Who’s REALLY the Ape?
This week, the Drs provide the history of ape imagery, talk about the SAVE Act and think about language privilege.
Episode 229 of the [Un]phased Unedited Podcast podcast, hosted by Lisa Ingarfield, titled "Who’s REALLY the Ape?" was published on February 17, 2026 and runs 48 minutes.
February 17, 2026 ·48m · [Un]phased Unedited Podcast
Summary
Disgust isn't a strong enough word to describe what we saw come out of the White House during the first week of Black History Month. This week, the Drs provide the history of ape imagery and how this adds to the list of rac*st behavior by 45/47. They also circle back to the SAVE Act which grapples AGAIN with voter access and rules regarding ID that affect Americans on the margins. Oh, and they WON'T entertain the Super Bowl conversations about Benito, but do talk about language privilege. Quizás a partir de ahora traduciremos las notas del programa al español. ¿Qué te parece?
Episode Description
Disgust isn't a strong enough word to describe what we saw come out of the White House during the first week of Black History Month. This week, the Drs provide the history of ape imagery and how this adds to the list of rac*st behavior by 45/47. They also circle back to the SAVE Act which grapples AGAIN with voter access and rules regarding ID that affect Americans on the margins. Oh, and they WON'T entertain the Super Bowl conversations about Benito, but do talk about language privilege. Quizás a partir de ahora traduciremos las notas del programa al español. ¿Qué te parece? 😏
Mentioned in the show
Trump refuses to apologize over racist meme of the Obamas - NPR
The ape insult: A short history of a racist idea – The University of Melbourne
45/47 Most Racist Moments, Ranked – The Bulwark
When Voting Gets Harder, Women Pay First: The Stakes of the SAVE Act – Ms. Magazine
What is the SAVE America Act? Here's what to know about the GOP elections bill – CBS News
Elections overhaul takes center stage in House as hard-right pressure mounts - Politico
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