Live Like the World is Dying This Month in the Apocalypse: April, 2025
Apr 25, 2025
April's highlights include a grim look at immigration injustices, showcasing wrongful deportations and their stark consequences. The debate over trans athletes in sports takes center stage, revealing political controversies and public misconceptions. The hosts explore contemporary ironies with humor, touching on AI, politics, and pop culture. Listeners are encouraged to find joy amidst challenges, with calls for justice resonating alongside stories of advocacy and community resilience.
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Concentration Camp Deportations
- The U.S. has been deporting people, primarily Venezuelans, to a concentration camp in El Salvador where no one is ever released.
- Deportations are justified retroactively with false claims, ignoring legal rulings and human rights.
Garcia's Forced Deportation Story
- Kilmar Abrego Garcia fled gang threats in El Salvador as a child and was wrongly deported despite legal protections.
- Officials unjustly interpreted his tattoos as gang affiliation, fueling his wrongful detention.
Protect Schools from ICE Raids
- Schools can and should refuse entry to ICE agents to keep immigrant children safe.
- Communities should adopt a 'fuck you make me' stance to protect vulnerable populations.