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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 500 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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In our first segment, we speak to State Senator Kristen Gonzalez who is a former tech worker, a democratic socialist, the youngest member of the New York State Senate and she chairs its Internet and Technology Committee. Since first being elected in ... more
State Senator Kristen Gonzalez is a former tech worker, a democratic socialist, the youngest member of the New York State Senate and she chairs its Internet and Technology Committee. Since first being elected in 2022, she has championed legislation t... more
In the summer of 1936, New York City opened 11 large outdoor swimming pools across the city that each could hold upwards of 1,000 bathers. It was the height of the New Deal with ambitious public works projects being carried out across the country. FD... more
July 14, 2026: Palestine Protest Against Smotrich, Mamdani’s Fast Bus Plan & New York in the 1920s by The Indypendent
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A left-leaning NYC-focused current events show centered on grassroots organizing, labor rights, housing, immigration, and anti-war activism. Episodes frequently feature union organizers, Democratic Socialists, community advocates, and movement journalists, with segments that connect local campaigns to national mobilizations. Notable is the blend of intimate organizer narratives with broader strategy discussions, plus counter-narratives around history, memory, and democracy that aim to empower grassroots action. The format often pairs campaign profiles, policy analysis, and on-the-ground reporting from activist spaces, making it particularly valuable for listeners who want actionable organizing insights and a clear view of progressive moveme... more
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Recent guests on Indy Audio include:
1. Kristen Gonzalez
2. Mahmoud Khalil
3. Nouriel Vera de Graff
4. David Chang
5. Danny Perlstein
6. Jonathan Ezra Goldman
7. Alex Patterson
8. Sarahana Shrestha
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