On September 5, 2020 the revolutionary left lost a giant. Kevin Zeese was the Co-Director of Popular Resistance a key organizer for Occupy Wall Street, a Green Party Organizer, and a member of the Venezuelan Embassy Protection Collective.He started his activism as a lawyer with NORML advocating for cannabis legalization starting in 1980. He is survived by his long time partner Margaret Flowers, who was by his side as an activist. The partnership left a lasting impression on our world. We hope that the messages he left behind in these productions and all his other great works continue to change the world.
His appearances on our independent media network meant a lot. His knowledge and insight during these shows centered on the Venezuelan crisis that resulted in a failed coup. When the US and Imperialist allies around the world iot was Code Pink’s Medea Benjamin along with Kevin Zeese and many others who formed the “Embassy Protection Collective.” This group of revolutionaries stood up for peace occupying the Venezuelan Embassy in defiance of world powers and in the name of peace. The embassy was surrounded by boneheads rooting for the fascist Guido, who led this “Clown Car Coup” into the ground.
“That’s our job, unite people, create solidarity, and build an independent political movement that really stands up for economic, racial, environmental justice as well as peace.”
Kevin Zeese #NJRR Live 5/29/2019
Kevin played a major role in educating the public and stopping the illegal coup from succeeding. That was only a part of his life we were lucy renough to share with him. His work goes far beyond what we can write about today. His life touched on issues from drug policy to international affairs to writing. Kevin left a legacy that can be studied longer than he lived. We hope that our collection of his works live on and continue to inspire generations of activists. New Jersey Revolution Radio and all our comrades extend our deepest condolences to his partner Margaret Flowers and all his friends, family, and comrades. Kevin Zeese, Presente!
Daryle Lamont-Jenkins (@DLamontJenkins) of One People’s Project and Brian Powers (@NJRR_Brian) from @RevRadNat are back for another report on what is going on with our struggle against the violent right wing. Daryle returns from his day at the capitol witnessing what he could of the inaugural ceremony. The comrades also discuss right wing failures to organize around state capitals.
Brian Powers welcomes Revolution Radio editorial board member Bennet Zurofsky Esq. to discuss our constitutional rights and try to get an idea of why law enforcement is questioning our comrades and Facebook is tearing down activist activity.
Join Daryle Lamont-Jenkins of One People’s Project, Brian Powers, Christian Perez and more as we update you on current events including a rundown of the politics and the groups tied to racist violence in Washington DC.
This week, host Christian Perez and guest Dr. Flavio Hickel Jr. dive into voter trends, social attitudes and the class differences affecting LatinX votes.
Join Co-Host Afrika and a panel of New Jersey-based activists to talk about the resistance to vaccinations. Public polling suggests widespread skepticism surrounding vaccinations. As the virus kills 1 person every minute we bring in our conspiracy theory expert Christian Perez and community organizers from the Garden State to talk facts. Plus, international news from Iran, a top nuclear scientist was murdered by a remote control car, we will discuss the consequences of these mob-style murders that are believed to be carried out by Israel.
Co- Host Theresa Markila will join us with Renee Shalhoub from Mutual Morris. The work started by these activists has grown every day and in a very short period of time, they are getting recognized by statewide press and articles in “The Nation”. Mutual Morris is just one of many amazing mutual aid efforts in NJ that are leading activists nationally. Then our comrade Bahman Azad from the US Peace Council is back from visiting Venezuela during congressional elections, we will discuss international events in South America and the Middle East.
Our guests this week will be talking plainly about the North Jersey Democrats and their cooperation with ICE. The entrance of Joe Biden made them strengthen their ties and enter into a decade-long agreement to continue running concentration camps in Northern New Jersey.
Join #NJRR Live host Brian Powers and special guest Dr. La’Tesha Sampson as they discuss the kinds of illnesses and stresses activists face as they challenge the establishment. What are toxic environments? Can we avoid them or should we work to change them?
Join Brian Powers for a discussion with activist Trahern Crews and our writer, Leah Giannantonio. We talk about cannabis, the Green Party, and the military.
Join Co-Host Trahern Ausar Crews and a panel that will analyze the 2020 theatrical production known as a “Presidential Election” plus NJ State political buffoonery including the legalization of expensive recreational weed. Joining us will be Christian Perez of Modernity and Absurdity and, from the Young Ecosocialists Matt Skolar! Every week we return for more interviews from the grassroots. #NJRR Live is dedicated to the mission of New Jersey Revolution Radio of fostering Art and Activism. Tune in here on Facebook, Twitter, or Youtube for the rough version recorded and broadcast live, or visit www.njrevolutionradio.com, Itunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and everywhere podcasts can be heard for the finished version. Sponsors welcome! Run your message on our ticker or have a show mention during our commercial break! Contact info@njrevolutionradio.com for more information.
Join Co-Host Christian Perez and Guest John Reimann. A former recording secretary and an expelled member of Carpenters Union Local 713 in Hayward. He was expelled for fighting for the members in general and for his leading role in the 1999 San Francisco Bay Area carpenters wildcat strike. He is a long time socialist and is the administrator of the blog site oaklandsocialist.com. Host Brian Powers was equally screwed by CWA Local 1033 in New Jersey. The panel will discuss where unions go wrong.
#NJRR Live is back! Tonight, join Brian and guest co-host Lisa Davis as we discuss the Black Liberation movement. Then, Chairman Omali Yeshitela joins us to talk about his experience in the military.
Join us at 8pm Est on Wednesday, Guest host Lark! This week we welcome a rapper and a death metal singer to talk about their Art and Activism! Musicians play a huge role in defining our culture. So how do activists with talents like this combine the 2? We discuss it with Mani Mostofi from the Anti- Racist death metal scene and Jeremy Writt “Infinite Skills” a hip-hop artist. PLUS:Brian will talk about politics around the country as uprisings continue and we the presidential race dominates the conversations in the “regular” media. Every week we return for more interviews from the grassroots. #NJRR Live is dedicated to the mission of New Jersey Revolution Radio of fostering Art and Activism. Tune in here on Facebook, Twitter, or Youtube for the rough version recorded and broadcast live, or visit www.njrevolutionradio.com, Itunes, Spotify, Sticher, and everywhere podcasts can be heard for the finished version.
The NBA NFL and other major league players have been walking off the job and making talks of a general strike heat up. What do sports mean in urban communities and what is the platform of an athlete for? Comrade Afrika, who spends his time organizing sports and other activities in Newark NJ. PLUS:Brian and “Q” will discuss more violence around the country as uprisings continue and we discuss how the presidential is being percieved as the candidates continue their spectacles. Every week we return for more interviews from the grassroots. #NJRR Live is dedicated to the mission of New Jersey Revolution Radio of fostering Art and Activism.
Kevin Zeese was a giant on the independent left. #NJRR joins with all of his friends, family, and comrades who mourn his sudden passing. Here is a compilation of his contributions to our network. We remember his legacy in solidarity. Rest in power comrade. Start – Part 1 #NJRR Live: A Special Panel on Venezuela January 30, 2019 00:39:55 – Part 2 Back From Venezuela: A Report From The US Peace Council Delegation March 21, 2019 01:43:49 – Part 3 The US War Empire: A Panel Discussion May 28, 2019
Special Guests Margaret Kimberley from Black agenda Report and Christian Perez from Modernity and Absurdity Podcast joins Daryle Lamont Jenkins to talk about the influence of racist and other extreme right political forces in our law enforcement. How infiltrated are the cops?
Join Brian Powers and co-host Daryle Lamont Jenkins for a discussion with Nora Taggart about the United States Postal Service, which has been jeopardized by bipartisan policies. How has the USPS been affected by the coronavirus and this country’s disastrous leadership?
Justin has a political awareness most adults do not. At 16 he is engaged in work for Puerto Rican Liberation, Economic Equality and a host of others across the “Lefty” spectrum. He came to the Greens after learning more about our anti- war candidates and policies. He organizes with the Young Ecosocialists in New Jersey. Justin talks about the politics for young people and how social media links the new activists.
Join Brian Powers and Guest Host Christian Perez as we talk to 2020 Green Party Senate Candidate Madelyn Hoffman. Where are the heads of Democrats and Republicans amidst a global pandemic? Is this system really working for us? Is there a better way?
Today’s episode is going to be particularly fun! Our guest tonight is Briana Cavanaugh, host of the Fat Girl Finds Love podcast. Join us as we have a discussion about how the system tries to prey on us by controlling our bodies and about how (spoiler) fat people enjoy sex just like the rest of us!
