What happens when democracy begins to unravel under the guise of nationalism and power? Join Dr. Marie L. Mallare-Jimenez and guest Professor Emeritus Daniel Phil Gonzales of SF State University as they delve deep into “Project 2025,” a political playbook by the DT 2.0 administration that threatens to upend constitutional rights. In this special edition of State of Affairs: Reality or Fiction, Part II, they unpack the systematic dismantling of birthright citizenship, the chilling mobilization of mass deportation forces, and the erasure of DEI principles across America’s institutions. With Elon Musk’s DOGE looming large as a political and economic tool, and academic freedom under siege for those who voice support for Palestine, this conversation is as urgent as it is essential. Tune in for a powerful three-part episode, presented by the CRISJ Building Justice podcast team.