Behind the Bastards

It Could Happen Here Weekly 253

October 10, 2026·3h 52m·7-min readnarrativenews
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This compilation episode of It Could Happen Here examines the historical unraveling of the international workers' movement, the rise of exploitative corporate labor models, and the weaponization of economic and health systems in Palestine, while also spotlighting grassroots resistance t

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Guest

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Yara Asi

narrative on Behind the Bastards

Mentions

Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

David GraeberMaurice BrintonLeninBob DunningPeter Larochelle

Books

The Utopia of Rulesby David GraeberDisposable Workersby Paul Osterman

Companies

AmazonDoorDashSchumacher CenterUNRWANYC DSA

Research & Papers

When Health is the Target, Violence, Restriction and Neglect in Palestineby Yara Asi

Topics

Long Form JournalismPolitical News

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