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Green & Red: Podcasts for Scrappy Radicals

Green and Red
Noam Chomsky
Climate Change
Democratic National Convention
Iran
Free Speech
Gaza
Exxonmobil
Israel
Vietnam War
Media Critique
Anarchism
Intellectual Responsibility
Nuclear Energy
Cancel Culture
Iraq War
Identity Politics
Colombia
Kasi Avera
Hamas
New College Of Florida

Welcome to our scrappy podcast. Bob Buzzanco and Scott Parkin co-host a regular podcast to discuss radical environmental and anti-capitalist politics with organizers, academics, artists and more. Bob Buzzanco is a professor of history at the University of Houston. He specializes in, writes about and talks on the Vietnam War era, foreign policy, Vietnam, radical social movements, economics, and oth... more

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Latest Episodes

ICE's surge into Minneapolis-St. Paul continues. After the ICE murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, labor and community groups mobilized against the federal intervention.

In our latest, we talk with labor reporter Amie Stager about what's happeni... more

In our latest, we talk with legendary filmmaker, screenwriter and novelist John Sayles. We start with a discussion about his new novel "Crucible." But also talk about labor, class consciousness, portraying the organizer as a hero, the border and the ... more

On January 23, 2026, we saw the first general strike in 80 years in Minnesota after the murder of Renee Good by ICE (one day before their murder of Veteranโ€™s Administration ICU nurse and union member Alex Pretti). Organizing, direct action and strike... more

Demonized by Republicans and Democrats alike, a myth emerged around โ€œantifaโ€ during Donald Trumpโ€™s first term. But few understand the dangerous work antifa does to disrupt and unmask the latest crop of white supremacists or listened when antifa sound... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Mathias
Journalist and author, known for his book 'To Catch a Fascist'
Formerly with HuffPost, Contributor to The Guardian, MSNBC, and The Nation
Episode: Antifa Spy Networks Expose the Radical Right w/ journalist Chris Mathias (G&R 461)
Arthur Pye
Writer, organizer, and popular educator focused on radical politics and the situation in Rojava.
Emergency Committee for Rojava
Episode: Rojava Fights for Its Survival w/ Arthur Pye (G&R 459)
Ron Kuby
Civil rights attorney and activist
Episode: American Beauty. Our end to 2025 episode (G&R 452)
Nell Bernstein
Author and journalist focused on youth incarceration and juvenile justice
Episode: "In Our Future We Are Free" Tracks the Decline of Youth Prisons w/ Author Nell Bernstein (G&R 451)
Aviva Chomsky
Professor at Salem State College, author focusing on Caribbean, Latin America, and labor studies
Episode: Trump's Wars with Latin America w/ Prof. Aviva Chomsky (G&R 449)
Adam Federman
Journalist and reporting fellow at Type Investigations, writes extensively on corporate and police spying on environmental activists.
Type Investigations
Episode: Pam Bondi's Operationalizing of Authoritarianism w/ Journalist Adam Federman (G&R 448)
Paul Paz Y Mino
Deputy Director at Amazon Watch
Amazon Watch
Episode: Chevron Awarded $220 Million in Amazon Pollution Case in Ecuador w/ Paul Paz y Mino (G&R 447)
Omar Zahzah
Assistant Professor of Arab and Muslim Ethnicities and Diaspora Studies at San Francisco State University.
San Francisco State University
Episode: Prof. Omar Zahzah on Zionism, Silicon Valley and Digital/Settler Colonialism in the Palestinian Liberation Movement (G&R 446)
Collin Rees
US Campaign Manager for Oil Change International
Oil Change International
Episode: #COP30: " One out of every 25 attendees is a fossil fuel lobbyist, which frankly, is horrifying." w/ climate campaigner Collin Rees (G&R 439)

Hosts

Scott Parkin
Co-host of a podcast discussing radical environmental and anti-capitalist politics, emphasizing grassroots activism and climate advocacy.
Bob Buzzanco
Co-host of the podcast, a professor specializing in the Vietnam War era and foreign policy, with a focus on history and radical social movements.

Reviews

3.2 out of 5 stars from 125 ratings
  • Anti-imperial perspectives and facts

    truthtelling on fire

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nat Fig
    Australia4 months ago
  • A show to keep you sane

    Always enjoy Scott and Bob offering their analysis and bringing great guests to help me make sense of the crazy world we're in. One of my top podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pl32mk78
    United States5 months ago
  • A must-listen for the resistance!

    This podcast is consistently thoughtful, well-researched, and grounded in conversations you wonโ€™t hear on mainstream outlets. The hosts bring together organizers, writers, historians, and everyday people to break down whatโ€™s happening in the world and why it matters. I always come away with new insights and a deeper sense of connection to movements for justice.

    Highly recommend if youโ€™re looking for sharp political analysis without the corporate media spin!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    K๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ
    United States5 months ago
  • Fraud of Recycling Episode

    The episode on the fraud of recycling is excellent. So much deliberate deception from the fossil fuel and plastic industries that is important to know about and that is so negatively impacting our bodies and our planet.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Orca_&_Osprey
    United States6 months ago
  • The best

    I love everything about this show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Virgilio Bess
    United States2 years ago

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The podcast is praised for featuring a variety of engaging guests, making complex political topics more accessible.
Critics mention instances of perceived rudeness or arrogance from hosts during interviews, but overall feedback remains overwhelmingly positive.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful and well-researched discussions that offer insights into current events and social justice.

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Talking Points

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Rojava Fights for Its Survival w/ Arthur Pye (G&R 459)
Q: Is there also pressure to members of Congress?
Yes, there are calls for advocacy and pressure on members of Congress and key foreign affairs officials to demand action regarding the situation in Rojava.
Rojava Fights for Its Survival w/ Arthur Pye (G&R 459)
Q: How is the Kurdish diaspora outside of Syria respond?
Kurdish communities worldwide, including those in Europe and the US, are organizing protests and demanding international action to support Rojava and raise awareness of the crisis.
Mexico Between Feast and Famine w/ Prof. Enrique Ochoa (G&R 458)
Q: How does the rise of corporate grocery stores, like Walmart, impact traditional diets in Mexico?
The growth of corporate entities like Walmart has restructured the Mexican diet, leading to increased consumption of processed foods and health issues related to diet changes.
Mexico Between Feast and Famine w/ Prof. Enrique Ochoa (G&R 458)
Q: How has big ag, big agri-business moved into the production of foodstuff in Mexico?
Ochoa describes how agribusiness has gained a foothold in Mexican agriculture, especially after NAFTA, affecting small farmers and altering production patterns.
Mexico Between Feast and Famine w/ Prof. Enrique Ochoa (G&R 458)
Q: What intrigued you about Mexico's food systems, and what intrigued you to write this book?
Ochoa explains his research background and how his prior work on Mexico's food systems led to his interest in the modern implications of food corporate power and inequality.

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Focused on radical environmentalism and anti-capitalist politics, this podcast features engaging discussions with a diverse range of guests, including activists, academics, and artists. Topics often revolve around pressing social issues such as climate justice, historical political events, and the critiques of prevailing economic systems. The conversational format and emphasis on grassroots activism provide listeners with unique insights into contemporary political movements and historical contexts that shape environmental advocacy and social justice efforts. The hosts aim to provide an alternative narrative to mainstream media, exploring subjects that often go unaddressed or are simplified in corporate discourse.

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2. Arthur Pye
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