We talk with Shane Burley, author of “Fascism Today: What it is and how to end it.” Also, an article by a woman accusing Aziz Ansari of assault has led to a discussion that shows a lot of people don’t really understand consent, and a terrifying scare in Hawaii. Shane Burley, via Twitter 00:00 - Welcome to Radio Dispatch 00:30 - The response to the Aziz Ansari story (content note) 20:23 - Shane Burley on “Fascism Today” 51:50 - Final thoughts on consent and safety 60:16 - Credits, “Coco Pebbles” by Remy 61:23 - Finish
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Nick Pinto joins us to discuss his Intercept story on ICE following and deporting immigration leaders in New York City, and we catch up on the Philly supervised injection facility and listener mail. Nick Pinto, via Twitter 00:00 - Welcome to Radio Dispatch 00:30 - At what age does Valentines Day get complicated 17:44 - Nick Pinto on ICE crackdowns on immigration leaders 41:10 - Listener mail on Me Too, white women and white supremacy 58:08 - Credits, “Don’t Play” by Fovea 59:20 - Finish
Melissa Gira Grant joins us to discuss the annual Super Bowl sex panic and a crackdown targeting New Orleans sex workers, Philly approves a safe injection facility, and a Russia roundup. Melissa Gira Grant, via Twitter 00:00 - Welcome to Radio Dispatch 00:30 - Ursula le Guin and gender neutral pronouns 20:50 - Melissa Gira Grant on task forces targeting strip clubs in NOLA 43:03 - Russia roundup 58:21 - Credits, “Different” by Bova 59:22 - Finish
Briahna Joy Gray on racism and class politics in the Democratic party, and the Democrats make a deal to end the shutdown. Briahna Joy Gray, via Twitter 00:00 - Welcome to Radio Dispatch 00:30 - What is an Insta Pot 13:22 - Briahna Joy Gray on the Democrats strategy on race and class 36:07 - The Democrats lost their leverage 57:50 - Credits, “On Call” by Boyo 59:09 - Finish
We talk with James Bluemel, director of tonight’s Frontline documentary “Exodus.” Also, the second women’s march saw huge turnouts across the country, and as of recording, the government is shut down. Frontline 00:00 - Welcome to Radio Dispatch 00:30 - Women’s March recap 19:08 - James Bluemel on tonight’s Frontline documentary “Exodus” 38:22 - The Democrats and the shutdown 57:29 - Credits, “Perfect History” by Death of Lovers 58:36 - Finish
We talk with Melissa Gira Grant on the discourse around Stormy Daniels, and listener mail responses to the ongoing conversation about affirmative consent. Melissa Gira Grant, via Twitter 00:00 - Welcome to Radio Dispatch 00:30 - Republicans are murderous 15:13 - Melissa Gira Grant on Stormy Daniels and vulnerable sex work 28:17 - Listener responses to “blue balls” myth 41:41 - Teaching kids better about confidence and expectations 59:02 - Credits, “Defiance” by Bell’s Roar 60:05 - Finish
We talk with Jesse Myerson about the Medicaid work requirement, and the Aziz Ansari story has led to a high profile conflict between a young Babe.net journalist and Ashleigh Banfield. Jesse Myerson, via Twitter 00:00 - Welcome to Radio Dispatch 00:30 - Remembering J20, nearly a year later 21:39 - Jesse Myerson on the Medicaid work requirement 48:47 - Recap of the Babe/Banfield conflict 59:57 - Credits, “We Carry Us” by Bell’s Roar 60:52 - Finish
We talk with Charlotte Shane, author of the recent Splinter News piece “We Harpies Want More.” Also, we catch up on Hawaii, the looming government shutdown, and the latest official shithouse accounts. 00:00 - Welcome to Radio Dispatch 00:30 - The Shithole Diaries 21:50 - Charlotte Shane on the power and potential of Me Too 47:31 - Shutdown Countdown 52:35 - What we should learn from Hawaii 60:17 - Credits, “Nitelite” by Remy 61:12 - Finish
We talk with Shane Burley, author of “Fascism Today: What it is and how to end it.” Also, an article by a woman accusing Aziz Ansari of assault has led to a discussion that shows a lot of people don’t really understand consent, and a terrifying scare in Hawaii. Shane Burley, via Twitter 00:00 - Welcome to Radio Dispatch 00:30 - The response to the Aziz Ansari story (content note) 20:23 - Shane Burley on “Fascism Today” 51:50 - Final thoughts on consent and safety 60:16 - Credits, “Coco Pebbles” by Remy 61:23 - Finish
