Behind the Bastards It Could Happen Here Weekly 208
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Nov 15, 2025 This podcast features Dana Al-Kurd, a scholar specializing in Palestinian politics, and Ahmad Moore, a fellow and activist focused on pro-Palestine organizing. They delve into the profound impact of the recent genocide on U.S. pro-Palestine movements, discussing shifts in tactics and the framing of narratives. Moore highlights the transition toward analyzing imperialism and settler-colonialism, as well as calls for arms embargoes. Their insights illuminate the evolving landscape of diaspora politics and movement strategy.
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Laundering Extremism Through Mainstream TV
- Tucker Carlson hosted Nick Fuentes to normalize an extremist and expand his audience, fracturing conservative gatekeeping.
- Mainstreaming occurs via rhetorical laundering, not overt praise.
Institutional Rift Over 'No Enemies'
- Heritage Foundation's defense of Carlson exposed a generational and donor split about tolerating extremist adjacency.
- Institutional "no enemies to the right" strategy risks hemorrhaging key partners and credibility.
Shapiro Draws A Moral Line
- Ben Shapiro framed criticism of Fuentes and Carlson as necessary moral boundary-setting, not "cancellation."
- The debate crystallizes around whether to contest or absorb far-right audiences.
