#41: Anarchism in Belarus, Czech Republic, Korea, and Beyond
In this episode, the Ex-Worker explores connections between anarchism, repression and resistance across the world in countries that rarely appear in the radical limelight. We share an interview with an...
View Article#42: Anarchism in Finland, Global Updates
In this episode of the Ex-worker, we take another spin around the world, bringing you several short features focusing on various aspects of the global struggle against domination. We'll share an...
View Article#43: Borders and Migration, Part I: Europe's "Refugee Crisis"
One of the major news stories of 2015 has been the flow of hundreds of thousands of migrants from Syria and beyond into Europe, and the social and political crises this has precipitated. In this...
View Article#44: To Change Everything - International Panel Discussion
In our 44th episode of the Ex-worker, and our final episode of 2015, we bring you a live audio recording from the last stop of the recently wrapped-up To Change Everything tour, an international panel...
View Article#45: 2015 Year in Review!
In our first episode of the new year, the Ex-Worker looks back over 2015 and its highlights, lowlights, and everything in between. We summarize some of the year’s key news developments, including tech...
View Article#46: International Anarchist Reflections on the New Year
What do anarchists around the world think is in store for the new year? In Episode 45, we began our 2015 year in review, focusing on the US. In this episode, we share reflections on developments in...
View Article#47: Introducing the Anarchist Critique of Democracy
Is Democracy what we’re fighting for, as anarchists? In episode 47 of the Ex-Worker Podcast, a contentious debate between Clara and Alanis on this topic sets the stage for an upcoming, in-depth...
View Article#48: From Democracy to Freedom Audio Zine
Welcome back to the Ex-worker! We’re eschewing our typical format once again to bring you our second audio zine, a production of Crimethinc.’s new text From Democracy to Freedom. This release coincides...
View Article#49: September 9th National Prison Strike
The Ex-Worker is back! And just in time, because a potentially historic national prisoner strike is just around the corner. In our 49th episode, we discuss the upcoming September 9th strike to end...
View Article#50: The History and Future of Prison Strikes and Solidarity
As we build momentum towards the September 9th national prison strike, we want to reflect on lessons learned from past generations of prison rebels, as well as how we can maintain energy on September...
View Article#51: Anarchism, Voting, and Direct Action: An Audio Zine
Do anarchists vote? If not, how do we express our voice and participate in changing society? What’s the problem with elections and representative democracy? In this special Election Day audio zine,we...
View Article#52: An Ex-Voter's Guide to the 2016 Presidential Election
We know you’ve been on the edge of your seat, waiting for see which candidate will receive the Ex-Worker’s endorsement for president this year. In Episode 52, we offer an Ex-Voter’s guide to the 2016...
View Article#53: “Anti-Globalization” Walking Tour of Washington, D.C.
Our first walking tour! Protesters descending on Washington, D.C. to #DisruptJ20 are stepping into a long history of resistance in the belly of the beast. One of the most innovative and powerful cycles...
View Article#54: Anarchist Resistance in the Trump Era
What will resistance look like in the Trump era? What role can anarchists play? In Episode 54 of The Ex-Worker podcast we grapple with these questions as they will unfold on January 20 and beyond. It’s...
View Article#55: The J20 Protests and Beyond: Anarchists Bring in the Trump Era
January 20th, 2017 saw perhaps the fiercest resistance to ever take place at an American presidential inauguration. Episode 55 of The Ex-Worker podcast surveys the day’s momentous protests in DC and...
View ArticleThe Hotwire #1: A Preview of Our New Weekly Anarchist News Show
So, this isn’t quite the Ex-Worker, and I’m not Clara or Alanis. I’m here to tell you about the Ex-Worker’s new anarchist news show, the Hotwire, with me, the Rebel Girl. We’ll have new episodes coming...
View Article#56: Charlottesville - Triumph & Tragedy in the Struggle Against Fascism
On August 12th, 2017, a massive alt-right and neo-Nazi rally took place in Charlottesville, Virginia. While a large counter-demonstration successfully confronted the fascists, one drove a car into a...
View ArticleThe Hotwire #2: Antifascism after Charlottesville, Grand Jury Resistance, and...
Welcome to the first episode of The Hotwire! Our feature for this episode covers the upswing in antifascist action post-Charlottesville. We also bring you an interview from Hurricane Harvey, The...
View ArticleThe Hotwire #3: Hurricane Harvey responses, Labor Day vs. May Day, and DACA
This episode we bring you an overview, and an interview, about the anarchist and autonomously organized relief efforts in response to Hurricane Harvey. -------SHOW NOTES------ Table of...
View Article#57: Reports from the G20 in Hamburg
Welcome back to the Ex-Worker! Our topic this time is a look at the recent G20 protests in Hamburg, Germany. This summer’s G20 saw some of the most pitched clashes to occur in Northern Europe in years....
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