We've seen time and time again that healthy relationship are the glue that keeps our movements together. But it can be surprisingly hard to build and maintain healthy relationships while struggling for a better world. Dean Spade is a longtime organizer and advocate for queer and trans liberation based in racial and economic justice. You may remember the name from his book Mutual Aid: Building Solidarity During this Crisis (and the Next), which became a bible and handbook for so many during the 2020 uprising. His newest book and podcast, Love in a Fucked-Up World: How to Build Relationships, Hook Up, and Raise Hell, Together, is a vibrant "call to action and a practical manifesto for how to combat cultural scripts and take our relationships into our own hands, preparing us for the work of changing the world." He comes through to talk about the mythologies we carry with us, the value of conflict, and the beautiful sexiness of messy connection. #podcastepisode #podcastrecommendation #endmassincarceration #defenddemocracy #resistfascism

Renzell has been at the keys, on the boards, and on the ground as a visionary force for a lot of the remarkable hip hop that has emerged from Chicago over the last fifteen years, and has now stepped into his role as a spacemaker and mentor at his wonderful recording spot StudioShapes. He breaks down the importance of an artistic home; his favorite collabs with artists like Mick Jenkins, Noname, Via Rosa, and theMIND; and the sacrifices artists and creators have to make to build strong bonds with each other. 📺 Watch the episode on our Youtube! @RespairMedia 📺 🎧 Find the linktree in our bio to hear the full conversation. We post new episodes every Thursday. Find us on your favorite podcast app - we're AirGo everywhere 🎧 #podcastepisode #podcastrecommendation #realhiphop #theculture