Bilal Rafiq - Podcast Details

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The River and The LandTerrorizing the VibesWe're back! This time for real! (maybe)This is a catch-up episode, bordering on doomerism.Trump, tariffs, organizing. You know the thing.Travis is going to be on Sandy and Nora Talk Politics! This Sunday, July 27th at Water's Edge on Drouillard Rd. in Windsor. Get tickets here: https://thepointofsale.com/billets/q3e250625001 2025-07-251h 24

The River and The LandWhy Homelessness is IllegalBilal sits down with Emily, a harm reduction activist and law student, to talk about how homelessness is made illegal and why.2025-02-021h 29

The River and The LandDrewnald TrumpkinsBilal and Travis discuss the (re)election of Donald Trump, the "failure" of the Democrats, and how it relates to Canadian politics. Then they discuss Drew Dilkens' plan to use the long dick of the law to make sure homeless people never sleep.2024-11-2254 min

The River and The LandOne Year of GenocideBilal, Kam, and Travis congregate at the new studio space! (Travis' dining room) and talk about Brampton mayor Patrick Brown's fascist new idea to deal with drug addicts and how Windsor's mayor thinks it's a swell idea! In other news, Israel continues to do what it does and the University of Windsor's Board of Governors considers taking back the landmark deal struck with the Pro-Palestine student encampment.2024-10-171h 05

The River and The LandPigs are HaramBilal, Kam, and Travis talk about the killing of Jason West, an Indigenous man shot and killed by police outside of The Beer Store in downtown Windsor last week. They also remember the killing of Matthew Mahoney less than a block away in 2018 and muse on the role of police in Windsor. Contact us on Instagram @TheRiverandTheLand or email us at TheRiverandTheLand@gmail.com Some articles referenced: Everybody loved him - Windsor Star He was always smiling - CBC Veteran officer Kent Rice becomes new...2024-09-141h 05

The River and The LandStudent IntifadaBilal and Travis break down the victory at the Palestine encampment by the students at the University of Windsor. What was in the deal? What did we learn? And what of the backlash?2024-07-181h 10

The River and The LandThe Prime ContradictionBilal, Kam, and Travis discuss the student protests in the U.S. and Canada and how they expose the prime contradiction in Western liberal democracies. Then they delve into the news that H4 and The Downtown Mission, the two main homelessness and poverty outreach centres downtown, are moving to the edge of Ward 3 in a cataclysmically dumb move by the city. 2024-05-091h 04

The River and The LandWhy Everything You Know About the Economy is Wrong w/ AJTravis is joined by local agent of chaos AJ to discuss Modern Monetary Theory, its proponents, critics, and potential.2024-05-021h 11

The River and The LandPleasing the DilkBilal, Kam, and Travis start off with some housekeeping before re-contexualizing our thoughts on the Palestinian Genocide. Then we discuss the hot water Windsor mayor Drew Dilkens finds himself in as he gets sued by a former city engineer who alleges a toxic culture, illegal activities, and wrongful dismissal. The Left Voice - Palestinian Liberation and the Israeli Working Class Windsor Star - Dilkens article.2024-04-171h 14

The River and The LandThe Tenant Class w/Ricardo Tranjan//We are pleased to be joined by Dr. Ricardo Tranjan, author of the National Bestseller The Tenant Class to talk about the state of housing in Canada and what is to be done. Between The Lines Books Ricardo's Instagram 2024-04-091h 15

The River and The LandRevitalize or Gentrify?Bilal, Kam, and Travis talk about the role of art in revolutionary movements before delving into the potential decision to move H4, a service for unhoused folks, out of the downtown core in the name of neighbourhood revitalization. You can probably guess where we stand on that.2024-03-2650 min

The River and The LandSeventy Million Schmemity SchmillionBilal, Kam, and Travis talk about council's decision to turn down $70-million in a federal housing accelerator grant and why both sides of the debate are wrong and missing the point.2024-03-0658 min

The River and The LandThere Will Always Be A Palestine w/ Maram AlshurafaWe're very pleased to bring Maram Alshurafa, a survivor of the current genocide against Gaza, into the studio for what is an intense, heartbreaking, beautiful, and immensely important conversation about what Gaza was, is, and will be. Maram lived in Northern Gaza until her and her family were forced to flee after Israel started bombing in early October. Living in a tent in Southern Gaza, they got the call that their sponsorship had come through and they could immigrate to Canada after a short stay in Egypt. She tells her story, from...2024-02-271h 08

The River and The LandCommunism's Great, In TheoryWe had a plan and didn't stick to it. Instead we responded to a common criticism of communism/socialism: 'It's great in theory, but we need to be pragmatic'2024-02-121h 02

The River and The LandIn Victory or De-PeatBilal, Kam, and Travis discuss Windsor's Italian of the Year Award and question why only Italians win it...WHY IS NOBODY TALKING ABOUT THIS?? Then we dig into whether electric vehicles are really the catch-all climate solution they're pitched as while discussing green-tech's horrific consequences for the Peatlands in Northern Ontario. Finally, we do a Palestine update and discuss the ICJ's decision on whether or not to go to trail in South Africa's case for genocide against Israel. Follow us on IG @TheRiverandTheLand and you can email us at TheRiverandTheLand@gmail.com 2024-01-301h 21

The River and The LandThe ATU and MeBilal, Kam, and Travis discuss the potential Amalgamated Transit Union/Transit Windsor work stoppage and why supporting unions is integral for true working class democracy. Find us on Instagram @TheRiverandTheLand, on X @TRTLPodcast, and email us at TheRiverandTheLand@gmail.com 2024-01-231h 16

The River and The LandDrone over DronesBilal and Travis welcome Brian Shuchuk a musician and activist based in Haarlem, Netherlands. Brian recently facilitated a drone/noise compilation in support of direct action for the Palestinian cause called Drone>Drones which Bilal also appears on. Brian has also been travelling to The Hague where the International Court of Justice is hearing a case brought on by South Africa charging Israel with genocide. Bilal, Brian, and Travis discuss all of this and lay out a path for various kinds of direct action in the fight to free Palestine. 2024-01-161h 00

The River and The LandFrom the Lazy River to the SeaWe're back! Kam and Bilal want to tell you that Windsor's infamous waterpark Adventure Bay is actually...good? Great, even? Then we dive in to more Zionist propaganda on the local level before talking about Canada's racist refugee program for Palestinians and South Africa's law suit against Isreal at the International Court of Justice.2024-01-091h 15

The River and The LandReform or Revolution?Bilal, Kam (!!), and Travis discuss one of the eternal left-wing debates: Whether it is better to reform the existing systems of capitalism, or overthrow them in revolution. We use Rosa Luxemburg's seminal essay "Reform or Revolution" wherein she argues with revisionist Eduard Bernstein that hte only way to liberate the working class under capitalism is by revolution. For this text and many more excellent Marxist literature, check out the entirely FREE Marxists.org Follow us on Twitter @TRTLPodcast, on Instagram @TheRiverandTheLand, and email us at TheRiverandTheLand@gmail.com 2023-12-131h 25

The River and The LandSafePoint Under Threat w/ Starr MelocheBilal and Travis are joined by local activist and overall mensch Starr Meloche to talk about the impending closure of Safepoint, Windsor's Consumption Treatment Site, the history of harm reduction in Windsor, and what is to be done to fight and keep the site open.2023-12-051h 11

The River and The LandWhite People Love Straight Lines w/ Manidoo MoozBilal and Travis are joined by Manidoo Mooz to give a brief update on the continued genocide in Palestine before delving into Indigenous incarceration rates in Canada. CBC's article on the Zinger Report Spirit Matters Report (2013) Follow us on Twitter @TRTLPodcast, on IG @TheRiverandTheLand, and email us at TheRiverandTheLand@gmail.com 2023-11-281h 10

The River and The LandLong Live the WWAC w/ Paul ChislettWe have our first ever guest! Legendary Windsor labour rights activist Paul Chislett joins the show to talk about the comeback of one of the most important activist spaces in Windsor's history, the Windsor Workers' Action Centre and why it's important for working people to have their own spaces outside of work and home. Follow Paul on X/Twitter @Paul_Chislett Follow us on IG @TheRiverandTheLand, on Twitter @TRTLPodcast, and email us at TheRiverandTheLand@gmail.com 2023-11-2152 min

The River and The Land[BONUS EPISODE] Again With The ZionistsTwo bonus episodes in two weeks because the local media will not stop platforming Zionists. Bilal, Kam, and Travis discuss an appearance by Dan Brotman, Executive Director of the Windsor Jewish Federation, on The Dan McDonald Show not 24 hours after Bilal appeared to give a Palestinian perspective on the genocide in Gaza. Follow us on Instagram @TheRiverandTheLand, on Twitter @TRTLPodcast, and you can email us at TheRiverandTheLand@gmail.com 2023-11-1747 min

The River and The LandCanada's Racist GriftBilal, Kam, and Travis discuss a medley of things ranging from Bilal and Travis' mainstream media appearances, to tenant organzing, to Canada's creation of an underclass of International Students. Bilal's appearance on The Dan McDonald Show on AM800 CBC Article on Northern College revoking International Student Acceptances CBC Article on food bank banning International Students You can follow us on IG @TheRiverandTheLand, on Twitter/X @TRTLPodcast, and you can email us at TheRiverandTheLand@gmail.com 2023-11-141h 07

The River and The Land[BONUS EPISODE] - Corporate Media ColonizersBilal has about had it with the mainstream media. A particular article from the Windsor Star (cross-published from their parent outlet The National Post) threw him over the edge. The article claims Israel is NOT an apartheid state. So, like a totally normal person, Bilal debunks the ENTIRE ARTICLE line-by-line. He's out here doing the Lord's work, folks. If you want to learn some things--this is the episode. We'll be back next week at our usual time. The article in question can be found here. 2023-11-101h 35

The River and The LandDowntown Hype HouseBilal and Travis discuss the latest misdirected moronity provided by downtown Windsor Councilor Renaldo Agostino and his proposal to remove benches in front of vacant buildings on Ouellette. Then, they do a bit of a Palestine update and discuss once again why standing up against genocide is not antisemitic. AM800 Article about the benches Follow us on X/Twitter @TRTL Podcast, on Instagram @TheRiverandTheLand, and email us at TheRiverandTheLand@gmail.com. Don't forget to rate and review us on your favourite podcatcher. 2023-11-071h 24

The River and The LandThere is No Housing CrisisBilal and Travis discuss the link between development capital, politicians, and the so-called housing crisis. For some context and more information check out the wonderful book The Tenant Class by Ricardo Tranjan from BTL Books. For an American context on urban development and real estate capital, check out Capital City by Samuel Stein from Verso Books. You can follow us on Xwitter @TRTLPodcast, on Instagram @TheRiverandTheLand, and you can email us at TheRiverandTheLand@gmail.com 2023-10-311h 21

The River and The LandThe War on Palestinian SolidarityBilal, Kam, and Travis revisit the brutal assault on Gaza by Israel and discuss the propaganda war on solidarity for Palestine here at home. You can follow us on Instagram @TheRiverandTheLand, on Xwitter @TRTLPodcast, and you can email us at TheRiverandTheLand@gmail.com Please also rate and/or review us on whichever pod-catcher you find us on; it helps us get out to more people.2023-10-241h 38

The River and The LandLibs Gonna LibBilal, Kam, and Travis finally release the long-promised episode about Liberalism, its history, consequences, and how it manifests on a macro and a local scale. Follow us on Xwitter @TRTL Podcast and on Instagram @TheRiverandTheLand. You can also email us at TheRiverandTheLand@gmail.com.2023-10-171h 13

The River and The LandThe Sword Talking to the NeckIn this episode, Bilal, Kam, and Travis discuss the latest struggles of the Palestinian people against their colonial, aparthied oppressors in Israel. You can find us on Twitter/X @TRTLPodcast and Instagram @TheRiverandTheLand and you can email us at TheRiverandTheLand@gmail.com Please consider rating and reviewing us on your favourite podcatcher.2023-10-101h 08

The River and The LandCanada is a Waffen HouseCanada has a Nazi problem. Bilal, Kam, and Travis discuss parliament's idiotic gaff of cheering a former member of the SS and how it relates to Canada's wider love affair with Nazis post-WW2. You can find us on Twitter/X @TRTLPodcast, on Instagram @TheRiverandTheLand, and you can email us at TheRiverandTheLand@gmail.com Don't forget to rate and review us. Okay Byyyeeeeeeee 2023-10-0359 min

The River and The Land1 Million March 4 FascismBilal, Kam, and Travis discuss the 1 Million March 4 Children and its connections to fascism, the alt-right, and what it looked like on the ground in Windsor, ON. You can email us at theriverandtheland@gmail.com and find us on social media @TheRiverAndTheLand.2023-09-2558 min

The River and The LandNew Podcast, New EffortBilal, Kam, and Travis introduce themselves and the podcast.2023-09-2422 min

Albaseerah PodcastsQuestion & Answer sessionQuestion & Answer session from the How to Live as a Muslim During Challenging Times conference in Masjid as Sunnah, Bradford Abu Iyaad Amjad Rafiq Abu Hakeem Bilal Davis Abu Idrees Muhammad 2017-04-3026 min