
 Blocked and Reported Episode 214: Is That A Banana In Your Pocket Or Are You Just Engaging In Settler-Colonialist Genocide?
 May 4, 2024 
 This podcast discusses ongoing protests at universities nationwide, including divestment strategies, campus activism dynamics, and debates on defunding the police. It also covers bizarre incidents like a banana allergy protest at UCLA and analyzes the impact of past incidents on protesters' perspectives on law enforcement actions during protests. The conversation delves into the challenges and motivations behind university activism, focusing on the Gaza conflict's influence on American politics and complex issues surrounding anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism. 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Podcast Format Evolution 
 01:56 • 3min 
 Campus Protests and Liberated Zones: Challenging Institutional Support for Israel 
 05:05 • 8min 
 Navigating Media Coverage and Activism Dynamics 
 12:51 • 18min 
 Banana Allergy Protest at UCLA 
 31:09 • 8min 
 Discussion on Police Response to Protests and Previous Incidents 
 39:35 • 3min 
 Debate on Campus Policing and Student Protest Crackdown 
 42:18 • 2min 
 University Activism and Political Impact 
 44:14 • 21min 
