#95: Andor - Season 1, Episode 8: "Narkina 5" (Rebellions Are Built on Hope)

We arrive on Narkina 5 and see the THX 1138-inspired Imperial prison facility in it's full, sci-fi, terrifying glory. We give our thoughts on this episode, how it connects to the U.S. carceral system, and request that Dedra step on us both.

To begin our episode, we talk about the injustice currently being perpetrated by the U.S. Government against Mahmoud Khalil, a student activist and permanent resident, who's currently seeing his 1st Amendment and human rights violated. More information on this situation and how you can take action is below.

Free Mahmoud Khalil

• Mother Jones: The Horrific Details of Mahmoud Khalil's Detainment - www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/03/mamhoud-khalil-detainment-disapperance-trump-white-house-involved-rubio-betar/
• 5Calls: Demand the Release of Mahmoud Khalil Script - https://5calls.org/issue/mahmoud-khalil-deportation-first-amendment/
• Jewish Voice for Peace: Call Congress: Demand the release of student activist Mahmoud Khalil - https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/resource/call-congress-demand-the-release-of-student-activist-mahmoud-khalil/
• ACLU releases video of Mahmoud Khalil's Arrest - https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/aclu-releasees-video-of-mahmoud-khalil-s-arrest-234498629999
• It Could Happen Here: Mahmoud Khalil's Arrest and What Comes Next - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-it-could-happen-here-30717896/episode/mahmoud-khalils-arrest-and-what-comes-270009114/
• Action Network: Demand the Immediate Release of Palestinian Student Activist Mahmoud Khalil from DHS Detention - https://actionnetwork.org/letters/demand-the-immediate-release-of-columbia-student-pro-palestine-advocate-mahmoud-khalil-from-dhs-detention

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