Death Panel Sick Sad World w/ Vicky Osterweil (Unlocked)
Jun 9, 2025
Vicky Osterweil, an author and writer known for her book 'In Defense of Looting', joins the conversation to unpack the political climate during Trump's second term. They discuss the alarming rise of fascism and mass deportations, emphasizing the importance of grassroots movements. Vicky critiques how health is weaponized against marginalized communities, advocating for resilience and community organizing. As they reflect on existential joys, the duo urges listeners to find everyday revolutionary actions that foster hope and change in challenging times.
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Embodiment of a Fascist Agenda
- Recent events reveal a more emboldened and cohesive fascist agenda integrating protest repression, eugenics, and surveillance.
- This shift reflects a consolidation of policies aimed to normalize brutality and dismantle protections for vulnerable populations.
Trump's Fascist Coup Falters
- The Trump administration is executing a fascist coup aiming to dismantle progressive victories and restore a 19th-century economic order.
- Despite this, internal disagreements and incompetence suggest this fascist coup is likely to fail.
Overreach Undermines Regime
- The second Trump administration intensified its approach, believing the first was too cautious and slow.
- This over-aggressive approach ignores the importance of having a street movement to sustain power, which they have underestimated.
