
Maura Meltzer-Cohen (Mo)
Abolitionist attorney and legal advocate interviewed about the Antifa executive order and national security memoranda; provides legal analysis of surveillance, prosecution, and First Amendment implications.
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Oct 2, 2025 • 56min
What Does the Antifa Executive Order Mean for Free Speech?
Maura Meltzer-Cohen, a dedicated abolitionist attorney from New York, shares her insights on the implications of recent executive orders for free speech. She discusses how these orders don’t change laws but can increase state repression. Mo highlights the normalization of violence through rhetoric and the targeting of nonprofits under the 'Antifa' label. They also explore practical harms of policing, the precarious position of activists, and why fighting back legally often leads to success in court.

Oct 4, 2025 • 4h 12min
It Could Happen Here Weekly 202
Vicky Osterweil, a cultural politics expert, discusses how media manipulation influences public perception, particularly surrounding Trump and corporate responses from Disney. Attorney Maura Meltzer-Cohen analyzes legal implications of recent Antifa memos and their impacts on free speech. Tangent Wiggy shares insights on frontline union organizing in the Inland Empire. Meanwhile, Dr. Kaveh Hoda and psychiatrist Tyler Black dive into the ambiguous links between acetaminophen use in pregnancy and autism, stressing the importance of informed medical choices.

Oct 4, 2025 • 4h 12min
It Could Happen Here Weekly 202
Tangent Wiggy, an Inland Empire artist and SEIU 1000 union representative, shares insights on frontline union organizing and telework victories. Writer Vicky Osterweil dives into Disney's cultural influence and the implications of Trump's Antifa executive order on free speech. Dr. Kaveh Hoda and psychiatrist Tyler Black analyze the controversial Tylenol-autism debate, offering clarity on the studies and public health messaging. Abolitionist attorney Maura Meltzer‑Cohen discusses legal challenges posed by new national security measures. A mix of activism, media critique, and expert opinions!