#1286 The Rise of Christian Nationalism
Air Date: 7–2-2019
Today we take a look at the ways in which Christians are being rallied to see themselves as the true victimized minority in America, a key component to stoking right-wing nationalism
Read more#1285 Naked Capitalism has a Fig Leaf
Air Date: 6–28-2019
Today we take a look at the ways that extreme inequality and many of the worst instincts and repercussions of capitalism are being upheld and perpetuated by our culture of philanthropy. It turns out that what we see as the rich giving back is really more of a purchase on their part, a purchase of our acceptance of inequality and the right of the wealthy to rule.
Read more#1284 How progressive philanthropy strangles progress
Air Date: 6–25-2019
Today we take a look at the surprisingly varied ways that progressive, well-meaning, do-gooding philanthropists have consistently held back the social movements they are attempting to help and have strangled attempts to implement truly egalitarian policies designed to help everyone
Read more#1282 Marginalized groups within marginalized groups (LGBTQ)
Air Date: 6–18-2019
Today we take a look at the violence being inflicted upon the LGB and particularly T community as well as the history of our societies erasure of trans people who have been around for thousands of years.
Read more#1025 Gods, guns and gays (Orlando Massacre Continued)
Air Date: 06-28-2016
Today we take a look at the continued responses to the Orlando massacre encompassing arguments over islamophobia, homophobia and gun control legislation
Read more#1023 What drives hateful violence (Orlando Massacre)
Air Date: 06-21-2016
Today we take a look at the myriad driving factors that can combine to drive a person to commit an act of violence such as the Orlando Massacre as well as a variety of reactions to the shooting
Read more#1020 The damage we’re doing (Anti-Trans Legislation)
Air Date: 06-10-2016
Today we take a look at the ongoing struggle to secure civil rights equality for trans people in states that are determined to stoke bigotry based on ignorance and fear
Read more#1004 Understanding the 2016 election conservative wedge issue (Trans Rights)
Air Date: 04-05-2016
Today we take a look at the hate-mongering conservative fright fest issue du jour, trans people being allowed to use public restrooms without harassment. Ignorance leads to fear, fear leads to hate and ignorance, fear and hatred lead to voting for Republicans. That’s been their strategy for decades: exploiting fear of black people, brown people, drugs, gay people and now trans people. They’re always wrong about what they fear but that’s never stopped them before and it isn’t stopping them now.
Read more#969 Barriers to employment, to health and to the bathroom (Trans Rights)
Air date: 11-17-15
Today we look at a variety of challenges faced by the trans community that almost no one else ever has to think about
Read more#945 Violence and injustice (Trans Rights)
Air Date: 08-11-15
Today we take a look at multiple forms of violence and injustice afflicting trans people as part of their daily lives
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