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title: The Hotwire #34: August 29, 2018
subtitle:  #PrisonStrike update—Nazis mobilize in Germany—Riotization of protest interview
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[**Listen here.**](https://crimethinc.com/podcast/hotwire-34) This week, you will hear about an [anti-Nazi](https://itsgoingdown.org/avalon-pa-john-brown-gun-club-and-blaqk-ops-hold-picnic-and-march-in-wake-of-nazi-attack/) picnic in Avalon, PA, some brief analysis about the Nazi mob in Chemnitz, Germany and about some [folks pushing back](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/aug/23/ireland-catholic-church-protesters-pope-mass-tickets-protest) against the Pope’s visit in Ireland]. We interview Michael Loadenthal, a social movement academic and former J20 defendant, about the riotization of protest and new strategies the state is using to criminalize dissent. We also continue to highlight the ways [police and fascists are aligned](https://twitter.com/crimethinc/status/1033909917353168896).  We give an extensive update about what we know so far about the 2018 [Prison Strike](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/aug/23/prison-strike-us-canada-forced-labor-protest-activism) and we interview two supporters who are championing [the strike inside the Northwest Detention Center](https://twitter.com/nwdcresistance?lang=en) in Tacoma, Washington. Finally, we wrap up the show with political prisoner birthdays and next week’s news. But, right before that-the Rebel Girl and the Riot Dog sing a duet, so seriously-listen until the end!!! Send us news, events, or ideas on how our show can better serve anarchist activity in your town by emailing us at [podcast@crimethinc.com](mailto:podcast@crimethinc.com).