
Groundings is a place where organizing, theory, and history come in contact with dialogue, experience, and storytelling. It's where the past meets the present, and political education happens. The title "Groundings" is in honor of the revolutionary educator Walter Rodney, whose concept of "groundings" as a form of radical, political, and communal education inspires the conversations on this podcas... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 71 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPoliticsHistory | |||

Zellie Imani joins the Groundings Podcast and defines “harm reduction” - and how it shows up in the community organizing work of his organization, Black Lives Matter Paterson, in New Jersey. He dispels the mainstream misunderstanding of harm reductio... more
Dr. Orisanmi Burton discusses his book “Tip of the Spear”, defining counter-insurgency and describing the prisoner struggle in what he calls the “Long Attica Revolt.” The conversation highlights how prison reform has been used as a tactic to defang t... more
Dr. Augustus Wood discusses his book "Class Warfare in Black Atlanta," defining class warfare and the “Black worker,” arguing gentrification is tied to labor, policing, surveillance, and repression, and criticizing the idea that gentrification equals... more
January 12, 2026 - In this broadcast, hosts Leyla, Musa, and taylor discussed the ways capitalist media is weaponized as propaganda in support of imperial interests. Using Michael Parenti's framework from Inventing Reality as a key framework, the hos... more
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A true thinking podcast. I'm learning so much and look forward to every episode. One of the best podcasts for true structural analysis.
I found this after reading Gerald Horne, and it’s a breath of fresh air.
Absolutely loved this episode!! I would love if Musa is able to bring Baba Bilal back on to discuss the Dar-Ul-Islam Movement more in-depth. I’ve often heard Dhoruba Bin-Wahad also speak on this Movement. I’m curious to know it’s present state of affairs and what we can do as Black/New Afrikan Muslim (myself included) to revitalize this Movement throughout that masjids nationwide. We must continue to push for Imam Jamil’s release but also make that push known in our local masjids as best we can.... more
Love this podcast. Always timely, always on target, always relevant guests and well-informed conversations.
wow! maynard was incredible ! she had tons to say but the parts i got the chance of dissecting were killer! i’ve been craving an intracommunal convo about canadian police sanctions for a while now! crazy generative and truly transparent, a MUST now a days! love from hamilton
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Groundings presents rigorous conversations that center theory, history, and political education through the lens of Black liberation, abolition, and radical organizing. Episodes frequently analyze imperialism, state power, and social movements, pairing scholarly context with on-the-ground organizing and archival perspectives. Notable is the sustained focus on historical revolts, international solidarity, and critical media analysis, which helps listeners understand contemporary struggles in a broader, decolonial frame. The show often features academics and organizers who bring depth, practical insights, and a commitment to education and collective action, making it especially relevant for researchers, activists, students, and policy-minded ... more
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Recent guests on Groundings include:
1. Zellie Imani
2. Orisanmi Burton
3. Augustus Wood
4. Dr. Akinyele Umoja
5. Dr. Cherise Burden-Stelley
6. Salome Ayuwok
7. Ajamu Baraka
8. Khamansha Raphael
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