Colonial Outcasts

Sign and support Mahmoud here: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/demand-the-immediate-release-of-columbia-student-pro-palestine-advocate-mahmoud-khalil-from-dhs-detentionFollow Nerdeen here for updates: https://x.com/NerdeenKiswaniThis episode is about the disappearing and potential deportation of Mahmoud Khalil - Palestinian activist detained by ICE over Columbia University protests. President Trump has likened him to a terrorist sympathizer for saying such direct quotes as ““As a Palestinian student, I believe that the liberation of the Palestinian people and the Jewish people are intertwined and go hand-by-hand and you cannot achieve one without the other.” He told CNN last spring. We’re going to be talking to Nerdeen Kiswani - Palestinian-American activist and organizer. She is a co-founder and chair of Within Our Lifetime, a pro-Palestinian activist group in New York City, and Marie Adele - third year student at Barnard/Columbia and activist for Palestine who know Mahmoud personally. We’re also going to be doing a know your rights call to action at the end of this because they’re trying to make the 1st amendment - fungible.

Emergency Sunday Episode: Hello and Welcome to Colonial Outcasts, the anti-imperialist podcasts that a lot of people are going to hate and no one is going to be happy and the pro-palestine movement will get refractured again because this is an emergency Sunday episode about Syria… probably the messiest battle space in existence with dozens of warring factions, literally every global and regional power has its fingers invested in this conflict, and there is propaganda coming from every side…

It will be if insane if this totally reasonable interview gets taken down...We are going to be focusing more on domestic issues today - your healthcare, your declining material conditions, and how both the democrats and republicans will come together to stamp down on any working class dissent. To that end, we are joined by James from Comrade Workwear. He runs Comrade Workwear which recently got into hot water with nearly every major corporation and the NYPD for a deck of playing cards he designed in the wake of the assassination of Brian Thompson which featured the CEOs of prominent companies and information about their misdeeds. He runs comrade workwear and recently launched Means workwear with the means co-op.You can follow James here:https://www.tiktok.com/@comradeworkwear2.0https://www.meansworkwear.com/

So what we are talking about today is the state of the Democratic Party and how much they love to lose. If y’all took a break from the news cycle over the weekend you may have missed the story broken by politico about this DNC operative retreat where a bunch of democratic “strategists” gathered at an east coast resort to talk about how to win mid terms in 2026 and to take the Whitehouse in 2028 by doing the exact same thing they’ve been doing since 2015….You can follow Blakeley at: https://x.com/_iamblakeleyhttps://www.instagram.com/_iamblakeley/

Alina Zanofantos, a geopolitical expert and regular contributor, dives into the fraught U.S.-Ukraine relationship and the shifting loyalties of Western Europe. Discussing the paradox of neoliberalism, she critiques mainstream media's portrayal of global politics. The conversation sheds light on how Trump's policies affect military aid and the implications for NATO spending, revealing the connection between capitalism, nationalism, and democracy. The complexities of U.S. foreign policy and its consequences on both sides of the Atlantic are explored in depth.

Elena Xenofontos, a geopolitical analyst and regular contributor, dives deep into the troubling resurgence of fascism in Germany and the broader EU landscape. She connects liberalism's failures to the rise of far-right politics and critiques the normalization of harsh deportation rhetoric. Discussion turns to the political shifts stemming from the new German chancellor and the problematic implications of migration policies. Xenofontos also examines economic crises and their ties to political rhetoric, emphasizing the potential volatility within the EU amidst rising radical movements.

Elon Musk's antics with a chainsaw at the recent CPAC conference set the stage for a hilarious critique of political theatre. The discussion digs into the absurd contradictions of libertarian ideals and the power dynamics between oligarchs and technofeudalism. There's a deep dive into the volatile world of cryptocurrencies, exposing the shady practices behind 'shit coins.' Finally, the conversation humorously reflects on the fashion choices of tech moguls and their implications in a rapidly changing political climate.

Dr. Mimi Syed, a board-certified emergency medicine physician and assistant clinical professor, shares her firsthand experiences in Gaza's medical crisis. She discusses the catastrophic targeting of medical facilities and the dire shortages faced by healthcare workers amidst conflict. Dr. Syed highlights the tragic realities for children caught in violence and the emotional toll on families. The conversation emphasizes the urgent need for advocacy and accountability, shedding light on the moral implications of military actions affecting civilians.

Elina Xenophontos, a geopolitical analyst based in London, dives into explosive discussions on recent U.S. foreign policy shifts and their impacts. She highlights the implications of an arms deal with Taiwan and the complexities of the Middle East, including Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon. The podcast also tackles U.S.-Russia peace talks in Saudi Arabia and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Xenophontos critiques the rising anti-American sentiment in Europe, examining its effects on Tesla sales and the broader geopolitical landscape.

We are going to be talking about music, revolutionary ideology, the precarious position of empire within the context of this Dark American Experiment, and whatever else we feel like talking about.Because I am Joined today by Immortal Technique - rapper and activist who you, if you are into rap and have any sort of robust left-wing politics, probably know about. This is a long one. Join Us!Links for Immortal Technique: https://www.instagram.com/techimmorta... https://www.immortaltechnique.com/