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Death Panel

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Politics, culture, and public policy from the left. Stay alive another week. w/ Beatrice Adler-Bolton, Artie Vierkant, Phil Rocco and Jules Gill-Peterson. https://www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod
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Episodes

Resisting Carceral Sanism w/ Liat Ben-Moshe & Leah Harris (Re-Air)

This episode was originally released in fall 2023 and is being re-aired today in light of discourse surrounding carceral approaches to public space and recent attacks on the term "carceral sanism" itself. To support the show and help make episodes like this one possible, become a patron at www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod Beatrice, Liat Ben-Moshe, and Leah Harris discuss the increasing wave of policies and legislation, from Eric Adams’ stance on involuntary hospitalization to Gavin Newsom’s Care Co...

Feb 26, 20261 hr 8 min

Teaser - The Politics of “Risk Assessment” w/ William Boyd

Subscribe on Patreon and hear this week's full patron-exclusive episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/151486955 Following a new introduction on the Trump administration's decision to invoke the Defense Production Act to increase the production of glyphosate, Beatrice speaks with William Boyd about how “risk assessment” became a central focus of health safety and environmental law since the 1970s, and how the political and economic factors that structure how those risks are assessed have re...

Feb 23, 202622 min

The Anti-State State w/ Ruth Wilson Gilmore and Craig Gilmore (Unlocked)

This episode was originally released January 26th for Death Panel patrons and is being unlocked today for the first time. To support the show and help make episodes like this one possible, become a patron at www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod In the shadow of the federal occupation of Minneapolis and a year of catastrophic expansion of the carceral state, Beatrice speaks with Ruth Wilson Gilmore and Craig Gilmore about their concept of “the anti-state state,” the process of the state’s transition fro...

Feb 20, 20262 hr 33 min

Teaser - Late Fascism w/ Alberto Toscano (02/16/26)

Subscribe on Patreon and hear this week's full patron-exclusive episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/150947880 Beatrice speaks with Alberto Toscano about what characteristics second Trump term fascism shares—and doesn’t share—with prior historic formations of fascism, the driving concepts behind Make America Healthy Again that we at Death Panel have been calling “health fascism,” and Alberto’s 2023 book, Late Fascism: Race, Capitalism and the Politics of Crisis. Find Alberto's book, Late ...

Feb 16, 202614 min

Abolish ICE, Abolish the Border w/ Silky Shah & Harsha Walia (Live) (02/12/26)

Beatrice Adler-Bolton, Silky Shah and Harsha Walia discuss the brutal enforcement of immigration policing in Minneapolis and beyond, and why resistance calls for the abolition of much more than ICE. This episode was recorded live on February 12th 2026 in collaboration with Haymarket Books. You can watch the original livestream on youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9YJqx1zY2c To support the show and help make episodes like this one possible, become a patron at www.patreon.com/deathpan...

Feb 13, 20261 hr 34 min

Teaser - Late Empire Life Extension w/ Ayesha Siddiqi (02/09/26)

Subscribe on Patreon and hear this week's full patron-exclusive episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/150271215 Beatrice speaks with Ayesha Siddiqi about “anti-aging” trends and longevity influencers as symptoms of imperial decline and the role the wellness industry has played in producing this moment of heightened fascism. Runtime 1:22:30 We're testing out a new Bookshop.org page (still under construction), where you can find books by past guests and book recommendations from the hosts. F...

Feb 09, 202622 min

Deportation Is State Violence w/ Nate Holdren (Unlocked)

This episode was originally released December 1st for Death Panel patrons and is being unlocked today for the first time. To support the show and help make episodes like this one possible, become a patron at www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod Beatrice speaks with Nate Holdren about why deportation is wrong, period, and about what we lose when we limit our demands to appeals about "legality." This episode was recorded and released prior to the onset of "Operation Metro Surge" in Minneapolis but is bei...

Feb 05, 20262 hr 6 min

Teaser - We Grow the World Together w/ Maya Schenwar and Kim Wilson

Subscribe on Patreon and hear this week's full patron-exclusive episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/149776788 After a brief introduction on the ongoing situation in Minneapolis, Beatrice speaks with Maya Schenwar and Kim Wilson about care work and parenting as part of abolitionist practice, lessons from integrating abolitionist values into everyday life, and how we show up for each other in dark times like these. Runtime 2:42:22 Find Kim and Maya’s book, We Grow the World Together: Paren...

Feb 02, 202627 min

Dispatch from Occupied Minneapolis w/ Melissa Gira Grant (01/29/26)

Beatrice is joined by Melissa Gira Grant to discuss what’s happening on the ground in Minneapolis, the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, and the broader currents of fascism nationally producing the context for the battle going on in the streets of the twin cities. To support the show and help make episodes like this one possible, become a patron at www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod Find Melissa's recent reporting on ICE in Minnesota in the New Republic here: https://newrepublic.com/article/2051...

Jan 29, 20261 hr 44 min

Teaser - The Anti-State State w/ Ruth Wilson Gilmore and Craig Gilmore (01/26/26)

Subscribe on Patreon and hear this week's full patron-exclusive episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/149118289 In the shadow of the federal occupation of Minneapolis and a year of catastrophic expansion of the carceral state, Beatrice speaks with Ruth Wilson Gilmore and Craig Gilmore about their concept of “the anti-state state,” the process of the state’s transition from supporting social welfare to policing its provision, and why abolition is the only way. Runtime 2:32:41 We're testing ...

Jan 26, 202622 min

Crips for eSims for Gaza w/ Jane Shi & Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha (01/22/26)

To support the show and help make episodes like this one possible, become a patron at www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod Beatrice speaks with Jane Shi and Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha about their work organizing Crips for eSims for Gaza, a mutual aid project which has facilitated keeping countless people connected in Gaza over the past years of genocide and heightened blockade, and about lessons and legacies from Alice Wong, who cofounded the project with them. Transcript: https://www.deathpanel....

Jan 21, 20261 hr 1 min

Teaser - Political Imagination and Appeals to the Law w/ Nate Holdren

Subscribe on Patreon and hear this week's full patron-exclusive episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/148612868 Beatrice speaks with Nate Holdren about how we approach the law in political struggle, the way legal framings create the bounds of “justifiable” violence, and why deportation is wrong no matter the legal status of the person detained. Presented today with an introduction on the ICE/CBP occupation of Minneapolis. Runtime 2:08:33 We're testing out a new Bookshop.org page (still und...

Jan 19, 202625 min

Health Fascism and the Anti-State State

This episode was originally released December 22nd for Death Panel patrons and is being unlocked today for the first time. To support the show and help make episodes like this one possible, become a patron at www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod In this special presentation, Beatrice and Artie discuss the damage done by the first year of Trump's agenda to "Make America Healthy Again," how the state's relationship to health is changing, and what it means for political movements today. FULL TRANSCRIPT: h...

Jan 13, 20261 hr 28 min

Best of 2025: A Tribute to Alice and Leslie

As we prepare for what's coming in the new year, we’re releasing a Best of 2025 series—by no means objective, and making plenty of tough decisions to leave a few favorites out. Each of these will also be posted in the public feed. We’ll be back next Monday, January 12th, with new episodes in the patron feed. To support the show and help make episodes like this one possible, become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod Original description: We say goodbye to our friends Alice Wong and...

Jan 09, 20261 hr 19 min

Best of 2025: Against Carceral Infrastructure w/ Mon Mohapatra

As we prepare for what's coming in the new year, we’re releasing a Best of 2025 series—by no means objective, and making plenty of tough decisions to leave a few favorites out. Each of these will also be posted in the public feed. We’ll be back next Monday, January 12th, with new episodes in the patron feed. This episode was originally released June 30th 2025 for Death Panel patrons and is being unlocked today for the first time. To support the show and help make episodes like this one possible,...

Jan 08, 20261 hr 36 min

Best of 2025: Beyond Do No Harm w/ Andrea Ritchie

As we prepare for what's coming in the new year, we’re releasing a Best of 2025 series—by no means objective, and making plenty of tough decisions to leave a few favorites out. Each of these will also be posted in the public feed. We’ll be back next Monday, January 12th, with new episodes in the patron feed. This episode was originally released September 15th 2025 for Death Panel patrons and is being unlocked today for the first time. To support the show and help make episodes like this one poss...

Jan 07, 20261 hr 47 min

Best of 2025: Deny, Defend, Depose: Health Struggle After "Luigi" (DP x S25)

As we prepare for what's coming in the new year, we’re releasing a Best of 2025 series—by no means objective, and making plenty of tough decisions to leave a few favorites out. Each of these will also be posted in the public feed. We’ll be back next Monday, January 12th, with new episodes in the patron feed. To support the show and help make episodes like this one possible, become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod Original description: With the new administration, the federal gov...

Jan 06, 202652 min

Best of 2025: There Is No Place For Us w/ Brian Goldstone

As we prepare for what's coming in the new year, we’re releasing a Best of 2025 series—by no means objective, and making plenty of tough decisions to leave a few favorites out. Each of these will also be posted in the public feed. We’ll be back next Monday, January 12th, with new episodes in the patron feed. This episode was originally released May 19th 2025 for Death Panel patrons and is being unlocked today for the first time. To support the show and help make episodes like this one possible, ...

Jan 05, 20261 hr 43 min

Best of 2025: Love in a Fucked Up World w/ Dean Spade

As we prepare for what's coming in the new year, we’re releasing a Best of 2025 series—by no means objective, and making plenty of tough decisions to leave a few favorites out. Each of these will also be posted in the public feed. We’ll be back early in the new year with new episodes. This episode was originally released April 21st 2025 for Death Panel patrons and is being unlocked today for the first time. To support the show and help make episodes like this one possible, become a patron at htt...

Jan 04, 20261 hr 44 min

Best of 2025: ICE OUT w/ Members of LATU

As we prepare for what's coming in the new year, we’re releasing a Best of 2025 series—by no means objective, and making plenty of tough decisions to leave a few favorites out. Each of these will also be posted in the public feed. We’ll be back early in the new year with new episodes. To support the show and help make episodes like this one possible, become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod Original description: Beatrice and Tracy speak with Zoie and Kevin of the LA Tenants Union...

Jan 03, 20261 hr 35 min

Best of 2025: Enemy Feminisms w/ Sophie Lewis

As we prepare for what's coming in the new year, we’re releasing a Best of 2025 series—by no means objective, and making plenty of tough decisions to leave a few favorites out. Each of these will also be posted in the public feed. We’ll be back early in the new year with new episodes. To support the show and help make episodes like this one possible, become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod Original description: Beatrice speaks with Sophie Lewis about the history of “fascist femi...

Jan 02, 20261 hr 27 min

Best of 2025: Another Way Out w/ William C. Anderson

As we prepare for what's coming in the new year, we’re releasing a Best of 2025 series—by no means objective, and making plenty of tough decisions to leave a few favorites out. Each of these will also be posted in the public feed. We’ll be back early in the new year with new episodes. This episode was originally released June 23rd 2025 for Death Panel patrons and is being unlocked today for the first time. To support the show and help make episodes like this one possible, become a patron at http...

Jan 01, 20261 hr 35 min

Best of 2025: Born in Flames w/ Bench Ansfield

As this year comes to a close, we’re releasing a Best of 2025 series—by no means objective, and making plenty of tough decisions to leave a few favorites out. Each of these will also be posted in the public feed. We’ll be back early in the new year with new episodes. This episode was originally released November 3rd for Death Panel patrons and is being unlocked today for the first time. To support the show and help make episodes like this one possible, become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/...

Dec 31, 20251 hr 23 min

Best of 2025: Empty Rights and Underlying Conditions

As this year comes to a close, we’re releasing a Best of 2025 series—by no means objective, and making plenty of tough decisions to leave a few favorites out. Each of these will also be posted in the public feed. We’ll be back early in the new year with new episodes. This episode was originally released August 4th for Death Panel patrons and is being unlocked today for the first time. To support the show and help make episodes like this one possible, become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/de...

Dec 30, 20251 hr 52 min

Best of 2025: Sick Sad World w/ Vicky Osterweil

As this year comes to a close, we’re releasing a Best of 2025 series—by no means objective, and making plenty of tough decisions to leave a few favorites out. Each of these will also be posted in the public feed. We’ll be back early in the new year with new episodes. This episode was originally released April 28th for Death Panel patrons. To support the show and help make episodes like this one possible, become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod Original description: Beatrice spea...

Dec 29, 20251 hr 55 min

Teaser - Health Fascism and the Anti-State State (12/22/25)

Subscribe on Patreon and hear this week's full patron-exclusive episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/146389479 In this special presentation, Beatrice and Artie discuss the damage done by the first year of Trump's agenda to "Make America Healthy Again," how the state's relationship to health is changing, and what it means for political movements today. Runtime 1:27:32 We're testing out a new Bookshop.org page (still under construction), where you can find books by past guests and book reco...

Dec 22, 20257 min

Beyond Do No Harm w/ Andrea Ritchie (Unlocked)

This episode was originally released September 15th for Death Panel patrons and is being unlocked today for the first time. To support the show and help make episodes like this one possible, become a patron at www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod Beatrice speaks with Andrea Ritchie about why it’s now more important than ever for healthcare workers to resist ICE and refuse to participate in all forms of criminalization of the people they care for. We talk through the Beyond Do No Harm Network’s 13 princ...

Dec 19, 20251 hr 47 min

Teaser - Covid Year Six (12/15/25)

Subscribe on Patreon and hear this week's full patron-exclusive episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/145947049 We present our 2025 year in review, a year where normalization slipped into naturalization, as a cadre of villains who rose to prominence on the back of covid denial took the reins of the federal government to play out their revenge fantasies. Runtime 4:35:33 We're testing out a new Bookshop.org page (still under construction), where you can find books by past guests and book rec...

Dec 16, 202545 min

The Past and Future of the NHS w/ Red Medicine (Unlocked)

This episode was originally released November 10th for Death Panel patrons and is being unlocked today for the first time. To support the show and help make episodes like this one possible, become a patron at www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod National Health Service (NHS) evolved under the neoliberal turn and what the recently released NHS 10 year plan tells us about the future of health struggle not just in Britain but internationally, promising as it does to make the NHS “the most AI enabled care ...

Dec 11, 20252 hr 38 min

Teaser - Empty Rights and Underlying Conditions

Note: This week we're hard at work on Covid Year Six, our annual year in review. This year's show has gotten so big that we're splitting it into two episodes: December 15th: Covid Year Six December 22nd: 2025, Year of Health Fascism and the Anti-State State (working title) —for both of these, go to https://www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod for those episodes and the whole back catalogue of all of our patron episodes So while we get everything together for these shows, today's episode is our discussi...

Dec 08, 202527 min
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