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Speaking Out of Place

David Palumbo-Liu
Gaza
Human Rights
Palestine
International Law
Israel
Colonial Histories
Genocide
UNRWA
Palestinian Rights
Terrorism
West Bank
Mass Violence
Climate Change
Situation Of Palestinians
Palestinian Liberation Movement
Palestinian Struggle
Violence Against Civilians
Genocide Awareness
Human Rights Violations
Student Activism

Public activism on human rights, environmental and indigenous justice, and educational liberation, with an emphasis on politics, culture, and art. Website:

speakingoutofplace.com/

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Today I am honored to speak with veteran journalist Victoria Law.  She is the author of such books as Resistance Behind Bars: The Struggles of Incarcerated Women, Prison By Any Other Name: The Harmful Consequences of Popular Reforms (co-authored with... more

Today it’s a special honor to welcome Serhat Tutkal and Hevin Karakurt to Speaking Out of Place. These two scholars engage in a broad discussion of Kurdish history, culture, politics, literature and language, with particular attention to issues of st... more

Today it gives me special pleasure to speak with Fernando Racimo, a leading scientist-activist, about his new book, Science in Resistance. This book gives a riveting account of the founding and growth of the international group Scientist Rebellion, i... more

Today I am excited and honored to be talking with Dr. Shamell Bell and Sherena Razek, two activist scholars who join us to talk about their work on the Coalition for Action in Higher Education, which will be convening its Third Annual National Day of... more

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Hevin Karakurt
Scholar invited onto the show to discuss Note from Non-People and Kurdish studies
Episode: Note from Non-People: A Conversation with Serhat Tutkal and Hevin Karakurt on Kurdish History, Language, Culture
Serhat Tutkal
Scholar invited onto the show to discuss Kurdish history, language, and dehumanization
University/academic or research affiliation mentioned in discussion
Episode: Note from Non-People: A Conversation with Serhat Tutkal and Hevin Karakurt on Kurdish History, Language, Culture
Fernando Racimo
Leading scientist-activist and author of Science in Resistance
Scientist Rebellion; Academics for Palestine
Episode: Science in Resistance--Direct Action for Climate Justice, Democracy in Education: A Conversation with Fernando Racimo
Sherena Razek
diasporic Palestinian feminist, organizer, scholar, activist
CAHE; Debt Collective
Episode: The Joy of Struggling Together for Freedom in Education—A Discussion with the Coalition for Action in Higher Education
Shamell Bell
Dr. Shamell Bell, involved with Debt Collective and CAHE
Debt Collective; Coalition for Action in Higher Education
Episode: The Joy of Struggling Together for Freedom in Education—A Discussion with the Coalition for Action in Higher Education
Say Burgin
Author, scholar and organizer featured in the interview
Author of Organizing on Your Own, The White Fight for Black Power in Detroit
Episode: What We Can Learn from Anti-Racist Organizing in Detroit in the 1960s and 70s—A Conversation with Say Burgin
Yuri Herrera
Novelist, essayist, and scholar
Episode: Talking with Yuri Herrera About Season of the Swamp, Palestine, ICE, and Fighting for a Better World
Thea Riofrancos
Scholar, journalist, and activist focusing on environmental justice and green capitalism.
Author of Extraction, The Frontiers of Green Capitalism
Episode: Thea Riofrancos: Confronting Contradiction and Working for the Planet
Sarah Southey
Member of CUNY Law Students for Justice in Palestine and CUNY4Palestine, involved in activism for Palestinian liberation.
CUNY Law
Episode: The Student Intifada Is Alive and Well, and on Both Coasts: Talking with Members of Students for Justice in Palestine

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David Palumbo-Liu
Host of Speaking Out of Place
Kianga Yamata-Taylor
Host of Speaking Out of Place

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 112 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Excellent programs. Very insightful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SBlosaltos
    United States6 months ago
  • Excellent activism and Justice stories

    I love listening to Speaking Out of Place. So many of the topics covered. I admire David Palumbo-Liu

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    artsactivist
    United States2 years ago
  • Great interview with Olivia Harrison

    Really enjoyed this show! Important discussion on nativism and racism. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    passionné d'art
    France3 years ago

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The Joy of Struggling Together for Freedom in Education—A Discussion with the Coalition for Action in Higher Education
Q: What can listeners do to get involved or support CAHE and the Day of Action, both on campuses and in communities?
They emphasize broad participation beyond students and faculty, including community members, creative actions (arts, dance, screenings), online programming, and local organizing—encouraging listeners to join the mailing list and contact CAHE via the provided websites.
The Joy of Struggling Together for Freedom in Education—A Discussion with the Coalition for Action in Higher Education
Q: How did CAHE's caucuses—the Palestine Caucus, Anti-Fascism Caucus, and Who Rules the Academy—evolve, and why were these four groups chosen for Day of Action 417?
The speakers explain that the caucuses arose from urgent political realities (Palestine, governance, and anti-fascist organizing) and that they help connect diverse actors—from labor organizers to scholars—to present a united front against repression and to advance shared goals like free education and democratic governance.
The Joy of Struggling Together for Freedom in Education—A Discussion with the Coalition for Action in Higher Education
Q: Could you introduce yourselves and tell us how you got involved with CAHE and why its work matters now?
Sherena Razek and Shamell Bell describe CAHE as a cross-movement coalition that links labor, anti-fascism, and Palestine solidarity to push for free, autonomous higher education and to address governance, policy, and funding pressures in universities.
What We Can Learn from Anti-Racist Organizing in Detroit in the 1960s and 70s—A Conversation with Say Burgin
Q: What were the core goals and challenges of the Michigan Freedom Summer and the parallel organizing it inspired?
The Michigan Freedom Summer aimed to separate white organizing from Black leadership while encouraging white participation in addressing police brutality and systemic racism. It faced challenges like internal tension, safety concerns, and the risk of white arrogance in assuming leadership roles, ultimately illustrating how interracial efforts could be both powerful and fragile in the face of repression and community pushback.
What We Can Learn from Anti-Racist Organizing in Detroit in the 1960s and 70s—A Conversation with Say Burgin
Q: Could you tell us about how People Against Racism came about and why it mattered as a distinct white-led extension of NSM in Detroit?
PAR emerged from the Detroit NSM office as white members split to form a separate body focused on supporting Black movements and building white anti-racist organization. It became a national hub after MLK's assassination, creating orientation sessions that brought in white liberals and moderates and navigating city-suburban tensions, with a strong emphasis on education, suburban work, and gender dynamics within the group.

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People from diverse activist, academic, and literary backgrounds discuss human rights, environmental justice, Indigenous rights, and education liberation, often tying local community action to global justice movements. Episodes frequently tackle Palestine solidarity, anti-colonial struggles, climate justice, and the politics of knowledge production, featuring writers, scholars, and organizers who bring historical context to contemporary struggles. The show is notable for its rigorous, value-driven conversations that balance theory with on-the-ground organizing, making it a strong fit for listeners who want critical perspectives on justice movements and practical insights for advocacy and policy influence.

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