Facing Federal Charges with Jakhi McCray & Octo
Outlaw
On July 21, 2025—after a month-long federal manhunt—Jakhi McCray turned himself in to the New York Police Department (NYPD). Jakhi stands accused of setting fire to 10 NYPD cars and faces a 5 to 20-year federal prison sentence. In this episoide, Jakhi comes on Outlaw from house arrest, along with Octo, a member of his support crew, to talk about his experience facing repression and lessons learned. At the end of episode, Jazz from the Xinachtli Freedom Committee offers important updates on Chicano political prisoner Xinachtli's rapidly declining medical condition and what support is...
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NLG Federal Anti-Repression Hotline with Moira Meltzer-Cohen
Outlaw
What's the NLG Federal Anti-Repression Hotline? When should someone call it? What will happen what they do? On this episode, movement lawyer Mo Meltzer-Cohen breaks down what you need to know about the hotline and key insights about trends in federal repression. Hotline Number: 212-679-2811 Magic Words flyer to stick on the back of your door in case of police visits: Learn more from Mo about legal repression: CUNY CLEAR Website: Instagram: Fall 2025 PSA from the NLG Federal Anti-Repression Hotline: "If you are approached by federal law enforcement,...
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Cultivating Solidarity When Responding to Political Repression with Dean, Zohra, and Jocelyn
Outlaw
This episode of Outlaw is about why the way we talk about political repression matters and how to avoid falling into anti-solidarity traps when we do. Dean Spade, Zohra Ahmed, and Jocelyn Simonson join the show to talk about the tool they created called "" Find the tool : Stay in touch! Follow Outlaw on & @outlawpod.bsky.social Send feedback, future episode requests, and collaboration pitches to outlawpod@proton.me Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop...
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After the Uprising: Reflections from Minneapolis on Solidarity with Political Prisoners Montez Lee & José Felan
Outlaw
Montez Lee and José Felan are the two political prisoners still locked up from their presence in the streets of Minneapolis during the 2020 George Floyd Uprising. This episode features a conversation with Cory and SK, from Minneapolis Uprising Prisoner Support, and Kira, Montez's attorney, about the legal repression that followed the city being lit on fire. It also includes a brief message from José himself. You'll hear reflections about arrestee and prisoner support, what Montez & José have been through since 2020, how you can be in solidarity, and what movements today can learn from...
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Stop Cop City RICO 61 with Xavier & Peatmoss
Outlaw
On September 8th, 2025 the pre-trial hearings on over 60 motions are set to begin in Atlanta for the RICO 61. The RICO 61 are the 61 people who were indicted in August 2023 under the Georgia Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (or RICO) in connection with struggles against Cop City in Atlanta. In anticipation of these hearings, this episode features features two separate interviews: up first, a RICO defendant named Peatmoss, followed by attorney Xavier de Janon, who represents RICO defendant Jamie Mariscano. Peatmoss talks about weathering this repression in...
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Non-Profits & Repression with Veryl & Dylan
Outlaw
Veryl Pow and Dylan Rodriguez join Outlaw for a rich discussion about non-profits and state repression--from the liberal non-profit taming of the rebellious '60s to the fascist gutting of those same non-profits today. Veryl is a movement lawyer at the Sustainable Economies Law Center, and Dylan is a organizer, academic, founding member of critical resistance. Stay in touch! @outlawpod.bsky.social Cover Image by Mon M. Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop...
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J20 Defendant Python on Defeating Felony Conspiracy Charges
Outlaw
In this episode we are joined by Python, a former defendant in what’s known as the J20 case. On January 20, 2017, the day of Trump’s first inauguration, over 200 people were mass-arrested at an antifascist demonstration in D.C. and charged with multiple felonies totaling up to a possible 60-plus years in prison each. After a year and a half of legal battles, and a successful collective defense strategy, almost none of the charges stuck. Python reflects on his experience and offers lessons learned. Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a PSA from the NLG Federal Anti-Repression Hotline....
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What's the Risk? Protesting as a Non-Citizen in 2025 with Nathan & Sophia
Outlaw
Immigration lawyers and organizers Sophia Gurulé and Nathan join Outlaw for a conversation about risk assessment for non-citizen protestors. Some highlights from the conversation: What's new (and old) in the use of immigration law to target activists and repress social movements How the state is choosing its targets Practical safety tips for protestors concerned about immigration consequences The importance of safety planning and preparedness Immigration risks and rights that all protestors should know Why the immigration risks of non-citizens are important for...
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Shirin Sinnar on Terrorism Law
Outlaw
Law professor Shirin Sinnar joins Outlaw to break down the terrorism laws and lists that everyone in liberation struggles needs to know about. Shirin speaks from her experience as a civil rights attorney representing people harmed by the racist post-9/11 counter-terrorism regime, and as a researcher of civil rights, political violence, racial justice, and national security. Some highlights of the conversation include: Domestic vs. international terrorism laws Material support for terrorism laws and their repressive use What's up with terrorism lists like the No-Fly List The shifting...
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Shifting Trends in Policing Dissent with Kristian Williams & Garrett
Outlaw
In this episode we are joined by , anarchist historian and author of Our Enemies in Blue: Police and Power in America, and Garrett, an anti-repression activist and anarchist legal worker who resisted repression as one of the RNC 8. The conversation covers: How models of policing protest have shifted over time How they are shifting again today and why it matters How this can inform repression preparation and response Stay tuned after the interview for a poem by , a political prisoner from the George Floyd and Breonna Taylor Uprisings. Cover Image by Mon M. ...
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Hotline Number: 212-679-2811
Magic Words flyer to stick on the back of your door in case of police visits: https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/files/2025/05/Magic-Spell_2025.pdf
Learn more from Mo about legal repression:
Final Straw Radio: The Implications of Trumps War on "Antifa" (with Moira Metlzer-Cohen)
Final Straw Radio: Mo on Knowing Your Rights and Risks with the Police
Pal/Al-Awda NY Know Your Rights with Moira Meltzer-Cohen
Live Like the World Is Dying: Mo on Grand Juries
CUNY CLEAR
Website: https://www.cunyclear.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cuny_clear/
Fall 2025 PSA from the NLG Federal Anti-Repression Hotline:
"If you are approached by federal law enforcement, don’t be afraid to alert your community, and remember:
- You do not have to let them into your house without a warrant.
- You have no obligation to speak to law enforcement or answer their questions, and it can be dangerous to do so.
- It is a crime to lie to federal agents.
- Instead, you can invoke your Fifth Amendment right to remain silent, and your Sixth Amendment right to counsel, by saying:
“I cannot answer any questions without my lawyer. Please leave your name and number, and a lawyer will call you.”
- You can also call the National Lawyers Guild federal repression hotline at 212-679-2811, for a free, privileged consultation about your rights, risks, and responsibilities, and to be connected with appropriate legal resources in your jurisdiction.
We keep us safe!"
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Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones)
Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta. They were murdered by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in their tent in Weelaunee Forest on January 18th, 2023. Some memories of them are compiled here.
Cover Image by Mon M.
As always, this podcast is not legal advice, and some guests views may differ from our own.