Introduction. An Inconvenient—But Absolutely Necessary—Truth for July 4th Excerpts from the Trump/Biden Debate Lenny Wolff with 3 Points on the Trump/Biden Debate "Did you always have this view of America?" Revolutionary leader Bob Avakian Answers (an excerpt from the 2022 Bob Avakian Interviews on The RNL Show) Sunsara Taylor: 10 Ways the Democrat…

Chuck D & Bloody Blinken? WHAT THE F**K, CHUCK? On the Ground in Gaza. What IS A System? & More Introduction Chuck D & Bloody Blinken? WHAT THE F**K, CHUCK? July 4: SAY NO to Celebrating America—Truly a Model of Depraved, Racist Genocide. We Need and Demand: Revolution For a Whole New Way to Live, A Fundamentally Different System What IS A System? …

Introduction. Break the Chains! Unleash the Fury of Women as a Mighty Force for Revolution! Sunsara Taylor on 2 years since the Supreme Court overturned women's fundamental right to abortion. Annie Day and Sunsara Taylor on the importance of Bob Avakian's social media dispatches. (See link below.) Bob Avakian is the architect of a whole new framewo…

Introduction to our special 200th episode! Excerpts from the L.A. Teach In: STOP THE GENOCIDAL SLAUGHTER OF PALESTINIANS NOW. Opening comments from Michelle Xai, leader of the Revcom Corps in LA. Noura, long time activist for Palestinian Liberation. Carmen, vice president of BSU at El Camino College. Annie Day, the Revcom Corps for the Emancipation…

Introduction. Dr Mohamad Abdelfattah, an intensive care unit (ICU) physician from Southern California and an organizer with Orange County for Justice in Palestine, interviewed by Alan Goodman. Dr. Abdelfattah describes the experience of serving at the European Gaza Hospital (EGH) in Gaza for three weeks in May. Sunsara Taylor talks with medical pro…

Episode 198: Israel Bombing "Safe Zones" Is Not A Red Line for Biden. Humanity Needs Revolution Introduction. Alan Goodman: Israel Bombs Camp for Displaced Palestinians in Rafah. Protests at US embassy in Jerusalem, and at Hebrew University. Bob Avakian on: “Wars of Empire, Armies of Occupation, & Crimes Against Humanity” (excerpt from 2018 speech)…

Introduction . Bob Avakian: "If it's about... some groups that have been down for a while, having their chance to be up, and have their turn lording it over others... then I'm not interested..." Student Protests Continue... And At A Crossroads: What's Needed Now? ISRAEL/U.S. STARVE & CUT GAZA IN TWO, Biden Sends A Billion For Arms: An interview wit…

Introduction. Seven months into the US-backed Israeli genocidal slaughter in Gaza, Alan Goodman provides important update and analysis. Annie Day: A Question To All Those Who Are Part Of The U.S. Government’s Institutions. No Graduation as Usual Amidst a Genocide. Key lessons from the 1960's for today (an excerpt from @BobAvakianOfficial REVOLUTION…

The RNL Show comes to you in an extraordinary moment, when the genocide of the Palestinian people by Israel, fully backed and supported by the US, is poised to take another, almost unimaginably horrific turn, with the bombing beginning now in Rafah. A million Palestinians were forced to flee to this border city. This is also a moment when students …

This week the RNL Show comes at a time of great change and tumult, in the US and in the world as a whole. It is a time of students rising up on the campuses against the vicious genocide that Israel is committing against the people of Gaza, with the full backing and conscious complicity of the United States government. It is also a time when there h…

Episode 193: Campus Crackdown And Righteous Resistance As U.S.–Israeli Genocide In Gaza Intensifies Episode 193 goes live as courages college students face repression for standing up against the U.S.-backed Israeli genocide in Gaza... and as the Revcoms get ready for Revolutionary May Day 2024. Andy Zee and Sunsara Taylor call attention to the dang…

From the cancellation of Asna Tabassum's commencement speech at USC, to the 100+ people arrested at Columbia University, to the suspension of students, the banning of pro-Palestinian student organizations and the firing of college presidents: What's Behind the Suppression and Repression of Pro-Palestinian Voices on College Campuses? University of S…

0600Episode 191: May Day 2024, Fighting to Break Free of ALL the Chains! Bob Avakian on the Bible vs Communist Manifesto Introduction with co-hosts Sunsara Taylor and Noche Diaz Noche Diaz and Sunsara Taylor discuss Revolutionary May Day 2024: We Need and We Demand Revolution For A Whole New Way To Live, A Fundamentally Different System Lenny Wolff…

Episode 190: Actually?... Revolution IS Possible! A Speech by Sunsara Taylor, Followed by Q&A @ UCLA February 15. This week, the RNL—Revolution, Nothing Less!—Show is featuring a talk by Sunsara Taylor, “Actually?... Revolution IS Possible! And If This Revolution Isn't Made Soon, Humanity Is Thoroughly F*CKED!” This is the full speech given at UCLA…

Episode 189: The Police Murder Of Ryan Gainer, The Suppression Of Pro-Palestinian Voices, THE REVOLUTION WE NEED! Introduction, Sunsara Taylor and Rafael Kadaris. Report on the police murder of Gainer Ryan, a 15-year-old Black child with autism who was in the midst of a mental breakdown, by San Bernardino Sheriffs. Voices from a press conference wi…

Introduction with co-hosts Sunsara Taylor and Annie Day: the crises in Gaza and Haiti — why this system can't be reformed... and how revolution could actually be made Bob Avakian from “Why We Need An Actual Revolution, And How We Could Really Make Revolution,” a speech from 2018. Two excerpts: the opening, and “Wars of Empire, Armies of Occupation …

Introduction, with Sunsara Taylor and Annie Day, including Bob Avakian “What if...?”, an excerpt from a 2014 dialogue with Cornel West, “Revolution and Religion.” They discuss “We Need and We Demand, a Whole New Way to Live, a Fundamentally Different System,” a proclamation from the RevComs Sunsara Taylor interviews Raymond Lotta, on Taking on the …

Ep 186: From Palestine to the USA, Revolution Is the Way! Introduction, Andy Zee & Rafael Kadaris. NO TO STUPOR TUESDAY! YES TO REVOLUTION! A skit performed by the Revcoms at UCLA on "Super Tuesday" “Why the revolution that is urgently needed is actually possible… not just in some far off place and time, but right here and right in this time we are…

Episode 185: Gaza, Women's Oppression, Border Crisis: As Society Rips Apart—Get Organized for a Real REVOLUTION! Introduction: Sunsara Taylor & Annie Day Annie Day talks about Aaron Bushnell, an active duty air force member, who set himself on fire last week in protest to the US-backed Israeli genocide of Palestinians... and she speaks to everyone …

On the RNLI's 200th anniversary, the charity's Chief Executive reflects on his 5 years at the wheel In the final episode of 200 Voices, hear from the person who has led the RNLI through some of its toughest challenges and into our 200th anniversary year: the charity's Chief Executive, Mark Dowie. With a love for the RNLI that grew from helping with…

200 Voices might be a podcast, but when the composer of the theme music created the soundtrack, it was a movie that played in his head The sea doesn’t want for drama. And with its ever-changing moods - from blissful calm to surging swells - it has long inspired musicians. In it, Jon Nicholls, composer of the 200 Voices soundtrack, finds beauty and …

The writer of One Crew – an RNLI history book – recounts some of the names and stories that time forgot Over 200 years the RNLI has saved more than 144,000 lives. Many rescues and achievements are rightly celebrated, but some sit below the horizon. So when maritime historian Helen Doe set about the daunting task of capturing 2 centuries’ worth of l…

In Welsh, Porthdinllaen crew member and TV producer Mali Parry-Jones recalls the real-life drama of a call out to a sailor who’d suffered a stroke Growing up on the Llyn Peninsula, Mali was always aware of her local lifeboat. Porthdinllaen RNLI was the constant backdrop to her childhood, whether she was hearing the maroons firing or pedalling her b…

The force behind the launch - Mark Smith on powering his crew to a Silver Medal rescue When his pager went off on 20 May 2021, Trearddur Bay RNLI Tractor Driver Mark Smith knew exactly what it was about. Moments before, he’d looked out of his window and spotted three surfers struggling in treacherous swell and waves. Mark talks about the incredibly…

The charity's founder was a man on a mission. In his words from 1823, we see the same guiding vision that’s saving lives 2 centuries later On 28 February 1823, RNLI founder Sir William Hillary wrote his Appeal to the Nation. It set out his vision for a voluntary organisation, supported by charitable donations to save lives at sea. A vision so forwa…

Former Torbay RNLI Coxswain Keith Bower remembers a life-changing rescue On December 6, 1976, just before 1am, when most were sleeping soundly, Torbay RNLI’s then Acting Coxswain Keith Bower was woken by an urgent call for help. It marked the start of a shout for which Keith was awarded a Gold Medal for Conspicuous Gallantry. Faced with storm condi…

Friday, March 8, International Women's Day 2024 Save the Date! Make Plans. Stay Tuned. Break the Chains! Unleash the Fury of Women as a Mighty Force for Revolution! Capitalism and Patriarchy—You Can't End One Without Ending the Other We Need to AND CAN End Both. Revolution—Nothing Less! Forced Motherhood Is Female Enslavement Abortion On Demand and…

It was anything but a day of rest – a legendary St Davids Coxswain on his greatest test For local fisherman Dai Chant, volunteering on the St Davids lifeboat was perhaps inevitable. On 26 February 1989, the Mayday call came in for his most dangerous shout – to lead the rescue of four fellow fishermen, as their trawler Stephanie Jane dragged perilou…

In an age of selfies, photographer Jack Lowe uses Victorian methods on his quest to capture lifeboat crew from every RNLI lifeboat station. He tells us why For a 200-year-old institution, it’s fitting that photographer Jack Lowe’s Lifeboat Station Project allows us to see the modern work of the RNLI through a historical lens – quite literally. In 2…

The 20th Chairman of the RNLI reflects on why 200 years of lifesaving connects us all What does it mean to be part of the RNLI? In his lifelong connection with our charity, Charles Hunter-Pease has been gathering stories to answer that question. From his childhood hearing the maroons fire and awaiting the Filey lifeboat crew’s safe return, Charles …

At the RNLI, we don’t just answer calls for help. Alison Murphy on the privilege of hearing from our supporters Phone the RNLI to ask a question, make a donation or just have a chat, and you’ll speak to Alison or one of her 26-strong team. For more than 20 years, the Supporter Experience Manager has been one of the friendly, compassionate voices an…

When seasoned swimmer Michael got into difficulty, open-water safety training guided him - and his crew - onshore Many of us have been discovering the joys of winter dips lately. Michael’s cold-water odyssey started with cold showers and learning the Wim Hof Method of breathing. Now you’ll find him dipping in Scarborough’s North or South Bay severa…

When Dom Jackson went missing while kayaking in 2017, a 5-day search ensued. Since his death, his sister Ellie has called on others to take vital steps to keep themselves safe at sea It wasn’t unusual for Dom to head off on an outdoor adventure - he had an adventurous spirit - but when he failed to return home after a lone kayaking trip, Ellie knew…

Andy Zee & Annie Day introduce episode 183 STATE OF EMERGENCY: CHAINS ON PEOPLE WHO DESPERATELY NEED TO BE FREE by Bob Avakian (produced by The RNL Show) Noche Diaz announces: THE REVCOM CORPS For The Emancipation Of Humanity Andy Zee talks to Noche Diaz about the formation of the REVCOM CORPS & what it means to JOIN NOW Annie Day talks about the m…

Protection, layering, flexibility – the team behind our latest crew kit explain what makes the ultimate ‘cape’ for lifeboat heroes Which reflective material shines through fog? How high should a jacket collar be to protect crew in the harshest conditions? These questions – and more – have been put to the test by the Helly Hansen Pro team, who partn…

To survive for over 4 hours in freezing waters, two friends turn their thoughts to home Benny Thomson remembers 25 November 2012 as the day that changed his life forever. It would set him on a new career path, and on a course to volunteer beside his rescuers at Broughty Ferry RNLI. On an ill-fated jet ski trip, lifelong friends Benny and Gavin foun…

Ripped from her surfboard and alone in the waves, Ruth held on to advice that would save her life For physio Ruth Osborne, a holiday in Cornwall sparked a move to Newquay and a sport that captured her heart. Learning beside competent surfers, she became more confident in the waves. But she always feared losing her board and being left out of her de…

After the Penlee lifeboat disaster, the RNLI’s collection boxes overflowed with donations. Val Nixon MBE fought through ice and snow to help keep up with the outpouring of generosity The winter of 1981 was one of the coldest on record. Snow and ice meant the RNLI closed the north-east office early for Christmas. But, on the morning after the Penlee…

Diane Allton suffered from aquaphobia and couldn’t swim. At 55, she confronted her fears and took the plunge The bravery of RNLI volunteer lifeboat crews is clear to see. But courage can come in other guises – and for Diane, confronting her fear of water has taken great strength. A traumatic event when she was a teenager left Diane with aquaphobia.…

The late John Sharp’s gift to the RNLI honours his remarkable family history in helping to save lives at sea When John Sharp passed away in 2019, he left a generous gift to the Charities Aid Foundation and wrote a letter to his brother, Anthony, with a list of charities to consider as beneficiaries – one of which was the RNLI. Anthony shares how, i…

200 Voices producer and former Kessock RNLI volunteer Dan Holland on the day he knew he wanted to be a lifeboat crew member In this episode, we turn the mic to one of the producers behind the series. At the age of 8, Dan Holland stood in awe watching Flamborough RNLI lifeboat launch into the waves, vowing that one day, he would volunteer. He litera…

The RNLI’s Artwork Manager reveals the painstaking work that goes into colourising the charity’s archive photos, and reveals the stories behind three of them Extraordinary stories from ordinary people deserve to be remembered. And 200 Voices is one way in which the RNLI is ensuring that these stories are not forgotten. But it’s not the only way. Da…

Episode 182: Breaking News From Bob Avakian. U.S. Imperialism = Crisis At The Border + MORE Sunsara Taylor & Annie Day welcome viewers to episode 182 From @BobAvakianOfficial breaking news for real— breaking into the bullshit brought to you by the capitalist-imperialist propaganda machinery (CNN, MSNBC, Fox, and the rest) Annie Day discusses the in…

From polishing the lifeboat station brass as a child, to seeing his own son join the crew, Mike Picknett’s connection to the RNLI is lifelong Man and boy – and beyond. That’s the way to describe Mike Picknett’s service with the RNLI. Currently Lifeboat Operations Manager at Redcar Lifeboat Station, Mike was sweeping the lifeboat station floor at th…

After losing her brother to the sea in 2020, Terri Peay is taking on a 200km challenge on behalf of the RNLI, which helped her family in an hour of need Exercise as therapy is a strategy many of us are familiar with – and it’s her passion for running that helps Terri Peay cope with the death of her brother, Dan, whose body was recovered from the se…

When Evan Chrisp was pulled out to sea by a rip current his father feared for his son’s life – but a simple, powerful message Evan had seen at the cinema helped save him It was every parent’s nightmare. Simon Chrisp had taken his son Evan and a group of his friends to the beach when disaster struck. Simon recalls the moment he realised Evan was in …

In 1861, all but one of the RNLI Whitby crew died when their lifeboat capsized. David Freeman reveals what saved his ancestor, Henry Freeman In Whitby, they’re planning to add a new statue to the Whitby Sculpture Trail – a series that depicts notable figures in homage to the heritage and history of the town. The new sculpture – part of a planned RN…

The first female helm in the 170-year history of RNLI Cullercoats, Anna Heslop has helped pave the way for other women to get onboard - including her mum Anna joined Cullercoats Lifeboat Station at 17, and for a while, was the only female at the station. Now, there are nine women involved, including Anna’s partner, Jane, and Anna’s mother, who is L…

Sliney skills: The Spiderman illustrator on saving lives for real Will Sliney is a man with a lot to live up to. In his day job as a graphic artist, he spends his time in the company of heroes such as Spider-Man. But the Marvel and Star Wars illustrator has an illustrious backstory himself. Will is a volunteer with the Ballycotton lifeboat crew, co…

Cromer veteran Ted Luckin BEM shares his memories of Henry Blogg, the RNLI’s most decorated lifesaver The word ‘legend’ is often used lightly. But Henry Blogg truly was one. During 53 years’ service at Cromer, the RNLI’s most decorated crew member helped to save 873 lives. Former Cromer Helm Ted Luckin knew Henry, and in this episode he shares his …