On today’s show, we take a close look at US politics as we enter 2024, which will be a presidential election year. We explore the grassroots movements fighting for justice and dignity in the USA, and the disturbing continued normalization of far-right and fascist politics.
An extended interview with Abigail and Stephane, two tenants and organizers with the Montreal Autonomous Tenants’ Union / Syndicat de locataires autonomes de Montréal (SLAM). We discuss the current housing crisis in Montreal, the possibilities of collective organizing, direct action casework, and recent mobilizations by SLAM, including support for the Ville Marie Encampment.
An examination of the trial and verdict of neo-Nazi Charles Sohier Chaput – known by the pseudonym Zeiger – and a discussion of the broader struggle against hate. Featuring online hate researcher Etienne Quintal in dialogue with No Borders Media reporter Jaggi Singh.