The Deprogram Episode 190 - Big Beautiful Jihad Bill
Jul 11, 2025
Explore the humorous yet insightful interplay of cultural experiences as hosts navigate family dynamics across tribes. Dive into personal stories that reveal paranoia in a post-revolutionary landscape while poking fun at AI quirks. From quirky digestive remedies to amusing hangover cures, the lighter side of life shines through. Engage with critiques of beauty standards like the Brazilian Butt Lift and the absurdity of wealth concentration in economic policies. Finally, reflect on media biases and the pressing need for radical housing reform.
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Spy Mistaken Identity Anecdote
- Hakim shared a story about his military father being mistaken for a spy in a foreign country.
- This caused tension but was resolved humorously, highlighting high stress during international incidents.
BBJ Bill Favors Wealthy Elites
- The 2025 American "Big Beautiful Jihad Bill" extends corporate tax cuts favoring the ultra-rich.
- It increases deficits, expands immigrant detention, and undermines social safety nets.
Immigrant Detention As Control
- The bill finances vast immigrant detention and deportations to suppress unrest.
- It seeks to scapegoat immigrants while maintaining cheap labor via forced work camps.