SFARTS: Strategic Fear Amplified by Religious Talk & Scapegoating.

About this episode

The episode discusses how politicians use fear and scapegoating instead of addressing real issues, framed as a satirical PSA.

What happens when politicians weaponise fear, transgender lives and people of color instead of fixing potholes? 🔧🛣️💥 It’s called SFARTS™ : A satirical PSA exposing how culture wars distract us from actual progress. Warning: May cause spontaneous smiles, 🤔 critical thinking, and an overdose of fabulousness! 🎧Stay tuned for the next episode. Rhythms Of Progress – 🎶 Music, activism, and change! RESOURCES The Trevor Project Trans Equality Entertainment Community Fund⁠ – Supporting artists & performers. Musicares.org ⁠ – Helping musicians stay healthy & thriving. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – You are not alone. Mental Health Resources by county – Thanks, Headspace. 13 Mental Health Resources That Are Absolutely Free – Thanks, Oprah!

People in this episode

Host: Shozzett Silva

Topics covered

• politics
• fear
• transgender issues
• people of color
• culture wars
• satire
• activism

Keywords

• SFARTS
• politicians
• fear
• transgender
• culture wars
• activism
• satire

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Trevor Project, Trans Equality Entertainment Community Fund, Musicares.org, 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, Headspace

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