Final Straw: June 11th and Matt Hart on the History of Anarchist Prisoner Support

Long-running anarchist radio and podcast show The Final Straw speaks with Matt Hart about prison support and the Anarchist Black Cross (ABC). 



This week on the Final Straw Radio, we’re sharing an interview with Matt Hart of the Los Angeles Anarchist Black Cross chapter of the ABC Federation. We talk about the book Matt just released via PM Press, an expanded edition of Boris Yelensky’s history of anarchist prisoner support “Shadows In The Struggle For Equality,” illustrated by NO Bonzo.

Matt talks about the work of the LA-ABCF, ABC’s pre-history with the Narodnik movement in mid-19th century Russia, prisoner defense under the nihilist movement, some moments in resistance and mutual aid through the following hundred and fifty years or so, some colorful moments and comrades up into the 21^st century. We hope you enjoy!

Then, we’ll share a reading of the 2025 June 11^th statement since this week is the day of Solidarity with Long Term Anarchist Prisoners. More info on that initiative at June11.noblogs.org.