Hope In Dark Places (feat. Brandy Schillace PhD)
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The podcast opens with a funding appeal due to advertiser pullouts related to Trump's tariffs. It then covers several concerning headlines: the White House considering suspending habeas corpus, a luxury jet gifted to Trump, and the targeting of judges. The episode features an interview with Brandy Skilace about her book, "The Intermediaries," which details a trans clinic operating in Nazi Germany and draws parallels to current political events. The podcast concludes with a "Good News" segment, sharing positive stories of community support and resilience. Throughout, the podcast emphasizes the importance of supporting independent media and engaging in "good trouble" to combat injustice.
Outlines
Funding Appeal & Alarming Headlines
The episode begins with a plea for listener support due to lost advertisers and then discusses alarming headlines, including threats to habeas corpus and other Trump administration actions.
Trump Administration Actions & Court Losses
Further details on concerning Trump administration actions, including the gifting of a luxury jet and targeting of judges, along with discussion of various court losses.
Interview with Brandy Skilace on "The Intermediaries"
An interview with Brandy Skilace about her book, "The Intermediaries," exploring a trans clinic in Nazi Germany and its relevance to current political events.
Listener Stories & Good News
Listeners share positive news stories about community support, pet adoptions, and personal triumphs, highlighting acts of "good trouble."
Importance of Independent Media
Reinforces the need for listener support to sustain independent media in the face of political pressure.
Call to Action: Resisting Injustice
Encourages listeners to support independent media and actively resist injustice.
Keywords
Habeas Corpus
A writ requiring a person under arrest to be brought before a judge; its suspension is a significant threat to due process.
The Intermediaries
Brandy Skilace's book detailing a trans clinic in Nazi Germany, highlighting LGBTQ+ resistance.
Trump Administration Actions
Controversial actions and policies of the Trump administration.
Good Trouble
Acts of civil disobedience and resistance against injustice.
Independent Media
News outlets independent of corporate or government influence.
Nazi Germany
Historical context for understanding current political parallels.
LGBTQ+ Rights
Focus on the historical and contemporary struggles for LGBTQ+ rights.
Civil Disobedience
The act of peacefully protesting unjust laws or policies.
Q&A
What is the central argument of Brandy Skilace's book, "The Intermediaries"?
The book details a trans clinic in Nazi Germany, illustrating LGBTQ+ resistance and parallels to current political attacks on LGBTQ+ rights.
Why is the suspension of habeas corpus concerning?
It would allow indefinite detention without due process, a severe violation of fundamental rights.
How does the podcast connect historical events with current issues?
It draws parallels between oppression faced by the LGBTQ+ community in Nazi Germany and the current political climate.
What is the significance of the "Good Trouble" segment?
It showcases resistance and community support in the face of political oppression.
What is the podcast's call to action?
To support independent media and actively resist injustice.
Show Notes
Monday, May 12th, 2025
Today, Nosferatu Stephen Miller announces the White House is considering suspending habeas corpus, Qatar gives Trump a $400M luxury jetliner to use as Air Force One; the Mayor of Newark Ras Baraka was arrested by the administration at an ICE facility; Trump has fired the Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden; Rumeysa Ozturk has been released from ICE custody in Louisiana on bail after six weeks of unlawful detention; Trump is going to stop tracking the cost of extreme weather; a judge has dismissed the ICE case against the man they detained by bashing in his car window; West Virginia coal miners lose access to black lung screening; more judges are targeted as MAGA cultists ramp up their threats; the 11th Circuit has ruled that Alabama’s congressional maps are racist; more trouble at Newark airport as air traffic control screens black out; Trump fires members of the Consumer Protection Board; a federal court has blocked Trump’s unlawful restructuring of the federal workforce; and a punk band drowns out MAGA speakers on a college campus; and Allison delivers your Good News.
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Stories:
Fake pizza orders sent to judges seen as threat to judicial safety | The Washington Post
Court rules Alabama redistricting intentionally discriminates against Black voters | NPR
Judge Blocks Unconstitutional Reorganization of Federal Government | Democracy Forward
Judge dismisses ICE case against New Bedford man | WJAR
President Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden | AP News
US will stop tracking the costs of extreme weather fueled by climate change | ABC News
Radar screens at Newark airport went black again overnight | ABC News
Trump fires all 3 Democrats on the Consumer Product Safety Commission | NPR
Trump administration will accept a luxury jet from Qatar to use as Air Force One | NBC News
Democrats celebrate wins in Lincoln’s officially nonpartisan election | 10 11 NOW KLON KGIN
Punk bands drown out anti-LGBTQ+ speakers on college campus |
Good Trouble:
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka arrested at ICE facility while joining Democrats to conduct 'oversight' | ABC News
Trump DHS eyes arrests for House Democrats over New Jersey ICE incident | AXIOS
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