It Could Happen Here It Could Happen Here Weekly 172
Mar 8, 2025
Kevin McDonald, a retired officer from the Irish Defence Forces and author, shares insights on peacekeeping challenges in Africa, particularly the DRC crisis. Venkthesh Ramnath, a UC San Diego pulmonologist, discusses the implications of telemedicine and healthcare funding. Kaveh Hoda, a gastroenterologist and host of 'The House of Pod,' highlights the importance of effective communication in public health. Together, they explore grassroots activism, the intersection of justice and media, and the evolving landscape of healthcare access and policies.
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Disruption in Congress
- Trump's claim of a popular vote mandate sparked disruption, with Representative Al Green protesting potential cuts to healthcare programs.
- Green was removed from chambers after this protest, demonstrating the growing tensions in U.S. politics.
Call for Stronger Democratic Action
- If Trump's actions pose an existential threat, Democrats should act accordingly, disrupting proceedings and demanding censure.
- Their current performative protests, like wearing resist t-shirts, are insufficiently impactful.
Misrepresentation of Trans Athlete
- Trump cited Austin Killips's cycling victory as an example of a "man" beating a woman, misrepresenting the facts of the race.
- Killips, a trans woman, actually broke a record previously held by a cisgender man in a non-UCI sanctioned race.
