Damien Franze
@damienf.bsky.social
Just a man trying to live in the Bluesky. Podcast cohost of Interdependent Study. He/him.
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Check out our episode to hear what we learn and take away from these pieces in our continued learning and unlearning work and fight for collective liberation. Listen now wherever you podcast!
February 4, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Check out our episode to hear what we learn and take away from these pieces in our continued learning and unlearning work and fight for collective liberation. Listen now wherever you podcast!
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These articles document and analyze the lead up to and aftermath of the recent Day of Truth and Freedom strike in Minneapolis and efforts to protest ICE’s presence and action and fight for its abolition.
February 4, 2026 at 5:12 PM
These articles document and analyze the lead up to and aftermath of the recent Day of Truth and Freedom strike in Minneapolis and efforts to protest ICE’s presence and action and fight for its abolition.
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🔥 EPISODE 236! 🔥
In today’s episode, we discuss two @inthesetimes.com pieces about the recent movement activity in Minnesota against ICE, one by @sarahlazare.bsky.social and another by @thomasbirm.bsky.social & @bloomekatz.bsky.social.
In today’s episode, we discuss two @inthesetimes.com pieces about the recent movement activity in Minnesota against ICE, one by @sarahlazare.bsky.social and another by @thomasbirm.bsky.social & @bloomekatz.bsky.social.
February 4, 2026 at 5:12 PM
🔥 EPISODE 236! 🔥
In today’s episode, we discuss two @inthesetimes.com pieces about the recent movement activity in Minnesota against ICE, one by @sarahlazare.bsky.social and another by @thomasbirm.bsky.social & @bloomekatz.bsky.social.
In today’s episode, we discuss two @inthesetimes.com pieces about the recent movement activity in Minnesota against ICE, one by @sarahlazare.bsky.social and another by @thomasbirm.bsky.social & @bloomekatz.bsky.social.
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Check out our episode to hear what we learn and take away from this incredible book in our continued learning and unlearning work and fight for collective liberation. Listen now wherever you podcast!
January 28, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Check out our episode to hear what we learn and take away from this incredible book in our continued learning and unlearning work and fight for collective liberation. Listen now wherever you podcast!
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This book explores how state and institutional violence has targeted, displaced, and marginalized Black communities in Chicago throughout history, as well as how Black communities have resisted this structural violence and embraced humanity.
January 28, 2026 at 5:19 PM
This book explores how state and institutional violence has targeted, displaced, and marginalized Black communities in Chicago throughout history, as well as how Black communities have resisted this structural violence and embraced humanity.
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📖 EPISODE 235! 📖
In today’s episode, we discuss the book Engineered Conflict: Structural Violence and the Future of Black Life in Chicago by David Omotoso Stovall (and published by @haymarketbooks.org).
In today’s episode, we discuss the book Engineered Conflict: Structural Violence and the Future of Black Life in Chicago by David Omotoso Stovall (and published by @haymarketbooks.org).
January 28, 2026 at 5:19 PM
📖 EPISODE 235! 📖
In today’s episode, we discuss the book Engineered Conflict: Structural Violence and the Future of Black Life in Chicago by David Omotoso Stovall (and published by @haymarketbooks.org).
In today’s episode, we discuss the book Engineered Conflict: Structural Violence and the Future of Black Life in Chicago by David Omotoso Stovall (and published by @haymarketbooks.org).
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Check out our episode to hear what we learn and take away from this incredible piece in our continued learning and unlearning work and fight for collective liberation. Listen now!
January 21, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Check out our episode to hear what we learn and take away from this incredible piece in our continued learning and unlearning work and fight for collective liberation. Listen now!
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This convo is about the importance of following & interrupting the various sources of funding into the carceral system that have given it substantial political power & how to best organize & fight against the criminal punishment system & divert funding to true social services.
January 21, 2026 at 4:48 PM
This convo is about the importance of following & interrupting the various sources of funding into the carceral system that have given it substantial political power & how to best organize & fight against the criminal punishment system & divert funding to true social services.
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💵 EPISODE 234! 💵
In today’s episode, we discuss “Following the Money” from the six-part series titled “Abolitionist Lessons from the Prison Belt” in @inquest.bsky.social ft. a convo between @lydiajean.bsky.social, Judah Schept, Ruth Wilson Gilmore, & @craiggilmore.bsky.social.
In today’s episode, we discuss “Following the Money” from the six-part series titled “Abolitionist Lessons from the Prison Belt” in @inquest.bsky.social ft. a convo between @lydiajean.bsky.social, Judah Schept, Ruth Wilson Gilmore, & @craiggilmore.bsky.social.
January 21, 2026 at 4:48 PM
💵 EPISODE 234! 💵
In today’s episode, we discuss “Following the Money” from the six-part series titled “Abolitionist Lessons from the Prison Belt” in @inquest.bsky.social ft. a convo between @lydiajean.bsky.social, Judah Schept, Ruth Wilson Gilmore, & @craiggilmore.bsky.social.
In today’s episode, we discuss “Following the Money” from the six-part series titled “Abolitionist Lessons from the Prison Belt” in @inquest.bsky.social ft. a convo between @lydiajean.bsky.social, Judah Schept, Ruth Wilson Gilmore, & @craiggilmore.bsky.social.
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Check out our episode to hear what we learn and take away from this powerful and chilling documentary in our continued learning and unlearning work and fight for collective liberation. Listen now wherever you podcast!
January 14, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Check out our episode to hear what we learn and take away from this powerful and chilling documentary in our continued learning and unlearning work and fight for collective liberation. Listen now wherever you podcast!
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This film follows three Palestinian journalists in Gaza as they put their lives at risk to document and report on the genocide and atrocities taking place in Gaza in real time, as well as highlights the necessity and importance of journalism in these times.
January 14, 2026 at 5:40 PM
This film follows three Palestinian journalists in Gaza as they put their lives at risk to document and report on the genocide and atrocities taking place in Gaza in real time, as well as highlights the necessity and importance of journalism in these times.
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🎥 EPISODE 233! 🎥
In today’s episode, we discuss the documentary “Eyes of Gaza” (directed by Mahmoud Al-Atassi). @kanopy.com
In today’s episode, we discuss the documentary “Eyes of Gaza” (directed by Mahmoud Al-Atassi). @kanopy.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:40 PM
🎥 EPISODE 233! 🎥
In today’s episode, we discuss the documentary “Eyes of Gaza” (directed by Mahmoud Al-Atassi). @kanopy.com
In today’s episode, we discuss the documentary “Eyes of Gaza” (directed by Mahmoud Al-Atassi). @kanopy.com
What a great year for @interdependentstudy.com. Check out our final episode of the year, and @aaronhood.bsky.social and I thank you for listening!
🎉 EPISODE 232! 🎉
It is almost time to close out 2025 which means it’s time for our final episode of the year! Listen as Aaron & Damien reflect on the past year of our podcast, and each share our top 5 moments from the show. Thank you for listening! See you in 2026! Listen now wherever you podcast!
It is almost time to close out 2025 which means it’s time for our final episode of the year! Listen as Aaron & Damien reflect on the past year of our podcast, and each share our top 5 moments from the show. Thank you for listening! See you in 2026! Listen now wherever you podcast!
December 31, 2025 at 4:56 PM
What a great year for @interdependentstudy.com. Check out our final episode of the year, and @aaronhood.bsky.social and I thank you for listening!
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Check out our episode to hear what we learn and take away from this incredible piece in our continued learning and unlearning work and fight for collective liberation. Listen now wherever you podcast!
December 24, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Check out our episode to hear what we learn and take away from this incredible piece in our continued learning and unlearning work and fight for collective liberation. Listen now wherever you podcast!
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This piece shares the story of a former Navajo uranium miner & analyzes the federal government’s efforts to build the uranium mining industry on Navajo lands, which negatively impacts Indigenous communities, as well as the government’s work to modernize the industry to expand its nuclear arsenal.
December 24, 2025 at 4:37 PM
This piece shares the story of a former Navajo uranium miner & analyzes the federal government’s efforts to build the uranium mining industry on Navajo lands, which negatively impacts Indigenous communities, as well as the government’s work to modernize the industry to expand its nuclear arsenal.
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🚨 EPISODE 231! 🚨
In today’s episode, we discuss the piece “They Worked Underground in the Uranium Mines. They’ve Been Surrounded by Death Ever Since.” by @sarahlazare.bsky.social in @inthesetimes.com (and @workdaymagazine.bsky.social).
In today’s episode, we discuss the piece “They Worked Underground in the Uranium Mines. They’ve Been Surrounded by Death Ever Since.” by @sarahlazare.bsky.social in @inthesetimes.com (and @workdaymagazine.bsky.social).
December 24, 2025 at 4:37 PM
🚨 EPISODE 231! 🚨
In today’s episode, we discuss the piece “They Worked Underground in the Uranium Mines. They’ve Been Surrounded by Death Ever Since.” by @sarahlazare.bsky.social in @inthesetimes.com (and @workdaymagazine.bsky.social).
In today’s episode, we discuss the piece “They Worked Underground in the Uranium Mines. They’ve Been Surrounded by Death Ever Since.” by @sarahlazare.bsky.social in @inthesetimes.com (and @workdaymagazine.bsky.social).
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Check out our episode to hear what we learn and take away from this incredible book in our continued learning and unlearning work and fight for collective liberation. Listen now wherever you podcast!
December 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Check out our episode to hear what we learn and take away from this incredible book in our continued learning and unlearning work and fight for collective liberation. Listen now wherever you podcast!
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This book explores and analyzes the concept and utility of friendship as a political and radical practice in community building, solidarity, resistance, and social change.
December 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
This book explores and analyzes the concept and utility of friendship as a political and radical practice in community building, solidarity, resistance, and social change.
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📖 EPISODE 230! 📖
In today’s episode, we discuss the book Friends in Common: Radical Friendship and Everyday Solidarities by @lauracforster.bsky.social and @joeljoel.bsky.social (and published by @plutopress.bsky.social).
In today’s episode, we discuss the book Friends in Common: Radical Friendship and Everyday Solidarities by @lauracforster.bsky.social and @joeljoel.bsky.social (and published by @plutopress.bsky.social).
December 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
📖 EPISODE 230! 📖
In today’s episode, we discuss the book Friends in Common: Radical Friendship and Everyday Solidarities by @lauracforster.bsky.social and @joeljoel.bsky.social (and published by @plutopress.bsky.social).
In today’s episode, we discuss the book Friends in Common: Radical Friendship and Everyday Solidarities by @lauracforster.bsky.social and @joeljoel.bsky.social (and published by @plutopress.bsky.social).
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Check out our episode to hear what we learn and take away from this incredible piece in our continued learning and unlearning work and fight for collective liberation. Listen now wherever you podcast!
December 10, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Check out our episode to hear what we learn and take away from this incredible piece in our continued learning and unlearning work and fight for collective liberation. Listen now wherever you podcast!
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Their convo is about the importance of building a coalition of non-abolitionist organizers & bringing them into prison abolition work through political education, collective analysis, & solidarity to strengthen the fight for prison abolition.
December 10, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Their convo is about the importance of building a coalition of non-abolitionist organizers & bringing them into prison abolition work through political education, collective analysis, & solidarity to strengthen the fight for prison abolition.
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🔗 EPISODE 229! 🔗
In today’s episode, we discuss “Organizing the Already Mobilized” from the six-part series titled “Abolitionist Lessons from the Prison Belt” in @inquest.bsky.social ft. a convo between @lydiajean.bsky.social, Judah Schept, Ruth Wilson Gilmore, & @craiggilmore.bsky.social.
In today’s episode, we discuss “Organizing the Already Mobilized” from the six-part series titled “Abolitionist Lessons from the Prison Belt” in @inquest.bsky.social ft. a convo between @lydiajean.bsky.social, Judah Schept, Ruth Wilson Gilmore, & @craiggilmore.bsky.social.
December 10, 2025 at 4:28 PM
🔗 EPISODE 229! 🔗
In today’s episode, we discuss “Organizing the Already Mobilized” from the six-part series titled “Abolitionist Lessons from the Prison Belt” in @inquest.bsky.social ft. a convo between @lydiajean.bsky.social, Judah Schept, Ruth Wilson Gilmore, & @craiggilmore.bsky.social.
In today’s episode, we discuss “Organizing the Already Mobilized” from the six-part series titled “Abolitionist Lessons from the Prison Belt” in @inquest.bsky.social ft. a convo between @lydiajean.bsky.social, Judah Schept, Ruth Wilson Gilmore, & @craiggilmore.bsky.social.
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Check out our episode to hear what we learn and take away from these incredible pieces in our continued learning and unlearning work and fight for collective liberation. Listen now wherever you podcast!
December 3, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Check out our episode to hear what we learn and take away from these incredible pieces in our continued learning and unlearning work and fight for collective liberation. Listen now wherever you podcast!
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These pieces highlight the connectedness in our struggles for housing justice and environmental justice as well as the importance of and necessity for solidarity across all of our organizing and movements.
December 3, 2025 at 7:44 PM
These pieces highlight the connectedness in our struggles for housing justice and environmental justice as well as the importance of and necessity for solidarity across all of our organizing and movements.
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☀️ EPISODE 228! ☀️
In today’s episode, we discuss two pieces in @forgeorganizing.bsky.social, including “The Climate Movement Must Be A Movement Against Fascism” by Aru Shiney-Ajay (@aru-shiney-ajay.bsky.social) & “Solidarity is the Solution” by Jeremiah Smith.
In today’s episode, we discuss two pieces in @forgeorganizing.bsky.social, including “The Climate Movement Must Be A Movement Against Fascism” by Aru Shiney-Ajay (@aru-shiney-ajay.bsky.social) & “Solidarity is the Solution” by Jeremiah Smith.
December 3, 2025 at 7:44 PM
☀️ EPISODE 228! ☀️
In today’s episode, we discuss two pieces in @forgeorganizing.bsky.social, including “The Climate Movement Must Be A Movement Against Fascism” by Aru Shiney-Ajay (@aru-shiney-ajay.bsky.social) & “Solidarity is the Solution” by Jeremiah Smith.
In today’s episode, we discuss two pieces in @forgeorganizing.bsky.social, including “The Climate Movement Must Be A Movement Against Fascism” by Aru Shiney-Ajay (@aru-shiney-ajay.bsky.social) & “Solidarity is the Solution” by Jeremiah Smith.