Occupy Wall Street Anniversary

It’s Casual Friday! Sam and Emma host Astra Taylor, co-founder of the Debt Collective and author of the recent book Remake the World: Essays, Reflections, Rebellions, to discuss the 10-year anniversary of Occupy Wall Street. Then Sam and Emma are joined by Heather Digby Parton, proprietor of Hull...
J.A. Myerson, offered a recap of Occupy’s first year, from first being ignored and ridiculed, to gaining press attention and eventually inspiring Occupy actions across the globe. How the success of Occupy led to a violent crackdown and Sam wondered  what was happening at Occupy encampments that p...
Chris Cobb reveals Wall Street’s role in the slave trade, launches Occupy Publishing.  Jeff Smith, Occupy Wall Street’s media group, out of jail recounts arrest and detention.  In the better half, depressing news on NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act), SOPA, Lowes anti-muslim reaction to a ...