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On this episode of ‘the anthrotographer’ we get an interview with Laura, a Union Starbucks worker in West Palm Beach, FL. Her store has recently gone on strike for better wages, staffing and scheduling. This is one of many in a recent drive of Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) stores across the country to join and strike.

Links

* IG for SBWU Palm Beach County: https://www.instagram.com/sbwupbc?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

* Strike Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/utp5t-stand-with-baristas-for-fair-treatment-at-starbucks?attribution_id=sl:48a31ebe-4b67-49c2-8131-482c7edb6278&lang=en_US&ts=1764973340&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_content=amp17_control&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=instagram_story

Music

‘Complain’ by Jesse Welles

On this episode of ‘the anthrotographer’ we deep dive into Israel Bonds and the local Florida counties that invest in them. 2 weeks in a row we attended a protest at Boca Raton City Hall where citizens were clamoring for these investments to cease. In this program you will learn what Israel Bonds are, how they are used and what entities invest in them in Florida.

Timeline

* (0:30m) Introduction to what Israel Bonds are and a summary of the protest

* (5:30m) Interviews with citizens protesting the local government’s investments into Israel Bonds

* (41:50m) Palm Beach residents sue county over its Israel investments

* (46:15m) Activists urge cash-strapped Miami-Dade to ditch Israeli bonds

* (48:10m) How American Tax Dollars Prop Up Israel’s Zombie Economy

* (50:20m) Credit rating agencies downgrade ratings for Israel investments

* (53:10m) Some organizations that combat Israel Bond investments

* (56:00m) Florida Atlantic University more than doubles investment into Israel Bonds

* (57:00m) Florida’s New Investment: Israel’s War

Links

* https://www.instagram.com/protestorsforpalestine?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== (Instagram: Protestors for Palestine Boca)

* https://mondoweiss.net/2024/05/palm-beach-residents-sue-county-over-its-israel-investments/ (Palm Beach residents sue county over its Israel investments)

* https://www.wpbf.com/article/activist-palm-beach-county-disinvest-israeli-bonds/60804369 (Activist group intends to sue Palm Beach County to disinvest from Israeli bonds)

* https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/04/10/activists-urge-miami-dade-to-divest-israeli-bonds (Activists urge cash-strapped Miami-Dade to ditch Israeli bonds)

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(How American Tax Dollars Prop Up Israel’s Zombie Economy)

* https://ratings.moodys.com/ratings-news/429502 (Moody’s Ratings downgrades Israel’s ratings to Baa1, maintains negative outlook)

* https://www.spglobal.com/ratings/en/regulatory/article/-/view/sourceId/101656119 (Israel Outlook Revised To Stable From Negative; ‘A/A-1’ Ratings Affirmed)

* https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/resource/btb-miami/ (JVP: Break the Bonds)

* https://dawnmena.org/united-nations-include-israel-bonds-in-settlement-businesses-blacklist-and-corporate-crimes-report/ (United Nations: Include ‘Israel Bonds’ In Settlement Businesses Blacklist And Corporate Crimes Report)

* https://www.uscpraction.org/break-israel-bonds (US Campaign for Palestinian Rights Action)

* https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/articles/2025bondspurchase (FAU MORE THAN DOUBLES INVESTMENT IN ISRAEL BONDS)

* https://jacobin.com/2025/06/israel-bonds-war-florida-investment (Florida’s New Investment: Israel’s War)

* https://www.instagram.com/sbwupbc?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== (Instagram: SBWU Palm Beach County)

Music

* ‘7th October’ by Alfa Mist

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On this episode of ‘the anthrotographer’ we speak with Pamela, an Ecuadorian Spanish instructor. She has a lot of knowledge on the state of politics and rising authoritarianism in Ecuador. After the conversation we deep dive into the violence and corruption that is plaguing the country.

Timeline

* (0:30m) Introducing my Spanish speaking background.

* (5:30m) Conversation w/ Pamela starts

* (6:25m) The most recent big protests in Ecuador

* (10:20m) The factors of rising crime and insecurity in Ecuador

* (12:50m) What is President Daniel Naboa’s plan?

* (16:45m) Where are the gangs getting the weapons?

* (22:30m) Daniel Naboa’s background and how people see him

* (29:00m) The Venezuelan political situation and whats said about it

* (39:40m) The familial relationship between Ecuadorians & Venezuelans

* (42:00m) China’s economic power & how the U.S. responds

* (51:00m) U.S. bad faith relationships with Latin America

* (58:00m) Background research about Ecuadorian politics

Links

* The 'Donroe Doctrine'... by Ben Norton

* Ecuador: Alert over repression of protests, judicial independence and enforced disappearances

* Ecuadorian Soldiers Killed and Disappeared 4 Kids

* Ecuador votes to reject foreign military bases

* Max Blumenthal on Piers Morgan

* Ecuadorian police documents detailing how the banana company owned by President Daniel Noboa’s family involved in exporting cocaine since 2020

Music

* ‘The Story’, by Bilal

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Attacks on Venezuela, Introducing ‘Propoganda’ by Edward Bernays, Noam Chomsky’s connection to Jeffrey Epstein, Movie corner: Random review of ’No Hard Feelings’ w/ Jenifer Lawrence

(Recorded 10.20.25) This week we detail and discuss the latest developments of U.S. Imperialism. I can’t get off the topic, it’s too important. We discuss Trump’s targeting of Venezuelan & Colombian people in sailing in the Mediterranean. And we discuss a new directive by the administration to widen the net on domestic groups they want to target next.

Timeline

* (3:20m) Colombian President Petro’s powerful Speech at the U.N.

* (5:10m) The U.S. bombings of vessels off the coast of Venezuela

* (8:30m) The reason for these attacks

* (15:20m) The army officer angle of this

* (21:20m) Messaging that attracts immigrants to the U.S.

* (24:00m) Latin American stereotypes

* (29:20m) Danger for kids of having gaps in their learning.

* (35:20m) The new directives, who its targeting and why

Links

* Tensions in Latin America Rise as U.S. Threatens Venezuela & Colombia | Democracy Now!

* ¿Vuelve La Gran Colombia? | La BaseLatam

* Source on Government Agencies colluding with Drug Operations: DRUGS, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FOREIGN POLCY (Senate - May 16, 1989)

* Narcos gringos... | La BaseLatam

* Trump’s NSPM-7 Alarms Law Firms While Congress Is Silent | Ken Klippenstein

* Trump’s NSPM-7 Labels Common Beliefs As Terrorism “Indicators” | Ken Klippenstein

Music

* “El Necio” by Silvio Rodríguez

This past weekend on October 18th there was a nation wide protest event called ‘No Kings Day’. Maybe you heard about it. Millions of people came out in opposition to Trump and his authoritarianism. So a friend and I attended the protest happening in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to ask people some questions.

P.S. ‘Protest for Palestine’ happening in Boca Raton, FL on 10.25.25

Timeline

* (2:25m) Start of protestor interviews

* (54:00m) Takeaways and descriptions of the No Kings protest “movement”

Links

* PeoplePodium | SubStack

* Kamala Harris supports 'No Kings' Protest

* Is One Battle After Another "Anti-Revolutionary"? | Bad Faith Podcast

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Music

‘ATTENTION POLITICIAN’ by Kilo Kish

I’ve been thinking a lot about Human exceptionalism. I wanted to speak with my friend Rachel about these certain topics, not only because I knew we’re like minded on these sorts of things, but because she always has insightful things to say. So we met up at the beach to talk. I hope you enjoy the sounds of nature and this glimpse into our philosophical conversation.

Timeline

* (30s) Introducing Human Exceptionalism w/ Rachel

* (4:50m) Other species live more in balance

* (10:00m) Matriarchal leaders opposed to patriarchy

* (12:50m) Elephants and other intelligences

* (20:45m) How Science and Spirituality might actually mix

* (23:30m) Experiments that might allude to a missing spiritual link

* (31:15m) Do we feel limited being human?

* (34:50m) Purpose

* (41:50m) Control of food and its effects

* (47:00m) Is it human nature to be greedy? Or is it easier?

* (57:40m) Lessons you learn after loosing someone

Links

* Human Exceptionalism is an Affliction | anthrotographer

* Against Human Exceptionalism | Jeff Sebo

* The Human Mind vs Animal Minds | Matthieu Ricard (Study Buddhism)

* Animal Consciousness Officially Recognized by Leading Panel of Neuroscientists

* The bias that is holding AI back | Jonny Thomson

Music

‘Totemdjur’ by Hymnambulae

(Recorded 4.26.25)

* (30s) Students today and how learning how to spot misinformation is crucial for understanding the world.

* (4:50m) How vervet monkeys were brought to the Caribbean.

* (11:00m) Wild vervet monkeys in Broward County, FL and about the species.

* (14:00m) More about Dr. Missy’s Dania Beach Vervet Project.

* (17:00m) Misconceptions about humanity, and how human exceptionalism plays into that.

* (24:00m) How to speak to others about human issues/ anthropology?

* (27:20m) Long backstory about the indigenous people called the Taino.

Links:

Dania Beach Vervet Project https://vervetproject.org

The Tainos (Book) https://tiboko.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/irving-rouse-the-tainos-.pdf

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Music:

‘Every Living Breathing Moment‘ by Grant Steller

(Recorded 4.26.25)

This week I Zoom called my friend Rachel to discuss her recent hiking trip to Machu Picchu in Peru. We start by talking about an interesting book rec centering on Spirituality. Then she explains the wondrous moments of the trek and some things she learned about the Inca. This sparked my curiosity so I did some research to learn more about them. I have a long interlude here explaining some important historical context about the Inca. What happened to the Inca? How long did their civilization span? Geographic range of the Incas? How did they build their architecture and giant structures? Is any of this knowledge contested or still undetermined?

Sorry for the abrupt ending. I had to splice this recording up quite a bit.

Links:

Book Referenced: ‘Human Design’ by Jenna Zoe

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Music:

Spirit of the Incas - Flute Music of the Andes

(2.6.25) I have a backlog of recordings that I’ll be releasing soon in an effort to get up to date.

I connected with a very important person to me for this discussion. The topics herein were wide ranging. I recapped my recent trip to cover the January 20th Innauguration of President Trump, where we set out to talk to protesters. Our conversation also delved into our country’s disgraceful attitudes and policies towards people who are unhoused. We spend a bulk of the time theorizing about how society is constructed, by whom and who does it serve, with a focus on where we as regular human beings can build from here.

Links:

Interview w/ Andrew Callaghan

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Music:

'Cliche' by Jeff Parker