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Green & Red: Podcasts for Scrappy Radicals

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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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Recent Guests

Yotam Marom
Organizer, facilitator, and writer; author of Four Louder Days, Reaching Beyond a Politics of Powerlessness
Author, Movement organizer
Episode: Why the Left Needs to Get Beyond the Politics of Powerlessness w/ author Yotam Marom (G&R 508)
Priscilla Grim
New York Rican mom, comrade and activist based in Brooklyn
No Cop City/No Cop World contributor; writer for In These Times, Hammer & Hope, Scalawag, etc.
Episode: Continuing Legal Battles for Stop Cop City w/ Hannah Kass and Priscilla Grim (G&R 506)
Hannah Kass
Ph.D. in Geography and Environmental Studies, Cobb County 3 activist
Cobb County 3; Cobb County Stop Cop City movement
Episode: Continuing Legal Battles for Stop Cop City w/ Hannah Kass and Priscilla Grim (G&R 506)
Ann Larson
Activist and writer focused on economic justice; co-founder of the Debt Collective
Debt Collective
Episode: Clean Up on Aisle Five: Essential Work and Poverty Wages at America's Grocery Stores w/ Ann Larson (G&R 502)
David Benac
Professor of History, Environmental History and Public History at Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University
Episode: Rainforest Radicals: The History of Rainforest Action Network w/ Prof. David Benac (G&R 501)
Moody Jandiala
Musical director, frequent contributor to the podcast
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Episode: 500 Episodes and Counting! The Secret History of the Green and Red Podcast! (G&R 500)
Rodrigo AcuΓ±a
Independent journalist; former NSW Department of Education contributor; author and filmmaker
Independent journalist, writer on Latin American politics
Episode: Anti-Austerity Protests Shake Bolivia. Here’s Why. w/ Dr. Rodrigo AcuΓ±a (G&R 499)
Matthew Wolfe
Author of Fires in the Night: Earth Liberation Front, the FBI, and the Secret History of Eco-Sabotage
Viking; author
Episode: The Rise and Fall of the Earth Liberation Front w/ author Matthew Wolfe (G&R 498)
Annie Leonard
Former executive director of Greenpeace USA, creator of The Story of Stuff
Greenpeace USA
Episode: Radicals, Realists and Repression: The State of U.S. Activism w/ G&R Panel Discussion (G&R 497)

Hosts

Scott Parkin
Co-host, climate organizer; based in the San Francisco Bay Area; engages in campaigns against financial institutions and fossil-fuel projects; active in environmental and labor movements.
Bob Buzzanco
Historian and co-host; professor of history with focus on the Vietnam era and radical social movements; brings historical depth to discussions of policy, protest, and power.

Reviews

3.2 out of 5 stars from 138 ratings
  • The most relevant podcast

    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. The general strike episode is a recent favourite!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pl32mk78
    United States5 months ago
  • Anti-imperial perspectives and facts

    truthtelling on fire

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nat Fig
    Australia9 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 States10 months ago
  • A must-listen for the resistance!

    This podcast is consistently thoughtful, well-researched, and grounded in conversations you won’t hear on mainstream outlets. The hosts bring together organizers, writers, historians, and everyday people to break down what’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 you’re looking for sharp political analysis without the corporate media spin!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    K🌟🌟🌟
    United States10 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 Statesa year ago

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High praise for guests and hosts, though occasional critiques of interview style exist.
Consistently informative and empowering for activists.
Thoughtful, well-researched analysis with strong guests.
Diverse topics, bridging academics and organizers.
Engaging discussions that connect history to current movements.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Trump's Dept. of Justice Indicts 15 Anti-ICE Organizers in Minneapolis w/ Journalist Amie Stager (G&R 505)
Q: How are workers and labor groups reacting to these indictments, and what is the broader labor movement doing in response?
Labor leaders have expressed concern about targeted activists, shown solidarity with the indicted, and there is fundraising for legal defense; ongoing discussions at AFL-CIO events and local unions reflect mixed expectations on how labor should respond, including calls to defend organizing rights and immigration reform as part of resistance strategies.
Trump's Dept. of Justice Indicts 15 Anti-ICE Organizers in Minneapolis w/ Journalist Amie Stager (G&R 505)
Q: What are these 15 individuals accused of in Minneapolis, and what charges do they face?
They are charged with conspiracy to impede or injure a federal officer, among other counts like solicitation to commit violence, interstate threats, and assault on a federal officer or destruction of government property; much of the case hinges on speech and social media activity rather than direct physical violence.
Why the Yellow Vests Defy Politics as Usual w/ Prof. Ida Susser (G&R 495)
Q: How did the Yellow Vests relate to the welfare state in France and to unions?
The movement formed a critical, overlapping relationship with unions and the welfare state; protesters defended universal entitlements while resisting attempts to dismantle labor protections, and they sought to retain a horizontal, non-partisan stance rather than being absorbed by traditional party politics.
Why the Yellow Vests Defy Politics as Usual w/ Prof. Ida Susser (G&R 495)
Q: Where did the Yellow Vests originate and why did they gain momentum beyond Paris?
They started in rural areas largely due to diesel taxes and transportation cutbacks that hit working-class and rural populations hard, then coalesced into nationwide protests as people from various regions connected their grievances at traffic circles and in Paris.
MAGAcademy: How corporatism paved the way for the hostile takeover of higher ed. w/ Nolan Higdon (G&R 496)
Q: How has corporate money affected universities?
Industry funding guides research priorities, lab directions, and the overall governance of campuses, incentivizing profitable outcomes over public good and shaping who is in control of decision-making.

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This show repeatedly centers anti-capitalist and anti-imperialist analysis through conversations with organizers, scholars, journalists, and activists. Recurring themes include the political economy of higher education, labor, and state power, as well as historical precedents for contemporary movements. Guests range from academics and journalists to veterans' organizers and movement photographers, enabling nuanced discussions on protests, solidarity campaigns, and media narratives. A standout is the consistent pairing of rigorous historical context with on-the-ground activism, creating content that speaks to both scholars and organizers while maintaining a grounded, action-oriented perspective for listeners seeking practical insights for ad... more

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