#1201 Dehumanizing and abusing the outsider for political gain (Immigration)


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Aug 10 2018 75 mins   4
Air Date: 8/10/2018 Today we take a look at some of the historical context that sheds light on our current immigration debate by showing that there is essentially nothing new about it, only the details are fresh. We'll also explore the evolution of criminalizing immigration, the abuse of separated children and the GOP need to build a demographic control machine. Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Episode Sponsors: Clean Choice Energy | Bolt | Amazon USA | Amazon CA | Amazon UK Support Best of the Left on Patreon! SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: Aviva Chomsky on the historical context of immigration in America - Who What Why - Air Date 6-21-18 Aviva Chomsky, a professor at Salem State University in Massachusetts, places the current debate about immigration in America in a broader historical context. Ch. 2: The criminalization of immigration - Latino Rebels - Air Date 7-8-18 Marisa Franco of Mijente on the criminalization of immigration. Ch. 3: The history of using dehumanizing language to stoke fear and hatred of outsiders - Code Switch - Air Date 6-26-18 Anti-immigrant sentiment is on the rise but, in many ways, this is history repeating itself. And the history of using dehumanizing language against outside groups goes back a very long way. Ch. 4: A Neuroscientist's Warning of Family Separation - In the Thick - Air Date 7-13-18 Dr. Gina Poe on understanding the science behind family separation and the neurological long-term impact of trauma. Ch. 5: Looking at who is allowed to frame the immigration debate - CounterSpin (@FAIRmediawatch) - Air Date 7-20-18 Janine Jackson takes a quick look at what sources the press had been highlighting to inform the public about immigration detention. Ch. 6: Immigration & the Meaning of America From the Muslim Ban to Family Separation & the Rhetoric of Hatred - @speakouttimwise ‏ - Air Date 6-27-18 Tim Wise's commentary on how the rhetoric of hatred is being used increase our tolerance for cruelty. Ch. 7: Robert L. Tsai on the right's anti-immigrant, demographic control machine - @thisishellradio - Air Date 6-30-18 Law professor Robert L. Tsai examines the right's anti-immigrant, demographic control machine. Robert wrote the Boston Review article "Trumpism Before Trump" with Calvin TerBeek. VOICEMAILS Ch. 8: Thoughts on 3D printers and guns - Tim from Spokane, WA Ch. 9: Egalitarian, Communitarian, Utilitarian - Craig from Ohio Ch. 10: A criticism, a compliment and a correction - Jeff from New York Ch. 11: Final comments on the debated definition of Democratic Socialism MUSIC: Opening Theme: Loving Acoustic Instrumental by John Douglas Orr Waterbourne - Algea Fields (Blue Dot Sessions) Streamer - Arc and Crecent (Blue Dot Sessions) A Burst of Light - Delray (Blue Dot Sessions) Insatiable Toad - Origami (Blue Dot Sessions) The Envelope - Aeronaut (Blue Dot Sessions) Parade Shoes - Arc and Crecent (Blue Dot Sessions) Voicemail Music: Low Key Lost Feeling Electro by Alex Stinnent Closing Music: Upbeat Laid Back Indie Rock by Alex Stinnent Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Thanks for listening! Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Support the show via Patreon Listen on iTunes | Stitcher| Spotify| Alexa Devices| +more Check out the BotL iOS/AndroidApp in the App Stores! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at [email protected] Review the show on iTunesand Stitcher!