Paradox of Civility

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In 2012-2013, I hosted an online radio show called ”The Hate Project”. The goal of this show was to explore the sources of bigotry and hate by allowing people who are racist, sexist, homophobic to call in anonymously in order to have an honest discussion about why they hate. I’m revisiting this project to reflect on the interactions I had on the show and how many of the ideas expressed are currently mirrored in mainstream America under Trump.

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Episodes

Episode 7: The Klansman and the Black Sports Radio Host

Revisiting "The Hate Project - Episode 12" - The regular klansman calls back in, a new caller - an African-American man named Najradio - debates the klansman on many of his statements. The conversation takes on a wide range of topics including how the klansman used to like 80s rap groups and currently (in 2012) enjoys Tyler Perry movies, diversity in crops, black invention, class struggle and the failures of both political parties, and more. I offer commentary before and after the episode, expla...

Sep 04, 2018•2 hr 25 min•Ep. 9

Episode 6: The President mainstreams #whitegenocide / Escaping Racism / The Klansman & The Nurse of 1488 / Fake George Takei is a Real Racist

CW: Hate Speech / Slurs At the top of the show - I talk about current events, citing the articles below. Donald Trump has mainstreamed a fringe white nationalist talking point. "Hate Project" Episode 11 clips - Recorded shortly after Hurricane Sandy. Guest co-host with Red Sonya, from Kentucky who explains how she escaped racist indoctrination from her parents and community. The Klansman, now calling himself Dragon1488, calls back in. He says he is motivated by his love of his own race, but stil...

Aug 28, 2018•2 hr 59 min•Ep. 8

Episode 5: Real Klansman, Fake George Takei, Social Justice, Geekdom

This episode features two clips from Episode 5 & Episode 9, respectively, of "The Hate Project". Ep. 5 features a phone conversation with a friend named Roman in which we touch on social justice, the sources of our own anger, why the right-wing gets its way, my experience growing up Indian in Texas. Episode 9 features a phone call from a real member of the Ku Klux Klan, the first call of many throughout "The Hate Project". Before that, it's a phone call from someone impersonating George Takei. T...

Aug 16, 2018•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 7

Episode 4: Fascist Aggression - Online and IRL

This one is a little heavy on my present day rant - I address a White Nationalist march in NYC in a park that hits too close to home. Also talk of Portland and Berkeley rallies/clashes with fascists and counterprotesters this past weekend (Aug 4th-5th). I replay a montage of the last of the "The Hate Project" episodes from 2012 on Blog Talk Radio, where I talk about a bodega incident and discovering online hate group websites like Stormfront. References from episode: Identity Evropa in Ft. Tryon...

Aug 06, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 6

BONUS Episode 3A: Larry Pencil

This is a standalone broadcast from week 2 of "The Hate Project". A call from a gentleman named Larry Pencil. Hilariously weird conversation involving hate, M. Night Shymalan, and more!

Aug 03, 2018•35 min•Ep. 5

Episode 3: Should We Have a Race War? / Trump the Birther

This Episode is a compilation various clips from the 2nd week of my online radio show "The Hate Project". I didn't have any phone calls, so I talked on my own about being Indian, the value of having an official race war, Trump's birther antics, my biases and resentment coming out from a day camp job, and other topics. I offer some reflection from today at the end. References from episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_and_Fog_(1956_film) https://www.boston.com/uncategorized/noprimarytagmat...

Jul 30, 2018•43 min•Ep. 4

Episode 2: First week of "The Hate Project"

CW: Hate speech/Language This episode is a compilation of clips from the very first week of my online radio show "The Hate Project". I was trying different time slots with my BlogTalkRadio account after my very first episode, and ended up with a variety of content. The clips in this episode include me describing being the only person of color in kindergarten, the Daniel Tosh rape joke controversy from 2012 (current at the time), how I learned to be prejudiced against Mexicans and Jews before any...

Jul 16, 2018•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 3

Episode 1: Launching "The Hate Project"

CW: Hate speech/language I explain the inspiration behind creating "The Hate Project" - an online radio show designed to allow racist, sexist, homophobic people to call in and express their true feelings. As an Indian-American, I wanted to learn about the source of bigotry and why it happens. I talk about re-visiting this experiment and reflecting on it in the age of Trump. I then play the very first episode of this radio show, and then add a little commentary afterwards. Any comments, feedback,...

Jul 09, 2018•44 min•Ep. 2

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