In this episode of Critical Defiance, hosts Neils Olesen and BobbySox delve into the alarming trend of digital erasure of historical and cultural information from government websites. They discuss how significant data on topics like climate change, women's health, LGBTQ+ issues, and diverse historical contributions are being systematically deleted or manipulated, likening it to a modern-day book burning.
The episode features a new streamlined news segment entitled 'The Big Three,' covering topics such as the impact of tariffs, the forced deportation of Kilmore Abrego Garcia, and the disrespect shown by the administration during a dignified transfer of troops.
The hosts also explore the success of DEI-based boycotts against companies like Tesla and Target, celebrate Cory Booker's record-breaking filibuster, and suggest ways to combat this digital dystopia, including supporting Wikipedia and the Internet Archive. Listeners are encouraged to share their outrage, contact their representatives, and actively support public libraries.
Contents
00:00 404: History Not Found - Digital Book Burning in The 21st Century
02:27 The Big Three: Weekly News Highlights
04:39 Project 2025 and Tariff Tactics
13:50 Digital Dismantling of History
25:04 The Mandela Effect and Digital Erasure
25:56 Book Bans and Historical Revisionism
29:43 Call to Action: Fighting Back
31:34 Freedom Fumbles
35:22 Big Wins
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