Chris and Heather chat about the latest news and its implications on taking care of one another and keeping each other as safe as possible. linktr.ee/MorningTinto
Hosts Chris and Heather explore the narratives individuals construct and how these stories shape responses, drawing from Miki Kashtan's work to understand self-perception.
11 Sept 2025
17. I Left the US
Heather shares her migration journey from the US, while Chris reflects on national identity in this insightful interview.
27 Aug 2025
16. Nonviolent Use of Force?
Heather R. and Chris G. interview Miki Kashtan about her template for the nonviolent use of force, exploring its potential and challenges.
30 Jul 2025
15. Does Violence Work?
Hosts Chris and Heather examine the multifaceted nature of violence, questioning its effectiveness and identifying who benefits from its perpetuation in this episode.
25 Jun 2025
14. Palestine Action
Heather discusses Palestine Action in the UK and reflects on the perception of terrorism, while Chris expands on the theory of change.
11 Jun 2025
13. The F Word
Hosts Chris and Heather explore the complex definition of fascism, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of the term.
21 May 2025
12. Touching Grass
Chris and Heather discuss regulating our nervous systems during these times, honest jobs, and being grounded in values as we navigate doing good in the world while meeting our needs.
Learn more (https://linktr.ee/morningtinto) about Chris and Heather.
Show notes:
Chris's YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@cjmusei/)
Chris's TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@cjmusei)
The Liberatory Livelihood Association (includes link to upcoming event) (https://linktr.ee/LiberatoryLA)
Heather's conversation with Lorraine about leaving your soul in the parking lot (https://www.youtube.com/live/Gtwt1LyaGyQ?si=iVhpDTn8-aOfOJIm)
16 Apr 2025
11. Do Human Rights Matter?
Chris and Heather discuss the recent UK Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman, how this connects with Trump's deportations other stuff. Plus we connect this to human rights and individuality.
Learn more (https://linktr.ee/morningtinto) about Chris and Heather.
Show notes:
BBC Coverage of the UK Supreme Court Ruling (https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cvgq9ejql39t)
Up from Under the Rulers by H. Peter Steeves (https://www.beingandshowtime.com/home/apc_order)
US Declaration of Independence (https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript)
US Supreme Court Ruling on Deportation (https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62gnzzeg34o)
9 Apr 2025
10. Is Hoping Waiting?
Chris and Heather reflect on what hope means in the context of privilege, and the importance of language and community.
Learn more (https://linktr.ee/morningtinto) about Chris and Heather.
Show notes:
(https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/turkish-prosecutors-demand-istanbul-mayor-imamoglu-be-jailed-pending-trial-2025-03-23/)Joyful Militancy (https://joyfulmilitancy.com/) (https://beingandshowtime.com/home/apc_order)
Maangamizi (https://stopthemaangamizi.com/)
It's not the end, it's just the beginning. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLwehUl3cgY)
We the People get to write our own future. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLwehUl3cgY)
Chris's YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@cjmusei)
28 Mar 2025
9. Being Relational in Resistance
Chris and Heather reflect on resistance and relationships in the United States, Serbia, Argentina, and Turkey.
Learn more (https://linktr.ee/morningtinto) about Chris and Heather.
Show notes:
Article on US resistance: https://wagingnonviolence.org/2025/03/resistance-alive-well-us/ (https://wagingnonviolence.org/2025/03/resistance-alive-well-us/)
Article on protests in Serbia (https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2025/2/23/the-protests-in-serbia-are-historic-the-world-shouldnt-ignore-them)
Podcast on protests in Serbia (https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/post/2025/03/23/prefiguring-autonomy-student-led-social-movement-in-serbia-shake-the-government/)
Article on sonic weapon use in Serbia (https://theweek.com/world-news/like-a-sound-from-hell-serbia-and-sonic-weapons)
Turkey jails Istanbul mayor before trial, stoking opposition anger (https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/turkish-prosecutors-demand-istanbul-mayor-imamoglu-be-jailed-pending-trial-2025-03-23/)
Joyful Militancy (https://joyfulmilitancy.com/)
Up from Under the Rulers by H Peter Steeves (https://beingandshowtime.com/home/apc_order)
The Conversation No One in Sustainability Is Having (convo between B. Lorraine Smith and Heather) (https://www.youtube.com/live/Gtwt1LyaGyQ?si=lJvGK_QcDfX8eSHS&t=719)
Supporting Livelihoods in Uncertain Times (https://events.humanitix.com/supporting-livelihoods-in-uncertain-times)
19 Mar 2025
8. Survival and Community
This morning over almond-and-coffee-flavoured foam and a hot chocolate, Chris and Heather discuss Peter Gelderloos' definition of community, how that relates to the ongoing genocide of Palestinians, how that relates to our relationships where we live, and how we live online.
Learn more (https://linktr.ee/morningtinto) about Chris and Heather.
Show notes:
Fighting for the Whole (https://petergelderloos.substack.com/p/fighting-for-the-whole?r=e0ljh&utm_medium=ios&triedRedirect=true) article by Peter Gelderloos
Organisation, Continuity, Community (https://detritusbooks.com/products/organization-community-continuity-by-peter-gelderloos) book by Peter Gelderloos
Joyful Militancy (https://joyfulmilitancy.com/) by bergman and Montgomery
Microsolidarity (https://www.microsolidarity.cc/)
Israel kills 183 children (https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2025/3/19/stories-of-children-killed-in-israels-attacks-in-gaza)
Nonviolent Communication (https://www.cnvc.org/)
Nonviolent Global Liberation (https://nglcommunity.org/)
5 Mar 2025
7. Meeting Each Other's Needs
Chris and Heather discuss democracy and mutual aid in light of US and Colombian politics. Learn more (https://linktr.ee/morningtinto) about Chris and Heather.
Show notes:
HEAL Palestine (https://www.healpalestine.org/)
Indivisible (https://indivisible.org/)
Bernie Sanders Oligarchy Tour (https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/bernie-sanders-elon-musk-oligarchy-speech/)
YouTube: Massive Crowds Show for Bernie Sanders in Trump States (https://youtu.be/v3HB8MZ9_AU?si=1-KjgSuEGfsU15xw)
Louth Area of Sanctuary (https://louth.cityofsanctuary.org/)
Srsly Wrong Podcast (https://louth.cityofsanctuary.org/)
Colombia Calling Podcast (https://colombiacalling.co/)
Trustworthy List of Places to Do Mutual Aid (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OSWxykA1WHOi0vTPLAJDaCeVhR3uSfh7PhlCj4t4yT0/edit?tab=t.0)
26 Feb 2025
6. The Mask Is Off
Chris and Heather start their coffees reflecting on the Ukraine-USA mineral deal and how normally such blatant resource/power grabs are hidden behind saviourism façades. They then ponder how billionaires think. Pour yourself a cuppa and listen along. Learn more (https://linktr.ee/morningtinto) about Chris and Heather.
Show notes:
Owen Jones - Ukraine's Defeat and the Fall of the West (https://youtu.be/RqrHVoJXH6c?si=pbf6Sj-VmEXJDg2R)
Elon Musk - The Early Warning Signs (Musk vs Eberhard) Part 1 (https://youtu.be/zeRjVH66vdQ?si=ziQWqYVzQSQ_hdHf)
Israel awards gas exploration licenses (https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/israel-awards-gas-exploration-licences-eni-bp-four-others-2023-10-29/)
19 Feb 2025
5. Off the Spectrum?
Chris and Heather discuss the "left" in the USA (and a bit in the UK) and what that means. How is the spectrum flawed?
Show notes:
https://franklloydwright.org (https://franklloydwright.org)Recipe: one part coffee, one part tea, one part hot chocolate, inspired by something on the menu at this museum (https://franklloydwright.org)
The Corporate Coup in Global Context: An Emergency Town Hall (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyLiNN_NMO4)
Encyclopedia Britannica - Political Spectrum (https://www.britannica.com/topic/political-spectrum)
Joyful Militancy (https://joyfulmilitancy.com/) by bergman and Montgomery
Reagan used word "holocaust" with Menachem Begin (https://www.upi.com/Archives/1982/08/29/Begin-says-Reagan-used-word-holocaust/3133399441600/)
Up from Under the Rulers (https://beingandshowtime.com/home/apc_order) by H Peter Steeves
Learn more (https://linktr.ee/morningtinto) about Chris and Heather
13 Feb 2025
4. Who Are "We, the People"?
Chris and Heather discuss the relationship building happening in response to the Trump administration's actions . Topics include a sense of urgency, care, being welcoming to newly radicalised folks, and boundaries.
Show notes:
Timothy Snyder,Crossing a Line (https://substack.com/@snyder/note/p-156872999?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=e0ljh)
Joyful Militancy (https://joyfulmilitancy.com/) by bergman and Montgomery
Book a free coaching session (https://calendly.com/keduzi/free-consultation) with Heather.
Learn more (https://linktr.ee/morningtinto)about Chris and Heather
5 Feb 2025
3. An Illiberal Intervention
Chris and Heather are, sadly, drinking water. On this water cooler break, they discuss the US political landscape, referencing Natasha Lennard's book on living a non-fascist life. They explore the disconnect between Trump supporters' expectations and the actions of Trump and Musk, highlighting issues like state interference and economic policies. Chris mentions a video from the Bronx, where Trump voters cited economic opportunities and foreign policy as reasons for their vote. They discuss the effectiveness of the opposition party and the role of local journalism in countering fascism. Heather cites the importance of local journalism in understanding and addressing community issues, such as nonprofit funding freezes affecting dialysis patients. Chris concludes by discussing media bias and the impact of Trump's legal threats on national media coverage.
References:
Zohran Mamdani asks people in Hillside Ave (Queens) and Fordham Rd (Bronx) who they voted for (https://www.reddit.com/r/nyc/comments/1grzyfa/zohran_mamdani_asks_people_in_hillside_ave_queens/)
Musk's Junta Establishes Him as Head of Government (https://www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/musk-s-junta-establishes-him-as-head-of-government)
Being Numerous by Natasha Lennard (https://www.versobooks.com/en-gb/products/863-being-numerous)
The Road to Unfreedom by Timothy Snyder (https://timothysnyder.org/books/)
Check Chris and Heather out on Linktree (https://linktr.ee/morningtinto)
29 Jan 2025
2: Do Not Obey in Advance
Chris and Heather need something stronger than coffee this week. Going through the chaos of the new US administration, reflecting on Timothy Snyder's On Tyranny, looking at latest funding freezes, etc etc etc.
U.S., Colombia reach deal on deportations (https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/colombias-petro-will-not-allow-us-planes-return-migrants-2025-01-26/)
Timothy Snyder: On Tyranny (https://timothysnyder.org/on-tyranny)
Gustavo Petro responds to Trump: “Overthrow me…the Americas and humanity will respond” (https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/01/26/gustavo-petro-responds-to-trump-overthrow-methe-americas-and-humanity-will-respond/)
By Chris: "Check on the USA Federal Employees in your network." (https://newsletters.cjscllc.com/p/check-on-the-usa-federal-employees-in-your-network) Includes references to the OMB memos / etc.
Sense8 TV show
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23 Jan 2025
1: DEI / EDI
Chris and Heather record their first episode of this new podcast. They discuss the current event of Trump banning federal EDI programmes. Plus, Heather shares a poem. Can you guess what it is about??
Links: Trump's executive order (https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/ending-radical-and-wasteful-government-dei-programs-and-preferencing/) and today's story (https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgj288ywj23o)
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