Saturday, July 20, 2019

Concentration Camps, Asylum and "The Squad"

We discuss the latest political fight over immigration in US politics and highlight a very under-reported outcome of it all related to changes in asylum for immigrants coming from Central America. Also, Andy's statement on prisons about majority in jail for non-violent crimes is only true for Federal Prison, not State Prisons. There 55% are accused of committing a violent crime. Apologies in advance for the ‘clicking’ you will hear near the end of the episode. Relevant previous "What's Left?" episodes On Prisons On Gun Control On AOC Report from the El Paso Border   Additional Links: Manifesto of Willem Van Spronsen Stats on Crimes (Federal Prisons) Podcast on migration prior to militarizing US/Mexico border On Northern Triangle and Border Stabilization Act What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

Friday, July 12, 2019

George Washington Mural Debate: Keep or Destroy?

Eduardo and Andy debate what should be the fate of the George Washington HS mural that SFUSD Board of Education voted to be removed last week. Correction: Andy says Victor Arnautoff’s painting on Coit Tower is “City Lights” but its actually called “City Life” Relevant previous "What's Left?" episodes Identity Politics The Plight, Problems and Promise of Public Education Additional Links: Debate on Washington HS mural Rite of Spring Ballet - Pina Bausch (Opening) Tibetan sand painting What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: stitcher: Googleplaymusic: