Recorded on January 23, 2025

Join Lena, Mariam, and Deanna in the first week of Making America Great Again, as they dive into the changes on social media with the new administration, explore the complexities of birthright citizenship, and discuss its potential impacts on Arab-Americans. They debate Trump's interpretation of the 14th Amendment, Palestinian statehood challenges, U.S. imperialism, and the global refugee crisis. The hosts also touch upon sensationalized media, TikTok censorship, and executive orders signed in the first 24 hours of the Trump administration. Plus, they uncover the intricacies of immigration fears, white supremacy, intermixing concerns, and how political actions impact various communities.

00:00 Introduction and Social Media Changes

01:44 Sensationalized News and Birthright Citizenship

06:11 Palestinian Struggles and Arab American Perspectives

10:46 Immigration Policies and Xenophobia

16:00 Undocumented Immigrants and Economic Contributions

32:13 White Nationalism and Interracial Marriage

32:51 Racism and Tech Industry

33:56 Conservatives and Green Energy

35:12 Elon Musk and Political Controversies

36:03 Nazi Salutes and Political Symbolism

39:51 Insecurities of Colonialists

43:21 Abortion Laws and Racial Implications

46:36 TikTok Ban and Social Media Censorship

56:20 Political Pardons and Oligarchy

58:03 Conclusion and Podcast Wrap-Up