An Ex-Gangster for Capitalism, a Former Guerilla for Peace,and a T-1000 walk into a bar

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In this episode, we chopped it up talking about Gabe’s folks visiting town, the Lower East Side and Alphabet City, and Zohran's campaign. We touch on the legacy of war hero, gangster for Capitalism, and later-pacifist Smedley Butler. We talk about the new documentary on Gustavo Petro's election in Colombia, “Petro”. We also delve into the implications of automation and AI in warfare, drawing parallels to dystopian narratives in cinema, particularly in the context of modern society's challenges.Chapters00:00 Community Engagement and Local Politics02:37 Cultural Fusion and Culinary Experiences05:31 Urban Green Spaces and Climate Solutions08:24 Historical Reflections on War and Imperialism13:56 Smedley Butler: A Voice Against War18:33 Hope in Latin America: Gustavo Petro's Rise24:38 Political Violence and Its Justifications27:28 Populism and Political Campaigns31:05 The Role of Media and Public Perception34:59 The Dystopian Reality of Modern Warfare45:07 Cultural Reflections in Sci-Fi Movies

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