This Week In White Supremacy Podcast

End Of Democracy | This Week In White Supremacy | E241

Episode Summary

This Week In White Supremacy 1HOOD returns in person to tackle major issues affecting democracy, racial justice, and international politics. Jasiri X, Miracle, and Super Villain Saïd rip into unfiltered topics such as redistricting efforts in Texas, the rise of fascist Trumpian tactics in the U.S., and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza including the broader implications of BRICS and international politics long term impact on the degrading role of American democracy

Episode Notes

This Week In White Supremacy 1HOOD centers on the fragility of democracy, particularly in states like Texas and Tennessee. The discussion of gerrymandering and redistricting reveals the relentless effort to undermine democratic processes to favor political gains. Said aptly describes this as "the end of days," with democracy appearing to collapse under the weight of its own inconsistencies and systemic racism.

Economic challenges do not escape critique, as the reality of rising costs juxtaposes sharply against political assertions of a thriving economy. The commentary points to a disconnect between political narratives and everyday struggles faced by the American populace, exemplified by rising grocery prices and persistent inflation.

Miracle's insight highlights the global nature of anti-Blackness. The inability of traditional Black institutions, like the NAACP, to fully support individuals like Chris Smalls reflects the ongoing struggle for genuine representation and protection of Black people in global movements.

Ending with a poignant quote from James Baldwin, the script underscores the right to perpetual criticism of America. This criticism is portrayed not as unpatriotic, but as an essential component of true patriotism—a necessary step in the ongoing battle for an equitable and just society.