CZM Book Club Presents: Stories from "Black Box," by Mata Kastrisiou and translated by Kostas Kaltsas
Kostas Kaltsas
Translator and critic
Anarchist Review of Books Editions
Episode: CZM Book Club Presents: Stories from "Black Box," by Mata Kastrisiou and translated by Kostas Kaltsas
Bridget Todd
Host of There Are No Girls on the Internet
There Are No Girls on the Internet
Episode: CZM Book Club: Reverse Book Club: Talking "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" with Bridget, Hazel and All of You
Cory Doctorow
Author and public intellectual discussed at length in the episode
Author, and activist
Episode: Part Two: Cory Doctorow on Speculative Fiction for Social Change
Prince Shakur
Reader and co-host for this episode
The Dugout of Black Anarchists podcast
Episode: CZM Book Club: What We Want, What We Believe by Alex Smith, Part One

Host

Margaret Killjoy
Host of the show; principal creator and curator of episodes, often guiding discussions and storytelling.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3.2k ratings
  • Why didn’t I start listening to this before

    I used to hate Margret’s voice it sounds eerily similar to my own. but ever since I started listening her voice has grown on me. Did I mention how woke and queer it is!!!!!!!! :-)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Big mek Slagbad
    Canadaa month ago
  • Margaret is a master storyteller

    This podcast is always full of thrills and spills but is very chill. The book club does all the heavy lifting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SergeySmolenska
    United Statesa month ago
  • I want to rate this higher but I just can’t.

    Love Killjoy been following her work for years. Been listening to the show since it started.

    Killjoy is amazing but she has the charisma of later day Biden podcasting. Her solo episodes are completely skippable. Even if I’m curious about the subject. 3+ hours of listening to Killjoy’s mono tone is pretty awful. She NEEDS a guest. Even if it’s another cool one host.

    Lastly, not every episode has been a “cool” person either.

    4 episodes about how historic woman sold out her fellow revolutionari... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Agrovater
    United States3 months ago
  • Love the podcast and will change this to 5 stars but don't know a better way to ask where part one of the frog book club 6 parter is...

    Podcast Addict
    1
    BeeFree
    3 months ago
  • Refreshing

    Love the episodes with Kaveh. He and Margaret seem to really get along well and it shows in the episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mmmmtryptophan
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Episodes with guests are consistently highlighted for engaging insights and entertaining banter.
The host's storytelling and warmth are praised, with some criticism of long solo segments.
A number of reviews praise the show's inspirational storytelling and rigor, with a few critiques about focus or length.
Listeners appreciate strong guest chemistry and the depth of historical context.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#99
United States/History
Apple Podcasts
#78
Canada/History
Apple Podcasts
#220
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#185
Germany/History
Apple Podcasts
#187
Australia/History
Apple Podcasts
#88
Finland/History

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Part Two: Ben Egerman and the Gay History of Maryland
Q: How do you think your work as a historian does and doesn't tie into that part of it?
Egerman describes turning his research into zines and community events, often at a Baltimore gay bar and in partnership with artists or activist groups, to share history and help build community.
Part Two: Ben Egerman and the Gay History of Maryland
Q: Is there any evidence of this ever happened?
Egerman says there is no evidence that Soviet agents used gay relationships to blackmail American federal employees into revealing secrets, and notes that a book investigated the allegation.
Part One: Ben Egerman and the Gay History of Maryland
Q: How did people who today we'd look at and see as someone trans live their lives, survive, and go through the world?
Egerman says he is more interested in how people navigated the world than whether modern labels accurately describe them. He looks at how people survived and understood themselves amid changing categories and hostile historical sources.
Part One: Ben Egerman and the Gay History of Maryland
Q: What's it like looking for a history that has kind of gone unwritten, and how do you find these little moments and piece something together?
Egerman says queer people are often visible in historical records because they were arrested, particularly for violating clothing laws. Researchers can interpret details in those accounts while accounting for the hostile viewpoint of the writers, and sometimes piece together substantial stories about how people lived and survived.
Part Two: The Warner Creek Free State: The Camp That Lasted a Year and Won
Q: What are some of the lessons you all learned at Warner Creek?
Robin emphasizes using multiple tactics, creating roles for people with different levels of availability and risk tolerance, holding consistent events, and building media coverage and community involvement.

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Historical storytelling with a counterpoint to mainstream narratives, highlighting rebels, labor struggles, and insurgent lives through long-form conversations and book-club style discussions. Episodes frequently center activists, writers, historians, and artists who illuminate underrepresented resistance movements, often tying past struggles to contemporary social change. Notable strengths include rigorous context, accessible narration, and a mix of archival sourcing with personal storytelling, making complex history engaging for listeners who enjoy deep dives and thoughtful analysis. Potential listeners should expect rich, character-driven histories, with occasional tangents and a thriving, community-oriented vibe around revolutionary ide... more

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2. Andrew Ti
3. Treasure Shields Redmond
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6. Kostas Kaltsas
7. Bridget Todd
8. Cory Doctorow

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