The Swiss March 7th referendum to ban facial coverings in public, a campaign rooted in Islamophobic rhetoric, shows us there’s a little more to Switzerland than just cows, the alps and cheese.

I’m joined by guest Imaan (@imaan.s.khan / @_peopleweshouldknow_) for this week’s episode. We unpack the islamophobic rhetoric and propaganda surrounding the proposal, the idea of feminist solidarity, and the realities of the direct democracy which Switzerland operates in.

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