Episode 18: Ignorance Is BLS ft. Layla al-Sheikh

The Normal Men are thrilled to welcome Layla al-Sheikh, a Palestinian scholar and activist, to help us understand the political roots of the genocide in Gaza and the path forward towards a Palestinian state. Then we get to talk about the nitty-gritty of the US labor market’s statistical system after some significant developments. Also on the menu: Disco Elysium, a defense of Oracle, and discussion of two of the biggest freaks inside the Trump Administration’s impressive roster of degenerates. You can follow Layla on Bluesky @diplomatofnight.com and her work is also available at to-our-land.ghost.io.

Chapters:

0:00 Disco Elysium & Gaming Debate
8:05 Introducing Gaza & Guest Leila Al Sheikh
11:07 Palestine-Israel Conflict History
30:20 Erosion of Peace & October 7th Attacks
43:28 Gaza Genocide & Shifting US Opinion
1:05:43 International Recognition of Palestine
1:15:50 US Jobs Report & BLS Controversy
1:28:00 Outro & Random Banter

Chapters:

0:00 Disco Elysium & Gaming Debate
8:05 Introducing Gaza & Guest Leila Al Sheikh
11:07 Palestine-Israel Conflict History
30:20 Erosion of Peace & October 7th Attacks
43:28 Gaza Genocide & Shifting US Opinion
1:05:43 International Recognition of Palestine
1:15:50 US Jobs Report & BLS Controversy
1:28:00 Outro & Random Banter