It Could Happen Here

It Could Happen Here Weekly 194

Aug 9, 2025
Guest
Dana El Kurd
Guest
Andrew Sage
Joining the conversation are Andrew Sage, known as Andrewism, a YouTube commentator who tackles war propaganda strategies, and Dana El Kurd, a political science professor specializing in Palestinian politics. They explore the challenges of humanitarian aid in Gaza, critiquing how aid can be weaponized amid conflict. The discussion also dives into anti-war movements and the interconnected crises across the globe, emphasizing revolutionary strategies and the need for community-driven alternatives beyond traditional protests.
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INSIGHT

Prevention Strategy Uses Deadly Deterrence

  • 'Prevention through deterrence' intentionally pushes migrants into lethal routes as policy.
  • Bryce says the border strategy effectively weaponizes death to reduce crossings.
ADVICE

Use And Share The Data

  • Publish and share records to compel accountability and better reporting.
  • Bryce invites researchers and journalists to use No More Deaths' map and data and to request access by email.
INSIGHT

Codes Distract From Actual Harm

  • Hunting hidden Nazi codes distracts from explicit policy and rhetoric that already harm people.
  • Garrison Davis argues focus should remain on actions and statements, not numerology.
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