Behind the Bastards

It Could Happen Here Weekly 125

Apr 6, 2024

Exploring the origins of April Fool's Day and the Syrian New Year, the significance of April 1st, solidarity among nurses for Palestine, controversies surrounding the Kinsey Institute, legal battles and immigration enforcement in Texas, criminalizing homelessness, and emphasizing individual action to address social issues.

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Exploring the Origins of April Fool's Day and the Syrian New Year

Exploring the Akkitu Holiday of the Sumerians and Babylonians

Exploring the Origins of April Fool's Day and the Syrian Calendar

Exploring the Significance of April 1st

14:35 • 12min

April Fool's Day and Birthday Celebration

Solidarity Among Nurses for Palestine

Nursing Association Political Engagement and Union Reform

Navigating Union Dynamics and Advocacy Challenges

44:51 • 22min

Unveiling the Legacy of the Berlin Institute for Sexual Research

01:07:01 • 6min

Controversies Surrounding the Kinsey Institute

01:13:10 • 11min

Exploring Historical Irrelevance and State Funding Impact

01:23:46 • 2min

Navigating Regulatory Compliance and Institutional Challenges

01:25:21 • 10min

Exploring Archives and Light-hearted Interruption

01:35:11 • 2min

Navigating Political Climate and Civic Engagement in Bloomington, Indiana

01:36:47 • 7min

Exploring Queer Sports and Sexual Research

01:43:52 • 6min

The Evolution of Fred Newman's Radical Collective

01:49:27 • 20min

New Age Leninism and the Hypocrisy of Democracy

02:09:55 • 6min

Legal Battles and Immigration Enforcement in Texas

02:16:10 • 11min

Analyzing Legal and Healthcare Challenges in the System

02:27:18 • 3min

The Influence of US Courts on Hot-Button Issues

02:30:33 • 4min

Exploring Legal Strategy and Power Dynamics in the Current Political Landscape

02:34:09 • 2min

Criminalizing Homelessness: Legal Battles and Social Impact

02:35:40 • 7min

Emphasizing Individual Action to Address Social Issues

02:42:21 • 3min