Special Edition of A Radical Podcast

In this episode, we take a direct look at how political labels—liberal, neoliberal, leftist, and anarchist—are misused, weaponized, and stripped of their meaning to undermine resistance and protect systems of power.

Too often, these terms are collapsed into one catch-all idea of “anti-Trump,” used interchangeably in media, policy, and everyday conversations. But the reality is more complex—and more urgent. From ICE raids and militarized policing to the co-option of radical movements by nonprofits and political parties, we’re watching resistance get distorted from all sides.

We break down:

• What each political label means
• How the right uses simplification to justify repression
• How liberals and neoliberals absorb and neutralize radical efforts
• What anarchists and anti-authoritarians are doing to build alternatives
• Why clarity about these differences matters for collective resistance

This episode focuses on how political labels are weaponized to contain struggle, and how understanding their real meanings can help us build clarity and connection across our communities.

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What does it mean to build a culture of liberation?

In this episode, we break down three core principles of liberation culture: building lasting movements, practicing solidarity, and transforming dominant norms. These aren’t abstract ideas—they’re lived, practiced, and deeply interconnected. Together, they shape how we organize, relate, and resist systems of oppression.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in short-term campaigns, transactional coalitions, or organizing spaces that replicate the harms we’re trying to undo, this conversation is for you. We explore what it means to build movements that last, relationships that hold, and cultures that nourish our struggles.

Episode Highlights:

– Why movements must be more than campaigns or projects

– How solidarity becomes real through practice

– The difference between cultural transformation and cultural domination

– What we mean by liberation culture, and how it shows up in our everyday work

This episode is part of A Guide for Radicals—a project of A Radical Guide that connects history, theory, and strategy for those committed to collective liberation.

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🎧 Listen to past episodes of A Podcast for Radicals

In Episode 10 of A Podcast for Radicals, host Jason Bayless explores six foundational concepts of liberation: Awareness, Critical Realism, De-Ideologization, Social Orientation, Amplifying Voices, and Methodological Eclecticism.

These interconnected frameworks provide actionable tools to dismantle oppressive systems and build movements rooted in equity, mutual aid, and collective power.

🌍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

💡 How to build awareness of systemic oppression and its root causes.

💡The importance of understanding power dynamics to create meaningful change.

💡Why relationships, trust, and collaboration are central to transformative organizing.

💡Ways to amplify marginalized voices and center their leadership.

💡How adaptability and diverse strategies strengthen movements for justice.

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