Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides June 15, 2025 show features Bathrobespierre’s Interviews Reviews and Wise Cracks on Two Protests + a Flashback to May 1, 2005 with Pat True, Robert Lederman, and other Interviews

The June 15th 2025 show includes:

  • [More Rovics historical political songs from 2020 to 2022]
  • [6-7] Cooper at Food Not Bombs on Dominican Hospital treatment of her friends
  • HUFF crosstalk updates Jesse’s and Troy’s latest misadventures
  • [6-6]  Keith’s anti-war protest to stop the U.S. invasion of Iran Drew Lewis, Joe Schultz, Keith, and other protesters
  • [4-18] https://keithmchenry.substack.com/p/controlled-oppositi
  • [4-14] “No Kings” Indivisible  protest of thousands—description of the signs  being held on the incoming stream with occasional interviews

The Flashback to May 1, 2005 includes:

  • Pat True, hunger striker: Tent University on UCSC complicity with UCPD/SCPD brutality
  • [4-26-05] City Council Oral Communications on WAMM’s marijuana monopoly & caller/community input.
  • Rober Lederman A.R.T.I.S.T street performer and artist  artistpres@comcast.net 
  • Call for non-discrimination against Jerry Henry at Coffee Roasting Co. in Aptos
  • Jim Losey on Area 420.com, seeking to open medical marijuana shop in San Jose
  • Andrea Tishler on a HUFF and PUFF tabling in Santa Cruz

Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides for June 12th, 2025 is a Flashback to March 9, 2006 including Micah Posner, Peter Weiss, Andrea Morgan, and C.J. Stock

The June 12, 2025 show is a Flashback to March 9, 2006. 

It includes:

  • Bathrobespierre’s updates: his hearing & Pitchess motion against Lt. Steve Clark in the Rotkin gag case; Alonzo Eversol’s marijuana case; and more.
  • Bike enthusiasts Micah Posner, Central Transportation Advocate, & Peter Weiss of People Power fighting County Transportation Commission‘s sneak attack to widen Hiway 1
  • [3-1] Lobo and two others driven into the rain from library overhang
  • Bathrobespierre on the Parking Lot/Garage Panic & Paranoia laws & local harassment of medical marijuana users
  • Strummaster C.J. Stock and SandwichSearcher Steve on the P& P laws.

Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides June 8, 2025 show features Wes White’s Dark Review of 10 Years of Salinas Homeless Activism+ a Flashback to November 13, 2005 with many a street interview

The June 8, 2025 show includes:

The Flashback to November 13, 2005 includes:

  • Street sputters from Jar-me-not Jason Paschel, Strummin Sue, and other SAFE singers
  • Crossroads Chris Brozda call-in from Dominican Psych Ward—held and doped up for aberrant political behavior with a camera.
  • Stanley Maze on “11 of 17 months in County Jail for being homeless”.
  • “Many Mutters” Madison’s varied observations, passions, and reflections [throughout]
  • Van Zorin’s adventures in Forced-Medication land
  • Maid Marian Fisher’s mixed view of shrinks and psych meds.
  • Battle-weary Bob Patton ousted from Potters Hand meal for leafleting
  • Becky Johnson vs. Santa Cruz Indymedia; thoughts from Patton & Theodora Kerry
  • Gregarious Greg (“Road Scholar”), John Rapport (“Hot Rod”), Leatherlungs Jim Purcell, “Dangerous John” Thielking

Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides June 5, 2025 show is a barely trimmed Flashback to October 18, 2012 featuring Beggarbacker Becky Johnson, Lighthouse Linda Lemaster, and the often-anonymous RR on street and police life

The June 5, 2025 show is a Flashback to October 18, 2012. 

It includes:

  • [throughout] Topical songs by Jim Hende
  • Pre-election update on a dark election with sad predictions
  • Lawrence (aka “Blue”) nabbed for sleeping in a bush.
  • RR “my existence is Resistance” anonymous but anomalous
  • Beggarbacker Becky reviews her protest against the RCNV at the Grange Hall.
  • Lighthouse Linda contrasts 1980’s anti-homeless police activity with current 2012 cop capers.

Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides June 1, 2025 show features Saturday Afternoon Sizzle at the Town Clock + HUFF hoots + a Flashback to June 24, 2012 , another long show with Mayor Lane vs. disabled critics; Berkeley debates the Sitting Ban, and lots more

The June 1, 2025 Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides show includes: 

The Flashback to June 24, 2012 includes:

  • Protests against the NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) “unprivileged enemy belligerent” (aka “unlawful combatant”) establish indefinite detention.
  • Santa Cruz Eleven [SC11] Update
  • FRSC’s Embri & Bathrobespierre on Mayor Don Lane’s conflict of interest  https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2020/04/01/18832005.php 
  • Lawrence’s account of exclusion from various meals and services
  • More from NDAA protest; Amelia, Casey, Dennis E., Summerluv, Aldo, Dennis #2, Angel, Susan, Brent, 
  • Berkeley City Council—Public Testimony on Anti-Homeless Sitting Ban
  • [6-18-12] Todd and John seek Red Church housing for the night
  • Poet Julia Vinograd recites poems with punch.
  • Smooth-tongued Steve Pleich on unconstitutional city curfews

Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides May 29th 2025 show is a Flashback to May 31, 2012. It interviews Ashland, Or’s Eric Navicus, SC’s Gary Johnson, K.C. Livinggood…and more

The May 29th Show is a Flashback to May 31, 2012. 

It includes:

  • Bathrobespierre Robert’s Santa Cruz & Ashland, OR update & some political history
  • Kerith Axton phones in “Exclusion Zone” fight in Ashland, OR https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBEzUldvo1o
  • Axton on the Ashland fight around the Nudity Ban and Protest Strategies
  • Santa Cruz political prisoner Ground Zero Gary Johnson on the phone. 
  • Christienne of Avatar Imports on the Downtown “Vagrant” Scene
  • Casey Livingood’s Report on the “new” Homeless [Lack of] Services Center

Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides May 25 2025 show features Interviews and Outbursts from Soupstock 2025 + a Flashback to May 15, 2016 , a long show featuring City Council’s “Vendors Vamoose!” law, Freedom Sleepout #44, and more

The May 25, 2025 show includes: 

  • https://fresnoalliance.com/fresno-fails-to-follow-through-on-no-camping-arrest-2/
  • [5-19]  Robin Lopez at the sidewalk Monday Musical Meet on Pacific Ave on Armory abuses under earlier Salvation Army management; Another reports thefts there and being excluded after he filed a report; Darleen, Texas, Jaya, and Mell give their views
  • Wes White on the homeless video selection on  his John Doe13K you-tube channel
  • Stutters from Soupstock at San Lorenzo Park: Robert (“the Hero”) Woodleaf on his Section 8 search; Keith McHenry’s (yet another) History of Food Not Bombs; Skip, Isaac Collins, Billy Joe Carpenter, Laura Zucker, Jimmy Two Guns, and more

The Flashback to May 15, 2016 includes: 

  • “Vanish the Vendors” ordinance at City Council—Scott Collins as staff presenter
  • 1 1/2 hours of Bathrobespierre deconstructing Collins’ claims
  • Deconstructing the Collins/Council defense of the “move-along” law
  • The Pleich Posture on the darkening Downtown Ordinances
  • Keith McHenry ‘s report from Freedom SleepOut #44 
  • A lookback at the 2002 De Anza Manufactured Homes Rent Control Demolition
  • San Lorenzo Park Police Predators: Bernie Sanders supporters Chris and Dan comment
  • Candelight Kim Argula on Food Not Bombs
  • Vendorlaw Talk and Commentary on Pacific Ave’s Blue Boxes with Sam, Dan the poet/typist, Gena the Host Boss and more
  • Selection from The Grapes of Wrath audio
  • Hour of Slack

Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides May 22, 2025 show is a Flashback to April 14, 2016 featuring sidewalk vendor space expander Keith McHenry and county cannabis advocate Nick of the C-4 Committee

The May 22, 2025 show is a Flashback to April 14, 2016. 

It includes:

  • “Katzenjammer” Keith’s jail call, held for creating additional public spaces downtown
  • Keith’s report on jail conditions, and the Bezore memorial and history
  • City Council’s 4-12-2016 rubberstamping of the vending and panhandling ordinances
  • Phil Ochs in song and story on his early musical history [at various points throughout]
  • “Question-Ready” Coral Brune on Art Censorship of Lisa and Mathew’s nude sculpture  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-silas-8372074b
  • Ben from Portland facing police threats for vending outside the blue bracketed pens
  • Street jeweler James with art that attracted an “undesirable” crowd & cop attention
  • Nicolas Bulach giving a Cannabis Cultivation County C-4 Committee update

Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides May 18, 2025 show features Older and Newer Clips from the Town Clock gathering+ a Flashback to July 18, 2004 with Santa Barbara Public Defender Glen Mower & ‘Nuff Said Nancy McCradie, and many other voices

The May 18 Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides show includes:

  • [round and about the show] Songs and Commentary from David Rovics in his musical history of the world (2013-2016)
  • [4-26-2025] Meta on garbagecan gourmet
  •     Scott McCurah on police beating, crow feeding, his vehicular living, & cop theft
  •     Devon Bryant on massive tent evictions slated for The Tannery survival camp group.
  •     Laura David, 25-year resident, returns to Santa Cruz.
  •     JZ, recently released from Drug Prohibition Crime, and pissed about it.
  •     Keith McHenry on Rose, the Sandwich Lady, memorial, and all-around newsish
  • [4-24] HUFF initial chaotic cacophony on dealing with Shelter Mellowman Morrison
  • [5-17] Dawnlight Drew’s Food Not Bombs update
  •      Recently returned & wheelchair-wheeling Rhonda comparing 3 years ago & now.
  •      Shawn on Monterey City’s newest survival sleeper elimination law

The Flashback to July 18, 2004 includes: (first hour is very low volume, needs earphones)

  • Milvia in wheelchair with her bedding and wardrobe
  • Crossroads Chris Brozda on recent jailing, psychiatric imprisonment, & forced drugging.
  • Scott and Lea applaud the SAFE singers; the Hefner sisters sing on;
  • Chief PD Glen Mower on the Santa Barbara on the vehicular habitation struggle.
  • Dorey & caregiver Moses on the threat to evict her for medical marijuana use.
  • Santa Barbara’s “‘Nuf Said” Nancy McCradie of HOW [Homes on Wheels]
  • “Dangerous John T” ‘s Mumia Update
  • San Jose cop Michael Walker shooting of Rudy Cardenas: https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/san-jose-agent-absolved-in-killing-narcotics-2588604.php
  • Rise in cop Taser use.
  • SAFE #23, Pacific Ave. Drummers, and Pat on police intimidation
  • last June City Council meeting—Becky and Bathrobespierre confronted Kennedy & Rotkin
  • Bob Fitch evicts Indymedia from Resource Center for Non-Violence Broadway Office

Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides May 15, 2025, show is a Flashback from July 10, 2005 featuring Medical Marijuana Activist Pebbles Trippet & Human Rights Organization Activists Grilling Councilmember Hernandez

The May 15, 2025 show is a Flashback to July 10, 2005. 

It includes: 

  • Mike reports being struck by cop in San Lorenzo Park; “Crazy” Mary spends 5 days in jail on Open Container warrant; Jeremy searched by hostile cops on Hippie Corner; other reports from Hawk, Micah P., Drummer Bob.
  • More music and reports from SAFE event #74
  • Human Rights Organization [HRO] and Brown Berets grill Councilmember Tony Madrigal in a long interview.
  • [6-26] Brown Beret & Copwatch activists Frances & Felipe
  • Pebbles Trippet, “pariah in Ukiah”, with June 23rd Lockyer opinion restricting cities from increasing grass penalties beyond Prop. 215.
  • Dennis the Bard on police assaulting his flute duet.
  • Producer and co-worker Becky Johnson & critics on her censorship complaints & exclusion from FRSC and Santa Cruz Indymedia.