This week, I speak with a Jodie of Palestine Action – a UK-based network of activists using sustained direct action to shut down businesses profiting off of the violent oppression of Palestinians. They’ve already shut down two facilities owned and operated by Elbit Systems, and their tireless work has led to the cancellation of 280 million worth of British military contracts with Israel. Jodie paints a vivid picture of what it looks like to engage in direct action. We break down the meaning of direct action and how it differs from participating in protests. We discuss what this has looked like for Palestine Action, from lock-ons to large-scale property damage used to shut down facilities by making these blood-soaked capitalist enterprises untenable & unprofitable. Elbit Systems is Israel’s largest weapons provider. They produce the drones that monitor and attack Palestinians as well as technology for the apartheid wall. This Israeli company advertises its products as “battle tested” because they’ve been used extensively against a captive Palestinian population. It uses Gaza as a “weapons testing lab” so that it can market and sell its products to oppressive regimes around the world. Their drones and weaponry have been used in Myanmar, Kashmir, and on the US-Mexico border wall. GET INVOLVED!Join Pal Action & sign up for the newsletter!https://www.palestineaction.org/join-the-resistance/Participate in a workshop! https://bit.ly/PalActionWorksFollow PalAction on…Insta: https://www.instagram.com/pal_action/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Pal_actionTelegram: https://t.me/palactionDonate to support their work! https://www.palestineaction.org/donate/DRINK PAIRING:Molotov MocktailThis wonderful wintery drink can be served hot or cold! It's a spirit-free cocktail, but as per Jodie's request, the flavors really hit your taste buds "like a sledgehammer" Molotov Mocktail2LWater350gFresh Cranberries (one 12oz package)350mlSweetener—Granulated Sugar, Honey, or Maple Syrup2Cinnamon Sticks12Whole Cloves10Whole Allspice Berries1Star Anise5Fresh Ginger Slices, peeled (about the size of a quarter)2Black Tea sachets 60mlLemon Support the showCocktails & Capitalism is an anticapitalist labor of love, but we could use your help to make this project sustainable. If you can support with even a dollar a month, that would really help us continue to educate, agitate, and amplify the voices of those who are working to dismantle capitalism and create a better world. https://www.patreon.com/cocktailsandcapitalismFollow us on Instagram and TwitterSome episodes on YouTube. Subscribe & enjoy! Cheers!

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