Jessica Burbank and John Russell react to the news of the week. Plus interview with journalist Jose Olivares explains recent reporting that a secret deal with Bukele is allegedly driving Trump’s surge in El Salvador deportations.

Read here: https://www.dropsitenews.com/p/secret-bukele-trump-deal-grenas

Produced by: Gabi Schulte

Intro animation by: Biso Saraff

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the Class Divide Podcast

06:06 The Rise of Fascism and Political Response

09:59 The Role of Journalism in the Current Climate

13:59 Tech Monopolies and Antitrust Cases

20:26 Antitrust Leadership and Corporate Influence

25:36 The State of American Capitalism

31:04 Emerging Political Candidates in the Midwest

39:36 Challenges for Democratic Candidates in Iowa

41:59 The Future of the Democratic Party: A Working-Class Agenda

45:01 Iowa's Unique Political Landscape and Voter Expectations

48:02 Candidate Introductions: Abdul Al-Sayed's Vision

51:00 Healthcare and Economic Insecurity: A Call to Action

53:53 The Role of Celebrity Culture in Politics

01:00:06 Critique of Billionaire Culture

01:01:57 Harvard's Prestige and Cultural Impact

01:03:10 Free Speech and University Accountability

01:06:27 The Role of Harvard in Political Resistance

01:08:49 Introduction to Jose Olivares and El Salvador's Situation

01:09:11 Human Rights Abuses in El Salvador

01:10:07 Conditions in Bukele's Prisons

01:12:50 Due Process and Immigrant Rights

01:14:01 Political Implications of Immigrant Detention

01:15:28 The Future of Immigration Policy

01:19:12 The State Secrets Privilege and National Security Negotiations

01:20:07 The Security State Post 9/11 and Domestic Surveillance

01:21:02 Bukele's Anti-Gang Crusade: Political Theater or Reality?

01:22:58 Negotiations with MS-13: The Dark Side of Bukele's Governance

01:24:44 The Fallout of Bukele's Pact with MS-13

01:26:09 Extradition and Corruption: The U.S. and Bukele's Administration

01:28:39 The Strongman Image: Trump and Bukele's Law and Order Narrative

01:30:56 The Role of History in Current Political Dynamics

01:32:39 The Future of Resistance and Political Mobilization