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Guerrilla History

Guerrilla History

Guerrilla History 261 Episodes Jul 24, 2026

Guerrilla History is a podcast that serves as a reconnaissance report of global history for the activist left, using historical lessons to analyze the present. Hosted by educators Henry Hakamaki and Professor Adnan Husain, a historian and director at Queens University. The show is part of the Revolutionary Left Radio family and encourages listener support via Patreon.

Episodes

Sudan's History Through Independence & the Destruction of the Sudanese Left w/ Mohamed Khougali & Ruehl Muller [Pt.1] (AR&D Ep. 15)
Sudan's History Through Independence & the Destruction of the Sudanese Left w/ Mohamed Khougali & Ruehl Muller [Pt.1] (AR&D Ep. 15) Jul 24, 2026 02:42:09 In this continuation of our African Revolutions and Decolonization series, we we have an lengthy conversation that just starts to scratch the surface of Sudan, with a terrific guest and guest host.  Here, we are joined by Mohamed Khougali, author of Politically Unconscious: The Psychic Aftermath of the Sudanese Revolution, and returning guest host Ruehl Muller, whom you will remember from our epi
The Counterrevolution of 1776 w/ Gerald Horne [Remastered]
The Counterrevolution of 1776 w/ Gerald Horne [Remastered] Jul 4, 2026 02:05:41 This episode is a fully remastered version of our classic and extremely popular episode from February 2021, rereleased on the occasion of 4 July 2026 In this episode of Guerrilla History, we close out Black History Month with a very special guest, the great Professor Gerald Horne. In this episode, we talk about heroic creation myths of the United States, and the actual history in order to deconst
World Cup 2026: Geopolitics and the Beautiful Game w/ Alex Aviña, Abubaker Abed, & Indi.Ca,
World Cup 2026: Geopolitics and the Beautiful Game w/ Alex Aviña, Abubaker Abed, & Indi.Ca, Jun 11, 2026 01:57:15 This is our newest installment of our Guerrilla History series previewing and analyzing the major international football (soccer) tournaments on and off the pitch.  This time, with the disastrous US/Canada/Mexico hosted World Cup 2026. Amid war on Iran, anti-immigrant ICE terror gangs, dismal initial attendance numbers and astronomical costs, this world cup looks to be one of the worst in history.
Still Minab: Iran's Martyrs and Sovereign Truth w/Helyeh Doutaghi and Bikrum Gill [Adnan Husain Show]
Still Minab: Iran's Martyrs and Sovereign Truth w/Helyeh Doutaghi and Bikrum Gill [Adnan Husain Show] Jun 5, 2026 01:30:28 The following is an episode from our sister podcast, The Adnan Husain Show: Helyeh Doutaghi from Tehran and Bikrum Gill join me to discuss the haunting and powerful series "Still Minab" and its first two episodes. Helyeh's documentary absorbs the first part of our discussion about narrating and expressing the truth outside of the colonial and imperial framework. Then Adnan and Bikrum reflect on t
What Is Propaganda? w/ Lucia Hubinska
What Is Propaganda? w/ Lucia Hubinska May 10, 2026 02:05:43 In this fascinating episode of Guerrilla History, we are joined by researcher and academic Lucia Hubinska to provide a (2 hour) introduction to the topic of Propaganda.  Even with the 2 hours of analysis and discussion here, we only started to scratch the surface of this topic, so stay tuned for further discussions with Lucia on this!  Additionally, for those of you who may have questions related
Solidarity with Cuba w/ The Assata Shakur Brigade
Solidarity with Cuba w/ The Assata Shakur Brigade Apr 30, 2026 01:36:48 In this episode of Guerrilla History, we are happy to be joined by four members of the Assata Shakur Brigade to discuss their solidarity brigade to Cuba, as well as anti-Cuban propaganda, international law and how it relates to Cuba, Cuba's historical role in Africa, and the history of solidarity brigades to Cuba.  This is a very important episode, and we want to make sure that you check out the B
Fanon's Psychopolitics & Empire's Anxiety w/ Sarah Jilani
Fanon's Psychopolitics & Empire's Anxiety w/ Sarah Jilani Apr 18, 2026 01:31:37 In this episode of Guerrilla History, we bring back our friend and comrade, Sarah Jilani (whom you will remember from our episode Subjectivity and Decolonization in the Post-Independence Novel and Film) to discuss one of our favorite topics - Fanon.  Specifically here, we are talking about two articles that Sarah wrote, the first being Fanon's psycho-politics of decolonisation, a fascinating sch
The War on Iran w/ Nina Farnia & Navid Farnia
The War on Iran w/ Nina Farnia & Navid Farnia Apr 7, 2026 01:42:37 In this episode of Guerrilla History, we have a critically important discussion that we hope you will find useful and will share with others that you think may benefit.  Here we bring on Nina Farnia and Navid Farnia to discuss the ongoing war on Iran.  The situation continues to develop rapidly, but the analysis provided here is absolutely crucial to continuing to deepen our understanding of what
Lumumba's Assassination & the US's "Jazz Ambassadors" w/ Gerald Horne & Anthony Ballas (AR&D Ep. 14)
Lumumba's Assassination & the US's "Jazz Ambassadors" w/ Gerald Horne & Anthony Ballas (AR&D Ep. 14) Apr 1, 2026 01:02:10 In this continuation of our African Revolutions and Decolonization series, we bring back two returning guests, Gerald Horne and Anthony Ballas, to discuss the documentary Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat, the assassination of Patrice Lumumba, and the U.S.'s "jazz ambassadors".  A really stimulating discussion, we highly recommend you also check out our other episodes focused on the Congo to orient your
Political Persecution in Kenya/Booker's Abduction w/Booker Omole
Political Persecution in Kenya/Booker's Abduction w/Booker Omole Mar 21, 2026 01:45:56 In this critically important episode (in collaboration with the Adnan Husain Show), we bring back our friend Comrade Booker from the Communist Party Marxist - Kenya to discuss his recent abduction, his imprisonment, the fraudulent case against him, and the work ongoing from the CPMK!  An urgently important episode, be sure to share this episode widely to get the word out! *Please note that as of t
Whiteness, Jake Paul, Boxing, & the Crisis of US Imperialism w/ Anthony Ballas
Whiteness, Jake Paul, Boxing, & the Crisis of US Imperialism w/ Anthony Ballas Mar 7, 2026 01:25:48 In this episode of Guerrilla History, we have a fascinating conversation on the intersection of boxing, white supremacy, geopolitics, and imperialism, a discussion that you are sure to find interesting an useful even if you are not into boxing itself! For this, we bring on Anthony Ballas, who cowrote the piece Shadowboxing with Ghosts: Whiteness, Jake Paul, and the Crisis of U.S. Imperialism along
Nigeria's Independence Movement & Coup Era w/ Max Siollun (AR&D Ep. 13)
Nigeria's Independence Movement & Coup Era w/ Max Siollun (AR&D Ep. 13) Feb 23, 2026 01:50:27 In this continuation of our African Revolutions and Decolonization series, we bring back Max Siollun, whom you will remember from our episode Precolonial Nigeria from a few months ago.  This time, we look at the Independence Movement in Nigeria, and then look at the post-colonial era with a particular focus on the Coup Era from the mid-60's through mid-80's.  A fascinating history, and one which

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