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Super Structure with Julian Feeld

Super Structure with Julian Feeld

by Julian Feeld

The Life and Death of Thomas Sankara (E26) Sample

The Marxist, Pan-Africanist revolutionary from Burkina Faso is our subject. Thomas Sankara was president of the country from 1983 to 1987, but was ultimately betrayed by the man closest to him. His legacy continues to inspire and energize revolutionaries across the world. Your hosts are Julian Feeld and Jon Gabrus. Go to patreon.com/superstructure to get a feed with double the episodes for just $5 a month. Episode researched and written by Gabriel Rocha Gaspar. Edited by Ty Wood. Theme song by Thiago França. Cover art by Ruben Gerard. Super Structure selection of the week is Djougou Toro by Volta Jazz. Other music used in episode: Djôn'maya by Victor Démé. Follow Super Structure on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superstructurepodcast/ Superstructurepodcast.com Bibliography The Siege (1998) DJaffré, Bruno. Biographie de Thomas Sankara: La patrie ou la mort… Nouvelle édition revue et augmentée. Paris: L’Harmattan, 2007. Sankara, Thomas. A emancipação das mulheres e a luta de libertação da África. Petrópolis: Vozes, 2025. (Portuguese translation of the 8 March 1987 speech) Jaffré, Bruno (ed.). Thomas Sankara: La liberté contre le destin – Discours rassemblés et présentés par Bruno Jaffré. Paris: Éditions Syllepse, 2017. Murrey, Amber (ed.). A Certain Amount of Madness: The Life, Politics and Legacies of Thomas Sankara. London: Pluto Press, 2018.

The Siege (1998) Movie Night (E25) feat Mathilde Huron

We explore a pre-Bush and pre-9/11 movie about New York being under attack by CIA-trained Palestinian terrorists. Our guest is Mathilde Huron. Your hosts are Julian Feeld and Jon Gabrus. Go to patreon.com/superstructure to get a feed with double the episodes for just $5 a month. Episode edited by Ty Wood. Theme song by Thiago França. Cover art by Ruben Gerard. Super Structure selection of the week is Tarha Ebouse Dighe Mane by Etran de L'Aïr. Follow Super Structure on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superstructurepodcast/ Superstructurepodcast.com Bibliography The Siege (1998) Directed by Edward Zwick

The Angola Prison Rodeo & the Louisiana State Penitentiary feat Beck Strah (E24) Sample

We explore the prison rodeo and general history of the Louisiana State Penitentiary, better known as Angola. Our guest is Beck Strah, cohost of the Prison Breakdown podcast and professor at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island. Your hosts are Julian Feeld and Jon Gabrus. Go to patreon.com/superstructure to get a feed with double the episodes for just $5 a month. Beck Strah: https://www.instagram.com/beckstrah/ Prison Breakdown Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prison-breakdown/id1690230079 Episode researched and written by Cooter Jones. Edited by Ty Wood. Theme song by Thiago França. Cover art by Ruben Gerard. Super Structure selection of the week is Some Got Six Months by Robert Pete Williams. Follow Super Structure on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superstructurepodcast/ Superstructurepodcast.com Bibliography Reconstruction by Eric Foner Politics and Punishment: The History of the Louisiana State Penal System by Mark Carelton Hard Labor: History and Archaeology at The Old Louisiana State Penitentiary

Uranium Mining, the Navajo & the Nuclear Legacy of New Mexico feat Kurly Tlapoyawa (E23)

We explore the devastating and ongoing effects of uranium mining and testing in New Mexico, especially in connection to the Navajo people. Our guest is Kurly Tlapoyawa, an archeologist, writer and podcaster based in New Mexico. Your hosts are Julian Feeld and Jon Gabrus. Go to patreon.com/superstructure to get a feed with double the episodes for just $5 a month. Kurly Tlapoyawa: https://www.instagram.com/kurly_tlapoyawa/ Tales from Aztlantis Podcast: https://talesfromaztlantis.com Episode edited by Ty Wood. Theme song by Thiago França. Cover art by Ruben Gerard. Super Structure selection of the week is Mouhamodou Lo and His Children by Wau Wau Collectif. Follow Super Structure on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superstructurepodcast/ Superstructurepodcast.com Bibliography Anti-Uranium Mapping Project antiuraniummappingproject.com The Atomic Legacy on Route 66, Directed by Katrina Parks (Documentary) "Nuclear Nuevo México: Colonialism and the Effects of the Nuclear Industrial Complex on Nuevomexicanos" by Myrriah Gomez "Making of the Atomic Bomb” by Richard Rhodes

Operation Gladio: NATO’s Stay-Behind Armies (E22) Sample

A vast secret network of armed anti-Communists established in the 40s. We explore the story of how counter-measures to an imagined post-WW2 Soviet invasion turned into the repression of left wing political movements in Western Europe. Your hosts are Julian Feeld and Jon Gabrus. Go to patreon.com/superstructure to get a feed with double the episodes for just $5 a month. Episode researched and written by Ryan McGahan and Josh Messite. Editing by Ty Wood. Theme song by Thiago França. Cover art by Ruben Gerard. Super Structure selection of the week is Mama Loi, Papa Loi by Exuma. Follow Super Structure on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superstructurepodcast/ Superstructurepodcast.com Bibliography [1984] The Making of an Atlantic Ruling Class - Kees Van der Pijl [2005] NATO’s Secret Armies: Operation Gladio and Terrorism in Western Europe - Daniele Ganser [2019] Enduring Alliance: A History of NATO and the Postwar Global Order - Timothy A. Sayle Huffington Post Italy - Gianadelio Maletti, più che semplice testimone nel pozzo nero dell’Italia anni 70 by Paolo Morando - https://www.huffingtonpost.it/politica/2021/07/19/news/gianadelio_maletti_piu_che_semplice_testimone_nel_pozzo_nero_dell_italia_anni_70-5251293/ Il Manifesto - Le trame nere di Guérin-Serac by Andrea Sceresini - https://ilmanifesto.it/le-trame-nere-di-guerin-serac Radio-télévision belge de la Communauté française - Tueurs du Brabant : fin de l’enquête, les familles des victimes ne cachent pas leur incompréhension - https://www.rtbf.be/article/tueurs-du-brabant-le-parquet-federal-annonce-officiellement-avoir-pris-la-decision-de-cloturer-l-enquete-11396596

The 2000 Election Steal (E21)

Bush VS Gore at the turn of the millennium. It involved a J6-like riot, featured many of the most powerful people alive today, and happened right in front of the eyes of the American public. We explore the United States’ presidential election of 2000. Your hosts are Julian Feeld and Jon Gabrus. Go to patreon.com/superstructure to get a feed with double the episodes for just $5 a month. Caio: https://x.com/CaioAlmendra / https://bsky.app/profile/caioalmendra.bsky.social Episode researched and written by Spencer Barrows and Grace Cathedral Park. Editing by Ty Wood. Theme song by Thiago França. Cover art by Ruben Gerard. Super Structure selection of the week is This Big Hush by Shriekback. Follow Super Structure on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superstructurepodcast/ Superstructurepodcast.com Bibliography Andrew Rice, The Year That Broke America Andrew E. Busch and James W. Ceaser, A Perfect Tie Gabriel Sherman, The Loudest Voice in the Room Josh Cohen, “Clintonism Failed” https://www.ettingermentum.news/p/clintonism-failed Kevin Sack, “THE 2000 CAMPAIGN: THE VICE PRESIDENT; Gore and Lieberman Make Tolerance the Centerpiece” https://www.nytimes.com/2000/08/09/us/2000-campaign-vice-president-gore-lieberman-make-tolerance-centerpiece.html?pagewanted=print “Presidential Approval Ratings — Bill Clinton” https://news.gallup.com/poll/116584/presidential-approval-ratings-bill-clinton.aspx Martin Kettle, “Ventura quits Perot's Reform party” https://www.theguardian.com/world/2000/feb/12/uselections2000.usa

Race, Samba & Funk in Brazil: Part 2 feat Caio Almendra (E20) Sample

This episode is the story of how two Black musical styles in Brazil faced the exact same dilemma: dire repression and market integration, which would 'naturally' un-Black them. This is the history of Samba and Funk. It's also the second half of our two-parter on the topic. Your hosts are Julian Feeld and Caio Almendra. Go to patreon.com/superstructure to get a feed with double the episodes for just $5 a month. Caio: https://x.com/CaioAlmendra / https://bsky.app/profile/caioalmendra.bsky.social Episode researched and written by Caio Almendra. Editing by Ty Wood. Theme song by Thiago França. Cover art by Ruben Gerard. Super Structure selections of the week are Agoniza mas Não Morre (Ao Vivo) feat Nelson Sargento by Beth Carvalho and Endereço dos Bailes by MC Júnior E MC Leonardo. Follow Super Structure on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superstructurepodcast/ Superstructurepodcast.com Bibliography Sinners. Directed by Ryan Coogler, Warner Bros. Pictures, 2025. Barouh, Pierre, director. Samba. Disques Saravah, 1967. YouTube, uploaded by Saravah, 2014, https://youtu.be/qtGh8QvOuLs. VIANNA, Hermano. O Mistério do Samba. MOURA, Roberto. Tia Ciata e a Pequena África no Rio de Janeiro. FACINA, Adriana. "Não Me Prenda Nem Me Deixe Vacilar: Funk Carioca e Ativismo Cultural." Revista de Antropologia Social, vol. 11, no. 2, 2010. MELO, Demian Bezerra de (Org.). A Miséria da Historiografia: Uma Crítica ao Revisionismo Contemporâneo. PEDRETTI, Lucas. Dançando na Mira da Ditadura: Bailes Soul e Violência Contra a População Negra nos Anos 1970. GOMES CAETANO, Mariana. My Pussy É O Poder: Representação feminina através do funk: identidade, feminismo e indústria cultura.2015 COMISSÃO NACIONAL DA VERDADE. Relatório Final: Volume I. Governo Federal do Brasil, 2014. ANDRADE, Mário de. O Samba Rural Paulista. Special thanks to APAFUNK for reviewing this script and providing great insights, all while fighting the good fight.

Van Damme Does Tel Aviv feat Hesse Deni & Will Menaker (E18) Sample

Jean-Claude Van Damme travels to Israel to don a hasidic disguise and beat up cops in Tel Aviv. This movie night sees us exploring The Order (2001) with Hesse Deni & Will Menaker of Movie Mindset / Seeking Derangements / Chapo Trap House. Your hosts are Julian Feeld and Jon Gabrus. Go to patreon.com/superstructure to get a feed with double the episodes for just $5 a month. Hesse: https://www.patreon.com/seekingderangements / https://www.patreon.com/cw/TroubleInRiverCity Will: https://www.chapotraphouse.com/ Editing by Ty Wood. Theme song by Thiago França. Cover art by Ruben Gerard. Super Structure selection of the week is Fire By The River by Harumi. Follow Super Structure on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superstructurepodcast/ Superstructurepodcast.com Bibliography https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Order_(2001_film)

News Roundup feat Liv Agar (E17)

Israeli propaganda courses, 30 years in prison for moving anarchist zines, Monsanto not liable, Peter Thiel’s secret society leaked, a global heatwave and a surprising socialist sweep in New York. We cover some recent news items with our esteemed guest Liv Agar. Your hosts are Julian Feeld and Jon Gabrus. Go to patreon.com/superstructure to get a feed with double the episodes for just $5 a month. Liv Agar: https://www.twitch.tv/livagar / https://x.com/liv_agar Research and writing by Spencer Barrows and Grace Cathedral Park. Editing by Ty Wood. Theme song by Thiago França. Cover art by Ruben Gerard. Super Structure selection of the week is Chintamani by Céline Dessberg. Follow Super Structure on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superstructurepodcast/ Superstructurepodcast.com Bibliography https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/06/23/nyc-house-congress-primary-election/d3b31ddc-6eb8-11f1-8730-e7fd0e2a6404_story.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/24/weather/europe-extreme-heat-wave-warning.html https://www.wired.com/story/leak-exposes-members-of-peter-thiels-secretive-dialog-society/ https://theintercept.com/2026/06/26/daniel-sanchez-estrada-zines-prairieland-free-speech/ https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/25/monsanto-supreme-court-pesticide-case https://www.972mag.com/leaked-idf-propaganda-israel-intelligence/

Origins of Zionism (E16) Sample

We explore the roots of the settler-colonial project known as Zionism – which led to the formation of the state of Israel on Palestinian land. Your hosts are Julian Feeld and Jon Gabrus. Go to patreon.com/superstructure to get a feed with double the episodes for just $5 a month. Research and writing by Séamus Malekafzali. Editing by Ty Wood. Theme song by Thiago França. Cover art by Ruben Gerard. Super Structure selection of the week is Let My People Go by Darondo. Follow Super Structure on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superstructurepodcast/ Superstructurepodcast.com Bibliography The Foundations of Zionism by Sabri Jiryis On Zionist Literature by Ghassan Kanafani Expulsion of the Palestinians by Nur Masalha The Jewish State by Theodor Herzl The Old New Land by Theodor Herzl The Complete Diaries of Theodor Herzl, edited by Raphael Patai The Invention of the Jewish People by Shlomo Sand Rome and Jerusalem by Moses Hess The Revival of a Classical Tongue by Jack Feldman Arabs and Jews in Ottoman Palestine by Alan Dowty https://fathomjournal.org/british-christian-zionism-and-george-eliots-daniel-deronda/ https://forward.com/opinion/769291/ararat-jewish-self-governance-new-york/ https://electronicintifada.net/content/alharam-sidna-ali-memory-herzliya/5799 https://www.palquest.org/en/place/16928/ayn-karim https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/history/articles/who-were-the-hasmoneans https://www.mdpi.com/2313-5778/9/3/72 https://jewishjournal.com/commentary/opinion/351500/the-dreyfus-pivot-herzl-confronts-jew-hatred-on-the-march/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/200-years-ago-john-adams-promoted-a-jewish-state-in-the-holy-land/

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