It Could Happen Here Weekly 237
Summary
This episode examines the Dominican Republic’s immigration system, tracing its roots to U.S. military intervention and the legacy of dictator Rafael Trujillo. Hosts Carlos Perrios Polanco and James Stout discuss the tragic death of trans person Ezra Francis Hullett in detention, illustrating systemic abuse against Haitians. They analyze how U.S.-trained agencies enforce harsh quotas, racial profiling, and mass deportations, effectively extending the U.S. border into the Caribbean.
Topics discussed
Intro and Ad Breaks
Dominican-Haitian Border History and Anti-Haitianism
Settler Colonialism: Liberia and Israel/Palestine
Minnesota Indictment and Whipple Federal Building Protests
AI Data Centers and Local Opposition
Weekly Newscast Intro
Musk Wealth and Kash Patel Allegations
Public Lands and Off-Road Restrictions
Whipple Building Warrant and Minneapolis Election
Police Shootings and Vehicle Weaponization Panic
US-Iran MOU and World Cup Visa Issues
UFC Event and Alleged Terror Plot
Peter Thiel's Social Network and Epstein Connections
Outro and Ad Breaks
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