Death Panel

The podcast delves into the CDC's sudden change in Covid isolation guidance and efforts to uphold infection control in healthcare settings. They discuss the efficacy of surgical masks vs. N95 respirators, the impact of policy decisions on worker protection, and the evolving landscape of Covid responsibilities. The conversation also highlights the misconceptions between Covid and flu, advocating for stronger protections and healthcare equality.

Exploring the history of nonprofit organizations in the US, including their origins post-World War II and their evolving relationship with the state. The podcast also dives into the challenges faced by grassroots initiatives, the shift towards a capitalist framework in nonprofits, and the struggles of balancing accountability and trust within the sector.

Subscribe on Patreon and hear this week's full patron-exclusive episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/99724675 Beatrice speaks with Shira Hassan about reclaiming harm reduction from public health, reclaiming formations of "peer work" from the nonprofit world, and building the politics and practice of surviving together. Find Shira's book, Saving Our Own Lives: A Liberatory Practice of Harm Reduction here: https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/1938-saving-our-own-lives Get Health Communism here: www.versobooks.com/books/4081-health-communism Find Jules' new book here: https://www.versobooks.com/products/3054-a-short-history-of-trans-misogyny Runtime 1:34:39 🧬

Stefanie Lyn Kaufman-Mthimkhulu, a passionate advocate for mental health and disability justice, dives into the controversial dismissal of self-immolation as a symptom of mental illness, particularly within the context of settler colonialism. The discussion challenges how society often categorizes dissent as madness to undermine its legitimacy. Kaufman-Mthimkhulu critiques the historical manipulation of mental health narratives, urging a re-evaluation of resistance and wellness, while advocating for a deeper understanding of the complexities behind protest behaviors.

Subscribe on Patreon and hear this week's full patron-exclusive episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/99264802 Bea, Artie and Jules discuss the last few weeks of pundit speculation about Biden’s age and cognitive ability and the history of the relationship between bodily capacity and definitions of the “body politic.” Get Health Communism here: www.versobooks.com/books/4081-health-communism Find Jules' new book here: https://www.versobooks.com/products/3054-a-short-history-of-trans-misogyny Runtime 1:19:39, 26 February 2024 🧬

Beatrice chats with Dean Spade, a law professor and activist known for their work on social justice and mutual aid. They dive into the state's inadequate responses to crises like climate change and COVID-19, advocating for grassroots movements as essential alternatives. The discussion critiques traditional political solutions and emphasizes the urgency of addressing systemic injustice, urging communities to empower themselves through collective action. Spade’s insights challenge listeners to rethink their approach to crises and political engagement.

Subscribe on Patreon and hear this week's full patron-exclusive episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/98784955 Bea, Artie and Phil discuss why the fact that a record 20 million people are now on ACA (Obamacare) plans is not the unequivocal good news that Democrats are portraying it as, how to understand those numbers in the context of the ongoing Medicaid unwinding, and why it’s long past time to move beyond the ACA. Get Health Communism here: www.versobooks.com/books/4081-health-communism Find Jules' new book here: https://www.versobooks.com/products/3054-a-short-history-of-trans-misogyny Runtime 1:06:48, 19 February 2024 🧬

The podcast discusses the CDC's plan to end covid isolation guidelines and how it reflects the Biden administration's approach to pandemic policies. They critique the prioritization of economic interests over public health. The speakers analyze sick leave policies, the normalization of illness, conflicting messages during the Omicron variant, and the intersection of health and capitalism. They highlight the challenges of balancing public health and economic concerns under changing CDC guidance.

Subscribe on Patreon and hear this week's full patron-exclusive episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/98356495 Beatrice, Artie and Jules discuss Pamela Paul's recent piece in the New York Times, "As Kids, They Thought They Were Trans. They No Longer Do." Get Health Communism here: www.versobooks.com/books/4081-health-communism Find Jules' new book here: https://www.versobooks.com/products/3054-a-short-history-of-trans-misogyny Runtime 1:45:28, 12 February 2024 🧬

Beatrice and Jules discuss Jules' new book, A Short History of Trans Misogyny, which traces the historical roots of "trans panic" as a product of empire, colonialism, and policing. Transcript: www.deathpanel.net/transcripts/a-short-history-of-trans-misogyny Find Jules' book here, out now from Verso: https://www.versobooks.com/products/3054-a-short-history-of-trans-misogyny Find our book Health Communism here: www.versobooks.com/books/4081-health-communism Death Panel merch here (patrons get a discount code): www.deathpanel.net/merch As always, support Death Panel at www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod