Behind the Bastards It Could Happen Here Weekly 208
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Nov 15, 2025 This podcast features Dana Al-Kurd, a scholar specializing in Palestinian politics, and Ahmad Moore, a fellow and activist focused on pro-Palestine organizing. They delve into the profound impact of the recent genocide on U.S. pro-Palestine movements, discussing shifts in tactics and the framing of narratives. Moore highlights the transition toward analyzing imperialism and settler-colonialism, as well as calls for arms embargoes. Their insights illuminate the evolving landscape of diaspora politics and movement strategy.
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Local Win, National Signal
- Zohran Mamdani's victory reframed New York politics by merging populist domestic promises with unapologetic foreign-policy stances.
- That fusion broke taboos and moved debates about Palestine and empire into mainstream electoral politics.
Business Class Moves To Bargain
- Business elites quickly moved from panic to negotiated accommodation after Mamdani's win.
- Wealthy actors often accept new officials when pragmatic bargaining protects their interests.
Border Security As Pretext For Land Rollback
- Senator Mike Lee's bill uses "border security" rhetoric to push changes that would open protected public lands to mechanized access.
- Framing environmental rollbacks as law-and-order fixes masks extractive commercial interests.
