Boots Riley, Come On Party Girls

Boots Riley, Come On Party Girls

Author: Jamie Peck and Sam Beard April 23, 2026 Duration: 1:09:43

The PG crew revisits two evergreen themes: art under capitalism, and the evils of Big Tech. Specifically: Is Boots Riley a SELLOUT for using CAPITALIST MONEY to make COMMUNIST ART? We discuss. (We almost talked about the Strokes' political art at Coachella too, but we ran out of time.) And in the tech arena, we've got Facebook/Meta banning the word "antifa" because it considers it "violence and incitement," and Big Tech's attempt to further dismantle our healthcare system and erode workers' rights with "Uber for nurses." Luckily, nurses' unions are no joke.

Last but certainly not least, we give an update on Jakhi McCray, a young activist convicted of the arson of 10(!!!) NYPD squad cars in a bold feat of direct action and community defense. Please check out the links below to donate to Jakhi's legal expenses and stay updated on his case:

Legal Fundraiser: https://www.givesendgo.com/freejakhi

Jakhi Solidarity website: https://jakhisolidarity.noblogs.org/

Toolkit for Jakhi: https://linktr.ee/jakhisolidarity

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakhisolidarity/

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Hosted by Jamie Peck and Sam Beard, Party Girls is a conversation that blends sharp political analysis with the intimate, connective tissue of gossip. Jamie, known for her work on The Majority Report and other leftist commentary, teams up with Sam, a Chicago-based organizer, to create a space where theory meets the messy reality of daily life. The discussions here aren't dry lectures; they're lively, often funny, and deeply human, weaving together perspectives from news, music, and culture through a specific lens. You'll hear them dissect current events and political structures with the same earnest curiosity they apply to sharing stories and personal reflections. This podcast operates on the idea that the personal is political and the political can be surprisingly personal, finding the threads of collective struggle and joy in unexpected places. It’s a mix of thoughtful critique and casual, comedic rapport that makes complex ideas feel accessible and urgent. Tune in for a unique fusion of perspectives that challenges how we think about community, power, and the stories we tell each other.
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