He Wants To Argue About Gaza. Here’s Why We Shouldn’t. (with Richard Burgess, aka Vegan Gains) (Ep. 46)

The Simple Heart w/ Wayne Hsiung

Has Vegan Gains gone intersectional?

Richard and I discuss the merits of bringing multiple causes – from #MeToo to #FreePalestine – under the banner of a single social movement.

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Chapters:

Chapter 1) 00:00-10:17 Intro, opinions on current issues, & outcomes of disruptions

Chapter 2) 10:18-29:03 Wayne confronts Richard about intersectionality

Chapter 3) 29:04-58:21 Richard response & violent vs nonviolent resistance movements

Chapter 4) 58:22-1:06:44 Purity tests of being in the vegan/animal rights movement

Chapter 5) 1:06:45-1:26:52 Wayne’s advice to Richard, Richard on vegan intersectionalists, & not banning people from the movement

Chapter 6) 1:26:53-1:39:50 Nations/state systemic violence against animals & hate speech vs disagreements

Chapter 7) 1:39:51-1:44:30 Final thoughts: how Wayne & Richard agree/disagree, & future podcasts guests & discussions

Chapter 8) 1:44:31-1:44:47 Outro video - Thank you for watching! Please Subscribe. Acknowledgments to the Podcast Team: Joe Allman, Adam Durand, & Chloe Leffakis

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Books mentioned:

“Civil Resistance: What Everyone Needs to Know” by Erica Chenoweth

https://www.ericachenoweth.com/research/civil-resistance-what-everyone-needs-to-know

“The Path of Most Resistance: A Step-by-Step Guide to Planning Nonviolent Campaigns” By Ivan Marovic

https://www.nonviolent-conflict.org/resource/path-resistance-step-step-guide-planning-nonviolent-campaigns/

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Movies mentioned:

Joker (2019)

Joker: Folie à Deux (2024)