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EPISODE · Dec 22, 2025 · 10 MIN

The Language of Dehumanization

from Anthro for America Podcast · host James Schofield

I recently made a comment on a White House Facebook post regarding Nicki Minaj and the current administration. Within minutes, I was met with a flood of responses that utilized a word I hadn’t heard normalized in public discourse since junior high.This episode is the audio from a video I recorded during a night walk to address this fallout; you can watch the full video on my new YouTube channel, Anthro for America.In this episode, I share a “rant” recorded during a night walk where I address the fallout from those comments. Beyond the personal insults, I want to look at the broader anthropological implications of this language. Creating labels and normalizing slurs is a classic move by authoritarians to take away the agency of those who criticize them. It is a way to discredit an opinion without having to actually refute the evidence provided.I regularly engage with stats, facts, and constitutional evidence. I invite anyone who disagrees with my perspective to come out and refute the evidence I provide. But as I discuss here, the current trend of using derogatory statements and “bold faith lies” is a dangerous step toward suppressing the very free speech that allows our republic to function.Listen to the episode to hear more on:* Why Trump is a “master brander” of dehumanizing labels.* The psychological tactics used to make critics feel “less than” in the eyes of the public.* Why I am not a Democrat, but why I am actively fighting against these authoritarian moves.Support My Work: If you find value in these anthropological perspectives on our political climate, please consider supporting my independent work.* Donate via PayPal: https://paypal.me/MInetforce* Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@anthroforamerica Get full access to Anthro for America at anthroforamerica.substack.com/subscribe

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