Ep. 255 - Chaos Erupts at UCLA

California Underground Podcast: Discussing California Politics Through a Lens of Sanity

On this episode, we are joined by independent journalist, Anthony Cabassa, who was on the ground reporting live on the UCLA protests and their confrontation with the police. We further discuss his thoughts on why these protests are happening and whether they will continue into the summer.

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Takeaways

Protests at UCLA were organized by college students demanding divestment from Israeli ties.

The encampments at UCLA had strict access control and were organized with tactics such as interlocking arms.

Motivations of the protesters varied, with some genuinely concerned about the conflict and others joining for social reasons.

There were concerns about the presence of agitators and professional protesters within the movement. Pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses are strategic and well-organized.

Tactics such as umbrellas, leaf blowers, and masks serve specific purposes.

The left has a long history of organizing and mobilizing, giving them an advantage.

The right needs to become more active and organized to counter these movements.

The protests are likely to continue throughout the summer, with the aim of recruiting and shaping beliefs.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Topic of UCLA Protests

04:32 Understanding the Protests and Motivations

12:03 Access Control and Encampments at UCLA

23:16 Questioning the Organization and Presence of Agitators

27:49 Strategic Organization of Pro-Palestinian Protests

30:54 Purpose Behind Protest Tactics

31:37 Long History of Leftist Organizing

33:53 The Need for Right-Wing Activism

36:25 Continued Impact of Protests on College Campuses