This podcast is a platform for sharing the stories of individuals who are making a significant impact in their communities. Through meaningful interviews, we examine the complexities of civic life and the challenges facing our nation, highlighting the importance of resilience, compassion, and hope in driving positive change. By amplifying the voices of federal workers, grassroots organizers, and other social innovators and changemakers, we provide valuable insights into civic engagement and the future of our communities.
Recorded August 2025
Alice speaks with Alisa of 50501 DC, sharing the experience of the occupation of DC and information on 50501 as an organization. They cover topics such as the stages of morality, how people find themselves in a cult, and why is it so hard to leave, and the antidote to fascism (spoiler alert: it's community!)
Find your local No Kings event at nokings.org (http://nokings.org) happening on October 18, 2025.
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9 Oct 2025
S1E8 - Imperfect Strike | B'More Community Fridge (LIZ)
Recorded August 2025
Liz of B'More Community Fridge joins Alice to discuss the work of maintaining a community fridge in Baltimore.
A community fridge is a mutual aid resource. A committed group of neighbors secure a refrigerator in an accessible public space, build a shelter for it, and it is stocked and maintained by and for anyone in the community. All of its contents are free, and everyone is encouraged to take what they need and leave what they can. The structure of how each action of every volunteer for B'More elevates the experience of getting food from a community fridge.
B'More Community Fridge https://www.instagram.com/bmorecommunityfridge/ (https://www.instagram.com/bmorecommunityfridge/)
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29 Sept 2025
S1E7 - Imperfect Strike | Refuse Fascism (LUCHA)
Recorded August 2025
In this episode, Alice speaks with Lucha of Refuse Fascism. Together, they discuss the need for all to unite under the sentimentality that Trump must be removed from office now, not later.
To learn more about their organization and the upcoming November 5th event, please visit refusefascism.org (https://refusefascism.org).
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22 Sept 2025
S1E6 - Imperfect Strike | We have to laugh or we're going to cry (Michelle)
Recorded July 2025
Alice and Michelle discuss the experience of working in the government and the concerns around a general strike and the impacts it might have on people dependent on the income of their jobs. Most importantly, this episode demonstrates the relieving power of laughter and how we need to have a supportive community around us to thrive.
First break: 12min
Second break: 23min
Third break: 33min
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15 Sept 2025
S1E5 - Imperfect Strike | A look into anarchy (CRAZY)
Recorded July 2025
In this episode, Alice speaks with Crazy and together they explore the topic of anarchy.
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8 Sept 2025
S1E4 - Imperfect Strike | Blackout The System ( NOVA )
Recorded August 2025
NOVA shares his time with Alice to have a chat about Blackout The System, a national movement meant to make a statement: we the people hold the power in our democracy, not corrupt and broken systems made to benefit billionaires and corporations.
First break: 24min
Additional Information
Blackout The System - https://blackoutthesystem.com/ (https://blackoutthesystem.com/)
https://www.change.org/p/blackout-the-system-2025 (https://www.change.org/p/blackout-the-system-2025)
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1 Sept 2025
S1E3 - Imperfect Strike | Mayday Movement USA (Hannah)
Recorded July 2025
In this episode, Alice speaks with Hannah about the grassroots coalition called Mayday Movement USA. They discuss the group's perspective of the Capitol since their sustained presence on May 1, 2025. In light of the current events, we hope for the safety of all in DC.
content warning
At 44min - mention of police behavior towards dogs when coming to make arrests
First break: 22m
USDA: Farmers Markets Accepting SNAP: https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/farmers-markets-accepting-benefits (https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/farmers-markets-accepting-benefits)
USDA: SNAP Express (low-cost meal kits & recipes): https://usda.snapexpress.org/ (https://usda.snapexpress.org/)
Second break: 34min
GSUS Discord: https://discord.gg/GSUS (https://discord.gg/GSUS)
Third break: 45min
Last Break: 55min
Additional Information
Mayday: https://maydaymovementusa.org/about/ (https://maydaymovementusa.org/about/)
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Recorded: July 2025
In which Alice and Ripley discuss the descent of DOGE into the workplace, how feds are living through the uncertainty, favorite conspiracy theories, and much more.
First break: 30min
Second break: 49min
As many of us know, the resources available to us are overwhelming and many people are not comfortable with asynchronous study. General Strike US (GSUS) is looking for educators of all kinds who have time to volunteer at least two (2!) hours a week to help teach others, from recording your own workshop, having a platform on the podcast to talk about a subject, or hosting a weekly 90min class.
Please ping Maeve in the GSUS discord server ( https://discord.gg/GSUS (https://discord.gg/GSUS) ) or email her at maeve@imperfectstrike.live to find out more information.
Sign your strike card at https://generalstrikeus.com (https://generalstrikeus.com)
Find us on various socials at https://imperfectstrike.live (https://imperfectstrike.live)
Imperfect Strike is still in its infancy and we'd love to hear your questions and comments.
Please email us at hello@imperfectstrike.live
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19 Aug 2025
S1E1 - Imperfect Strike | Us taking care of one another (Andy)
Recorded: July 2025
Alice speaks with Andy, a General Strike chapter facilitator for Oregon. Together they discuss chronic illness, disability justice, and mutual aid and what all of that means for a growing movement like General Strike US.
Book mentioned: The Viral Underclass (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250796639/theviralunderclass/) by Steven Thrasher
First break: 37min
Second break: 59min
Sign your strike card at: https://generalstrikeus.com (https://generalstrikeus.com)
Find us on various socials at: https://imperfectstrike.live (https://imperfectstrike.live)
Imperfect Strike hopes to start posting regularly on Monday mornings.
Activity on socials to begin by the end of this week.
Questions? Comments?
Please email us at hello@imperfectstrike.live
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13 Aug 2025
Imperfect Strike | Pre-series overview
Alice and Maeve discuss the podcast.
What is a general strike? How are people finding hope, building resilience, and strengthening their community? What are we covering this season?
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