Even More News: Dissent Must Be Neither Seen Nor Heard
May 3, 2024
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The podcast discusses police violence against campus demonstrators, President Biden's statement on protests, the challenges faced by protesters, media reactions, analyzing protests and political stances, exploring global solidarity, and the impact of biased reporting on protests.
Support campus protesters through bail funds to combat police violence and state repression.
Criticize media and political narratives framing protests while highlighting student and historian involvement.
Challenge President Biden's response to protests and critique Anti-Semitism Awareness Act impact on Jewish individuals.
Deep dives
Podcast Episode Overview
The podcast episode discusses recent protests on university campuses across the United States in support of various causes. It highlights the growth of these protests and the involvement of students, teachers, and historians. The episode emphasizes the importance of supporting protesters through campus bail funds and acknowledges the bravery of those participating in the protests despite facing state violence. The hosts express solidarity with the protesters and criticize the narrative framing by media outlets and politicians.
University Campus Protests
The protests on university campuses like UCLA and Columbia are described, detailing incidents of police violence, arrests, and clashes between protesters and counter-protesters. The episode points out the use of rubber bullets, stun grenades, and the role of police in these events. It also criticizes media coverage and discusses how tensions are escalated in the presence of law enforcement.
Criticism of President Biden
President Biden's response to the protests and his speech on violence and dissent are critiqued, highlighting his refusal to acknowledge the impact of the protests on Gaza conflicts and his labeled opponents as radicals. The episode references Biden's past statements on protests during the Vietnam War period to draw parallels and underscores the hypocrisy in his stance on the current protests.
Legislation and Anti-Semitism Awareness Act
The discussion shifts to the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act passed by the House, which redefines anti-Semitism to include criticisms of Israel. The episode challenges the implications of this legislation on Jewish people and their connection to Israel's actions. It questions the effectiveness of the act in protecting Jewish individuals and raises concerns about its potential impacts.
Solidarity and Global Connections
The episode concludes with a reflection on global solidarity and interconnectedness in protests, recalling past instances of support and guidance shared between Palestinians and activists during times of unrest. The hosts express solidarity with the ongoing protests and call for continued support for causes like the protests in Gaza, acknowledging the challenges and importance of standing together in challenging times.
Hi. Katy, Cody, and Jonathan break down the latest police violence against campus demonstrators and discuss President Biden's disgraceful statement about "violent protests." We didn't initially plan to record an episode this week, so some of our audio is a little wonky – thanks for bearing with us!