We are proud to present season two of Naptown People’s Radio. We hope everyone got some rest over the holiday break because the struggle is heating up more than ever!
Our first episode this season covers the launch of MaskOff12, a new independent police accountability mechanism, Indianapolis’ solidarity with the Venezuelan people, as well as the present and future of the artistic scene in Indy.
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Absent Dani Abdullah, host Derek Ford is joined by guest host Lucas Lee. Lee takes on the Naptown Breakdown, focusing on Trump’s military action against Venezuela, including the illegal kidnapping of its democratically-elected President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
Within hours, Indianapolis joined over 100 cities to defend Venezuela’s sovereignty and show their solidarity with the people of the country. We hear from protesters at the January 3 action on Monument Circle organized by ANSWER Indiana about why they felt compelled to show their solidarity with the people of Venezuela. The local protest was covered by WTHR, WRTV, FOX, and other outlets
For our featured segment, we’re joined by Akhim Abdullah and Noah Leininger, two Center volunteers who have been organizing against police terror for a combined eight years. Abdullah and Leininger delve into their important project launching today: MaskOff12.com. Killer cops are rarely held accountable for their crimes against our communities because other state agents do everything they can to protect them. With MaskOff12, they can no longer hide behind the comfort of anonymity.
Finally, we hear from local cultural worker James Cramer, a member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) union about his work in the entertainment industry. Cramer speaks about the recent annual Yuletide Celebration show he just finished working, as well as about the past, present, and future of the arts in our city.
Events:
From Indy to Minneapolis: Stop ICE Terror!
Phone Zap: Support Disabled Inmates!
Artist Workshop with Oscar Toloza
Circle City Sangha Mindfulness Meetup
Collective Study of Capital (Vol. 1): Session 2
Stock the Shelves: Community Donation Drive
Political Yoga: Emancipatory Motions
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Featured photo: The people force former Chief Randall Taylor to confront Jamie Reed, Dreasjon Reed’s father. Credit: Indianapolis Liberation Center.