By Any Means Necessary

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Dhoruba Bin Wahad Denounces Inhumane Treatment of Mumia Abu-Jamal Mar 16, 2021

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In this segment of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Dhoruba al-Mujahid bin Wahad, a former political prisoner, Black Panther Party leader, and co-founder of the Black Liberation Army, to discuss the plight of political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal as he struggles with Covid-19 and a myriad of other critical health issues, and how police unions wield their 'unprecedented political clout' to protect white supremacy in the US.

Google Workers Stand Up After Tech Giant Fires AI Ethics Board Members Mar 16, 2021

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In this segment of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Chris Garaffa, editor of Tech for the People, to talk about the news that it appears Google has now fired multiple members of its AI Ethics Board, the response by the Google Walkout For Real Change campaign, and the huge surge in cybercriminal activity targeting students taking online classes.

In Haiti, Bolivia, Brazil, & Beyond, Latin America’s Left Fights Back Mar 15, 2021

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In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Heather Benno, attorney and founder of Immigrant Justice Solutions, to discuss the Department of Homeland’s announcement of the construction of a new so-called ‘child migrant facility,’ the horrific conditions plaguing existing detention centers, why the transition from the Trump to the Biden administration has meant little practical difference for the kids in cages.
In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Ollie Vargas, writer and journalist for Kawsachun News, to discuss the arrest and prosecution of former Bolivian President Jeanine Añez for her role in the coup d’etat which overthrew democratically-elected Pres. Evo Morales and the subsequent massacres of the indigenous protesters who took to the streets to defend his administration.
In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by independent journalist Nathália Urban to discuss the third anniversary of the assassination of Marielle Franco, why the slaying of the Rio de Janeiro Councilor caused such an massive uproar among progressive forces in Brazil, and how the racialized impact of the country’s massive Covid outbreak reflects the importance of Franco’s intersectional struggle.
Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Dr. Gerald Horne, Moores Professor of History and African American Studies at the University of Houston, and author of the new book “The Bittersweet Science: Racism, Racketeering, and the Political Economy of Boxing,” to discuss the latest news surrounding the so-called “Quad” of Japan, India, Australia, and the US, the upcoming meeting between Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Chinese officials in Alaska, and the deep interconnections between race, class, and gender-based oppression under capitalism.

Biden’s DHS Announces Opening Of Another ‘Child Migrant Facility’ Mar 15, 2021

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In this segment of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Heather Benno, attorney and founder of Immigrant Justice Solutions, to discuss the Department of Homeland’s announcement of the construction of a new so-called ‘child migrant facility,’ the horrific conditions plaguing existing detention centers, why the transition from the Trump to the Biden administration has meant little practical difference for the kids in cages.

Prosecution Of Jeanine Añez Heralded As Crucial Blow To Impunity For LatAm Tyrants Mar 15, 2021

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In this segment of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Ollie Vargas, writer and journalist for Kawsachun News, to discuss the arrest and prosecution of former Bolivian President Jeanine Añez for her role in the coup d’etat which overthrew democratically-elected Pres. Evo Morales and the subsequent massacres of the indigenous protesters who took to the streets to defend his administration.

3 Years After Marielle Franco’s Murder, Those She Defended Die Disproportionately From Covid Mar 15, 2021

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are joined by independent journalist Nathália Urban to discuss the third anniversary of the assassination of Marielle Franco, why the slaying of the Rio de Janeiro Councilor caused such an massive uproar among progressive forces in Brazil, and how the racialized impact of the country’s massiveness Covid outbreak reflects the importance of Franco’s intersectional struggle for working class liberation.

“Politics of Evidence” Could Let Cop Who Killed George Floyd Go Free Mar 12, 2021

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In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Brian Becker, host of The Socialist Program with Brian Becker, to discuss President Joe Biden's Thursday night prime time speech to the US public, parallels between the governments of Joe Biden and Donald Trump, and the impacts of having an economy more oriented towards waging war than saving lives.
In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Nicholas J. S. Davies, a researcher and writer for CODEPINK and author of “Blood On Our Hands: The American Invasion and Destruction of Iraq,” to discuss his recent report with Medea Benjamin which found that for nearly two decades the US military has been dropping an average of 46 bombs and missiles abroad per day, how the corporate media works to obscure the casualties, and the under-reported role of NATO in ravaging Libya and other independence-oriented nations.
In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Nate Wallace, co-host of the Red Spin Sports podcast, for another edition of our weekly segment “The Red Spin Report." They discuss Jackson State football and the water crisis afflicting the majority-black Mississippi city, and the intersections between neoliberalism and the gentrification of sports.
Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Kamau Franklin, Founder and Board President of Community Movement Builders in Atlanta and Co-host of the Renegade Culture podcast, to discuss the trial of Minneapolis police officer recorded kneeling killing George Floyd, Derek Chauvin, how prosecutors stack juries with pro-police jurors, and why the ‘George Floyd Justice In Policing Act’ shows the lack of seriousness among the ruling class towards meaningful police reform.

Red Spin Report: Water Crisis Hits Jackson State & NCAA ‘Gentrifies’ Mar 12, 2021

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In this segment of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Nate Wallace, co-host of the Red Spin Sports podcast, for another edition of our weekly segment “The Red Spin Report." They discuss Jackson State football and the water crisis afflicting the majority-black Mississippi city, and the intersections between neoliberalism and the gentrification of sports.

In National Speech, Biden Demands National Unity But Offers Workers Little Mar 12, 2021

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In this segment of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Brian Becker, host of The Socialist Program with Brian Becker, to discuss President Joe Biden's Thursday night prime time speech to the US public, parallels between the governments of Joe Biden and Donald Trump, and the impacts of having an economy more oriented towards waging war than saving lives.

Report: US Military Has Dropped An Average of 46 Bombs Per Day Since 2001 Mar 12, 2021

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In this segment of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Nicholas J. S. Davies, a researcher and writer for CODEPINK and author of “Blood On Our Hands: The American Invasion and Destruction of Iraq,” to discuss his recent report with Medea Benjamin which found that for nearly two decades the US military has been dropping an average of 46 bombs and missiles abroad per day, how the corporate media works to obscure the casualties, and the under-reported role of NATO in ravaging Libya and other independence-oriented nations.

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