The Occupy Democrats Podcast EP #21
Update: 2025-06-25
Description
The episode begins with casual banter about the hot weather and a recent baseball game where the Cardinals beat the Cubs. The hosts then discuss serious political issues, focusing on a Supreme Court decision that lifted an injunction protecting immigrants from deportation to dangerous countries without due process, allowing the Trump administration to expel them without notice. Justice Sotomayor dissented, arguing the administration’s actions undermined the rule of law.
The hosts express concern about the Trump administration ignoring lower court orders and subverting Congress, citing examples like deporting individuals despite court rulings and bypassing Congress on war decisions. They highlight cases of alleged ICE overreach, including the assault of a father of marines in Santa Ana and the detention of a fourth-grader, Martir Garcia Lara, born in the U.S., who faces deportation to Honduras. They also mention a Purple Heart veteran self-deporting due to a minor past charge, illustrating the administration’s harsh immigration policies.
The show features an interview with historian Rick Perlstein, author of Nixonland and Reaganland, who describes Trump’s leadership as fascist, drawing parallels to historical authoritarian figures. Perlstein connects current events to past conservative strategies, like Nixon’s and Reagan’s, and criticizes the media’s role in normalizing such figures. He urges resistance through protests and civic engagement to counter authoritarianism.
The episode concludes with a clip of Trump using crude language to describe the Israel-Iran conflict, which the hosts mock, arguing he lacks understanding of complex issues like mutually assured destruction. They emphasize the need for a “ceasefire” between Trump and the American people, thank Perlstein, and encourage viewers to engage with the show via social media.
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