Behind the Bastards It Could Happen Here Weekly 148
Sep 21, 2024
Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City, joins the discussion to delve into the current state of labor movements, particularly focusing on the challenges faced by unions and temporary workers. They explore the shifting views on Ukraine within conservative politics and analyze the impact of misinformation on public perception. The conversation also critiques the Heritage Foundation's anti-LGBTQ measures, while engaging humorously in the complexities of meme politics and how they shape modern discourse.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Intro
00:00 • 3min
Inside Union Dynamics: A Focus on Staff and Organizers
02:40 • 11min
Challenges of Temporary Workforce in Unionized Settings
13:33 • 4min
Challenges in Union Organizing
17:11 • 5min
Disorganized Dismissals and Their Impact on Workplace Dynamics
21:57 • 3min
Challenges in Labor Organizing
24:43 • 9min
Union Engagement and Political Shifts
33:29 • 9min
Shifting Narratives: Russian Propaganda's New Focus
42:47 • 5min
Perceptions of Ukraine in Republican Politics
47:25 • 4min
Political Reactions and Historical Accountability
51:33 • 2min
Examining US Aid and Claims of Corruption in Ukraine
53:27 • 2min
Military Aid Misunderstandings and Ukraine's Struggle
55:00 • 5min
Misinformation and Market Myths
01:00:01 • 8min
Examining Project 2025 and Gender Identity Discourse
01:07:57 • 13min
Understanding Puberty Blockers
01:20:33 • 5min
Exploring Sex and Gender Complexities
01:25:40 • 7min
The Gender Identity Debate in Sports
01:32:43 • 3min
Navigating Gender Identity and Healthcare
01:36:01 • 18min
Navigating Controversial Conversations
01:53:53 • 6min
Conflict and Resilience in Myanmar
02:00:00 • 24min
Desertion and Defection in Myanmar's Military
02:24:15 • 16min
Support for Local Journalism and Promotional Offers
02:39:50 • 4min
Meme Politics: The Rise of Viral Discourse
02:44:18 • 11min
Backlash and Misfires: Analyzing a Meme from the Right
02:55:33 • 2min
Memes, Authenticity, and Political Discourse
02:57:03 • 9min
The Politics of Normalcy and Weirdness
03:06:30 • 4min
Memes, Misinformation, and Political Perception
03:10:52 • 16min
Political Strategies and Shifting Dynamics
03:27:00 • 4min