What does it mean to be silenced without ever being convicted?

In this episode we hear Jag Arreola’s story of repression after Operation Accountability. Though the felony charges against him collapsed in court, he was still punished: silenced by a gag order, erased from social media, and stripped of his livelihood.

This conversation exposes how dissent in America is met with punishment first, justice later and how the system erases voices long before a verdict is reached.

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Show Notes:

00:30 Recap of Previous Conversation

01:29 Jag Arreola's Arrest and Investigation

03:15 Community Support and Legal Battle

05:55 Impact on Career and Personal Life

09:55 Political Activism and Systemic Issues

15:58 Interrogation and Jail Experience

29:07 Reflecting on Struggles and Solidarity

31:46 Global Perspective in Music

32:36 Class Consciousness and Unity

35:38 The Importance of Ethnic Studies

39:05 Unmasking and Personal Liberation

47:57 Mobilizing and Organizing for Change

51:30 Conclusion and Final Thoughts