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Morning Tinto17. I Left the USHeather describes her migration journey and the reasons behind it. Chris reflects on identifying with the nation-state. Learn more about Chris and Heather.Show notes:Is It Time to Leave America? podcast episode
2025-09-1128 minMorning Tinto16. Nonviolent Use of Force?Heather explores Miki Kashtan's template for the nonviolent use of force. Chris raises questions. Learn more about Chris and Heather.Show notes:Nonviolent Global Liberation CommunityIs Nonviolent Use of Force an Oxymoron?
2025-08-2731 minMorning Tinto15. Does Violence Work?Heather raises the question. Chris explores the definitions. We are left with questions around who perpetuates the most violence and is it "working". Learn more about Chris and Heather.Show notes:https://www.conspirituality.net/ (Conspirituality podcast)https://www.plutobooks.com/9780745349770/they-will-beat-the-memory-out-of-us/ (Gelderloos book)https://open.spotify.com/episode/2WNZzfInK5iTXdzSRT7v2L?si=tmUHI3bPTzeThqYciI5DAg (our episode: Do Human Rights Matter?)
2025-07-3033 minMorning Tinto14. Palestine ActionHeather summarises what is going on in the UK around Palestine Action and how "terrorism" looks from her point of view, including describing what it was like to be living in NYC during 9/11. Chris responds and widens the discussion around theory of change. Learn more about Chris and Heather.Show notes:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palestine_Actionhttps://palestineaction.org/brize-norton/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/proscribed-terror-groups-or-organisations--2/proscribed-terrorist-groups-or-organisations-accessible-version#proscription-offences https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g83l33wdeo
2025-06-2523 minMorning Tinto13. The F WordChris and Heather discuss the definition of fascism.Learn more about Chris and Heather.Show notes:Chris's YouTubeChris's TikTok
2025-06-1141 minMorning Tinto12. Touching GrassChris and Heather discuss regulating our nervous systems during these times, honest jobs, and being grounded in values as we navigate doing good in the world while meeting our needs.Learn more about Chris and Heather.Show notes:Chris's YouTubeChris's TikTokThe Liberatory Livelihood Association (includes link to upcoming event)Heather's conversation with Lorraine about leaving your soul in the parking lot
2025-05-2125 minMorning Tinto11. Do Human Rights Matter?Chris and Heather discuss the recent UK Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman, how this connects with Trump's deportations other stuff. Plus we connect this to human rights and individuality.Learn more about Chris and Heather.Show notes:BBC Coverage of the UK Supreme Court RulingUp from Under the Rulers by H. Peter SteevesUS Declaration of IndependenceUS Supreme Court Ruling on Deportation
2025-04-1630 minMorning Tinto10. Is Hoping Waiting?Chris and Heather reflect on what hope means in the context of privilege, and the importance of language and community. Learn more about Chris and Heather.Show notes:Joyful MilitancyMaangamiziIt's not the end, it's just the beginning. We the People get to write our own future.Chris's YouTube channel
2025-04-0932 minMorning Tinto9. Being Relational in ResistanceChris and Heather reflect on resistance and relationships in the United States, Serbia, Argentina, and Turkey. Learn more about Chris and Heather.Show notes:Article on US resistance: https://wagingnonviolence.org/2025/03/resistance-alive-well-us/Article on protests in Serbia Podcast on protests in Serbia Article on sonic weapon use in Serbia Turkey jails Istanbul mayor before trial, stoking opposition angerJoyful MilitancyUp from Under the Rulers by H Peter Steeves The Conversation No One in Sustainability Is Having (convo between B. Lorraine Smith and Heather)Supporting Livelihoods in Unce
2025-03-2831 minMorning Tinto8. Survival and CommunityThis morning over almond-and-coffee-flavoured foam and a hot chocolate, Chris and Heather discuss Peter Gelderloos' definition of community, how that relates to the ongoing genocide of Palestinians, how that relates to our relationships where we live, and how we live online. Learn more about Chris and Heather.Show notes:Fighting for the Whole article by Peter GelderloosOrganisation, Continuity, Community book by Peter GelderloosJoyful Militancy by bergman and MontgomeryMicrosolidarityIsrael kills 183 childrenNonviolent CommunicationNonviolent Global Liberation
2025-03-1927 minMorning Tinto7. Meeting Each Other's NeedsChris and Heather discuss democracy and mutual aid in light of US and Colombian politics. Learn more about Chris and Heather.Show notes:HEAL PalestineIndivisibleBernie Sanders Oligarchy TourYouTube: Massive Crowds Show for Bernie Sanders in Trump StatesLouth Area of SanctuarySrsly Wrong PodcastColombia Calling PodcastTrustworthy List of Places to Do Mutual Aid
2025-03-0533 minMorning Tinto6. The Mask Is OffChris and Heather start their coffees reflecting on the Ukraine-USA mineral deal and how normally such blatant resource/power grabs are hidden behind saviourism façades. They then ponder how billionaires think. Pour yourself a cuppa and listen along. Learn more about Chris and Heather.Show notes: Owen Jones - Ukraine's Defeat and the Fall of the West Elon Musk - The Early Warning Signs (Musk vs Eberhard) Part 1 Israel awards gas exploration licenses
2025-02-2628 minMorning Tinto5. Off the Spectrum?Chris and Heather discuss the "left" in the USA (and a bit in the UK) and what that means. How is the spectrum flawed?Show notes:https://franklloydwright.orgRecipe: one part coffee, one part tea, one part hot chocolate, inspired by something on the menu at this museumThe Corporate Coup in Global Context: An Emergency Town HallEncyclopedia Britannica - Political SpectrumJoyful Militancy by bergman and MontgomeryReagan used word "holocaust" with Menachem BeginUp from Under the Rulers by H Peter Steeves
2025-02-1932 minMorning Tinto4. Who Are "We, the People"?Chris and Heather discuss the relationship building happening in response to the Trump administration's actions . Topics include a sense of urgency, care, being welcoming to newly radicalised folks, and boundaries.Show notes:Timothy Snyder,Crossing a LineJoyful Militancy by bergman and MontgomeryBook a free coaching session with Heather.Learn moreabout Chris and Heather
2025-02-1319 minMorning Tinto3. An Illiberal InterventionChris and Heather are, sadly, drinking water. On this water cooler break, they discuss the US political landscape, referencing Natasha Lennard's book on living a non-fascist life. They explore the disconnect between Trump supporters' expectations and the actions of Trump and Musk, highlighting issues like state interference and economic policies. Chris mentions a video from the Bronx, where Trump voters cited economic opportunities and foreign policy as reasons for their vote. They discuss the effectiveness of the opposition party and the role of local journalism in countering fascism. Heather cites the importance of local journalism in understanding and addressing...
2025-02-0523 minMorning Tinto2: Do Not Obey in AdvanceChris and Heather need something stronger than coffee this week. Going through the chaos of the new US administration, reflecting on Timothy Snyder's On Tyranny, looking at latest funding freezes, etc etc etc.
U.S., Colombia reach deal on deportationsTimothy Snyder: On Tyranny Gustavo Petro responds to Trump: “Overthrow me…the Americas and humanity will respond”By Chris: "Check on the USA Federal Employees in your network." Includes references to the OMB memos / etc.Sense8 TV show
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2025-01-2921 minMorning Tinto1: DEI / EDIChris and Heather record their first episode of this new podcast. They discuss the current event of Trump banning federal EDI programmes. Plus, Heather shares a poem. Can you guess what it is about??
Links: Trump's executive order and today's story
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