Politicks Podcast: The Last Ditch Butch B'tch Bar Battle
Summary
The hosts discuss a Boston Globe exposé on a lesbian bar called Last Ditch, where a decision to make masks optional sparked violent threats from patrons who claim to be immunocompromised. They critique the bar’s socialist origins and the extreme behavior of its community, comparing it to the "lockdowners" of the pandemic. The conversation shifts to Nicole Hannah-Jones, whose recent essay about her daughter’s poor education in a Brooklyn school is used to argue that progressive policies prioritize ideology over actual student learning.
Topics discussed
Back pain, stress, and the mind-body connection
The Last Ditch bar battle and trans men in lesbian spaces
Mask policy controversy and the bar's communist origins
Social media backlash and the debate on universal suffrage
Comparing lesbian bar culture to gay bars
Viral posts of masked children and immunocompromised claims
The 'Alien' movie analogy and the fate of the complainers
Community dynamics, harassment, and the 'psyop' defense
Political implications, immigration, and voting for Democrats
Nicole Hannah-Jones' essay on her daughter's education
Critique of the 1619 Project and the futility of arguing facts
School funding, class sizes, and the decline of education
Sponsor read and the value of college degrees in hiring
Update on the bar's statement and final sign-off
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