No Kings!

This week on The Audaci-Tea Podcast, your hosts Lisa, Sovereign, and Gwen take an extended Tea Time to unpack the increasingly volatile political climate in the United States. From ICE raids and the militarization of Los Angeles to the targeting of marginalized communities and protesters, we’re breaking down the signs of authoritarianism and reminding our listeners why No Kings means no man rules over a free people. Later, we dig into the importance of intersectionality in modern feminism, discuss how assimilation and white feminism leave too many women behind, and spotlight how real solidarity across marginalized groups is the key to survival in a patriarchal society. Finally, we review the Anna Kendrick-directed thriller Woman of the Hour and explore how it both reflects and details the real-life dangers of male privilege and violence against women.   🎧 This episode is your reminder: We don't do kings in America. No one is above the law, no group is disposable, and your voice matters. If you’re waiting for someone else to act, you’re already too late.   🎙️ Topics Discussed: * The rise of fascism and the myth of American exceptionalism* ICE raids, immigrant scapegoating, and due process* Why intersectionality matters in modern feminism* Political violence against marginalized communities* Film review: Woman of the Hour and male entitlement   ✨ Links and Resources Mentioned:What To Know About ‘No Kings’ Protests Against Trump’s Policieshttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/what-to-know-about-no-kings-protests-against-trumps-policies People In America Shall Not Be Deported Without Due Processhttps://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/artI-S8-C18-8-7-2/ALDE_00001262/ ‘Snatching off the streets’: ICE targets churches, car washes and workplaceshttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/12/los-angeles-ice-raids Texas Was Annexed Into The US From Mexico in 1845https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_annexation The Trump Family’s Immigrant Storyhttps://www.history.com/articles/donald-trump-father-mother-ancestry Melania Trump on the Harsh Immigration Systemhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/melania-trump-immigration-process-harsh-realities/ Trump Administration Pauses Immigration Raidshttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/trump-administration-pauses-immigration-raids-on-farms-hotels-and-restaurants Minnesota Shooting Suspect Had Hit List of 45 Democratshttps://www.npr.org/2025/06/16/nx-s1-5433748/minnesota-shooting-suspect-vance-boelter-arrested-melissa-hortman-john-hoffman Brooklyn Woman Says Man Posed As ICE Agent Before Attempted Rapehttps://abc7ny.com/post/brooklyn-attempted-rape-woman-says-man-posed-ice-agent-before-attempting-sexually-assault-heights/15897592/ LA Troops and Marines Report Low Morale Amid Domestic Deploymenthttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/12/los-angeles-national-guard-troops-marines-morale Trump Vows to Indemnify Policehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/12/23/trump-police-indemnify-qualified-immunity/ New VA Rules Allow Doctors to Refuse Treatment Based on Politicshttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/16/va-doctors-refuse-treat-patients All About No Kingshttps://www.nokings.org Lawsuit Over Kamala Harris Getting Zero Votes in NY Moves Forwardhttps://www.latintimes.com/lawsuit-challenging-2024-election-results-moves-forward-after-kamala-harris-received-zero-votes-584787   📚 This Week’s Recommendation:No Human Involved (Documentary)https://vimeo.com/ondemand/nohumaninvolved   💌 Join the Conversation:Got questions or wild stories to share? Email us at [email protected] with The Audaci-Tea in the subject line. Your message might be featured in a future episode. ☕✨ Support the Show: Join our Patreon community! Sign up for free, or become a Tea VIP for exclusive perks like: Early access to episodes Spill your own tea with voice memos Ad-free listening Bonus, exclusive video segments, behind the scenes blogs, and a private feminist community👉 https://www.patreon.com/audacitea   ▶