Recorded on January 23, 2025
Join Lena, Mariam, and Deanna in the first week of Making America Great Again, as they dive into the changes on social media with the new administration, explore the complexities of birthright citizenship, and discuss its potential impacts on Arab-Americans. They debate Trump's interpretation of the 14th Amendment, Palestinian statehood challenges, U.S. imperialism, and the global refugee crisis. The hosts also touch upon sensationalized media, TikTok censorship, and executive orders signed in the first 24 hours of the Trump administration. Plus, they uncover the intricacies of immigration fears, white supremacy, intermixing concerns, and how political actions impact various communities.
00:00 Introduction and Social Media Changes
01:44 Sensationalized News and Birthright Citizenship
06:11 Palestinian Struggles and Arab American Perspectives
10:46 Immigration Policies and Xenophobia
16:00 Undocumented Immigrants and Economic Contributions
32:13 White Nationalism and Interracial Marriage
32:51 Racism and Tech Industry
33:56 Conservatives and Green Energy
35:12 Elon Musk and Political Controversies
36:03 Nazi Salutes and Political Symbolism
39:51 Insecurities of Colonialists
43:21 Abortion Laws and Racial Implications
46:36 TikTok Ban and Social Media Censorship
56:20 Political Pardons and Oligarchy
58:03 Conclusion and Podcast Wrap-Up
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