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Guerrilla History

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Palestine
Imperialism
Colonialism
Gaza
United States
Global South
Zionism
Israel
Sanctions
Neoliberalism
Iran
Cuba
Decolonization
Anti-Imperialism
Neo-Colonialism
Pan-Africanism
Capitalism
Yemen
International Law
Nationalism

Guerrilla History is the podcast that acts as a reconnaissance report of global history for the activist left, and aims to use the lessons of history to analyze the present. Your hosts are educators Henry Hakamaki and Professor Adnan Husain, historian and Director of the School of Religion at Queens University. Follow us on social media! Our podcast can be found on twitter at twitter.com/g... more

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This is a cross publication from our sister show, The Adnan Husain Show. The Radical Academy is in session for an early edition, 9amET Fri Sept 4! Orisanmi Burton, a social anthropologist at the CUNY Graduate School and author of the profound study, ... more

In this impromptu Dispatch episode of Guerrilla History, Adnan and Henry sit down to discuss the recent open letter published in the Guardian, "To Iran's political prisoners, trapped 'between two blades of a scissors'", signed by many notable members... more

The following dual episode of Guerrilla History/The Adnan Husain show was originally an Office Hours Friday livestream on Fri Aug 21. In it, we discussed a new book from Monthly Review Press titled The Exterminating Empire: Capitalism's War on Life, ... more

In this episode of our African Revolutions and Decolonization series, we are once again joined by Mohamed Khougali, author of Politically Unconscious: The Psychic Aftermath of the Sudanese Revolution, and returning guest host Ruehl Muller, to continu... more

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Recent Guests

Chris de Ploeg
Investigative journalist, grassroots organizer, author
Netherlands
Episode: The Exterminating Empire w/ Chris de Ploeg
Ruehl Muller
Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor, Institute of Creativity and Innovation, Xiamen University
Xiamen University
Episode: Sudan Today - The Sudanese Revolution & Its Psychic Aftermath w/ Mohamed Khougali & Ruehl Muller [Pt.2] (AR&D Ep. 16)
Mohamed Khougali
Author of The Politically Unconscious, The Psychic Aftermath of the Sudanese Revolution
Author; Sudanese socialist
Episode: Sudan's History Through Independence & the Destruction of the Sudanese Left w/ Mohamed Khougali & Ruehl Muller [Pt.1] (AR&D Ep. 15)
Abubaker Abed
Gazan journalist, Palestinian activist
Palestinian journalism and advocacy
Episode: World Cup 2026: Geopolitics and the Beautiful Game w/ Alex Aviña, Abubaker Abed, & Indi.Ca,
Alex Aviña
Historian of Latin America, panel regular
Self/Guerrilla History
Episode: World Cup 2026: Geopolitics and the Beautiful Game w/ Alex Aviña, Abubaker Abed, & Indi.Ca,
Helyeh Doutaghi
Scholar of International Law and Geopolitical Economy; postdoctoral fellow at University of Tehran; journalist with Vocal Politics
University of Tehran; Vocal Politics
Episode: Still Minab: Iran's Martyrs and Sovereign Truth w/Helyeh Doutaghi and Bikrum Gill [Adnan Husain Show]
Bikram Gill
Author of The Political Ecology of Colonial Capitalism; scholar of geopolitical economy
Cardiff University
Episode: Still Minab: Iran's Martyrs and Sovereign Truth w/Helyeh Doutaghi and Bikrum Gill [Adnan Husain Show]
Lucia Hubinska
Lecturer in media theory; specialization in propaganda
Episode: What Is Propaganda? w/ Lucia Hubinska
Alessandro Zancan
Assata Shakur Brigade member; associate editor and graphic designer at Iskra Books; Friends of Socialist China Britain Committee
Assata Shakur Brigade; Iskra Books; Friends of Socialist China Britain
Episode: Solidarity with Cuba w/ The Assata Shakur Brigade

Hosts

Henry Hakamaki
Host of Guerrilla History; affiliated with Guerrilla History; educator and co-host
Adnan Husain
Historian and co-host; director of School of Religion at Queens University; host and collaborator

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Greenwald

    I don’t think you have any idea who Glenn Greenwald is. How can you talk about someone you have no knowledge about whatsoever.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    krl1010
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fanon 1st Edition

    So funny that you should mention the part about your copy of Wretched of the Earth missing the pages of the Sartre introduction; I recently purchased a copy of Genet's Our Lady of the Flowers, also published by Grove Press, and the first time I opened the book the dedication fell out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flora Racine
    United States10 months ago
  • Outstanding podcast

    One of the most informative podcasts around, with a depth of knowledge and analysis that is rare to find. Excellent at situating contemporary political problems in historical context. Thank you to the hosts and guests 🙏🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    El_Rolando
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Indispensable

    Loving the shorter episode length as of late(~1-1.5 hour) Makes it much easier for me to fit an episode into my day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hitanne47
    United Statesa year ago
  • Outstanding

    Such a great educational resource! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Max Paower
    United Statesa year ago

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Overall, it's seen as a vital resource for leftist education and organizing.
Guests are consistently knowledgeable and well-versed in their fields.
The show provides rigorous, accessible historical context for current political issues.
Listeners value the mix of academic depth and activist pragmatism.
Some episodes draw critique from broader audiences who disagree with the framing or certain positions.

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#205
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#177
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#213
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Sudan Today - The Sudanese Revolution & Its Psychic Aftermath w/ Mohamed Khougali & Ruehl Muller [Pt.2] (AR&D Ep. 16)
Q: How did regional dynamics (South, Darfur, West Sudan) influence the revolution and post-revolution governance?
Regional dynamics created a layered hierarchy of dispossession and violence—control over land, racialized policy, and the militarization of state power—shaping how central Khartoum maintained dominance and how regional rebellions or autonomy movements evolved.
Sudan Today - The Sudanese Revolution & Its Psychic Aftermath w/ Mohamed Khougali & Ruehl Muller [Pt.2] (AR&D Ep. 16)
Q: What do you mean by describing the Sudanese Revolution as irrational, and why is that distinction important for understanding today's politics?
The irrational revolution names a process where popular upheaval defies the 'rational' economics of capital, revealing how capital relations shape political outcomes; it emphasizes the necessity of direct action despite anticipated repression and questions the faith in liberal-democratic transitions as solutions.
Fanon's Psychopolitics & Empire's Anxiety w/ Sarah Jilani
Q: What does Fanon's work imply about the role of internal transformation versus external struggle in anti-colonial movements?
The guests discuss how Fanon argues for transforming consciousness as part of a broader revolutionary project, not as an isolated internal therapy, and how this connects to practical actions, collective mobilization, and the dismantling of internalized imperialist logic in post-colonial societies.
Political Persecution in Kenya/Booker's Abduction w/Booker Omole
Q: How did the state justify the arrest, and how did the charges evolve as the case progressed?
The state initially framed Omole as armed and dangerous, with charges including possession of illegal firearms, assault, and narcotics. Over time, key witnesses contradicted police claims, and new affidavits revealed coercion by authorities, undermining the legality of the arrest and leading to calls for public and judicial scrutiny.
Communism - The Highest Stage of Ecology [Peacemongers]
Q: Why is this book important to ecological discussions?
It's critical because it helps to shatter the ideological hold that capitalism has on ecological discourses and emphasizes the necessity of a socialist structure for successful ecological practices.

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A left-leaning history podcast uses long-form conversations to connect current political issues with global anti-imperialist history. Hosts guide guests—scholars, journalists, and organizers—through deep-dive analyses of revolutions, colonial legacies, and geopolitics, often framing events as part of a broader material critique of power. Episodes frequently center on empire, resistance, and solidarity, with notable attention to Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and diasporic movements, as well as debates around free speech, media narratives, and cultural diplomacy. Its distinctive strengths lie in rigorous historical framing, a willingness to challenge mainstream narratives, and a collaborative, multi-voice format that blends academic... more

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