It Could Happen Here
It Could Happen Here started as an exploration of the possibility of a new civil war. Now a daily show, it's evolved into a chronicle of collapse as it happens, and an exploration of how we might build a better future. Every day Robert Evans, Garrison Davis, Mia Wong, and James Stout take you on a jaunty walk through the burning ruins of the old world and towards a better one that lays just on the horizon.
Episodes
Robert traces the online history of alleged CEO shooter Luigi Mangione and arrives at a simple conclusion for why he did what he did.
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James and Robert discuss the downfall of the Assad regime, the future for Syria, and what we can all learn from Syria.
Sources:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tJgepOyOt9cjXRjLE4kHdOhoCesJx-l_S9hJ2foQxnI/edit?tab=t.0
https://youtu.be/kuj8zPLY_4E?si=D2SVT1KBQzXwrxEU
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Garrison and Robert discuss Patel’s plans for the FBI and his storied career of grifting.
Sources:
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/14/us/politics/kash-patel.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/01/us/politics/kash-patel-bravado-baggage-fbi.html
https://apnews.com/article/fbi-trump-patel-fisa-russia-2d215ded96ad8a08689b6f7f0b2d...
Margaret comes back from the future with a podcast episode from the year 2054.
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All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file.
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Occupied America and the Primal Father
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How the Mapuche Fought Colonization feat. Andrew
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What's Happening in Syria
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The South Korean People Defeat the World's ...
Mia talks with Kate Bertash, the executive director of the Digital Defense Fund, and Crystal, a reproductive health worker, about which of the myriad concerns set off by Trump's election are more valid than others and what people can do to avoid criminalization.
Sources:
https://mahotline.org
https://reprolegalhelpline.org
https://digitaldefensefund.org/ddf-guides/abortion-privacy-top-3
https://digitaldefensefund.org/ddf...
Mia and Gare discuss why South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol's recent half-baked coup attempt failed in less than 4 hours and how South Koreans defeated it.
Sources:
https://apnews.com/article/south-korea-yoon-martial-law-25a2a7c957e77a19f771b6b7c56a2173
https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/politics/assembly/1170874.html
https://www.mk.co.kr/en/politics/11107769
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/12/113_387639.html
James speaks to Wladimir van Wilgenburg about recent changes in the Syrian Civil war, what this means for the democratic project in North East Syria and how to find good information on the conflict online.
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Andrew and Garrison talk about anti-colonial resistance in modern day Argentina and Chile, and how it reflects current anti-colonial struggles.
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Garrison and Robert discuss the fascist rhetoric of the 2024 Trump campaign.
Sources:
https://apnews.com/article/turning-point-election-2024-donald-trump-2b3580134a6b19dff18771c3fdb0f11a
https://www.denver7.com/follow-up/aurora-pauses-closure-plans-of-apartm...
All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file.
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CZM Rewind: An Update on Border Patrol Outdoor Detention
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CZM Rewind: Agenda 47: Trump's Plan for Education
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CZM Rewind: Wild Faith: A Conversation with Talia Lavin
Mia and Gare talk with Dr. Julia Serano, the author of Whipping Girl, about the forthcoming 3rd edition of the book and its wide ranging impact on how we think and talk about trans people.
Buy Whipping Girl: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/julia-serano/whipping-girl/9781541604520/
Original Air Date: 2.20.24
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Robert and James cover Ukraine's defeat of the Russian Black Sea Fleet using irregular warfare, and James looks over how Myanmar's rebels have stymied the junta Navy.
Original Air Date: 3.29.24
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Molly Conger sits down with Talia Lavin to talk about her new book, Wild Faith: How the Christian Right is Taking Over America. Pre-order Wild Faith now, available in hardcover, audiobook, and e-book October 15.
Buy Wild Faith: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/talia-lavin/wild-faith/9780306829192/
Talia's Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/theswordandthesandwich
Original Air Date: 9.27.24
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Garrison and James start by discussing Trump’s promise to empower parents and fight the communists ruining American schools.
Original Air Date: 4.8.24
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James talks to John and Heval about the changing situation at the border in San Diego county, new outdoor detention sites, and how you can organize to solve problems in your area.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/jacumba-migrant-camps
Original Air Date: 3.15.24
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All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file.
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Trump’s Cabinet of Curiosities
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Anatomy of the Great Replacement Panic feat. Steven Monacelli & Dr. Michael Phillips
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The Death of Public Health Under RFK Jr.
James and Robert are joined by Karl Kasarda of InRangeTV to discuss a sensible approach to gun ownership after the election.
Resources:
https://theliberalgunclub.com/
https://www.instagram.com/armedequality/
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Online harassment is as bad as it’s ever been. And the election results have a lot of people worried about their privacy & safety. Before you make any big moves like logging off forever, do a quick digital hygiene check. There are a few simple steps you can take today to make life a little harder for online trolls.
Resources:
https://www.wired.com/story/the-wired-guide-to-protecting-yourself-fro...
Mia and Gare discuss the incalculable damage RFK Jr. will do if allowed to head the Department of Health and Human Services, home of the CDC, NIH, and other vital medical institutions.
Sources:
https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/13/politics/robert-kennedy-jr-chemicals-water-children-frogs/index.html
https://time.com/7177027/rfk-jr-hhs-secretary-trump-public-health/
https://www.additudemag.com/adderall-shortage-dea-stimulants-adhd-medicati...
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