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Fight Back! Radio

Fight Back! Radio
Palestine
Labor Movement
United Auto Workers
William Z. Foster
Democratic National Convention
Virginia
Teachers' Union
Starbucks
Afl-Cio
Israel
Genocide
May Day
United States
Students For a Democratic Society
Freedom Road Socialist Organization
Chicago
Right-To-Work Laws
American Trade Unionism
Unionization
U.S. Imperialism

Fight Back! Radio takes you to the heart of the peoples' struggles, and brings you a working class perspective on labor, Black liberation, anti-imperialism, and all other struggles for a better world.

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On behalf of the Fight Back! Radio team, we want to thank all of our listeners for tuning in to 100 episodes of the news and views of the Peoples' Struggles. For this special episode, we decided to flip the mic around to Richard Berg. You have heard ... more

The Fight Back! Radio team categorically condemns the shameful attacks on Iran, its people, and its sovereignty by the US and Israel. We recommend that our listeners hit the streets and join the other people of conscious calling for hands off Iran, t... more

Struggle is intensifying across the US against ICE and for immigrant rights. Our guest today, Lyla Salinas, an organizer with the Community Service Organization (CSO) San José, is on the front lines of this struggle. From protesting ICE at Super Bowl... more

Since the ceasefire agreement in October of 2025, we've seen Israel commit daily bombings, blocking of aid, the withholding of hostages and bodies of martyrs, and no sign of giving up their genocidal agenda.

We're honored to be joined by Husam Maraj... more

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Recent Guests

Mary Anne Trasciatti
Professor of rhetoric and director of labor studies at Hofstra University
Hofstra University
Episode: Labor Legend Elizabeth Gurley Flynn: The East Side Joan of Arc with Mary Anne Trasciatti
Lyla Salinas
Organizer with the Community Service Organization of San José
Community Service Organization of San José
Episode: Ice Out of the Super Bowl! with Lyla Salinas
Husam Marajda
Chicago Chapter Co-Chair of the United States Palestinian Community Network
United States Palestinian Community Network
Episode: No Ceasefire to be Seen: The Continued Fight for a Free Palestine with Husam Marajda
Mira Altobell-Resendez
Organizer with the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee
Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee
Episode: Fighting for Immigrant Rights in Minnesota with Mira Altobell-Resendez
Jae Franklin
Black Queer Organizer from Chicago and co-chair of the Anti-War Committee
Freedom Road Socialist Organization, Anti-War Committee Chicago
Episode: Hands Off Venezuela! An on the Ground Perspective with Jae Franklin
Colin Smalley
President of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local 777
Episode: Trump is a Union Buster with Colin Smalley
Monique Sampson
Treasurer of the National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, teacher, union activist, and TikTok star.
National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression
Episode: Building the Movement to Defeat Trump's Agenda & Win Community Control of the Police with Monique Sampson
Tom Burke
Co-chair of the Anti-War Action Network and labor activist
International Association of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local 26
Episode: No War With Venezuela with Tom Burke
Omar Flores
Chair of the Immigrant Rights Work Team of the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression
Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression
Episode: When Ice Invades, Chicago Fights Back with Omar Flores

Host

Richard Berg
Host of Fight Back Radio; long-standing organizer and commentator on labor and political repression

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 201 ratings
  • Best Podcast for Revolutionary News and Perspectives on Current Events

    Been a long time listener, so I figure I’d finally write a review for my favorite podcast.

    Fight Back! Radio is an incredible, well-produced podcast that has accompanied me throughout my own journey as an activist. It is an excellent resource for anyone looking to orient themselves to the perspectives of those who are actually active in struggle and trying to build real change despite the reactionary ruling class.

    Richard Berg is the perfect interviewer in that he allows his guests to display... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Canslrk
    United Statesa year ago
  • Propaganda

    Pushing the Palestinian lies

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Maitreya9
    Israel2 years ago
  • My favorite podcast

    Fight Back! Radio was already my favorite podcast and the most recent episode with the national chair of USPCN was just a cherry on top! Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amandlaintifada
    United States2 years ago
  • Priceless information

    Exactly the sort of information about movements that I’m interested in

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GrumbleMumbles
    United States3 years ago
  • Fight Back! Radio is Dope

    Still in its first year and approaching 20,000 listens. Great guests, leaders in our struggle, make this a great podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    r4richard
    United States3 years ago

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Fans highlight the depth of interviews and commitment to social justice movements.
Critics are rare but some reviews question framing of certain international issues.
People praise the show for practical, on-the-ground organizing insights.
Listeners value diverse, activist-guests and strong political analysis.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Labor Legend Elizabeth Gurley Flynn: The East Side Joan of Arc with Mary Anne Trasciatti
Q: Why was Flynn expelled from the ACLU, and what does it reveal about the era?
Her Communist Party alignment and anti-fascist activism clashed with the board's anti-communist stance, leading to expulsion and illustrating the tense politics within civil liberties groups during the Red Scare.
Labor Legend Elizabeth Gurley Flynn: The East Side Joan of Arc with Mary Anne Trasciatti
Q: What role did Flynn play in the Lawrence and Patterson textile strikes?
She energized women workers, led morale-boosting campaigns, and helped sustain the strikes by publicity, organizing, and strategic picketing, including coordinating support across communities.
Labor Legend Elizabeth Gurley Flynn: The East Side Joan of Arc with Mary Anne Trasciatti
Q: How did Elizabeth Gurley Flynn influence free speech tactics in Missoula and Spokane?
She introduced multi-speaker, simultaneous soapbox actions to overwhelm local authorities and used synchronized demonstrations to maximize impact and press attention.
Marking 5 Years Since George Floyd's Murder with Jae Yates
Q: What victories were won in the aftermath of George Floyd's murder?
Yates mentions that the burning down of the police precinct was one significant act that shook the system but suggests that little substantial change has followed since then.
Marking 5 Years Since George Floyd's Murder with Jae Yates
Q: What do you think about Trump's potential pardon for Derek Chauvin?
Yates notes that while many find it ridiculous, the pardon symbolizes a deeper injustice and reflects ongoing systemic issues in policing and justice.

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A working-class-focused program centered on labor organizing, immigrant rights, anti-imperialism, and racial justice. Conversations frequently feature activists, organizers, and legal advocates who share on-the-ground perspectives from grassroots movements, unions, and community organizations. Episodes highlight historical labor struggles, current policy battles, and international solidarity, often weaving in analysis of U.S. foreign policy, policing, and political repression. The show stands out for its activist lens, guest diversity, and emphasis on practical organizing lessons beyond theory.

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Fight Back! Radio launched 4 years ago and published 103 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Fight Back! Radio include:

1. Mary Anne Trasciatti
2. Lyla Salinas
3. Husam Marajda
4. Mira Altobell-Resendez
5. Jae Franklin
6. Colin Smalley
7. Monique Sampson
8. Tom Burke

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