Behind the Bastards

It Could Happen Here Weekly 134

Jun 8, 2024

The podcast covers diverse topics like Trump conviction, transgender rights, challenges in protecting healthcare rights, EU border crisis, complexities of refugee status and asylum law, ineffective physical barriers, support for Leonard Peltier, journalism ethics, misinformation, reality tunnels, and controversial artworks involving political figures like Trump and Putin.

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Weekly Recap: Trump's Conviction, Voting Rights, and Trans Rights under Biden

Navigating Regulatory Challenges in Trans Policy and Health Care Access

Challenges in Protecting Transgender Healthcare Rights

15:37 • 11min

Government inaction on healthcare bans and rollback of protections

Discussion on Healthcare Experiences and Policies for Trans Individuals

Challenges in Queer Advocacy and Policy Analysis

31:12 • 26min

Discussion on a Political Prisoner, Fighter Event, and Period Underwear Promotion

EU Border Crisis and Migration Realities

01:02:38 • 18min

Exploring the Rigidity and Complexity of Refugee Status and Asylum Law

01:20:30 • 2min

Explaining the Layers of EU Borders

01:22:36 • 2min

EU Freedom of Movement, Visa Programs, and Border Control

01:24:59 • 10min

Cruelty of Border Walls and Ironing Boards

01:35:21 • 2min

European Iron Border and Ineffectiveness of Physical Barriers

01:37:12 • 5min

The Deadly Consequences of Border Policies and Ways to Support Leonard Peltier

01:42:36 • 7min

Militarization and Profit: The Dark Realities of EU's Border Policies

01:49:40 • 16min

Challenges faced by migrants under EU law

02:05:44 • 13min

Tragic Migrant Incidents and Border Struggles

02:18:25 • 13min

Supporting Leonard Peltier and Addressing Legal Misconduct

02:31:06 • 6min

Challenges of Reporting and Misinformation in Naval Warfare

02:36:42 • 15min

Exploring Ethics in Journalism and Responsibility in Reporting Major Events

02:51:37 • 3min

Uncovering Truth in a Web of Misinformation

02:54:22 • 13min

Exploring the Consequences of Embracing False Realities in a Conflict Zone

03:06:54 • 3min

Exploring Reality Tunnels and Immersion in Alternate Realities

03:10:04 • 15min

Navigating Relationships with Conspiracy Believers and Internet Culture Speculation

03:25:08 • 4min

Exploring Rule 34 and the Hunt for Donald Trump-Related Content

03:29:25 • 4min

Exploration of Disturbing Artworks Featuring Political Figures

03:33:08 • 13min

Exploring controversial artwork depicting Trump and the need for an ad break

03:46:35 • 2min

Exploration of Unconventional Donald Trump Fanfiction

03:48:18 • 11min

A Bizarre Fictional Story Involving Trump, Jesus, and Pregnancy

03:59:19 • 2min

Fantastical Scenarios Involving Hitler, Trump, and Biden at a Gay Concert

04:00:50 • 1min

Exploring Donald Trump-themed erotica and porn on the internet

04:02:20 • 3min

Exploring the Sexualization of President Trump and Popular Political Figures

04:05:07 • 19min

Promotion of New Episodes, Events, and Sponsor Advertisements

04:23:38 • 2min