Behind the Bastards

It Could Happen Here Weekly 244

August 8, 2026·3h 26m·7-min readnarrativenews
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This compilation episode of It Could Happen Here weaves together labor organizing in trans healthcare, geopolitical conflict in Western Sahara, and the rise of retail surveillance and federal overreach, revealing how marginalized communities resist exploitation and state violence throug

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Guest

M

Mahmad Saem Murad

narrative on Behind the Bastards

Mentions

Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Robert EvansLakeAndyDana al KurdMahmad Saem MuradKevin FosterJames StoutGarrison DavisMia WongAbdul el SaidHailey StevensVivek Ramaswami

Companies

Real ElectrolysisNational Retail FederationIndustrial Workers of the World

Research & Papers

Combating Organized Retail Crime Act

Topics

Climate ChangeCriminal JusticeGeopoliticsLgbtq RightsLong Form JournalismMilitary HistoryPolitical NewsRacial Justice

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