Fresh from New Zealand, in this three part interview – We discuss the Freedom Movement over there, from an Anarchist perspective. We also cover topics such as the Anti Globalisation activism/resistance, Anti-fascism’s true history and legacy, Black Bloc, The theory of Anarchism vs any ruling class centralised political systems, Anti-semitism and The Far Right.
Part 1:
Arthur is a working class Anarchist, anti fascist and one of the key organisers of the Fuck Parade, a demonstration against the increasing gentrification of London UK. We talk about their previous protests, identity politics, Hipsters, The Tories, Class War politics Anarchism and more.
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Carrie Reichardt is a contemporary artist, who works from a mosaic-covered studio in London. A member of the Craftivism movement, she uses murals, ceramics, screen-printing and graphic design in her work. She is a dedicated advocate of the movement and curated one of the few exclusively Craftivist exhibitions in the UK. She talks about the ‘Disobedient Objects’ exhibition at the V&A, Angola 3 and much more!
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Blek Le Rat is a French street Artist known as the father of stencil graffiti. He has earned this title through years of spray painting unforgettable figures on walls across the globe. In the early 80’s he became one of the first street Artists in Paris, known for his iconic rat stencils. His stencil technique has since been adopted by some of the biggest names in graffiti and street art today.
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scott crow is an international speaker, author and story teller who is proudly from a working class background . He has engaged his varied life as a coop business co-owner, political organizer, educator and strategist, activist, filmmaker, dad and musician. For over two decades he has focused on diverse socio-political issues and the explorations of creating and exercising counter-power to capitalism, Power and unsustainable civilization.
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A review/countdown of 2013! We take a look at the 10 great demo’s and actions of the year among them Thatcher’s death party at Trafalga Sq, Anti Fracking camp and No More Page 3 campaign.
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Mr G shares with us his delightful rants and songs. Full of Class War as we like always.
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Anarchists Against the Wall is a direct action group of Israeli activists who attend weekly protests in the West Bank. They brought together a varied political coalition which has united in support of the Palestinian popular struggle against the occupation.
When invited by a Palestinian village, activists attend weekly demonstrations and direct actions standing together with Palestinians in rejection of land theft, violence, separation and occupation. They also recognize that our presence in these demonstrations can reduced violence and illegal activity by the Israeli military – who sometimes react differently to Israelis than to Palestinians. Over the years they have earned acknowledgment by Palestinian grassroots activists as a strong and committed ally.
A member was here in the UK named Kobi Snitz joins me and tells us on The Circled A in person.
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Stuart Christie a Scottish Anarchist writer and publisher. Christie is best known for being arrested as an 18-year old while attempting to assassinate the Spanish dictator General Franco. He was later alleged to be a member of the Angry Brigade, but was acquitted of related charges. We delve in to the past and also we talk about what Anarchists/libertarians face today and what he’s up to these days. To find out more have a listen.
Listen Now: 10th April 2012 Stuart Christie
Ashes and diamonds theatre company come on talking about their next production which is on Caligula by Albert Camu at Elevator Gallery on 22nd March – 21st April 2012. Director of Elevator Gallery and founding member of The Hackney Wicked arts festival, a yearly festival held in Hackney Wick. The set designer reveals what he has in store for us. Also Simon Lea – from the Albert Camus Society Uk, one of Europe’s experts in Camus and his work and philosophy is with us on the show. packed studio, great conversation!
Listen Now: 28th Feb 2012 Albert Camus
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