The Beautiful Idea
@beautifulidea.bsky.social
Podcast bringing your news and analysis on frontline autonomous struggles and social movements across the US and beyond from a distinctly anarchist perspective. Proud member of the Channel Zero Network (CZN). Listen and Subscribe: thebeautifulidea.show/
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The Beautiful Idea
The Beautiful Idea is a media project bringing you interviews, ideas, and stories from the frontlines of social movements and struggles, from a distinctly anarchist perspective.
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We're a new anarchist podcast and media project bringing you grassroots resistance news, interviews with frontline organizers, and anti-capitalist analysis on the growing techno-dystopia. Follow us here and listen to our podcasts at: thebeautifulidea.show
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We have a bunch of new shows up! Check your podcast feed or download here: thebeautifulidea.show
The Beautiful Idea
The Beautiful Idea is a media project bringing you interviews, ideas, and stories from the frontlines of social movements and struggles, from a distinctly anarchist perspective.
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January 28, 2026 at 7:05 PM
We have a bunch of new shows up! Check your podcast feed or download here: thebeautifulidea.show
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I listened to this, got to the end and immediately jumped back to the beginning. Everyone should listen to this imo
Everyone vs ICE: On the Ground in Minnesota
Important episode & reporting by @jamesstout.bsky.social & @margaret.bsky.social out now
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Important episode & reporting by @jamesstout.bsky.social & @margaret.bsky.social out now
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Everyone vs ICE: On the Ground In Minnesota
Podcast Episode · It Could Happen Here · 01/27/2026 · 57m
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January 27, 2026 at 2:21 PM
I listened to this, got to the end and immediately jumped back to the beginning. Everyone should listen to this imo
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A general strike in Minneapolis. Student walkouts across the country. Demonstrations break out everywhere, organized by prisoners, workers, and youth - are all picking up speed.
Masses of people are working together to organize mutual aid + community solidarity on a growing scale. A thread.
Masses of people are working together to organize mutual aid + community solidarity on a growing scale. A thread.
January 27, 2026 at 9:45 PM
A general strike in Minneapolis. Student walkouts across the country. Demonstrations break out everywhere, organized by prisoners, workers, and youth - are all picking up speed.
Masses of people are working together to organize mutual aid + community solidarity on a growing scale. A thread.
Masses of people are working together to organize mutual aid + community solidarity on a growing scale. A thread.
Don't miss this episode interview on organizing in Minneapolis!
Podcasts such as @beautifulidea.bsky.social and @coolzonemedia.bsky.social are also putting out interviews with activists on the ground to inform other organizers. thebeautifulidea.show/ice-vs-ice-o...
ICE vs Ice: On the Ground in Minneapolis
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In this episode, we speak with some organizers involved in anti-ICE resistance ...
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January 28, 2026 at 5:07 AM
Don't miss this episode interview on organizing in Minneapolis!
We sat down with someone from @crimethinc.com to talk about the past year, growing social movements in the streets, and the fight against a government hell bent on consolidating authoritarian violence and repression. thebeautifulidea.show/fires-in-the...
Fires In the Distance During Dark Days: One Year of Trump 2.0
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In this episode we sit down with a member...
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January 27, 2026 at 9:22 PM
We sat down with someone from @crimethinc.com to talk about the past year, growing social movements in the streets, and the fight against a government hell bent on consolidating authoritarian violence and repression. thebeautifulidea.show/fires-in-the...
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“We are stuck in a race between administrative authoritarianism and the collapse of the American state as we understand it…
Operational theory is often described as the space that exists between strategy (large-scale movements over time) and tactics (the immediate techniques of fighting).”
Operational theory is often described as the space that exists between strategy (large-scale movements over time) and tactics (the immediate techniques of fighting).”
ICYMI: Operational security nerds unite! thebeautifulidea.show/getting-oper...
Getting Operational With It: A Discussion With BREACH Digest
We are at a moment of impasse, a time where political spaces and dynamics are shifting drastically. In the past months we have seen military units deploy to streets, the DOJ get used as an overt weapo...
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January 23, 2026 at 11:32 PM
“We are stuck in a race between administrative authoritarianism and the collapse of the American state as we understand it…
Operational theory is often described as the space that exists between strategy (large-scale movements over time) and tactics (the immediate techniques of fighting).”
Operational theory is often described as the space that exists between strategy (large-scale movements over time) and tactics (the immediate techniques of fighting).”
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Excited to give a re-listen to this chat with @breachdigest.bsky.social about conflict and strategy
ICYMI: Operational security nerds unite! thebeautifulidea.show/getting-oper...
Getting Operational With It: A Discussion With BREACH Digest
We are at a moment of impasse, a time where political spaces and dynamics are shifting drastically. In the past months we have seen military units deploy to streets, the DOJ get used as an overt weapo...
thebeautifulidea.show
January 23, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Excited to give a re-listen to this chat with @breachdigest.bsky.social about conflict and strategy
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if you are also not sure why operational security might be necessary in zones of resistance like Minneapolis but you're not constitutionally incapable of not fighting literally anyone who talks to you about things, check this podcast out
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ICYMI: Operational security nerds unite! thebeautifulidea.show/getting-oper...
Getting Operational With It: A Discussion With BREACH Digest
We are at a moment of impasse, a time where political spaces and dynamics are shifting drastically. In the past months we have seen military units deploy to streets, the DOJ get used as an overt weapo...
thebeautifulidea.show
January 23, 2026 at 11:33 PM
if you are also not sure why operational security might be necessary in zones of resistance like Minneapolis but you're not constitutionally incapable of not fighting literally anyone who talks to you about things, check this podcast out
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bsky.app/profile/beau...
ICYMI: Operational security nerds unite! thebeautifulidea.show/getting-oper...
Getting Operational With It: A Discussion With BREACH Digest
We are at a moment of impasse, a time where political spaces and dynamics are shifting drastically. In the past months we have seen military units deploy to streets, the DOJ get used as an overt weapo...
thebeautifulidea.show
January 23, 2026 at 7:05 PM
ICYMI: Operational security nerds unite! thebeautifulidea.show/getting-oper...
As students across the country walkout and a general strike roars in #Minneapolis as part of ongoing #ICEOut actions, we sat down with grassroots organizers in the twin cities to talk about the nuts and bolts of resisting authoritarian ethnic-cleaning. thebeautifulidea.show/ice-vs-ice-o...
ICE vs Ice: On the Ground in Minneapolis
In this episode, we speak with some organizers involved in anti-ICE resistance at the peak of the show-downs in Minneapolis, one week after ICE agents killed Renee Good, and 20 minutes after Julio Ces...
thebeautifulidea.show
January 23, 2026 at 7:04 PM
As students across the country walkout and a general strike roars in #Minneapolis as part of ongoing #ICEOut actions, we sat down with grassroots organizers in the twin cities to talk about the nuts and bolts of resisting authoritarian ethnic-cleaning. thebeautifulidea.show/ice-vs-ice-o...
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Today is #ICEout day in MN with high temps reaching -11°F & masses are protesting at MSP Airport while hundreds are outside the Whipple Fed Building. On one side a blockade prevents ICE vehicles from driving thru while ice balls are thrown at vehicles on the other side. At least 2 arrests so far.
January 23, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Today is #ICEout day in MN with high temps reaching -11°F & masses are protesting at MSP Airport while hundreds are outside the Whipple Fed Building. On one side a blockade prevents ICE vehicles from driving thru while ice balls are thrown at vehicles on the other side. At least 2 arrests so far.
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Really interesting, new episode of the @beautifulidea.bsky.social podcast with two organizers involved in anti-ICE resistance in #Minneapolis
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ICE vs Ice On the Ground in Minneapolis by @Bill Worthington
In this episode, we speak with some organizers involved in anti-ICE resistance at the peak of the show-downs in Minneapolis, one week after ICE agents killed Renee Good, and 20 minutes after Julio Ces...
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January 23, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Really interesting, new episode of the @beautifulidea.bsky.social podcast with two organizers involved in anti-ICE resistance in #Minneapolis
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Check out a transcript of our interview on @htwvmag.bsky.social here!
The transcript with Ayşenur's comrade can be read here: heatwavemag.info/magazine/iss...
The Murder of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi | Heatwave
Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi was a Palestine liberation activist from Seattle, Washington in the USA who was murdered by the Israeli Occupation Force at a Palestinian demonstration in the West Bank in late 2024....
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September 15, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Check out a transcript of our interview on @htwvmag.bsky.social here!
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Joined with a guest from @solcolua.bsky.social, we speak about about the war in Ukraine, how life continues in a warzone, what the conflict has meant for the anarchist community in the wider region. thebeautifulidea.show/war-at-groun...
War At Ground Level: A Discussion About Experiencing the War in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is often, like many conflicts, discussed through the lens of foreign policy and the interests of these entities that we call states. This is not the framing that we simply inherit f...
thebeautifulidea.show
September 10, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Joined with a guest from @solcolua.bsky.social, we speak about about the war in Ukraine, how life continues in a warzone, what the conflict has meant for the anarchist community in the wider region. thebeautifulidea.show/war-at-groun...
Joined with a guest from @solcolua.bsky.social, we speak about about the war in Ukraine, how life continues in a warzone, what the conflict has meant for the anarchist community in the wider region. thebeautifulidea.show/war-at-groun...
War At Ground Level: A Discussion About Experiencing the War in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is often, like many conflicts, discussed through the lens of foreign policy and the interests of these entities that we call states. This is not the framing that we simply inherit f...
thebeautifulidea.show
September 10, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Joined with a guest from @solcolua.bsky.social, we speak about about the war in Ukraine, how life continues in a warzone, what the conflict has meant for the anarchist community in the wider region. thebeautifulidea.show/war-at-groun...
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Don't miss this episode of @beautifulidea.bsky.social, offering a deep dive on Trump 2.0 six months in. @silkys13.bsky.social, @jesspish.bsky.social, @vickyacab.bsky.social and @kristianwilliams.com.web.brid.gy all speak on the weaponization of fascist spectacle. itsgoingdown.org/big-beautifu...
Big Beautiful Social War: Six Months Into Trump 2.0
On this episode of The Beautiful Idea, we speak with several authors and organizers, marking six months into the second Trump administration coming to power. During our multiple discussions, we look a...
itsgoingdown.org
August 3, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Don't miss this episode of @beautifulidea.bsky.social, offering a deep dive on Trump 2.0 six months in. @silkys13.bsky.social, @jesspish.bsky.social, @vickyacab.bsky.social and @kristianwilliams.com.web.brid.gy all speak on the weaponization of fascist spectacle. itsgoingdown.org/big-beautifu...
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With spoke with multiple guests, including authors @silkys13.bsky.social, @jesspish.bsky.social, @vickyacab.bsky.social and @kristianwilliams.com.web.brid.gy on the intersections of policing, counter-insurgency, the border, and fascist spectacle.
Listen here: thebeautifulidea.show/big-beautifu...
Listen here: thebeautifulidea.show/big-beautifu...
Big Beautiful Social War: Six Months Into Trump 2.0
On this episode of The Beautiful Idea, we speak with several authors and organizers, marking six months into the second Trump administration coming to power. During our multiple discussions, we look a...
thebeautifulidea.show
July 25, 2025 at 1:51 AM
With spoke with multiple guests, including authors @silkys13.bsky.social, @jesspish.bsky.social, @vickyacab.bsky.social and @kristianwilliams.com.web.brid.gy on the intersections of policing, counter-insurgency, the border, and fascist spectacle.
Listen here: thebeautifulidea.show/big-beautifu...
Listen here: thebeautifulidea.show/big-beautifu...
With spoke with multiple guests, including authors @silkys13.bsky.social, @jesspish.bsky.social, @vickyacab.bsky.social and @kristianwilliams.com.web.brid.gy on the intersections of policing, counter-insurgency, the border, and fascist spectacle.
Listen here: thebeautifulidea.show/big-beautifu...
Listen here: thebeautifulidea.show/big-beautifu...
Big Beautiful Social War: Six Months Into Trump 2.0
On this episode of The Beautiful Idea, we speak with several authors and organizers, marking six months into the second Trump administration coming to power. During our multiple discussions, we look a...
thebeautifulidea.show
July 25, 2025 at 1:51 AM
With spoke with multiple guests, including authors @silkys13.bsky.social, @jesspish.bsky.social, @vickyacab.bsky.social and @kristianwilliams.com.web.brid.gy on the intersections of policing, counter-insurgency, the border, and fascist spectacle.
Listen here: thebeautifulidea.show/big-beautifu...
Listen here: thebeautifulidea.show/big-beautifu...
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New episode!
We're six months into Trump 2.0. We sat down with @silkys13.bsky.social, @jesspish.bsky.social, @vickyacab.bsky.social and @kristianwilliams.com.web.brid.gy about mass deportations, counter-insurgency + the weaponization of fascist spectacle. thebeautifulidea.show/big-beautifu...
We're six months into Trump 2.0. We sat down with @silkys13.bsky.social, @jesspish.bsky.social, @vickyacab.bsky.social and @kristianwilliams.com.web.brid.gy about mass deportations, counter-insurgency + the weaponization of fascist spectacle. thebeautifulidea.show/big-beautifu...
Big Beautiful Social War: Six Months Into Trump 2.0
On this episode of The Beautiful Idea, we speak with several authors and organizers, marking six months into the second Trump administration coming to power. During our multiple discussions, we look a...
thebeautifulidea.show
July 24, 2025 at 12:18 AM
New episode!
We're six months into Trump 2.0. We sat down with @silkys13.bsky.social, @jesspish.bsky.social, @vickyacab.bsky.social and @kristianwilliams.com.web.brid.gy about mass deportations, counter-insurgency + the weaponization of fascist spectacle. thebeautifulidea.show/big-beautifu...
We're six months into Trump 2.0. We sat down with @silkys13.bsky.social, @jesspish.bsky.social, @vickyacab.bsky.social and @kristianwilliams.com.web.brid.gy about mass deportations, counter-insurgency + the weaponization of fascist spectacle. thebeautifulidea.show/big-beautifu...
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Some big names on here offering up some much needed analysis and thoughts!
New episode!
We're six months into Trump 2.0. We sat down with @silkys13.bsky.social, @jesspish.bsky.social, @vickyacab.bsky.social and @kristianwilliams.com.web.brid.gy about mass deportations, counter-insurgency + the weaponization of fascist spectacle. thebeautifulidea.show/big-beautifu...
We're six months into Trump 2.0. We sat down with @silkys13.bsky.social, @jesspish.bsky.social, @vickyacab.bsky.social and @kristianwilliams.com.web.brid.gy about mass deportations, counter-insurgency + the weaponization of fascist spectacle. thebeautifulidea.show/big-beautifu...
Big Beautiful Social War: Six Months Into Trump 2.0
On this episode of The Beautiful Idea, we speak with several authors and organizers, marking six months into the second Trump administration coming to power. During our multiple discussions, we look a...
thebeautifulidea.show
July 24, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Some big names on here offering up some much needed analysis and thoughts!
New episode!
We're six months into Trump 2.0. We sat down with @silkys13.bsky.social, @jesspish.bsky.social, @vickyacab.bsky.social and @kristianwilliams.com.web.brid.gy about mass deportations, counter-insurgency + the weaponization of fascist spectacle. thebeautifulidea.show/big-beautifu...
We're six months into Trump 2.0. We sat down with @silkys13.bsky.social, @jesspish.bsky.social, @vickyacab.bsky.social and @kristianwilliams.com.web.brid.gy about mass deportations, counter-insurgency + the weaponization of fascist spectacle. thebeautifulidea.show/big-beautifu...
Big Beautiful Social War: Six Months Into Trump 2.0
On this episode of The Beautiful Idea, we speak with several authors and organizers, marking six months into the second Trump administration coming to power. During our multiple discussions, we look a...
thebeautifulidea.show
July 24, 2025 at 12:18 AM
New episode!
We're six months into Trump 2.0. We sat down with @silkys13.bsky.social, @jesspish.bsky.social, @vickyacab.bsky.social and @kristianwilliams.com.web.brid.gy about mass deportations, counter-insurgency + the weaponization of fascist spectacle. thebeautifulidea.show/big-beautifu...
We're six months into Trump 2.0. We sat down with @silkys13.bsky.social, @jesspish.bsky.social, @vickyacab.bsky.social and @kristianwilliams.com.web.brid.gy about mass deportations, counter-insurgency + the weaponization of fascist spectacle. thebeautifulidea.show/big-beautifu...
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Great list of shows! Please follow and share. go.bsky.app/TJ6iKWs
July 10, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Great list of shows! Please follow and share. go.bsky.app/TJ6iKWs
Great list of shows! Please follow and share. go.bsky.app/TJ6iKWs
July 10, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Great list of shows! Please follow and share. go.bsky.app/TJ6iKWs
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The author of How To Do It Anyway, Hazel Acacia, was on The Beautiful Idea this week!
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Self-Managed Medication Abortion: Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It
For as long as people have been getting pregnant, they’ve also been figuring out how to get un-pregnant. A self-managed abortion (SMA) is when a person ends their pregnancy outside of the formal medic...
thebeautifulidea.show
July 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The author of How To Do It Anyway, Hazel Acacia, was on The Beautiful Idea this week!
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