Behind the Bastards

It Could Happen Here Weekly 130

May 11, 2024

Exploring the erasure of transgender identities in the US, parallels between Jesus and the Joker, independent trans cinema, forming unions in small shops, understanding authoritarian personalities, challenges in Rojava amidst conflict and revolutionary sacrifice, and applying principles of the Kurdish freedom movement globally.

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Centering Queerness and Transness in Late-Night Comedy Shows

04:26 • 10min

Exploring the Mythic Parallels of Jesus and the Joker

Exploring Queer Artistry Beyond YouTube

16:38 • 15min

Exploring Independent Trans Cinema and Legal Parody in Filmmaking

Exploring the Intersection of Trans Filmmaking and Capitalism

Late Stage Live and Collaborations

Forming a Union at Friday I'm in Love

45:16 • 13min

Challenges and Opportunities in Union Organizing for Small Shops

Unity and Communication in Union Organizing

01:00:42 • 11min

Organizing Workplace Joy, Bear Knuckle Fighting, Discounted Concerts, and Authoritarian Personalities

01:12:03 • 6min

Understanding Right-Wing Authoritarianism

01:17:59 • 8min

Exploration of Authoritarianism: Right and Left-Wing Traits Revealed

01:26:01 • 4min

Understanding High Right-Wing Authoritarians

01:30:09 • 8min

Exploring Beliefs, Flexibility, and Authoritarianism

01:37:56 • 6min

Dominators vs Followers: The Quest for Power

01:43:48 • 9min

Challenging Power Structures and Building Solidarity in Rojava

01:52:19 • 14min

Arms Flow from USA to Turkey and Impact on Rojava

02:06:30 • 8min

Political Arrests in Turkey and Civil Resilience in Rojova Amidst Challenges

02:14:30 • 6min

Living Under the Shadow of Invasion and Sacrifice in a War-Torn Region

02:20:10 • 5min

Exploration of Revolutionary Sacrifice and Ongoing Conflicts

02:25:13 • 4min

Learning from Rojava for Global Movements

02:28:43 • 7min

Exploring Principles of the Kurdish Freedom Movement

02:35:29 • 7min