DeepSummary
This transcript is a compilation of episodes from the podcast 'It Could Happen Here' covering various topics, including the ongoing resistance movement in Myanmar, the genocide against the Rohingya Muslim population, and the role of ultra-nationalist Buddhism in enabling violence. An interview with Dr. Maung Zani, an activist and scholar from Myanmar, discusses the historical context of nationalism in the country, the colonial legacy of the state, and the need for the revolutionary movement to move away from ethnic and gender discrimination.
The transcript also includes a segment discussing the portrayal of far-right fitness groups and white supremacist organizations in a recent episode of the TV show 'Law & Order.' The segment analyzes the accuracy and inaccuracies of the show's depiction, highlighting the need for more nuanced portrayals of these groups in mainstream media.
Another portion of the transcript focuses on the story of Jud Blevins, a former member of the white supremacist group Identity Europa, who ran for and won a city council seat in Enid, Oklahoma. It explores the efforts of local residents to recall him from office due to his past associations, ultimately leading to his defeat in a special election.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- The ongoing conflict in Myanmar is rooted in the colonial legacy of the state and its promotion of ethnic and religious divisions.
- The revolutionary movements in Myanmar must consciously move away from narrow ethnic and gender identities to build an inclusive and equitable society.
- Mainstream media portrayals of far-right and white supremacist groups often lack nuance and accuracy, perpetuating stereotypes and oversimplifications.
- Local grassroots efforts by ordinary citizens can effectively challenge and hold accountable elected officials with ties to extremist ideologies.
- The dismissal of dissenting voices as mere 'activists' by those in power is a common tactic to delegitimize and ignore legitimate concerns of constituents.
- Efforts to combat extremism and promote positive change often face resistance from entrenched power structures and ideologies.
- Intersectional approaches that recognize the interconnected nature of various forms of oppression and marginalization are necessary for meaningful social transformation.
- The struggle for liberation must address both external systems of oppression and internal biases and prejudices within revolutionary movements themselves.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Even going back to the 1930s, after the Wall street collapse, then the deep recession pervaded across the world and colonial economies like Burma with massive agricultural export economy, the British found it expedient to basically turn to religious divide and rule.“ by Dr. Maung Zani
- “The prosecutor, who's played by Hugh Dancy, who I'm just gonna call Hugh Dancy cause I don't know. His character's name, states that half the city believes Brandon's self defense story and the other half justices, a white man killing an unarmed black man.“ by Unknown
- “And I've seen this in my own city council meetings. This sort of bizarre tendency of those in power to write off the people they don't want to hear from as activists. Well, those aren't people we need to listen to. Those are activists. That's a different kind of person.“ by Molly Conger
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Behind the Bastards
Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts
4/20/24
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