How to Survive the End of the World An Emergency Dispatch from Occupied Minneapolis: "Intense, Frightening, Surreal and Inspiring."
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Jan 14, 2026 This conversation delves into the intense realities of life in Minneapolis amid escalating ICE operations. Autumn shares her daily life as an organizer and single parent while navigating the threats posed by ICE. The discussion highlights the city's history of multiracial resistance and the importance of community solidarity. Listeners learn about practical actions to support local defense, including rapid response tactics and building neighborhood safety networks. The dynamic call to action celebrates resilience and love for Minneapolis, inspiring hope amidst challenges.
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Multiracial Solidarity In Action
- Hundreds to thousands of white people in Minnesota are actively protecting Black and Brown neighbors and risking their lives in solidarity.
- Autumn Brown frames Renee Good's killing as a sacrifice aligned with the cause of freedom, not merely attention due to race.
Movement Capacity Was Built Over Years
- Minneapolis's current capacity stems from years of multiracial movement-building after past killings and uprisings.
- Autumn Brown credits deep relational infrastructure from 2014–2020 as why diverse coalitions can rapidly mobilize now.
Schools Targeted During Escalation
- ICE staged outside local schools, deployed chemical weapons in front of students, and caused school closures and lockdowns.
- Autumn Brown recounts parents mobilizing to support sanctuary schooling and to patrol drop-off and pickup daily.