Akela Lacy

Sunjeev Bery, a foreign policy analyst, and Akela Lacy, a senior politics reporter, dive into the Democratic Party's reaction to Trump's sweeping executive actions. They discuss the alarming strategy of flooding the zone with policy changes and the Democrats' inadequate responses. Bery critiques party leadership as lacking grassroots organizing skills, highlighting the disconnect between officials and the electorate. Lacy underscores the need for a unified opposition to effectively challenge the administration’s aggressive agenda.

Akela Lacy and Jonah Valdez, Intercept reporters focused on campus activism and free speech, delve into the recent surge of student protests for Palestine. They discuss the heavy-handed measures universities have taken against students, including felony charges for nonviolent actions. The conversation highlights concerns over increasing censorship and the chilling effect on dissent as political tensions rise, especially anticipating a return of Donald Trump. This vital dialogue emphasizes the broader implications for civil rights and activism on college campuses.

Taylor Lorenz, an independent journalist known for her insights into tech and online culture, joins Akela Lacy, senior politics reporter, to dissect the aftermath of a political assassination. They delve into how right-wing figures distorted the narrative to blame the left, despite the perpetrator’s ties to radical anti-abortion beliefs. Lorenz emphasizes the pervasive disinformation machine that skews public understanding of violence, while Lacy highlights the alarming prevalence of right-wing political violence, questioning the accountability of those propagating false narratives.