Behind the Bastards

Robert is joined again by Samantha McVey to discuss how the Dalkon Shield influenced population control. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert is joined by Samantha McVey to discuss the Dalkon Shield.FOOTNOTES:1.    https://www.silentmother.com/2016/05/04/the-dalkon-shield-a-story-of-corporate-greed-a-lack-of-medical-testing-and-an-ongoing-fear-of-the-iud/2.    http://advocatesaz.org/2016/03/28/instrument-of-torture-the-dalkon-shield-disaster/3.    https://www.nytimes.com/1987/12/06/magazine/the-sad-legacy-of-the-dalkon-shield.html4.    https://www.guttmacher.org/journals/psrh/2002/03/checkered-history-and-bright-future-intrauterine-contraception-united-states5.    https://www.motherjones.com/politics/1979/11/charge-gynocide/ 6.    http://imjournal.com/depo/IMCJ_12_1_p27_34Spevack.pdf7.    https://climateandcapitalism.com/2009/11/23/the-dark-past-of-population-confrom/ 8.    https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/4125211 9.    https://www.sierraclub.org/washington/blog/2020/01/overpopulation-myth-and-its-dangerous-connotations10. https://www.pop.org/population-control-and-the-new-global-racism/11. https://www.globaljustice.org.uk/blog/2019/mar/9/how-racist-myths-built-population-growth-bogey-man  12. https://www.macleans.ca/opinion/overpopulation-alarmism-only-marginalizes-the-worlds-most-vulnerable-people/13. https://www.drugwatch.com/news/2013/06/28/mirena-litigation-dalkon-shield-injuries/14. https://www.litigationandtrial.com/mirena-lawsuit-brain-injury/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Portland's protests heat up as citizens confront federal agents with fierce determination. The Wall of Moms emerges as a symbol of resistance, highlighting tension within activist movements. Amidst chaos, community initiatives like Riot Ribs provide essential support and highlight solidarity. National media coverage brings both attention and challenges to the protesters. Activists reflect on the need for genuine change beyond federal withdrawal, as resilience and commitment to social justice endure amid escalating confrontations.

Robert is joined again by Jamie Loftus to continue to discuss Nestor Makhno. Happy Holidays! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert is joined by Jamie Loftus to discuss Nestor Makhno, our 2020 holiday non-bastard episodeFOOTNOTES:1. https://www.theyliewedie.org/ressources/biblio/en/Collective_-_The_Personal_Side_of_Nestor_Makhno.html2. https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/3194162-one-gratifying-aspect-of-our-rise-to-some-prominence-is3. http://www.ditext.com/arshinov/7.html4. https://www.theyliewedie.org/ressources/biblio/en/Collective_-_The_Personal_Side_of_Nestor_Makhno.html5. https://www.historytoday.com/archive/nestor-makhno-and-russian-civil-war6. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007%2F978-1-349-04469-6_67. https://libcom.org/history/makhnovists-mennonites-war-peace-ukrainian-civil-war8. https://uofmpress.ca/books/detail/makhno-and-memory Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Connor O'Shea, Mark Pettibone, and Demetria Hester, activists involved in the Portland protests, share gripping insights into their experiences. They discuss the dramatic escalation of tensions during a pivotal moment in July 2020, highlighting federal overreach through unmarked detentions. The guests explore community resilience and tactical decisions that allowed protesters to adapt in the face of aggression. Their passionate accounts reveal the emotional weight of activism and the quest for justice amidst chaos.

Robert is joined again by Jordan Holmes ·& Dan Friesen of Knowledge Fight to continue to discuss The John Birch Society. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Holmes and Dan Friesen from Knowledge Fight join to discuss the John Birch Society's origins and far-right influence. They explore the society's controversial beginnings, its impact on prominent figures, and propagation of conspiracy theories. The podcast also delves into the founder's vision, organizational tactics, and deceptive strategies, shedding light on the society's growth amidst public skepticism.

In Portland, July 4th became a battleground as protesters fought back against police violence. The podcast explores the grassroots movements and medical support networks that emerged amidst the chaos. Personal stories reveal resilience and new protest tactics aimed at maintaining safety and anonymity. Key moments feature the launching of fireworks as symbols of dissent against systemic injustice. Historical insights into government surveillance grapple with the enduring impact on activism, making the night a powerful reflection of community engagement.

Robert is joined again by Joelle Monique to continue to discuss Roy Cohn. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.