It Could Happen Here It Could Happen Here Weekly 202
Oct 4, 2025
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Tyler Black
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Kaveh Hoda
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Tangent Wiggy (Tristan Hacker)
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Maura Meltzer-Cohen (Mo)
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Vicky Osterweil
Vicky Osterweil, a cultural politics expert, discusses how media manipulation influences public perception, particularly surrounding Trump and corporate responses from Disney. Attorney Maura Meltzer-Cohen analyzes legal implications of recent Antifa memos and their impacts on free speech. Tangent Wiggy shares insights on frontline union organizing in the Inland Empire. Meanwhile, Dr. Kaveh Hoda and psychiatrist Tyler Black dive into the ambiguous links between acetaminophen use in pregnancy and autism, stressing the importance of informed medical choices.
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Join Phone Banks And Support Local Organizing
- Tangent Wiggy urges people to join union phone banks and community actions to support campaigns like Prop 50.
- He invites non-members to volunteer at local phone banks and emphasizes practical solidarity like pizza and outreach.
Sibling Studies Undermine Tylenol Link
- Tyler Black and Kaveh Hoda summarize research showing large sibling-controlled studies weaken the Tylenol-autism link.
- They conclude current evidence leans against a causal link, though some smaller studies remain ambiguous.
Talk With Your Doctor Before Changing Meds
- Kaveh Hoda and Tyler Black advise pregnant people to consult physicians about medication and weigh risks versus benefits.
- They stress fevers can harm pregnancy and that blanket bans on acetaminophen are unsafe without clinician guidance.