cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/28537341

Upcoming Event Information below:

Video Description:

Katie Halper and Aaron Maté go over the worst moments of the Sunday morning news shows that they watch so you don’t have to.

If it's Monday Morning, it's #mondaymourning

Upcoming Event:

MONDAY MAY 5 In NYC: Palestine: the Moral Issue of Our Time with Gabor Maté and Chris Hedges | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/palestine-the-moral-issue-of-our-time-with-gabor-mate-and-chris-hedges-tickets-1316539207209

About Channel:

Useful Idiots is an informative and irreverent politics podcast with journalists @aaronjmate and @kthalps

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/28459176

Generated Summary below:

Video Description:

#aocpresidentialrun #sabbysabs #berniesanders #dontfallforaocpresidentialrun #progressivepoliticsexplained

Generated Summary:

Main Topic:

The video argues that AOC (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) is likely planning a presidential run in 2028, but the Democratic National Committee (DNC) will not allow her to win the nomination. The speaker warns viewers against getting excited and donating to her campaign, comparing it to the experience of Bernie Sanders supporters.

Key Points:

• AOC's Actions Suggest a Presidential Run: She's raising significant funds, touring the country with Bernie Sanders, and has an ad that resembles a presidential campaign ad.
• DNC Opposition: The speaker believes the DNC favors status quo candidates and will not support AOC due to her grassroots funding and lack of ties to corporate lobbyists.
• Comparison to Bernie Sanders: The speaker draws parallels to Bernie Sanders' campaigns, suggesting that AOC will ultimately be let down by the DNC, and that supporting her is a waste of resources.
• Critique of the Democratic Party: The video criticizes the Democratic Party for not being a true opposition party, taking corporate money, and sometimes voting with Republicans.
• Call for Third-Party Support and Mutual Aid: The speaker urges viewers to invest in mutual aid, direct action, and third-party candidates instead of donating to AOC or the Democratic Party.
• AOC's Past Actions: The speaker criticizes AOC's past actions, including her stance on certain issues and her treatment of the Green Party.
• DNC's Strategy: The speaker suggests the DNC will likely support a more moderate candidate, regardless of voter preference.

Highlights:

• AOC raised 9.6 million in three months.
• The speaker believes AOC is a "female Barack Obama in the making."
• The speaker calls AOC a "fake ass leftist cosplay candidate."
• The speaker urges viewers to "not fall for the scam."
• The speaker highlights David Hog's plan to primary ineffective Democratic lawmakers.

About Channel:

Leftist news commentary and interviews. Fighting for political and social change. Sabby Sabs podcast is a part of Revolutionary Blackout Network.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/28456429

Generated Summary below:

Video Description:

Civil rights lawyer and social justice advocate Alec Karatkatsanis returns to Bad Faith to talk to Briahna Joy Gray about his new book: Copaganda: How Police & The Media Manipulate Our News. Alec focuses on the liberal media and political sphere to explain the establishment left's role in pushing mythologies that fund the police, defund social services, and make the world less safe. Alec responds to growing pro-police arguments on the left, that claim that the left needs to take crime more seriously if we want to win. Is Ana Kasparian right? Or does funding the police have no relationship to public safety?

Generated Summary:

Main Topic: The video discusses how mainstream media, particularly liberal media, universities, and non-profit organizations, contribute to "copaganda" – propaganda that reinforces narratives benefiting law enforcement and the criminal punishment bureaucracy, often at the expense of addressing root causes of societal problems.

Key Points:

• Definition of Copaganda: The guest, Alec Karatkatsanis, defines copaganda as the mainstream news media narrowing our fears to focus on specific types of crime (police-reported crime) while ignoring other significant harms like wage theft, tax evasion, and environmental crimes.
• Three Components of Propaganda:
  1. Narrowing the scope of what we fear (focusing on stranger violence and police-reported crime).
  2. Creating a constant sense of crisis around police-reported crime, even when overall crime rates are declining.
  3. Promoting the idea that more investment in police, prosecution, and prisons is the solution to these fears.
• The Role of Liberal Institutions: The discussion emphasizes how liberal media, universities, and non-profits often unintentionally reinforce pro-police narratives through their reporting, research, and framing of issues.
• For-Profit Motives: The video highlights the significant financial incentives driving the criminal punishment bureaucracy, including private prisons, telecom companies profiting from prison phone calls, and industries that benefit from increased police funding.
• Root Causes vs. Police Solutions: The conversation underscores that crime is primarily driven by structural issues like poverty, inequality, lack of access to healthcare and education, and lead exposure. These root causes are often ignored in favor of promoting police-centric solutions.
• The Shift After 2020: The host, Briahna Joy Gray, notes a perceived shift after 2020, where the Democratic Party seemed less willing to advocate for social safety net reforms as a means of addressing crime, instead prioritizing a "tough on crime" approach.
• The Power of PR: Police departments actively manage the narrative through paid PR professionals who provide ready-made stories, video clips, and expert quotes to journalists, creating an asymmetry in media coverage.
• The Role of Police: The guest argues that the role of the police is to serve those in power and enforce the status quo distribution of wealth and power.

Highlights:

• The discussion of the inverse relationship between the amount of money lost to different types of crime and the amount of media coverage they receive (e.g., tax evasion vs. burglary).
• The example of children of incarcerated people being denied in-person visits to force families to spend money on prison phone calls.
• The anecdote about Ivy League professors being easily convinced to reduce police budgets after hearing basic arguments against excessive police funding.
• The discussion of a Harvard study that called for the largest expansion of policing in modern world history, despite being framed as progressive.
• The point that police misconduct is not a mistake, but the purpose of the police to repress social advocacy groups.
• The discussion of the role of police PR divisions in manufacturing moral panics to influence political events.

About Channel:

based on the hit tv show

With Briahna Joy Gray

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/28379672

Generated Summary below:

Video Description:

Post Duopoly Show with Due Dissidence, Hard Lens Media, and Niko House on RBN LIVE

#usnews #freepalestine #berniesander #aoc #capitalism #uspolitics #trumptariffs

Generated Summary:

Main Topic:

The video is a discussion among Due Dissidence, Hard Lens Media, and Niko House on RBN LIVE, covering current political events, the perceived failures of the Democratic Party (specifically Bernie Sanders and AOC), the rise of Trump and MAGA, and the importance of building alternative systems like mutual aid.

Key Points:

• Bernie & AOC Criticism: The panel criticizes Bernie Sanders and AOC for perceived betrayals of progressive values, particularly regarding Palestine and their role as "sheepdogs" for the Democratic Party. They argue that AOC is being set up for a 2028 presidential run to mislead voters.
• Trump & MAGA: The discussion touches on the disappointment some MAGA supporters are already feeling towards Trump's policies, particularly regarding vaccines and immigration. They see Trump's actions as potentially reviving the Democratic Party.
• The Two-Party System: The participants express deep skepticism about the two-party system and its ability to address the needs of the working class. They argue that both parties are controlled by elites and perpetuate a cycle of control.
• Importance of Mutual Aid: The panel emphasizes the need to build alternative systems like mutual aid networks to support communities and prepare for potential societal collapse. They stress self-reliance and community building over reliance on political saviors.
• Critique of American Exceptionalism: The discussion challenges the idea of American exceptionalism, highlighting issues like the police state, healthcare, and the treatment of immigrants. They suggest that other countries offer better alternatives.
• Israel and Degeneracy: The panel discusses the role of Israel and Zionists in promoting degenerate and divisive trends in culture, citing the 4chan hack as an example. They also touch on the history of Zionism and its relationship with anti-Semitism.

Highlights:

• The arrest of pro-Palestine protesters at a Bernie Sanders event is used as a key example of the Democratic Party's perceived hypocrisy.
• The panel discusses the potential for a new wave of independent media figures to hype up AOC, mirroring what happened with Bernie Sanders in 2016.
• The participants analyze the strategic roles of political figures and movements in maintaining the status quo.
• The discussion covers the potential for societal collapse and the need for communities to be self-sufficient.
• The panel shares personal anecdotes and experiences to illustrate their points.
• JB makes a guest appearance, celebrating his improved health.
• The discussion touches on the historical context of Zionism and its relationship with anti-Semitism.
• The panel discusses the hack of 4chan and the surprising finding that a large portion of the posts came from Israel.

About Channel, Revolutionary Blackout:

Blacking Out Corporate Propaganda and Educating for a Revolution.

“You can jail a Revolutionary, but you can’t jail the Revolution.” -- Fred Hampton (1948 - 1969)

We should focus our actions, time, and resources on Direct Action, Mutual Aid, and Community Outreach. If you do engage in Electoral Politics do not support the Duopoly (Red or Blue Team). No War but Class War!

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/28375744

Information below has been updated, edit changes below.

Timestamps below:

Video Description:

#cenkuygur #sabbysabs #alexandriaocasiocortez #marjorietaylorgreene #blackmalescollegedecline #genzburnedout #populisttalkshowhosts

Timestamps:

1. 0:00.000 - 3:05.000 Intermission
2. 3:45.000 - 4:46.500 Unpaid/Self Promotion
3. 4:46.500 - 8:33.500 Background on Debates and Interviews
4. 8:33.500 - 10:08.500 Thumbnail Segment Overview
5. 10:08.500 - 1:14:08.000 Debate: Cenk Uygur Debates Sabby
6. 1:14:08.000 - 1:33:25.500 MTG Confronted
7. 1:33:25.500 - 1:33:33.500 Interaction Reminder
8. 1:33:33.500 - 1:52:27.500 Millennials and Gen Z Burned Out
9. 1:52:27.500 - 2:12:39.500 Black Male College Decline
10. 2:12:39.500 - 2:40:48.000 AOC Presidential Tour
11. 2:40:48.000 - 2:51:48.000 Influencer Reporting on Karmelo Anthony and his Family
12. 2:51:48.000 - 2:59:46.500 Sabby's Quick Break, EricT Red, Viewer Comments, Callin (Zoom Hangout, Q&A)
13. 2:59:46.500 - 3:01:51.000 Callin (Zoom Hangout, Q&A)
14. 3:01:51.000 - 3:02:31.000 Endcards/Credits

About Channel:

Leftist news commentary and interviews. Fighting for political and social change. Sabby Sabs podcast is a part of Revolutionary Blackout Network.

Edit:

1. Fixed title capitalization
2. Updated upstream time, 49mins to 51mins
3. Updated upstream time, 51mins to 85mins; Timestamp section updated, pt 5 and 6
4. Updated livestream uptime, 85mins to 99mins; Timestamp section updated, pt 6, 7, 8
5. Updated livestream uptime, 99mins to 115mins; Timestamp section updated, pt 8 and 9
6. Updated livestream uptime, 115mins to 147mins; Timestamp section updated, pt 9 and 10
7. Removed LIVE info from title, added video length; removed "Some" from Timestamp Section, Completed Timestamp Section, updated, pt 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/28249292

Generated Summary below:

Video Description:

National Co-Director of feminist anti-war group Code Pink joins Bad Faith to discuss Tom Cotton's attacks on Code Pink and Senator Jim Banks' allegation that Code Pink is in violation of the Foreign Agents Registration Act. In the wake of huge protests on April 5th and since October 7th, establishment politicians have been cracking down on protests. What is the future of protests? Are they effective, or tools for the managed release of public discontent? Does Code Pink have insights and/or strategies to maximize this moment?

Generated Summary:

Main Topic:

The video discusses the current state of protest movements in the US, particularly focusing on anti-war activism, the shift in public opinion regarding Israel, and the challenges faced by organizations like Code Pink. It also addresses accusations against Code Pink of being funded by foreign entities and the broader implications for activism and political discourse.

Key Points:

• Code Pink's Protest Strategy: Code Pink focuses on actions that educate and inspire people to take action against war and in favor of peace, disrupting events to expose politicians' stances.
• Shifting Public Opinion on Israel: A recent poll shows a majority of US adults now have an unfavorable view of Israel, with significant shifts among Democrats and young Republicans.
• Accusations Against Code Pink: Code Pink is facing accusations of being funded by the Chinese Communist Party, which they vehemently deny. They are filing an ethics complaint against Senator Tom Cotton for spreading these lies.
• Repression and Fear-Mongering: There's a concern that the establishment is cracking down on dissent, using tactics like deportation threats and spreading misinformation to create fear and discourage activism.
• The "Miss Rachel" Controversy: The video touches on the controversy surrounding "Miss Rachel," a children's programmer accused of anti-Semitism for expressing concern for Palestinian children.
• Foreign Influence and Hypocrisy: The discussion highlights the hypocrisy of accusing anti-war groups of being funded by foreign entities while ignoring the significant Israeli funding of various causes and political campaigns in the US.
• Need for Organized Action: The speakers emphasize the importance of organizing people into movements and providing political education to empower them to take more concrete actions beyond protests.
• DHS Screening for Anti-Semitism: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is going to begin screening aliens' social media activity for anti-semitism.

Highlights:

• Code Pink's representative details the organization's strategy for deciding on protest actions, emphasizing education and inspiration.
• The discussion of the poll revealing a significant shift in public opinion against Israel.
• The detailed explanation of the accusations against Code Pink and their response.
• The analysis of the "Miss Rachel" controversy and the broader implications for free speech and criticism of Israel.
• The emphasis on the need for organized action and political education to translate public sentiment into meaningful change.

About Channel:

based on the hit tv show

With Briahna Joy Gray

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/28247917

April 26 2025 Union Workshop Event Information and Generated Summary below:

Link for April 26th Event:

https://actionnetwork.org/events/union-power-25

Information:

1. UNION POWER ‘25 Conference
2. OUR POWER IS IN OUR LABOR!
3. BECOMING STRIKE READY IN THE GREEN MOUNTAINS!
4. Saturday, April 26, 10AM-4PM
5. O.N.E. Community Center, 20 Allen St., Burlington, VT 05401 US

Workshops On:

1. Organizing a Union!
2. Building Shop Floor Power!!
3. Bargaining To Win!!!
4. Becoming Strike Ready!!!!

Speakers On:

1. The Rise of Fascism & The Challenges Facing The Labor Movement
2. How Unions & The Working Class Must Organize To Meet These Threats & WIN

Video Description:

[EU s15e15] Tariffs, the Working Class, and Resistance

In this week's episode of Economic Update, Professor Wolff critiques the DOGE practice of firing federal civilian employees, analyzes the Trump tariff program, and shows how both are presented as ways to solve deep economic problems in the U.S. but are actually an assault on the working class. The second part of the show features an interview with David Van Deusen, the former head of the Vermont state AFL-CIO and now an organizer of union-based resistance to the Trump program.

www.democracyatwork.info

As always, we thank you for your attention, support, and solidarity.

Generated Summary:

This episode of Economic Update focuses on Trump's economic policies, specifically tariffs and attacks on public employees, and the resistance building against these policies, particularly within the labor movement.

Main Topics:

• Trump's Economic Policies: Analysis of tariffs and attacks on federal employees.
• Impact on the Working Class: How these policies negatively affect working people.
• Resistance and Labor Movement: Discussion of resistance efforts, focusing on an event in Vermont aimed at preparing workers for potential strikes and action.

Key Points:

• Tariffs as a Regressive Tax: Tariffs are presented as a sales tax that disproportionately hurts the poor and working class.
• Federal Employee Layoffs: Layoffs are framed as a desperate measure to save money and weaken the public sector, ultimately harming all workers by increasing competition for lower-wage jobs.
• Trump's Desperation: The host argues that Trump's policies are driven by desperation to maintain wealth and power for the elite in a declining American empire.
• Vermont's "Becoming Strike Ready" Event: A conference organized by Vermont unions to train workers in organizing, bargaining, and striking, preparing them for potential future actions.
• Need for a Stronger Labor Movement: The guest emphasizes the need for a more active, united, and unafraid labor movement to resist attacks on workers' rights and democracy.
• Importance of Community Alliances: The importance of building alliances between labor unions and other social movement groups is highlighted.

Highlights:

• Professor Wolff critiques Trump's economic policies as harmful to the working class and driven by desperation.
• David Van Deusen discusses the "Becoming Strike Ready" event in Vermont, emphasizing the need for workers to be prepared to take action.
• The discussion highlights the need for the national AFL-CIO to be more proactive and less reliant on traditional political channels.
• The importance of coordinated action and potential for a general strike are discussed.

About Channel:

Democracy at Work is a non-profit 501(c)3 that produces media and live events. Our work analyzes capitalism critically as a systemic problem and advocates for democratizing workplaces as part of a systemic solution. We seek a stronger, fuller democracy – in our politics and culture as well as in our economy - based on workers’ equal collaboration and shared leadership inside enterprises and throughout society.

Edit:

1. Fixed misspelled name in Generated Summary, changed David Van Dooen to David Van Deusen

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/28245762

Timestamps and Generated Summary below:

Video Description:

In this special livestream Katie and guest co-host Najla Said anchor a seder in the streets organized by IfNotNow, a movement of American groups working to decrease American support for Israeli apartheid, Shoresh, a movement of anti-Zionist Israelis, Jews for Racial and Economic Justice, a progressive Jewish group working on issues local to NYC and Rabbis For Ceasefire.

Katie interviews Shezza Abboushi Dallal, staff attorney with the Creating Law Enforcement Accountability and Responsibility project, or CLEAR and one of Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers, Antizionist Rabbi Brant Rosen, Columbia Professor Joshua Howley and Rihem Barghouti, a founder of the Boycott Divest Sanctions (BDS) movement.

Timestamps:

1. 00:00:00 Antizionist Rabbi Brant Rosen
2. 00:12:40 Najla Said, writer, actor, Edward Said's daughter
3. 00:20:54 Mahmoud Khalil update with Shezza Abboushi Dallal, one of his lawyers, and staff attorney with the Creating Law Enforcement Accountability and Responsibility project [CLEAR]
4. 00:30:17 Katie and Najla
5. 00:43:09 Liberation Seder
6. 00:44:29 Najla and Katie
7. 00:57:38 Indya Moore
8. 01:08:47 Katie and Najla
9. 01:14:47 Palestinian Jewish activist and author Esther Farmer
10. 01:47:33 Katie and Najla
11. 01:58:11 Columbia professor Josh Howley on Mahmoud Khalil and recently arrested Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi
12. 02:14:12 Riham Bargouti, co-founder of BDS (Boycott Divest Sanctions Movement)

Generated Summary:

Main Topic:

The video is a livestream of a "Seder in the Streets" event organized by Jewish Voice for Peace and other groups, focusing on solidarity with Palestine, protesting the Israeli occupation and genocide in Gaza, and addressing related issues of state oppression and injustice in the US.

Key Points:

• Passover and Liberation: The speakers draw parallels between the Exodus story and contemporary struggles for liberation, particularly for Palestinians. They emphasize that the Passover story is a universal story of liberation for all oppressed people, not just Jews.
• Anti-Zionism and Judaism: The speakers strongly differentiate between Judaism and Zionism, arguing that Zionism has hijacked the Jewish religion and is being used to justify the oppression of Palestinians. They affirm a Judaism rooted in anti-Zionism and social justice.
• State Oppression in the US: The video highlights the targeting of pro-Palestine activists, particularly students and immigrants, in the US. They discuss the cases of Mahmoud Khalil and Mohsen Madawi, Palestinian students who were detained and targeted for deportation due to their activism.
• Role of Columbia University: The speakers criticize Columbia University's administration for its lack of support for pro-Palestine students and its potential complicity in the targeting of activists.
• Media Misrepresentation: The speakers discuss the corporate media's biased coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the pro-Palestine movement, accusing them of misrepresenting the situation and promoting anti-Palestinian sentiment.
• Call to Action: The speakers urge viewers to take action in support of Palestine, including supporting the BDS movement, participating in protests, and challenging the narrative that equates criticism of Israel with anti-Semitism.

Highlights:

• Rabbi Brant Rosen's perspective: Rabbi Rosen highlights the parallels between the Passover story and today's political moment, emphasizing that Pharaoh used fear to excuse violence, and today's pharaohs still rule through occupation, deportation, and incarceration.
• Najla Said's personal connection: Najla Said, daughter of Edward Said, shares her personal experiences and feelings about the situation at Columbia University, where her father was a professor and a prominent voice for Palestinian liberation.
• Interview with Shezza Abboushi Dallal: The interview with Mahmoud Khalil's lawyer provides an overview of his case and the legal challenges he faces.
• Liberation Seder in the Streets: The video features clips from the Liberation Seder event, including speeches, chants, and musical performances.
• Interview with Joshua Howley: The interview with Joshua Howley, a professor at Columbia University, discusses the atmosphere at Columbia, the role of Betar and Canary Mission, and the claims of anti-semitism on campus.
• Interview with Riham Bargouti: The interview with Riham Bargouti, a founding member of the BDS movement, discusses the relevance and impact of BDS in the present moment.
• Indya Moore's speech: Indya Moore's speech at Foley Square emphasizes the importance of love, unity, and solidarity in the face of oppression.

About Channel:

Creating a Weekly Lefty Livestream & Podcast with Katie Halper

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/28228852

Generated Summary below:

Video Description:

Katie Halper and Aaron Maté go over the worst moments of the Sunday morning news shows that they watch so you don’t have to.

If it's Monday Morning, it's #mondaymourning

Upcoming Event:

MONDAY MAY 5 In NYC: Palestine: the Moral Issue of Our Time with Gabor Maté and Chris Hedges | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/palestine-the-moral-issue-of-our-time-with-gabor-mate-and-chris-hedges-tickets-1316539207209

Generated Summary:

This YouTube video features Katie Halper and Aaron Mate from the "Useful Idiots" podcast discussing current events, focusing on media coverage (or lack thereof) of the Israel-Gaza conflict and Donald Trump's tariff policies.

Main Topics:

• Media Normalization of Violence in Gaza: The hosts criticize corporate media for downplaying or ignoring Israeli actions in Gaza, including the bombing of hospitals. They highlight a segment from the [Ayman] show on MSNBC as a rare exception.
• Trump's Tariff Policies: The hosts discuss Trump's trade war with China, his sudden pauses and reversals on tariffs, and the influence of Wall Street and business leaders on his decisions. They also analyze the potential consequences of these policies, including rising consumer costs and economic instability.
• JD Vance's "Peasants" Comment: The hosts critique Vice President JD Vance's use of the term "peasants" to describe the Chinese people, calling it demeaning and ignorant. They also discuss the hypocrisy of US officials who criticize China's economic practices while ignoring the role of US corporations in offshoring jobs.
• Medicaid Cuts: The hosts discuss the Republican budget and its potential impact on Medicaid, highlighting concerns that eligibility requirements will be tightened, leading to millions losing coverage.
• US Foreign Policy: The hosts criticize Trump's bombing of Yemen, despite previously criticizing Biden for doing the same. They also discuss the US's relationship with Iran and China, and the US's involvement in the Panama Canal.
• Democratic Party's Low Approval Rating: The hosts discuss why the Democratic party has such a low approval rating, despite the chaos caused by Trump. They argue that the Democratic party needs to engage in self-reflection and offer a meaningful critique of Trump.

Key Points:

• Corporate media is normalizing mass murder in Gaza.
• Trump's tariff policies are erratic and influenced by Wall Street.
• JD Vance's comments about Chinese "peasants" are demeaning and ignorant.
• Republicans are planning to cut Medicaid by tightening eligibility requirements.
• Trump is bombing Yemen despite previously criticizing Biden for doing so.
• The Democratic Party needs to engage in self-reflection.

Highlights:

• The hosts praise [Ayman] for his exceptional coverage of the Israel-Gaza conflict.
• They mock Trump's use of the word "yippy" to describe people who are complaining.
• They criticize the hypocrisy of US officials who criticize China's economic practices while ignoring the role of US corporations in offshoring jobs.
• They highlight the potential impact of Medicaid work requirements, which could put 36 million people at risk of losing health coverage.
• They criticize the US's involvement in the Panama Canal.
• They recommend the film "The Teacher," which takes place in the occupied West Bank.

About Channel:

Useful Idiots is an informative and irreverent politics podcast with journalists @aaronjmate and @kthalps

Edit:

1. Fixed title from morning to mourning, "Monday Mourning Show"

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/28191480

Information below has been updated, edits at the bottom.

Timestamps below:

Video Description:

On this stream: Joe Rogan hosts Dave Smith and Douglas Murray for epic debate - Louisiana judge approves the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil as legal battle escalates - Bill Maher recounts his meeting with Trump at the White House - and more.

Timestamps:

1. 0:00.000 - 11:08.500 Intermission
2. 11:08.500 - 14:42.500 Keaton and Russell Start and Chat
3. 14:42.500 - 21:43.500 Glen Garry Glen Ross Broadway, Palace Theatre 2025
4. 21:43.500 - 22:01.500 Short Overview of Video
5. 22:01.500 - 39:56.000 Judge OK's Khalil Removal
6. 39:56.000 - 1:06:06.500 Trump's Tariffs on China
7. 1:06:06.500 - 1:26:53.500 North Carolina Update, Trump Tour of Helene Storm Damage
8. 1:26:53.500 - 2:06:57.000 Dave Smith and Douglas Murray THROW DOWN
9. 2:06:57.000 - 2:23:36.000 One More: Dave Smith/Douglas Murray, Woke Right, General Wesley Clark
10. 2:23:36.000 - 2:50:32.500 Maher Dishes on Trump Summit
11. 2:50:32.500 - 3:20:43.500 Arrested, Held in Detention, Removed From USA: Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case Update
12. 3:20:43.500 - 3:21:49.500 Phone Lines Open, 5 min. Intermission, Then Q&A Starts, Switch to Rumble Feed, Live Again on Tuesday 2 PM ET,
13. 3:21:49.500 - 3:22:16.247 Endcards/Credits

About Channel:

the post-civilization left

Due Dissidence is a multimedia one-stop shop for left politics and gallows humor in written, audio, and video form.

Edit:

1. Updated livestream uptime, 103mins to 141mins; updated Timestamp Section, Dave Smith and Douglas Murray THROW DOWN
2. Wrong uptime, Updated livestream uptime, 141mins to 117mins
3. Updated uptime, 117mins to 133mins and timestamp section, Pts 8 and 9
4. Removed Live Info and added video length; Completed Timestamp Section, removed "Some" from "Some Timestamps"; added "Timestamps below:" at the top
5. Fixed # spacing, on Edit Section
6. Fixed missing update on 3rd edit, 8 and "9"
7. Added "Information below has been updated, edits at the bottom." at the top
8. Fixed misspellings in Edit Section

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/28147270

Generated Summary below:

Video Description:

#whitneywebblatest #sabbysabs #seandiddycombs #epsteinconnection #cianadhiphop #progressivepoliticsexplained

Investigative Series: One Label Under Blackmail: The Early Intersections of Diddy and the Epstein Network: https://unlimitedhangout.com/2025/04/investigative-series/one-label-under-blackmail-the-early-intersections-of-diddy-and-the-epstein-network/

Generated Summary:

Main Topic:

The video discusses Whitney Webb's article "One Label Under Blackmail," which explores the connections between Sean "Diddy" Combs, Jeffrey Epstein, and a larger network involving organized crime, intelligence agencies, and the music industry.

Key Points:

• Diddy & Epstein as Fall Guys: The article suggests Diddy and Epstein are not the heads of the snake, but rather figures being sacrificed to protect more powerful individuals.
• Clive Davis's Influence & Scandal: Clive Davis, a key figure in Diddy's career, had a prior scandal involving embezzlement and alleged connections to procuring drugs and prostitutes. Despite this, he quickly rebounded in the music industry.
• Compromising of Artists: Allegations that Davis, Andre Harrell, and Russell Simmons used drugs and alcohol to compromise Diddy, and that Diddy then used similar tactics to control younger artists like Usher and Justin Bieber.
• Blackmail & Recording: Diddy's obsessive drive to record everything, potentially for blackmail purposes, possibly influenced by Clive Davis.
• Mob Ties & Private Prisons: The article highlights alleged mob ties within MCA Records and connections to the private prison system. The video references an anonymous industry insider's account of a meeting where record labels were encouraged to promote crime in hip-hop to fill private prisons.
• CIA Involvement & Drug Trafficking: Allegations that MCA Records had ties to the CIA and that the CIA was involved in drug trafficking in black communities.
• Political Connections: Lou Wasserman of MCA had close ties to Bill Clinton, with the Wasserman Foundation becoming a major donor to the Clinton Foundation.
• Death Row as an Intelligence Front: The video mentions that part two of the series will examine the East vs. West Rap feud and the deaths of Tupac and Biggie, and that Death Row Records was an intelligence front.
• Corporations Profiting from Inmate Labor: Companies like Walmart and Microsoft are mentioned as having profited from inmate labor.

Highlights:

• Whitney Webb's detailed investigation linking Diddy and Epstein to a broader network of corruption.
• The allegation that record labels conspired to promote criminal behavior in rap music to benefit from private prison investments.
• The suggestion that Diddy and Epstein are taking the fall to protect more powerful figures within the network.
• The historical context of alleged CIA involvement in drug trafficking and its impact on black communities.

About Channel:

Leftist news commentary and interviews. Fighting for political and social change. Sabby Sabs podcast is a part of Revolutionary Blackout Network.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/28103966

Generated Summary below:

Main Topic: How to engage in productive conversations with Trump supporters and introduce them to new ideas.

Key Points:

• Despair as a Foundation: Totalitarian movements, including Trump's support base, are built on despair. Addressing this despair is crucial.
• Rational Argument Ineffectiveness: Rational arguments are unlikely to change the beliefs of Trump supporters.
• Focus on Material Concerns and Empathy: The best approach is to address their immediate material concerns and express empathy for their suffering.
• Micro-Level Organizing: Organizing around specific issues, like workers' rights at a Walmart, can be more effective than broad political arguments.
• Acknowledging Real Suffering: The suffering and disenfranchisement experienced by many Trump supporters are real and should be acknowledged.
• Irrationality and Pain: Trump support is rooted in irrationality, pain, dislocation, and disenfranchisement, not rational thought.

Highlights:

• The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the despair and suffering that drive support for Trump.
• The speaker suggests focusing on immediate, tangible issues and injustices in people's daily lives rather than engaging in abstract political debates.
• The speaker uses the example of organizing workers at Walmart to illustrate how to connect with Trump supporters on a practical level.

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