Democracy in Danger

In our final episode of the season and the show, "The Struggle Continues," historian @llassabe joins us to discuss demands for recognition of Israel’s war in #Palestine as genocide and transparency about institutional ties to arms, oil, and violence. dindanger.org/episodes/the-s…

.@coromboncote describes President Arévalo’s win as "magical realism" — a chance for equitable social policy and political transformation. However, he warns the battle against entrenched cronyism and patronage will be very real. dindanger.org/episodes/sprin…

In 1997, the CIA released documents on operation PBSuccess, which ousted Guatemalan President Jacobo Arbenz in 1954. The records included hit lists and assassination manuals. The coup, benefiting United Fruit Co., sparked a four-decade civil war. history.wsu.edu/rci/sample-res…

Nearly 80 years ago, Juan José Arévalo became Guatemala’s first democratically elected leader. Now, his son, Bernardo Arévalo, faces an uphill battle as the new president. @doylekate and @coromboncote discuss this on "Springing Back." dindanger.org/episodes/sprin…

The @washingtonpost's latest article on the 2024 Indian election results dives into Modi and the BJP's performance. Read the full article and listen to DinD's episode "Modi's Momentum" with political analyst @RadhaKumar_ for more insights. washingtonpost.com/world/2024/06/…

Hindutva has largely defined Modi's success, with the BJP's paramilitary wing, the all-male Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, running Hindu catechism and cultural activities. Now, there's a new tool in Modi and the BJP's tactical box: artificial intelligence. nytimes.com/2024/04/18/wor…

🌍 India, now the world's most populous country, is set to be the 3rd largest economy by 2027. Yet, election "fatigue" and concerns over democratic institutions persist. @Reuters reports Modi and the BJP likely to retain a majority but with fewer seats. reuters.com/world/india/mo…

With 600 million Indians heading to the polls, DinD sits down with political analyst @RadhaKumar_ to discuss how PM Modi maintains his popularity despite his autocratic tendencies. 🗳️Can democratic renewal take root in the world's largest democracy? 🌏dindanger.org/episodes/modis…

“Mitsuye Endo was a government employee. She was fired from her job because she was Japanese American, and her lawyers thought the best way to get her job back would be to challenge her confinement,” shared Greg Robinson on "No Good Reason." Take a listen. dindanger.org/episodes/no-go…

America signed a treaty with Japan supporting Japanese immigration and naturalization. However, less than a decade later, the San Francisco school board moved to segregate Japanese and Chinese students from their white counterparts. encyclopedia.densho.org/Gentlemen%27s%…

This is a list of evacuees to internment camps. Inkelas’ Dad’s family is circled. Hear more of their story on “No Good Reason.” dindanger.org/episodes/no-go…

Uncover the harrowing truth of Japanese American internment during WWII in our latest episode, "No Good Reason." @UVAEdu professor Karen Kurotsuchi Inkelas and historian Greg Robinson shed light on this chapter with personal accounts and expert analysis. dindanger.org/episodes/no-go…

@maradiaga endured over 600 days in a jail in Nicaragua for opposing Ortega's dictatorship. Held in solitary confinement, he faced beatings and interrogation. Now in exile, he fights arbitrary detention worldwide. 🌍 Listen to "Undue Process."🎙️ dindanger.org/episodes/undue…

🎸 Join us for a LIVE recording with the voice of the #EgyptianRevolution, @RamyEssam, on Thursday, April 25th, at 6:30pm in Nau 101. See you there! 🎙️

“It still feels like social movements and the opposition to Milei is paralyzed because of everything that's happening,” shares @luciacholakian as she sheds light on Argentina’s political landscape in our latest episode “El Loco.”

The rise of Milei in Argentina is part of a growing trend in Latin America, with populist and right-wing leaders gaining traction. @TheEconomist delves into this phenomenon, dubbing it the region's "new hard right." economist.com/the-americas/2…

In January 2024, Argentina's national Labor federation, the CGT, spearheaded a nationwide strike against Milei's policies. Now, faced with additional public sector cuts, the country's teachers' union is rallying for renewed strikes. nytimes.com/2024/01/24/wor…

Argentina's new president, Javier Milei, is a libertarian populist and a self-proclaimed anarcho-capitalist. On DinD, host Siva and guest host Nicholas Scott discuss his controversial methods with journalist @luciacholakian and sociologist @veronica_gago. dindanger.org/episodes/el-lo…

Missed "Swift Country" with @tressiemcphd? No worries, catch the rebroadcast! 🎶 With Beyoncé's latest album drop, the debate reignites: Can celebrities move the needle on core matters of social justice, and maybe even save democracy? dindanger.org/episodes/swift…

"If you're in power and you've got this economic crisis looming, then your power is being eroded, your popularity is being eroded, which is certainly what was happening with Imran Khan," shares @akkhan81 on DinD's latest episode. dindanger.org/episodes/pligh…