Stories of Resistance is a new podcast featuring vignettes pulled from journalist Michael Fox’s 20 years of interviews, research, and reporting from across the Americas. Each week, we’ll bring you stories that remind us of the struggles that have come before, and the ones we are living now. Inspiration for dark times.
Each episode is an example of investigative journalism, prose, poetry, historical memory, reflection on struggle—and, above all, story. Stories about workers’ struggles; resistance to dictatorship; alternative media; Indigenous and environmental organizing; and more. Eduardo Galeano-inspired vignettes for a Trump 2.0 world.
Stories of Resistance is co-produced by The Real News Network and Global Exchange.
Recent Episodes
Free America Walkout marks a year of resisting Trump
Donald Trump was sworn in to his second term one year ago today. He has unleashed an unprecedented attack on democracy, within the United States and abroad. But people have responded. This is episode 85 of Stories of Resistance.
‘Yankee Go Home’: How Venezuela’s greatest protest singer denounced US intervention
Ali Primera sang songs of resistance to inequality and injustice—songs of resistance to the United States. And he had reason to be wary of the US: He says his torturers were instructed by US officials.
The 1994 Zapatista Uprising: Resisting NAFTA and corporate capitalism
The Zapatistas rose up on January 1, 1994, just over three decades ago. They remain an inspiration for social movements, communities, and individuals seeking change around the world. This is episode 83 of Stories of Resistance.
The 1914 Christmas Truce: Resisting on the front lines of WWI
100,000 soldiers along the Western Front of World War I participated in the 1914 Christmas Truce. They left their trenches and ventured into no man’s land to embrace their enemies—resistance from men on the front lines to the savages of war. This is episode 82 of Stories of Resistance.
Holding the US accountable for the 1989 invasion of Panama
On Dec. 20, 1989, the United States invaded Panama with 26,000 troops. They destroyed 20,000 homes. They killed hundreds of innocent people. Panamanian citizens will not forget and they still demand justice. This is episode 81 of Stories of Resistance.
Thousands march across US against Trump’s drive for war in Venezuela
Over the weekend, thousands of people protested in more than 65 cities across the United States against US intervention in Venezuela. This is episode 80 of Stories of Resistance.
Remembering the resistance to US intervention in Latin America
Marches, hunger strikes, blocked weapons shipments, solidarity actions, pledges of resistance. The 1980s solidarity movement stood up against US intervention in Central America. This is episode 79 of Stories of Resistance.
Thanksgiving on Alcatraz: Remembering the 1969 Native American Occupation
On Thanksgiving morning each year, Native Americans hold a sunrise ceremony on Alcatraz island, in the San Francisco Bay. It honors Indigenous resistance over the years and the historic 1969 Native American occupation of Alcatraz. This is episode 78 of Stories of Resistance.
Zumbi dos Palmares: Brazil’s hero of Black resistance
Zumbi dos Palmares was the leader of the great Palmares Quilombo, in colonial Brazil. He was killed by Portuguese forces on Nov. 20, 1695, after years of struggle. He is Brazil’s greatest hero of Black resistance. This is episode 77 of Stories of Resistance.
How farmers fought the banks and won: Penny auctions in the Great Depression
When the banks put farmers’ homes and land up for auction, their neighbors would arrive already committed to keep the price low. They would bid next to nothing, then give it all back. This is episode 76 of Stories of Resistance.
Tupac Amaru II’s Indigenous uprising against colonial Spain
On November 4, 1780, Indigenous Incan leader Tupac Amaru II led a months-long uprising against Spanish rule. It would inspire thousands more to rise up across South America. This is episode 75 of Stories of Resistance.
Zohran Mamdani’s campaign is building a working-class movement in NYC
Despite Islamophobia against him and far right attacks, Zohran Mamdani leads the polls ahead of the NYC mayoral election. His working class platform of change has inspired tens of thousands to join his campaign. This is episode 74 of Stories of Resistance.
Resisting ICE
ICE is detaining thousands of people a day without criminal records and without a warrant. But people are standing up. And the resistance is growing. This is episode 73 of Stories of Resistance.
The Chilean band overcoming police violence with music
Hasta La Victoria’s music is rock and punk, hip hop, and circus. They have found an outlet to focus their pain and their suffering. To define it, and direct it back. This is episode 72 of Stories of Resistance.
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The results are in! The Marc Steiner Show and Stories of Resistance have each won Gold in the 2025 Signal Awards.
Stories of Resistance: Indigenous Peoples’ Day
In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we look back at stories about Indigenous resistance and organizing across South America. This is episode 71 of Stories of Resistance.
Gaza flotilla capture inspires global solidarity protests and strikes
Hundreds of thousands of people in dozens of cities have taken to the streets, demanding respect and safety for the flotilla passengers kidnapped and detained by Israeli forces. This is episode 70 of Stories of Resistance.
Ecuador’s Indigenous movement launches ‘indefinite national strike’
Ecuador’s Indigenous movement’s “indefinite national strike” is rattling Ecuador and the government of President Daniel Noboa. This is the latest episode of Stories of Resistance.
Harriet Tubman showed how to act bravely in dark times
September is Underground Railroad Month. The month when both Harriet Tubman and the great abolitionist Frederick Douglass freed themselves from slavery. This is episode 69 of Stories of Resistance.
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