It Could Happen Here It Could Happen Here Weekly 208
Nov 15, 2025
Dana Al-Kurd, an expert on Palestinian and Arab politics, joins journalist and activist Ahmad Moore to delve into the evolving landscape of pro-Palestine organizing. They discuss critical changes in activism and political impact since October 2023, emphasizing a shift from rights-based advocacy to critiques of the U.S. empire. The duo highlights strategies for building coalitions within the Palestinian diaspora and practical steps for activists, offering insights into the current political dynamics and future directions for the movement.
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Heritage's Crisis Reveals Division
- Heritage Foundation's initial defense of Carlson sparked resignations and exposed internal fractures over tolerating extremist allies.
- The controversy revealed a conservative generational divide about Israel, anti-Semitism, and outreach tactics.
Laundering Radical Ideas Works
- Mainstreaming Fuentes reflects a broader right-wing tactic: launder radical ideas through charismatic hosts to make them palatable.
- This strategy increases recruitment and institutional infiltration when gatekeepers tolerate it.
Enforce Clear Boundaries In Movements
- Draw firm moral lines: refuse to normalize neo-Nazi and anti-Semitic figures within mainstream conservative institutions.
- Demand institutions expel extremists to prevent long-term damage to credibility and donor relationships.
