Hans Meyer on Immigration Law, the Zapatistas, Abolish ICE, Forced Labor, and Punk

Hans Meyer on Immigration Law, the Zapatistas, Abolish ICE, Forced Labor, and Punk

Author: Chris Time Steele January 31, 2019 Duration: 54:56

Hans Meyer on Immigration Law, the Zapatistas, Abolish ICE, Forced Labor, and Punk. We spoke about his upbringing in north Aurora, his travels to Guatemala and with the Zapatistas in Chiapas, the consequences of US intervention in Latin America, ICE infiltrating court rooms and arresting people without warrants, his class action lawsuit against the private prison GEO immigration detention center that has 1500 detainees, some in solitary confinement, where people are put into forced labor being paid $1 a day in a place where its $6 for a half of box of frosted flakes, GEO makes more than $1 billion a year from private prison contracts. Meyer also discussed his punk band Wild Lives

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Chris Time Steele brings a uniquely layered perspective to every conversation on Time Talks: History, Politics, Music, and Art. As a teacher and journalist who has co-authored pieces with Noam Chomsky, he digs into the historical roots and political realities shaping our world with a critical, informed eye. But this isn't a dry lecture series. Chris is also an established hip-hop artist who has collaborated with figures like Common, which allows him to weave cultural analysis and the rhythms of artistic expression directly into the dialogue. Each episode feels like a curated journey, where the past is examined not as a distant artifact but as a living force that resonates through today's headlines and soundtracks. You'll hear discussions that connect policy to pop culture, analyze current events through the lens of history, and explore how art both reflects and challenges the social order. This podcast thrives on the intersections, offering listeners a richer, more connected understanding of the forces that define our time. The result is a thoughtful, engaging, and often surprising exploration that appeals to the curious mind, whether your primary interest lies in news, history, or the creative pulse of music and art.
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