EP82: creeping fascism in Pittsfield, MA w/ Michael Hitchcock

EP84: Easthampton Tenant Union- 11252025

Hey hey hey, long time no pod.   Joanna and Spencer host Mona Shadi of the easthampton tenants union. Mona shares her and others experiences with their landlord situation in easthampton MA.  its a local landlord so you cant even pin this ghoulery on a big corporation. just old fashioned gouging. Join us and please follow along and join a local tenants union!   Email: easthamptontenantsunion@gmail.com [easthamptontenantsunion@gmail.com]   www.theweedout.com

EP83: worcester ICE raids and fallout w/ David Webb - 06092025

ICE ICE BABY todays episode was recorded on 06/09/2025 ICE created havoc in Worcester in May 2025 detaining women and children while creating an environment where local folk felt they had to intervene.  The fallout: a counselor charged with assault and a local "instigative journalist" David Webb was hit with a trespass order and a cease and desist for his role in demanding answers and data regarding this incident.   Join us on this episode and always you can follow us on social media or go to www.theweedout.com [http://www.theweedout.com]   here are some links relevant to todays episode with David Webb:   ICE detainment footage from Eureka St Worcester MA: https://youtu.be/1sqBsYTgdJI?si=u8oJMab6smXij5tu [https://youtu.be/1sqBsYTgdJI?si=u8oJMab6smXij5tu]  David Webb attempts to retrieve records only to be met by the goon squad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sLBS51Zm3Q [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sLBS51Zm3Q]  MASS BAIL FUND: https://www.massbailfund.org/donate [https://www.massbailfund.org/donate]

EP82: creeping fascism in Pittsfield, MA w/ Michael Hitchcock

hey hey hey thanks for tuning into the weedout where we weed out the bull shit going on in our backyard. this episode Michael Hitchcock, organizer from Roots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds in Pittsfield MA joins us to discuss the town and the mayors attempt to curb free speech and harm panhandlers/the unhoused. lack of housing is a policy choice and Michael discusses the inner workings of the political system in Pittsfield to explain how we got here.  We also discuss the organizing to aide this being targeted by ICE. tune in and lock in. www.theweedout.com

EP81: during emergencies cops are expensive traffic cones

Currently on the federal level, "DOGE" is defunding contracts, institutions, so on and so forth the un-fun way: the fascist way. Defunding can be a wonderful thing when done with the proletariat in mind, but when left in the hands of Neo_badguys, defunding is never helpful.  They will destroy and defund "helpful" institutions like the FAA and CDC but never the corrupt and unhelpful law enforcement. When the chips are down, say in a snow storm, cops will literally be touted as heroes when the best they can do is put their lights on and block or contain and accident.  Listen in as Spencer rants about so many other plausible solutions other than this. When fascists take control of the purse strings it's never good for the 99% of us.  We keep us safe. Here's some links that were mentioned in the episode: https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/02/mass-state-police-respond-to-over-400-car-crashes-during-weekend-winter-storm.html [https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/02/mass-state-police-respond-to-over-400-car-crashes-during-weekend-winter-storm.html] https://abcnews.go.com/US/executives-private-prison-firm-corecivic-expect-significant-growth/story?id=118758271 [https://abcnews.go.com/US/executives-private-prison-firm-corecivic-expect-significant-growth/story?id=118758271] https://www.tiktok.com/@keribla/video/7472432959669275935?_r=1&_t=ZP-8u029unl6LP [https://www.tiktok.com/@keribla/video/7472432959669275935?_r=1&_t=ZP-8u029unl6LP] www.theweedout.com [http://www.the]

EP80: ICE in schools: holyoke and massachusetts edition

Hey y'all. 2025 is mask off fash, so we figured we would update and add our thoughts on recent news regarding ICE and other Federal agencies invading our communities.   Our guiding principle remains simple: we keep us safe. keep weeding out the bullshit. get to know your neighbors and please don't let our public servants like Joshua Garcia, Maura Healey and the rest promise the bare minimum.  They wanted to lead so hold them to that.  We. Keep. Us. Safe. www.theweedout.com [http://www.theweedout.com] links to articles discussed: https://www.westernmassnews.com/2025/01/27/mass-attorney-general-releases-guidelines-schools-if-approached-by-ice-agents/ [https://www.westernmassnews.com/2025/01/27/mass-attorney-general-releases-guidelines-schools-if-approached-by-ice-agents/] https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/holyoke-works-to-protect-rights-of-migrants-in-city/ [https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/holyoke-works-to-protect-rights-of-migrants-in-city/] https://www.masslive.com/westernmass/2025/01/holyoke-mayor-superintendent-take-actions-stressing-support-for-immigrants.html [https://www.masslive.com/westernmass/2025/01/holyoke-mayor-superintendent-take-actions-stressing-support-for-immigrants.html] https://www.gazettenet.com/Holyoke-Mayor-Garcia-places-bid-for-a-second-term-59038105 [https://www.gazettenet.com/Holyoke-Mayor-Garcia-places-bid-for-a-second-term-59038105]