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Ep. 06 Jan 9, 2025

The great H1B fight of Christmas 2024: for a more honest antiracism than techbro elites

It’s the first show of 2025! We reflect on the remarkable internal war (on Twitter) over H1B visas, pitting tech elites seeking to scrape the world’s “best and brightest” to engineer American greatness, vs. those insulted by the idea that homegrown STEM students aren’t good enough, vs. those unabashedly promoting might-makes-right white supremacy. Lots to consider – and the Dems don’t get off easy. How to speak into a moment where a lot of folks feel betrayed and lied to – honestly, and provocatively?

33:53

Ep. 05 Jan 3, 2025

"Ten ways...": Part 2; discussing the widely-circulated preparation plan

This episode concludes our discussion of “10 ways to be prepared and grounded now that Trump has won.” Immediately after the election, a 10-point document was widely circulated that outlined techniques and frameworks for preparing to organize effectively in the coming days and months. In this second of two parts, we go over it in detail, reflecting on the broader assumptions they imply about the nature of radical struggle, and also thinking about how they might apply in everyday life. What distinguishes liberal from radical? How might such attitudes affect how people respond in a moment like this? What are the benefits and pitfalls of organizing as a “broad church”? How can we respond with courage and creativity? To follow along, we encourage you to read the document at https://wagingnonviolence.org/2024/11/10-things-to-do-if-trump-wins/ [This episode was recorded in November, but only edited and released in the new year. Again, if anyone would like to help with editing, you’re invited!]

32:38

Ep. 04 Jan 2, 2025

"Ten ways...": discussing the widely-circulated preparation plan; Part 1

Immediately after the election, a 10-point document was widely circulated that outlined techniques and frameworks for preparing to organize effectively in the coming days and months. In this first of two parts, we go over it in detail, reflecting on the broader assumptions they imply about the nature of radical struggle, and also thinking about how they might apply in everyday life. What distinguishes liberal from radical? How might such attitudes affect how people respond in a moment like this? What are the benefits and pitfalls of organizing as a “broad church”? How can we respond with courage and creativity? To follow along, we encourage you to read the document at https://wagingnonviolence.org/2024/11/10-things-to-do-if-trump-wins/ [This episode was recorded in mid-November, but only edited and released in the new year. Again, if anyone would like to help with editing, you’re invited!]