Media Strategy for Defendants with Kris Hermes

Media Strategy for Defendants with Kris Hermes

On this episode, movement media specialist and legal worker Kris Hermes joins Outlaw to talk anti-repression media strategy. We discuss why media is a critical tool for fighting political cases and what defendants and their support crews should consider when crafting their media approach. LEARN MORE ABOUT: Prairieland - https://prairielanddefendants.com/ [https://prairielanddefendants.com/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dfwsupportcommittee/]: @dfwsupportcommittes RNC 2000 - Kris' book Crashing the Party [https://www.crashingthepartythebook.com/] https://www.crashingthepartythebook.com/ [https://www.crashingthepartythebook.com/] Support crews - Episode 14 [https://linktr.ee/outlawpod] of Outlaw Working with media - A Tilted Guide to Being a Defendant [https://libcom.org/article/tilted-guide-being-defendant-guide-criminal-legal-system-radicals] by the Tilted Scales Collective (Hardcopy & PDF) - https://libcom.org/article/tilted-guide-being-defendant-guide-criminal-legal-system-radicals [https://libcom.org/article/tilted-guide-being-defendant-guide-criminal-legal-system-radicals] Order here: https://www.akpress.org/a-tilted-guide-to-being-a-defendant.html [https://www.akpress.org/a-tilted-guide-to-being-a-defendant.html] Hear "Outlaw: ICE-Watch Repression in Minneapolis" and "Outlaw: ICE Protest Repression Trends" *exclusively* on It Could Happen Here. Find these episodes here: https://linktr.ee/outlawpod [https://linktr.ee/outlawpod] Stay in touch! Follow Outlaw on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/outlaw.pod] @outlaw.pod [https://www.instagram.com/outlaw.pod] & Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/outlawpod.bsky.social] @outlawpod.bsky.social & Substack [https://substack.com/@outlawpodcast] @outlawpodcast Send feedback, future episode requests, and collaboration pitches to outlawpod@proton.me Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones) [https://www.religionrevolt.org/latest/cop-city-and-political-repression-in-atlanta] Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta. They were murdered by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in their tent in Weelaunee Forest on January 18th, 2023. Some memories of them are compiled here [https://stopcop.city/memories-of-tort/]. Cover Image by Mon M. As always, this podcast is not legal advice, and some guests views may differ from our own.

Support Crews & Spokescouncils with Kez

On this episode, Kez from Atlanta Jail Support joins Outlaw to dig into two anti-repression tools: support crews and spokescouncils. Hear lessons from how they were used to support the Stop Cop City RICO 61 and tips for forming successful support crews and spokescouncils. Check out A Tilted Guide to Being a Defendant [https://libcom.org/article/tilted-guide-being-defendant-guide-criminal-legal-system-radicals] by the Tilted Scales Collective (Hardcopy & PDF) - https://libcom.org/article/tilted-guide-being-defendant-guide-criminal-legal-system-radicals [https://libcom.org/article/tilted-guide-being-defendant-guide-criminal-legal-system-radicals] Order here: https://www.akpress.org/a-tilted-guide-to-being-a-defendant.html [https://www.akpress.org/a-tilted-guide-to-being-a-defendant.html] Learn more about Stop Cop City / Defend the Atlanta Forest [https://linktr.ee/stopcopcitylinks]: linktr.ee/stopcopcitylinks Weelaunee Arrestee Fundraisers: [https://linktr.ee/weelauneearresteefundraisers] https://linktr.ee/weelauneearresteefundraisers Stay plugged in to anti-repression work in Atlanta: Follow Fire Ant Movement Defense on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fireantmovementdefense/] @fireantmovementdefense Hear "Outlaw: ICE-Watch Repression in Minneapolis" Exclusively on It Could Happen Here on iHeart Radio, [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-it-could-happen-here-30717896/episode/outlaw-criminalization-of-ice-watch-in-minneapolis-326372276] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outlaw-criminalization-of-ice-watch-in-minneapolis/id1449762156?i=1000754595325] & Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QcnDOA28ETErgfcPiRbaH] Stay in touch! Follow Outlaw on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/outlaw.pod] @outlaw.pod [https://www.instagram.com/outlaw.pod] & Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/outlawpod.bsky.social] @outlawpod.bsky.social Send feedback, future episode requests, and collaboration pitches to outlawpod@proton.me Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones) [https://www.religionrevolt.org/latest/cop-city-and-political-repression-in-atlanta] Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta. They were murdered by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in their tent in Weelaunee Forest on January 18th, 2023. Some memories of them are compiled here [https://stopcop.city/memories-of-tort/]. Cover Image by Mon M. As always, this podcast is not legal advice, and some guests views may differ from our own.

Prairieland Trial Reflections with Lydia & Lee

On July 4th, 2025, protestors gathered to hold a noise demonstration in solidarity with ICE detainees outside the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas. Since then, 19 people have been arrested and charged for their alleged involvement in the demonstration. In March 2026, a jury in Fort Worth, Texas, found nine of these defendants guilty on serious federal charges--they're now facing 10 years to life. On this episode, Lydia, wife of defendant Autumn Hill, and Lee, a support committee member, join Outlaw to reflect on the trial, support organizing, and why you need to know about this case. Learn more about Prairieland: Website, [https://prairielanddefendants.com] Support Committee Instagram, [https://www.instagram.com/dfwsupportcommittee/] Defendant Fundraiser, [https://www.givesendgo.com/supportdfwprotestors] Letter Writing Info [https://www.instagram.com/p/DWNGKotk1eh/] Hear "Outlaw: ICE-Watch Repression in Minneapolis" Exclusively on It Could Happen Here on iHeart Radio, [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-it-could-happen-here-30717896/episode/outlaw-criminalization-of-ice-watch-in-minneapolis-326372276] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outlaw-criminalization-of-ice-watch-in-minneapolis/id1449762156?i=1000754595325] & Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QcnDOA28ETErgfcPiRbaH] Stay in touch! Follow Outlaw on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/outlaw.pod] @outlaw.pod [https://www.instagram.com/outlaw.pod] & Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/outlawpod.bsky.social] @outlawpod.bsky.social Send feedback, future episode requests, and collaboration pitches to outlawpod@proton.me Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones) [https://www.religionrevolt.org/latest/cop-city-and-political-repression-in-atlanta] Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta. They were murdered by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in their tent in Weelaunee Forest on January 18th, 2023. Some memories of them are compiled here [https://stopcop.city/memories-of-tort/]. Cover Image by Mon M.

Facing Federal Charges with Jakhi McCray & Octo

On July 21, 2025—after a month-long federal manhunt—Jakhi McCray turned himself in to the New York Police Department (NYPD). Jakhi stands accused of setting fire to 10 NYPD cars and faces a 5 to 20-year federal prison sentence. In this episoide, Jakhi comes on Outlaw from house arrest, along with Octo, a member of his support crew, to talk about his experience facing repression and lessons learned. At the end of episode, Jazz from the Xinachtli Freedom Committee offers important updates on Chicano political prisoner Xinachtli's rapidly declining medical condition and what support is needed. Xinachtli ***Phone Blast Instructions (Hyperlinked)*** [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oz5m9lZb4sB4ghgXOJhk5PQ8_9kBnWvNUVl8MPJ9Dgw/edit] https://www.instagram.com/freexinachtlinow/ [https://www.instagram.com/freexinachtlinow/] Jakhi https://www.linktr.ee/jakhisolidarity [https://www.linktr.ee/jakhisolidarity] https://www.instagram.com/jakhisolidarity/ [https://www.instagram.com/jakhisolidarity/] MDC (Metropolitan Detention Center) Solidarity https://www.instagram.com/mdc_solidarity/ [https://www.instagram.com/mdc_solidarity/] Read: Murder by Pepper Spray: Remembering Jamel Floyd on the Third Anniversary of His Death at the Hands of Brooklyn Prison Guards (Indypendent) [https://indypendent.org/2023/06/murder-by-pepper-spray-remembering-jamel-floyd-on-the-third-anniversary-of-his-death-at-the-hands-of-brooklyn-prison-guards/] Read: Lockdowns, Violence, and "Barbaric Conditions" in a Federal Jail Known for its Famous Detainees (The Appeal) [https://theappeal.org/brooklyn-metropolitan-detention-center-solitary-watch/] Read: Muslim Men Rounded Up and Tortured Post-9/11 at MDC [https://ccrjustice.org/ziglar-v-abbasi] Tarek https://www.instagram.com/freetarekbazrouk/ [https://www.instagram.com/freetarekbazrouk/] Casey https://www.instagram.com/freecaseynow/ [https://www.instagram.com/freecaseynow/] Shine https://www.givesendgo.com/supportshinewhite [https://www.givesendgo.com/supportshinewhite] https://www.instagram.com/shinewhitesupport/ [https://www.instagram.com/shinewhitesupport/] Stay in touch! Follow Outlaw on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/outlaw.pod] @outlaw.pod [https://www.instagram.com/outlaw.pod] & Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/outlawpod.bsky.social] @outlawpod.bsky.social Send feedback, future episode requests, and collaboration pitches to outlawpod@proton.me Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones) [https://www.religionrevolt.org/latest/cop-city-and-political-repression-in-atlanta] Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta. They were murdered by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in their tent in Weelaunee Forest on January 18th, 2023. Some memories of them are compiled here [https://stopcop.city/memories-of-tort/]. Cover Image by Mon M.

NLG Federal Anti-Repression Hotline with Moira Meltzer-Cohen

What's the NLG Federal Anti-Repression Hotline? When should someone call it? What will happen what they do? On this episode, movement lawyer Mo Meltzer-Cohen breaks down what you need to know about the hotline and key insights about trends in federal repression. Hotline Number: 212-679-2811 Magic Words flyer to stick on the back of your door in case of police visits: https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/files/2025/05/Magic-Spell_2025.pdf [https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/files/2025/05/Magic-Spell_2025.pdf] Learn more from Mo about legal repression: Final Straw Radio: The Implications of Trumps War on "Antifa" (with Moira Metlzer-Cohen) [https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/post/2025/09/28/the-implications-of-trumps-war-on-antifa-with-moira-meltzer-cohen/] Final Straw Radio: Mo on Knowing Your Rights and Risks with the Police [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_ajQDZhs4E] Pal/Al-Awda NY Know Your Rights with Moira Meltzer-Cohen [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRZp4LZ32IU] Live Like the World Is Dying: Mo on Grand Juries [https://www.liveliketheworldisdying.com/s1e44-mo-on-grand-juries/] CUNY CLEAR Website: https://www.cunyclear.org/ [https://www.cunyclear.org/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cuny_clear/ [https://www.instagram.com/cuny_clear/] Fall 2025 PSA from the NLG Federal Anti-Repression Hotline: "If you are approached by federal law enforcement, don't be afraid to alert your community, and remember: * You do not have to let them into your house without a warrant. * You have no obligation to speak to law enforcement or answer their questions, and it can be dangerous to do so. * It is a crime to lie to federal agents. * Instead, you can invoke your Fifth Amendment right to remain silent, and your Sixth Amendment right to counsel, by saying: "I cannot answer any questions without my lawyer. Please leave your name and number, and a lawyer will call you." * You can also call the National Lawyers Guild federal repression hotline at 212-679-2811, for a free, privileged consultation about your rights, risks, and responsibilities, and to be connected with appropriate legal resources in your jurisdiction. We keep us safe!" Stay in touch! Follow Outlaw on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/outlaw.pod] @outlaw.pod [https://www.instagram.com/outlaw.pod] & Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/outlawpod.bsky.social] @outlawpod.bsky.social Send feedback, future episode requests, and collaboration pitches to outlawpod@proton.me Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones) [https://www.religionrevolt.org/latest/cop-city-and-political-repression-in-atlanta] Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta. They were murdered by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in their tent in Weelaunee Forest on January 18th, 2023. Some memories of them are compiled here [https://stopcop.city/memories-of-tort/]. Cover Image by Mon M. As always, this podcast is not legal advice, and some guests views may differ from our own.