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The Dugout | a Black anarchist podcast

The Dugout
Anarchism
Black Panther Party
Mutual Aid
Black Anarchism
Direct Action
Capitalism
Fascism
Black Lives Matter
Afro-Pessimism
Sudan
Activism
Community Organizing
State Violence
Social Justice
Decolonization
Malcolm X
Political Activism
Donald Trump
Set It Off
Black Liberation

The Dugout is a weekly Black anarchist podcast hosted by Prince Shakur & Jordan. We bring radical, decolonial, and queer takes on politics, movements, and media—covering everything from Black anarchism and Afro-pessimism to uprisings, direct action, and liberation struggles worldwide. Have ideas, reading recs, or want to be a guest? Email us. Consider supporting us on Patreon: www.patreon.... more

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In this episode, Fawaz and Dr. Mohamed Abdou continue their conversation on anarchism, authoritarianism, and the future of resistance in Sudan and beyond. Beginning with the question “Do we need anarchism?”, the discussion explores anarchism not as a... more

In this episode, Sudanese anarchist organizer Fawaz joins Dr. Mohamed Abdou for a wide-ranging conversation on the war in Sudan, authoritarianism, colonialism, and the struggle for liberation beyond the state. Together, they unpack the roots of the c... more

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Before the city of Philadelphia dropped a bomb on a Black neighborhood, MOVE spent over a decade building one of the most uncompromising radical organizations in American history. Founded by John Africa in the early 1970s, MOVE combined Black liberat... more

In this episode, Fawaz and Dr. Mohamed Abdou continue their conversation on anarchism, authoritarianism, and the future of resistance in Sudan and beyond. Beginning with the question “Do we need anarchism?”, the discussion explores anarchism not as a... more

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Recent Guests

Mohamed Abdou
Guest on episode discussing anarchism in Sudan
Episode: (ARABIC) The Anarchist Group In Sudan On Why We Need Anarchism
James Stout
Historian and journalist focused on anarchist movements and war, author of Against the State
Independent scholar/author
Episode: A Constellation Of Revolutions: An Interview with JAMES STOUT
Jamal Joseph
Black Panther, BLA veteran, activist, educator, artist
Impact Repertory Theater; Columbia University faculty
Episode: "Run to Death or Walk to Life" - A Conversation with Black Panther Party and BLA Veterans, JAMAL JOSEPH & ASHANTI ALSTON | BLACK PANTHER SPEAKS
Elia Ayoub
Writer/translator and media producer focused on Lebanon, Baldwin, and hauntology; affiliated with The Fire These Times
The Fire These Times
Episode: Honoring Political Ghosts With Elia Ayoub
Zolo Azania
Black Liberation Army veteran
Episode: Iran, Lebanon, the Failure of Campist “Anti-Imperialism”, and the Need for Solidarity
Peyman Vahabzadeh
Socialist theorist of radical phenomenology, author
Author of For Land and Culture
Episode: An Interview with Peyman Vahabzadeh: Revolution, Shuras, and the Politics of Self-Rule
Khalid Al Bay
Cartoonist and Sudanese activist
Episode: Sudan From Below: Women, Revolution, and the Anarchist Group in Sudan
Ashanti Alston
Former Black Panther, political prisoner, lifelong learner
Episode: ASHANTI ALSTON: An Anarchist Panther | PART 2 | BLACK PANTHER SPEAKS
Anastasia bat Lilith
Anarchist organizer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, focusing on Jewish anarchism and community building through zines and mutual aid.
Pittsburgh Jewish Zine Fest and Ratzone
Episode: Interview With Jewish Anarchist Anastasia bat Lilith

Hosts

Prince Shakur
Host of The Dugout, co-founder, and prominent voice in Black anarchist spaces.
Jordan
Co-host with a focus on community organizing, scholarship, and movement-building.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 180 ratings
  • Just discovered this and every episode is gold

    The podcast hosts and guests are brilliant, thoughtful, and full of heart. Each episode I have listened to so far has pulled me in and taught me new things about how to move in the world. The show notes are also incredible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SimoneDraws
    United States7 months ago
  • informative

    love these episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jordactyl
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent 6 stars

    Prince and Jordan are amazing. Excellent insight and profound reflection on revolutionary thought and liberation!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Landon1717
    United States2 years ago

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Prince and Jordan bring profound revolutionary thought and personal storytelling together.
Brilliant, thoughtful hosts and guests with heart and clear organizing insight.
Informative episodes with strong notes and actionable reading recs.

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#240
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#245
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#120
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#156
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A Constellation Of Revolutions: An Interview with JAMES STOUT
Q: What role do technologies like 3D printing play in these movements and in your reporting?
He discusses how 3D printing enables practical, community-driven solutions (tools, prostheses, even weapons for defense) and how this aligns with broader aims of self-reliance and challenging state-monopoly on violence.
A Constellation Of Revolutions: An Interview with JAMES STOUT
Q: How do you approach reporting in conflict zones without reproducing harm or exploitive narratives?
He emphasizes relationship-based journalism, consent, and treating interview subjects as ends in themselves, not just sources, along with debriefing structures like TechMill to handle trauma and accountability.
A Constellation Of Revolutions: An Interview with JAMES STOUT
Q: What drew you to journalism and activist circles, given your anarchist perspective?
He explains his trajectory—from bike racing and grad school to covering revolutions—driven by a commitment to solidarity, mutual aid, and communities shaping their own futures rather than relying on the state.
"Run to Death or Walk to Life" - A Conversation with Black Panther Party and BLA Veterans, JAMAL JOSEPH & ASHANTI ALSTON | BLACK PANTHER SPEAKS
Q: Ashanti, how did gender and accountability shape the Panther community you were a part of, and how do you see those lessons in today's movements?
Ashanti explains that gender equality was embedded in Panther ideology, with disciplinary processes to address misogyny and a culture of accountability, led by women within the movement. He notes that while sexism existed, the community worked through critique, study halls, and collective discipline to challenge and transform those dynamics, a legacy he believes is essential to today's organizing—emphasizing love and inclusive leadership.
"Run to Death or Walk to Life" - A Conversation with Black Panther Party and BLA Veterans, JAMAL JOSEPH & ASHANTI ALSTON | BLACK PANTHER SPEAKS
Q: Jamal, what drew you to the Panther movement at a young age and how did your path evolve into BLA involvement?
Jamal describes joining as a teenager, being drawn by images and programs that highlighted service and education before weaponry, and eventually moving toward armed struggle as a response to systemic oppression and police brutality. He emphasizes that the evolution was shaped by experiences, training, and the broader political context that pushed some Panthers toward the Black Liberation Army as a continuation of self-defense and liberation.

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What is The Dugout about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on radical politics, anarchist theory, anti-imperialism, and global liberation movements, often through a Black, decolonial lens. Episodes surface themes like grassroots organizing, mutual aid, feminism, and the politics of self-determination, with frequent discussions of Iran, Sudan, Rojava, Palestine, and U.S. state repression. A notable edge is a consistent emphasis on community-led action, solidarity across struggles, and the ways culture, technology, and media shape revolutionary narratives. Listeners who crave radical analysis, practical organizing insight, and global solidarity are likely to find this especially compelling; the mix of personal storytelling, theory, and on-the-ground critique stands out as a distingui... more

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1. Mohamed Abdou
2. James Stout
3. Jamal Joseph
4. Elia Ayoub
5. Zolo Azania
6. Peyman Vahabzadeh
7. Khalid Al Bay
8. Ashanti Alston

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