What does it mean to be silenced without ever being convicted?
In this episode we hear Jag Arreola’s story of repression after Operation Accountability. Though the felony charges against him collapsed in court, he was still punished: silenced by a gag order, erased from social media, and stripped of his livelihood.
This conversation exposes how dissent in America is met with punishment first, justice later and how the system erases voices long before a verdict is reached.
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Show Notes:
00:30 Recap of Previous Conversation
01:29 Jag Arreola's Arrest and Investigation
03:15 Community Support and Legal Battle
05:55 Impact on Career and Personal Life
09:55 Political Activism and Systemic Issues
15:58 Interrogation and Jail Experience
29:07 Reflecting on Struggles and Solidarity
31:46 Global Perspective in Music
32:36 Class Consciousness and Unity
35:38 The Importance of Ethnic Studies
39:05 Unmasking and Personal Liberation
47:57 Mobilizing and Organizing for Change
51:30 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
