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All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file.  Kash Patel: Trump's FBI Pick What Next for Syria? Luigi Mangione Was Radicalized By Pain The Moral Economy of Inflation or Why Trump Won You Already Know How to Organize You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone  Sources: Kash Patel: Trump's FBI Pick https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/14/us/politics/kash-patel.html https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2024/10/kash-patel-trump-national-security-council/679566/ https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/01/us/politics/kash-patel-bravado-baggage-fbi.html  https://apnews.com/article/fbi-trump-patel-fisa-russia-2d215ded96ad8a08689b6f7f0b2d49ec https://www.mediamatters.org/truth-social/how-devin-nunes-and-kash-patel-appealed-qanon-extremists-build-truth-socials-user-base https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/kash-patel-fbi-trump-maga-merchandise-b2657380.html  What Next for Syria? Defendrojava.org https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tJgepOyOt9cjXRjLE4kHdOhoCesJx-l_S9hJ2foQxnI/edit?tab=t.0 https://youtu.be/kuj8zPLY_4E?si=D2SVT1KBQzXwrxEU The Moral Economy of Inflation or Why Trump Won https://strangematters.coop/supply-chain-theory-of-inflation/ https://www.econstor.eu/bitstream/10419/157973/1/bna-259_20090522_nb_casp_full_indexed.pdf https://www.jstor.org/stable/650244See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You already know how to organize, you just don't realize it. Mia and James discuss the skills and knowledge you already have from things as basic as having a dinner party that will allow you to start organizing today! James' Links for Syria:  www.defendrojava.org www.freeburmarangers.org www.heyvasor.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia looks at both what caused the inflation that defined the Biden administration and how the reactions to it were driven by an American moral economy and the sense of injustice it invokes. Sources: https://strangematters.coop/supply-chain-theory-of-inflation/ https://www.econstor.eu/bitstream/10419/157973/1/bna-259_20090522_nb_casp_full_indexed.pdf https://www.jstor.org/stable/650244 James' Links for Syria:  www.defendrojava.org www.freeburmarangers.org www.heyvasor.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert traces the online history of alleged CEO shooter Luigi Mangione and arrives at a simple conclusion for why he did what he did. James' Links for Syria:  www.defendrojava.org www.freeburmarangers.org www.heyvasor.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James and Robert discuss the downfall of the Assad regime, the future for Syria, and what we can all learn from Syria. Sources: Defendrojava.org https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tJgepOyOt9cjXRjLE4kHdOhoCesJx-l_S9hJ2foQxnI/edit?tab=t.0 https://youtu.be/kuj8zPLY_4E?si=D2SVT1KBQzXwrxEUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2024/10/kash-patel-trump-national-security-council/679566/ https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/01/us/politics/kash-patel-bravado-baggage-fbi.html  https://apnews.com/article/fbi-trump-patel-fisa-russia-2d215ded96ad8a08689b6f7f0b2d49ec https://www.mediamatters.org/truth-social/how-devin-nunes-and-kash-patel-appealed-qanon-extremists-build-truth-socials-user-base https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/kash-patel-fbi-trump-maga-merchandise-b2657380.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret comes back from the future with a podcast episode from the year 2054.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file.  Occupied America and the Primal Father How the Mapuche Fought Colonization feat. Andrew What's Happening in Syria The South Korean People Defeat the World's Worst Coup The Real Dangers of Abortion Under Trump You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone  Sources: Occupied America and the Primal Father https://cominsitu.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/theodor-w-adorno-freudian-theory-and-the-pattern-of-fascist-propaganda-5.pdf  https://apnews.com/article/turning-point-election-2024-donald-trump-2b3580134a6b19dff18771c3fdb0f11a  https://www.denver7.com/follow-up/aurora-pauses-closure-plans-of-apartments-at-center-of-venezuelan-gang-claims-after-court-appoints-caretaker https://sentinelcolorado.com/metro/aurora-police-id-more-armed-men-in-viral-video-no-venezuelan-gang-ties-reported/ https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-trump-holds-campaign-rally-in-aurora-colorado https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/06/politics/trump-anti-immigrant-comments/index.html  https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/10/trump-authoritarian-rhetoric-hitler-mussolini/680296/  The South Korean People Defeat the World's Worst Coup 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 https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/12/03/world/south-korea-martial-law https://news.kbs.co.kr/news/pc/view/view.do?ncd=8122266 https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20241204006400315?section=national/politics https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/politics/politics_general/1170684.html https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/politics/politics_general/1170674.html https://apnews.com/article/south-korea-yoon-wife-scandal-ba065a2f07d5fc4a63fe0e4d36de12f6 https://www.npr.org/2024/12/04/g-s1-36730/south-korea-president-martial-law https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/politics/defense/1170683.html https://english.hani.co.kr/arti/english_edition/e_national/1170893.html https://english.hani.co.kr/ https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/politics/politics_general/1170682.html The Real Dangers of Abortion Under Trump https://mahotline.org https://reprolegalhelpline.org https://digitaldefensefund.org/ddf-guides/abortion-privacy-top-3https://digitaldefensefund.org/ddf-guides/abortion-privacyhttps://ifwhenhow.org/resources/selfcare-criminalized/https://medium.com/@Kendra_Serra/fear-uncertainty-and-period-trackers-340ab8fdff74See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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-3https://digitaldefensefund.org/ddf-guides/abortion-privacyhttps://ifwhenhow.org/resources/selfcare-criminalized/https://medium.com/@Kendra_Serra/fear-uncertainty-and-period-trackers-340ab8fdff74See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/12/03/world/south-korea-martial-law https://news.kbs.co.kr/news/pc/view/view.do?ncd=8122266 https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20241204006400315?section=national/politics https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/politics/politics_general/1170684.html https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/politics/politics_general/1170674.html https://apnews.com/article/south-korea-yoon-wife-scandal-ba065a2f07d5fc4a63fe0e4d36de12f6 https://www.npr.org/2024/12/04/g-s1-36730/south-korea-president-martial-law https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/politics/defense/1170683.html https://english.hani.co.kr/arti/english_edition/e_national/1170893.html https://english.hani.co.kr/ https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/politics/politics_general/1170682.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  https://x.com/vvanwilgenburgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew and Garrison talk about anti-colonial resistance in modern day Argentina and Chile, and how it reflects current anti-colonial struggles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garrison and Robert discuss the fascist rhetoric of the 2024 Trump campaign. Sources: https://cominsitu.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/theodor-w-adorno-freudian-theory-and-the-pattern-of-fascist-propaganda-5.pdf  https://apnews.com/article/turning-point-election-2024-donald-trump-2b3580134a6b19dff18771c3fdb0f11a  https://www.denver7.com/follow-up/aurora-pauses-closure-plans-of-apartments-at-center-of-venezuelan-gang-claims-after-court-appoints-caretaker https://sentinelcolorado.com/metro/aurora-police-id-more-armed-men-in-viral-video-no-venezuelan-gang-ties-reported/ https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-trump-holds-campaign-rally-in-aurora-colorado https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/06/politics/trump-anti-immigrant-comments/index.html  https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/10/trump-authoritarian-rhetoric-hitler-mussolini/680296/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file.  CZM Rewind: An Update on Border Patrol Outdoor Detention CZM Rewind: Agenda 47: Trump's Plan for Education CZM Rewind: Wild Faith: A Conversation with Talia Lavin CZM Rewind: Irregular Naval Warfare And You (Ukraine and Myanmar Edition) CZM Rewind: Whipping Girl, The Book That Changed Everything ft. Dr. Julia Serano You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: 2.20.24See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: 3.29.24See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: 9.27.24See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garrison and James start by discussing Trump’s promise to empower parents and fight the communists ruining American schools. Original Air Date: 4.8.24See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: 3.15.24See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file.  Trump’s Cabinet of Curiosities Anatomy of the Great Replacement Panic feat. Steven Monacelli & Dr. Michael Phillips The Death of Public Health Under RFK Jr. Delete Your Account? Safe Gun Ownership You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone  Sources: Trump’s Cabinet of Curiosities https://meidasnews.com/news/trump-secretary-of-defense-nominee-pete-hegseth-called-for-a-righteous-holy-war https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/13/us/politics/trump-defense-pete-hegseth.html https://www.politico.com/news/2024/11/13/kristi-noem-dhs-trump-policy-00189513 https://www.kenklippenstein.com/p/read-the-leaked-rubio-dossier?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=7677&post_id=151561577&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=1aiy5i&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email https://bylinetimes.com/2019/10/03/islamophobic-world-view-of-tulsi-gabbards-guru-revealed-in-unearthed-recordings-can-she-still-run-for-president/  https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/11/tulsi-gabbard-dni-intelligence-trump-appointment/ https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/trumps-pick-top-intel-job-accused-traitorous-parroting-russian-propaga-rcna180073      https://decider.com/2020/08/04/the-swamp-matt-gaetz-truman-show-house/  https://abcnews.go.com/US/woman-testified-house-ethics-committee-gaetz-sex-17/story?id=115867555      https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2024/11/13/trumps-cabinet-picks-could-diminish-gops-already-thin-edge-in-congress-heres-what-to-know/  https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-picks-john-ratcliffe-for-cia-director-heres-what-to-know https://newrepublic.com/post/188369/lee-zeldin-epa-trump https://newrepublic.com/post/188246/trump-border-czar-tom-homan?utm_campaign=SF_TNR&utm_medium=social&utm_source=Twitter  https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2024/11/west-bank-annexation-evangelical/680658/  https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/11/12/trump-picks-pro-settlement-mike-huckabee-as-us-ambassador-to-israel  https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna179826 https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2024/11/07/congress/donald-trump-transition-team-00186912  https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4951768-linda-mcmahon-sued-wwe/ Anatomy of the Great Replacement Panic feat. Steven Monacelli & Dr. Michael Phillips Richard Wolin, "'The Leprosy of the Soul in Our Time': On The European Origins of the 'Great Replacement Theory," Los Angeles Review of Books, August 4, 2022, https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/the-leprosy-of-the-soul-in-our-time-on-the-european-origins-of-the-great-replacement-theory/ Richard Slotkin, Gunfighter Nation: The Myth of the Frontier in Twentieth Century America (University of Oklahoma Press, 1998), https://www.amazon.com/Gunfighter-Nation-Frontier-Twentieth-Century-America/dp/0806130318 The Death of Public Health Under RFK Jr. 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-medication/ https://futurism.com/neoscope/rfk-jr-adderall-labor-camps https://thehill.com/homenews/4993660-robert-f-kennedy-trump-health-human-services/ https://www.reuters.com/world/us/woman-who-accused-rfk-jr-sexual-assault-says-he-apologized-by-text-2024-07-12/ https://www.yahoo.com/news/rfk-jr-war-vaccines-could-213751533.html?guccounter=1 https://archive.is/QIIY7 https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/11/15/nx-s1-5191947/trump-rfk-health-hhs https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/rfk-jr-comes-home-anti-vaccine-group-commits-break-us-infectious-disea-rcna123551 https://thegrayzone.com/2021/12/03/flattening-curve-global-poor-covid-lockdowns-human-rights-vulnerable/ Delete Your Account? https://www.wired.com/story/the-wired-guide-to-protecting-yourself-from-government-surveillance/ https://digitaldefensefund.org/ddf-artwork-zines/cybersecurity-with-pigeon-know-your-cyber-civil-rights  https://open.nytimes.com/how-to-dox-yourself-on-the-internet-d2892b4c5954  https://www.aclu.org/news/free-speech/some-steps-to-defend-against-online-doxxing-and-harassment  https://crimethinc.com/2020/08/26/doxcare-prevention-and-aftercare-for-those-targeted-by-doxxing-and-political-harassment  Safe Gun Ownership inrange.tv https://theliberalgunclub.com/ https://www.instagram.com/armedequality/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James and Robert are joined by Karl Kasarda of InRangeTV to discuss a sensible approach to gun ownership after the election. Resources: inrange.tv https://theliberalgunclub.com/ https://www.instagram.com/armedequality/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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-from-government-surveillance/ https://digitaldefensefund.org/ddf-artwork-zines/cybersecurity-with-pigeon-know-your-cyber-civil-rights  https://open.nytimes.com/how-to-dox-yourself-on-the-internet-d2892b4c5954  https://www.aclu.org/news/free-speech/some-steps-to-defend-against-online-doxxing-and-harassment  https://crimethinc.com/2020/08/26/doxcare-prevention-and-aftercare-for-those-targeted-by-doxxing-and-political-harassment See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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-medication/ https://futurism.com/neoscope/rfk-jr-adderall-labor-camps https://thehill.com/homenews/4993660-robert-f-kennedy-trump-health-human-services/ https://www.reuters.com/world/us/woman-who-accused-rfk-jr-sexual-assault-says-he-apologized-by-text-2024-07-12/ https://www.yahoo.com/news/rfk-jr-war-vaccines-could-213751533.html?guccounter=1 https://archive.is/QIIY7 https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/11/15/nx-s1-5191947/trump-rfk-health-hhs https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/rfk-jr-comes-home-anti-vaccine-group-commits-break-us-infectious-disea-rcna123551 https://thegrayzone.com/2021/12/03/flattening-curve-global-poor-covid-lockdowns-human-rights-vulnerable/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Around the world, racist influencers have instigated a panic over shadowy global elites who have supposedly conspired to flood white-majority countries with immigrants from Latin America, Africa and Asia in order to destroy Western civilization.  This idea, called the Great Replacement Theory, has inspired mass shootings from New Zealand to Buffalo, NY. This episode outlines the history of the Great Replacement Theory and explores the toxic political and social atmosphere that led to the murder of 23 Mexicans and Mexican-Americans and the wounding of 22 others at a Walmart in El Paso, TX on August 3, 2019. Sources: Richard Wolin, "'The Leprosy of the Soul in Our Time': On The European Origins of the 'Great Replacement Theory," Los Angeles Review of Books, August 4, 2022, https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/the-leprosy-of-the-soul-in-our-time-on-the-european-origins-of-the-great-replacement-theory/ Richard Slotkin, Gunfighter Nation: The Myth of the Frontier in Twentieth Century America (University of Oklahoma Press, 1998), https://www.amazon.com/Gunfighter-Nation-Frontier-Twentieth-Century-America/dp/0806130318See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garrison, Sophie, and James discuss Trump’s new cabinet appointees and potential members of the White House administration. Sources: https://meidasnews.com/news/trump-secretary-of-defense-nominee-pete-hegseth-called-for-a-righteous-holy-war  https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/13/us/politics/trump-defense-pete-hegseth.html https://www.politico.com/news/2024/11/13/kristi-noem-dhs-trump-policy-00189513 https://www.kenklippenstein.com/p/read-the-leaked-rubio-dossier?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=7677&post_id=151561577&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=1aiy5i&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email https://bylinetimes.com/2019/10/03/islamophobic-world-view-of-tulsi-gabbards-guru-revealed-in-unearthed-recordings-can-she-still-run-for-president/  https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/11/tulsi-gabbard-dni-intelligence-trump-appointment/  https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/trumps-pick-top-intel-job-accused-traitorous-parroting-russian-propaga-rcna180073      https://decider.com/2020/08/04/the-swamp-matt-gaetz-truman-show-house/   https://abcnews.go.com/US/woman-testified-house-ethics-committee-gaetz-sex-17/story?id=115867555      https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2024/11/13/trumps-cabinet-picks-could-diminish-gops-already-thin-edge-in-congress-heres-what-to-know/   https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-picks-john-ratcliffe-for-cia-director-heres-what-to-know https://newrepublic.com/post/188369/lee-zeldin-epa-trump https://newrepublic.com/post/188246/trump-border-czar-tom-homan?utm_campaign=SF_TNR&utm_medium=social&utm_source=Twitter  https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2024/11/west-bank-annexation-evangelical/680658/  https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/11/12/trump-picks-pro-settlement-mike-huckabee-as-us-ambassador-to-israel  https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna179826 https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2024/11/07/congress/donald-trump-transition-team-00186912  https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4951768-linda-mcmahon-sued-wwe/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a Book Club Rerun! Margaret Killjoy reads her short story, The Free Orcs of Cascadia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file.  Life for Trans People Under Trump What Happens to Gaza Under Trump How Trump's Tariffs Will Impact You Trump's Foreign Policy Why Did Non-White People Vote For Trump? You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone  Sources: Life for Trans People Under Trump https://diyhrt.wiki/https://www.glad.org/transgender-id-project-updating-your-passport/#ds-11 https://www.transjusticefundingproject.org/ https://www.transincomeproject.org/  https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/united-states-v-skrmetti/  https://thehill.com/homenews/3839471-trump-vows-to-punish-doctors-hospitals-that-provide-gender-affirming-care-to-transgender-minors/\  https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/11/harris-trump-trans-rights-election-lgbtq/  https://www.axios.com/2023/01/31/trump-transgender-rights-lgbtq  https://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/amp/rcna178755  https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2024/05/10/trump-promises-rollback-on-trans-rights-heres-what-hes-said/  https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/trumps-anti-trans-ads-are-just-election-rhetoric-rcna178755  https://thehill.com/homenews/3839471-trump-vows-to-punish-doctors-hospitals-that-provide-gender-affirming-care-to-transgender-minors/  https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/08/us/politics/trump-republican-transgender-ads.html  https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/07/us/politics/democrats-kamala-harris.html?unlocked_article_code=1.YU4.kF1q.d5RAok6aekNd&smid=url-share https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/why-anti-transgender-political-ads-are-dominating-the-airwaves-this-election https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2020/8/26/21374948/trump-second-term-lgbtq-people What Happens to Gaza Under Trump Palestinians dismayed by Trump's win, their leaders urge peace | Reuters Gaza’s Cease-Fire Talks Will Probably Wait Until After Trump’s Inauguration - The New York Times ‘Israel will keep invading – with more ease’: Gaza dreads Trump presidency | Features News | Al Jazeera Trump Wants to End Gaza War on Israel’s Terms Trump's election promises even more pain for Palestinians U.S. presidential election: Why Trump's phone call with Netanyahu is so alarming. Israeli Officials Embrace Trump Victory, Despite His Unpredictability - The New York Times Donald Trump uses expletive to attack ex-ally Benjamin Netanyahu No guarantees Trump will give Netanyahu all he wants How Trump's Tariffs Will Impact You https://chuangcn.org/2019/12/trade-war-or-redistribution https://chuangcn.org/journal/one/no-way-forward-no-way-back/ https://chuangcn.org/journal/two/picking-quarrels/ https://www.donaldjtrump.com/agenda47/agenda47-cementing-fair-and-reciprocal-trade-with-the-trump-reciprocal-trade-act https://chuangcn.org/2020/06/measuring-profitability/ https://chuangcn.org/2019/08/the-changing-geography-of-chinese-industry-data-brief/ https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/04/politics/china-trump-tariffs-taiwan/index.html https://yeutter-institute.unl.edu/who-has-authority-impose-tariffs-and-how-does-affect-international-trade https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/china-and-walmart-please-for-the-love-3729889/ https://www.americanprogressaction.org/article/trumps-tariff-would-cost-the-typical-american-household-roughly-1500-each-year/ https://taxfoundation.org/research/all/federal/trump-tariffs-biden-tariffs/ https://budgetlab.yale.edu/research/fiscal-macroeconomic-and-price-estimates-tariffs-under-both-non-retaliation-and-retaliation https://www.economist.com/the-americas/2024/11/07/donald-trump-is-poised-to-smash-mexico-with-tariffs https://www.vox.com/scotus/383884/supreme-court-donald-trump-tariffs-inflation-economy Trump's Foreign Policy https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/12/us/civilian-deaths-war-isis.html https://www.reuters.com/article/world/syrian-surprise-how-trumps-phone-call-changed-the-war-idUSKCN1OR0PN/ https://www.donaldjtrump.com/issues https://www.piie.com/research/piie-charts/2024/trumps-bigger-tariff-proposals-would-cost-typical-american-household-over https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-donald-trump-trade-war-second-presidency-kamala-harris/ https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2024-trump-interview-transcript/ https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/10/09/woodward-war-biden-putin-nuclear-use-trump-russia-logan-act/ https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/national-media-release/border-patrol-tactical-unit-marksman-fires-round-fatally-injuring https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/11/04/trump-mexico-tariff-trade/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMrVdFnjEjs&t=17s Why Did Non-White People Vote For Trump? https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-11-10/election-2024-asian-american-voters  https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/asian-americans-exit-poll-harris-trump-rcna179005 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prop is joined by Mia to discuss the rightward trend of a few groups of non-white voters. Sources: https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-11-10/election-2024-asian-american-voters  https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/asian-americans-exit-poll-harris-trump-rcna179005 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James and Mia discuss what we know so far about foreign policy under the second Trump administration. Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/12/us/civilian-deaths-war-isis.html https://www.reuters.com/article/world/syrian-surprise-how-trumps-phone-call-changed-the-war-idUSKCN1OR0PN/ https://www.donaldjtrump.com/issues https://www.piie.com/research/piie-charts/2024/trumps-bigger-tariff-proposals-would-cost-typical-american-household-over https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-donald-trump-trade-war-second-presidency-kamala-harris/ https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2024-trump-interview-transcript/ https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/10/09/woodward-war-biden-putin-nuclear-use-trump-russia-logan-act/ https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/national-media-release/border-patrol-tactical-unit-marksman-fires-round-fatally-injuring https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/11/04/trump-mexico-tariff-trade/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMrVdFnjEjs&t=17sSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia and Gare discuss the effects of Trump's proposed tariffs and why they're probably going to be worse than economists are projecting. Book Link: https://chuangcn.org/journal/one/ Sources: https://chuangcn.org/2019/12/trade-war-or-redistribution https://chuangcn.org/journal/one/no-way-forward-no-way-back/ https://chuangcn.org/journal/two/picking-quarrels/ https://www.donaldjtrump.com/agenda47/agenda47-cementing-fair-and-reciprocal-trade-with-the-trump-reciprocal-trade-act https://chuangcn.org/2020/06/measuring-profitability/ https://chuangcn.org/2019/08/the-changing-geography-of-chinese-industry-data-brief/ https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/04/politics/china-trump-tariffs-taiwan/index.html https://yeutter-institute.unl.edu/who-has-authority-impose-tariffs-and-how-does-affect-international-trade https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/china-and-walmart-please-for-the-love-3729889/ https://www.americanprogressaction.org/article/trumps-tariff-would-cost-the-typical-american-household-roughly-1500-each-year/ https://taxfoundation.org/research/all/federal/trump-tariffs-biden-tariffs/ https://budgetlab.yale.edu/research/fiscal-macroeconomic-and-price-estimates-tariffs-under-both-non-retaliation-and-retaliation https://www.economist.com/the-americas/2024/11/07/donald-trump-is-poised-to-smash-mexico-with-tariffs https://www.vox.com/scotus/383884/supreme-court-donald-trump-tariffs-inflation-economySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert sits down and walks through the reactions to Trump's victory among Gazans, and the different possibilities for what comes next. Sources: Palestinians dismayed by Trump's win, their leaders urge peace | Reuters Gaza’s Cease-Fire Talks Will Probably Wait Until After Trump’s Inauguration - The New York Times ‘Israel will keep invading – with more ease’: Gaza dreads Trump presidency | Features News | Al Jazeera Trump Wants to End Gaza War on Israel’s Terms Trump's election promises even more pain for Palestinians U.S. presidential election: Why Trump's phone call with Netanyahu is so alarming. Israeli Officials Embrace Trump Victory, Despite His Unpredictability - The New York Times Donald Trump uses expletive to attack ex-ally Benjamin Netanyahu No guarantees Trump will give Netanyahu all he wantsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gare and Mia discuss Trump's policies targeting trans rights, and how we can prepare to mitigate harm. Sources:https://diyhrt.wiki/https://www.glad.org/transgender-id-project-updating-your-passport/#ds-11 https://www.transjusticefundingproject.org/ https://www.transincomeproject.org/  https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/united-states-v-skrmetti/  https://thehill.com/homenews/3839471-trump-vows-to-punish-doctors-hospitals-that-provide-gender-affirming-care-to-transgender-minors/\  https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/11/harris-trump-trans-rights-election-lgbtq/  https://www.axios.com/2023/01/31/trump-transgender-rights-lgbtq  https://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/amp/rcna178755  https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2024/05/10/trump-promises-rollback-on-trans-rights-heres-what-hes-said/  https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/trumps-anti-trans-ads-are-just-election-rhetoric-rcna178755  https://thehill.com/homenews/3839471-trump-vows-to-punish-doctors-hospitals-that-provide-gender-affirming-care-to-transgender-minors/  https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/08/us/politics/trump-republican-transgender-ads.html  https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/07/us/politics/democrats-kamala-harris.html?unlocked_article_code=1.YU4.kF1q.d5RAok6aekNd&smid=url-share https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/why-anti-transgender-political-ads-are-dominating-the-airwaves-this-electionhttps://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2020/8/26/21374948/trump-second-term-lgbtq-peopleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Book Club Rerun from the ol' ICHH archive - now with Book Club wrapping! Margaret Killjoy joins us to read a special spooky week ghost story about the 2nd American Civil War.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file.  Trump's Constitutional Sheriffs Remember, Remember, the (Other) 5th of November An Election Episode feat. Robert Still Don't Panic: An Election Response Trump's Deportation Plans You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone    Sources: Trump's Constitutional Sheriffs https://politicalresearch.org/the-insurgence-sheriffs Remember, Remember, the (Other) 5th of November https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/inspire-me/real-story-of-bonfire-night/ https://www.ajc.org/news/on-luther-and-his-lies https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/guy-fawkes-bonfire-night/index.html https://deadline.com/2024/10/lilly-wachowski-anarchists-united-grants-1236161483/ https://www.autostraddle.com/lilly-wachowski-interview/ Trump's Deportation Plans https://www.reuters.com/graphics/USA-ELECTION/MIGRATION-DEPORTATIONS/akpeoeoerpr/ https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/stats/cbp-enforcement-statistics/title-8-and-title-42-statistics-fy22 https://www.reuters.com/world/us/how-trump-would-crack-down-immigration-second-term-2023-11-14/ https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-pledges-10000-extra-border-agents-fight-with-harris-over-immigration-2024-10-13/ https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/research/mass-deportation https://www.ice.gov/identify-and-arrest/287gSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James, Robert, and Sophie discuss what we know about the incoming Trump administration's plans to deport undocumented people and how likely we are to see mass deportations in the next four years. Al Otro Lado: https://alotrolado.org/ Haitian Bridge Alliance: https://haitianbridgealliance.org/ Sources: https://www.reuters.com/graphics/USA-ELECTION/MIGRATION-DEPORTATIONS/akpeoeoerpr/ https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/stats/cbp-enforcement-statistics/title-8-and-title-42-statistics-fy22 https://www.reuters.com/world/us/how-trump-would-crack-down-immigration-second-term-2023-11-14/ https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-pledges-10000-extra-border-agents-fight-with-harris-over-immigration-2024-10-13/ https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/research/mass-deportation https://www.ice.gov/identify-and-arrest/287gSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cool Zone crew sit down to discuss where we go from here and how we can prepare for Trump’s second administration between now and January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert discusses what's likely to happen, unlikely to happen, and likely to happen in unlikely ways this election season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia and James take a break from America to discuss the history of Guy Fawkes Day, the heroes of the German Peasants War, and the future of trans cinema. Sources: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/inspire-me/real-story-of-bonfire-night/ https://www.ajc.org/news/on-luther-and-his-lies https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/guy-fawkes-bonfire-night/index.html https://deadline.com/2024/10/lilly-wachowski-anarchists-united-grants-1236161483/ https://www.autostraddle.com/lilly-wachowski-interview/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert sits down with Cloee Cooper of Political Research Associates to talk about her new podcast, The Insurgents, which looks into the movement of "constitutional" sheriffs working against democracy. Sources: https://politicalresearch.org/the-insurgence-sheriffsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you folklore about witches in Russia, because she likes witches and it's still sort of Halloween.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this series, James describes his journey into the Darién Gap, one of the most remote and dangerous migration routes on earth. We hear from migrants from around the world about the dangers of the journey, their fears that forced them to take it, and their dreams for America. It Could Happen Here Weekly 154 Sources can be found in the descriptions of each individual episode. The Green Hell: Migration Through the Darién Gap We Are All Brothers: How the Emberá Community of Bajo Chiquito Welcomes Migrants in the Darién Gap They Don’t Care About Us: What Migrants Leave Behind As If We Had Been Imprisoned: The Migrant Reception Center What Can You Do? Mutual Aid Along the Migrant Journey You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James' final episode looks at the people helping migrants once they leave the Darién Gap, and how you can help. Donation links for groups featured in this series:  Border Kindness: https://borderkindness.org/donate/Al Otro Lado: https://alotrolado.networkforgood.com/projects/63833-al-otro-lado-fundFe Y Alegria: https://www.feyalegria.org/en/home-fya-international/ Sources: https://www.oig.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/assets/2023-11/OIG-24-07-Nov23.pdf https://www.notiparole.com https://www.instagram.com/p/DAaDkSwh1Jk/?igsh=bmgyanBteW10czd5 https://www.nytimes.com/1964/09/20/archives/a-new-canaldug-by-atom-bombs-nuclear-energy-is-the-key-to-replacing.html https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/darien-gap-feature/ https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/apr/18/panama-darien-gap-jose-raul-mulino https://americasquarterly.org/article/the-darien-gaps-fearsome-reputation-has-been-centuries-in-the-making/ https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2022/10/27/the-darien-gap-a-deadly-extension-of-the-us-border https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/supporting_resources/jmhs.pdf https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/06/20/snakes-swamps-whisky-british-explorers-went-ultimate-boys-adventure/ https://www.strausscenter.org/publications/asylum-processing-at-the-u-s-mexico-border-august-2024/ https://www.gob.mx/inm/prensa/el-gobierno-mexicano-y-el-inm-articulan-corredor-emergente-de-movilidad-segura-para-el-traslado-de-personas-extranjeras-con-cita-cbp-one https://english.elpais.com/international/2024-03-23/kidnapping-and-escape-of-95-ecuadorian-migrants-in-chiapas-if-you-continue-informing-we-will-return-them-in-bags.html https://humanrightsfirst.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Asylum-Policies-Harm-Black-Asylum-Seekers-FACTSHEET-formatted.pdf https://respondcrisistranslation.org/en/newsb/cbp-ones-obscene-language-errors-create-more-barriers-for-asylum-seekers https://www.msf.org/lack-action-sees-sharp-rise-sexual-violence-people-transiting-darien-gap-panamaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the fourth installment of his series on the Darién Gap, James talks to migrants at Lajas Blancas reception center north of the Darién, who can often be stuck there for months without the money to continue their journeys. Sources: https://www.notiparole.com https://www.instagram.com/p/DAaDkSwh1Jk/?igsh=bmgyanBteW10czd5 https://www.nytimes.com/1964/09/20/archives/a-new-canaldug-by-atom-bombs-nuclear-energy-is-the-key-to-replacing.html https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/darien-gap-feature/ https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/apr/18/panama-darien-gap-jose-raul-mulino https://americasquarterly.org/article/the-darien-gaps-fearsome-reputation-has-been-centuries-in-the-making/ https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2022/10/27/the-darien-gap-a-deadly-extension-of-the-us-border https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/supporting_resources/jmhs.pdf https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/06/20/snakes-swamps-whisky-british-explorers-went-ultimate-boys-adventure/ https://www.strausscenter.org/publications/asylum-processing-at-the-u-s-mexico-border-august-2024/ https://www.gob.mx/inm/prensa/el-gobierno-mexicano-y-el-inm-articulan-corredor-emergente-de-movilidad-segura-para-el-traslado-de-personas-extranjeras-con-cita-cbp-one https://english.elpais.com/international/2024-03-23/kidnapping-and-escape-of-95-ecuadorian-migrants-in-chiapas-if-you-continue-informing-we-will-return-them-in-bags.html https://humanrightsfirst.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Asylum-Policies-Harm-Black-Asylum-Seekers-FACTSHEET-formatted.pdf https://respondcrisistranslation.org/en/newsb/cbp-ones-obscene-language-errors-create-more-barriers-for-asylum-seekers https://www.msf.org/lack-action-sees-sharp-rise-sexual-violence-people-transiting-darien-gap-panamaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part three of his series on the Darién Gap, James talks about what drives Venezuelan and African migrants to make the journey through the Darién Gap. Sources: https://www.notiparole.com https://www.instagram.com/p/DAaDkSwh1Jk/?igsh=bmgyanBteW10czd5 https://www.nytimes.com/1964/09/20/archives/a-new-canaldug-by-atom-bombs-nuclear-energy-is-the-key-to-replacing.html https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/darien-gap-feature/ https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/apr/18/panama-darien-gap-jose-raul-mulino https://americasquarterly.org/article/the-darien-gaps-fearsome-reputation-has-been-centuries-in-the-making/ https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2022/10/27/the-darien-gap-a-deadly-extension-of-the-us-border https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/supporting_resources/jmhs.pdf https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/06/20/snakes-swamps-whisky-british-explorers-went-ultimate-boys-adventure/ https://www.strausscenter.org/publications/asylum-processing-at-the-u-s-mexico-border-august-2024/ https://www.gob.mx/inm/prensa/el-gobierno-mexicano-y-el-inm-articulan-corredor-emergente-de-movilidad-segura-para-el-traslado-de-personas-extranjeras-con-cita-cbp-one https://english.elpais.com/international/2024-03-23/kidnapping-and-escape-of-95-ecuadorian-migrants-in-chiapas-if-you-continue-informing-we-will-return-them-in-bags.html https://humanrightsfirst.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Asylum-Policies-Harm-Black-Asylum-Seekers-FACTSHEET-formatted.pdf https://respondcrisistranslation.org/en/newsb/cbp-ones-obscene-language-errors-create-more-barriers-for-asylum-seekers https://www.msf.org/lack-action-sees-sharp-rise-sexual-violence-people-transiting-darien-gap-panamaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second part of his series on the Darién Gap, James looks at the impacts of migration on the indigenous Panamanian Emberá community. Sources: https://www.notiparole.com https://www.instagram.com/p/DAaDkSwh1Jk/?igsh=bmgyanBteW10czd5 https://www.nytimes.com/1964/09/20/archives/a-new-canaldug-by-atom-bombs-nuclear-energy-is-the-key-to-replacing.html https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/darien-gap-feature/ https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/apr/18/panama-darien-gap-jose-raul-mulino https://americasquarterly.org/article/the-darien-gaps-fearsome-reputation-has-been-centuries-in-the-making/ https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2022/10/27/the-darien-gap-a-deadly-extension-of-the-us-border https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/supporting_resources/jmhs.pdf https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/06/20/snakes-swamps-whisky-british-explorers-went-ultimate-boys-adventure/ https://www.strausscenter.org/publications/asylum-processing-at-the-u-s-mexico-border-august-2024/ https://www.gob.mx/inm/prensa/el-gobierno-mexicano-y-el-inm-articulan-corredor-emergente-de-movilidad-segura-para-el-traslado-de-personas-extranjeras-con-cita-cbp-one https://english.elpais.com/international/2024-03-23/kidnapping-and-escape-of-95-ecuadorian-migrants-in-chiapas-if-you-continue-informing-we-will-return-them-in-bags.html https://humanrightsfirst.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Asylum-Policies-Harm-Black-Asylum-Seekers-FACTSHEET-formatted.pdf https://respondcrisistranslation.org/en/newsb/cbp-ones-obscene-language-errors-create-more-barriers-for-asylum-seekers https://www.msf.org/lack-action-sees-sharp-rise-sexual-violence-people-transiting-darien-gap-panamaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first of 5 episodes, James describes his journey to the Darién gap in Southern Panama, and the journeys that thousands of migrants take each week on one of the most dangerous land migration routes on earth. Sources: https://www.notiparole.com https://www.instagram.com/p/DAaDkSwh1Jk/?igsh=bmgyanBteW10czd5 https://www.nytimes.com/1964/09/20/archives/a-new-canaldug-by-atom-bombs-nuclear-energy-is-the-key-to-replacing.html https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/darien-gap-feature/ https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/apr/18/panama-darien-gap-jose-raul-mulino https://americasquarterly.org/article/the-darien-gaps-fearsome-reputation-has-been-centuries-in-the-making/ https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2022/10/27/the-darien-gap-a-deadly-extension-of-the-us-border https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/supporting_resources/jmhs.pdf https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/06/20/snakes-swamps-whisky-british-explorers-went-ultimate-boys-adventure/ https://www.strausscenter.org/publications/asylum-processing-at-the-u-s-mexico-border-august-2024/ https://www.gob.mx/inm/prensa/el-gobierno-mexicano-y-el-inm-articulan-corredor-emergente-de-movilidad-segura-para-el-traslado-de-personas-extranjeras-con-cita-cbp-one https://english.elpais.com/international/2024-03-23/kidnapping-and-escape-of-95-ecuadorian-migrants-in-chiapas-if-you-continue-informing-we-will-return-them-in-bags.html https://humanrightsfirst.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Asylum-Policies-Harm-Black-Asylum-Seekers-FACTSHEET-formatted.pdf https://respondcrisistranslation.org/en/newsb/cbp-ones-obscene-language-errors-create-more-barriers-for-asylum-seekers https://www.msf.org/lack-action-sees-sharp-rise-sexual-violence-people-transiting-darien-gap-panamaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you a story in which vampires serve as a metaphor for yet another thing, because vampires are cool.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. Sources can be found in the descriptions of each individual episode. An Alex Jones Update feat. Knowledge Fight Infiltrating Local Nazi Groups How Trump Rigged an FBI Investigation for Brett Kavanaugh Economists Win Worst Nobel Prize Yet, Asked to Please Stop Charlie Kirk vs College Students You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garrison dissociates at a Charlie Kirk x Vivek Ramaswamy rally and wonders if it's even worth it anymore. Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/11/us/politics/elon-musk-donald-trump-pennsylvania.html  https://www.9news.com/article/news/verify/immigration/new-york-city-free-one-way-plane-tickets-migrants-fact-check/536-c6e7168f-7f16-4bf9-97cd-33389729869c https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/23/nyregion/nyc-hotels-homeless-shelters.html https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/sep/09/kamala-harris-afghanistan-withdrawal-report https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/undocumented-immigrant-offending-rate-lower-us-born-citizen-rate https://www.npr.org/2024/03/08/1237103158/immigrants-are-less-likely-to-commit-crimes-than-us-born-americans-studies-find https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2024/oct/15/byron-donalds/fact-checking-misleading-claims-about-black-wage-g/ https://www.tampabay.com/news/2024/07/02/how-did-black-americans-do-economically-under-trump-biden/ https://www.wilsoncenter.org/publication/the-trump-administration-embraces-the-saudi-led-war-yemen https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/saudi-arabia-arms-deal-trump-what-to-know/ https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2021/01/20/trump-the-anti-war-president-was-always-a-myth/ https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/07/22/what-we-know-about-unauthorized-immigrants-living-in-the-us/ https://www.wabe.org/charlie-kirk-vivek-ramaswamy-tangle-with-georgia-state-students-at-tour-stop-in-support-of-trump/ https://newslit.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/NLP-Teen-Survey-Report-2024.pdf See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia and James discuss Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James A. Robinson's recent fake economics Nobel won for being to first economists to discover that history exists. Sources: https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/aer.91.4.938 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2378023118773614https://www.nber.org/papers/w10481https://academic.oup.com/qje/article-abstract/117/4/1231/1875948https://www.nobelprize.org/uploads/2024/10/advanced-economicsciencesprize2024.pdfhttps://www.nobelprize.org/uploads/2024/10/advanced-economicsciencesprize2024.pdfhttps://pubs.aeaweb.org/doi/pdfplus/10.1257/aer.91.5.1369See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia, Sophie and Robert relive the horror of the Kavanaugh hearings and discover how Trump made the FBI conduct a fake "investigation" to clear him. Sources: https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/KavanaughReport_final.pdf https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/donald-trump-brett-kavanaugh-misogyny.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/10/08/kavanaugh-trump-white-house-fbi-report/ https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article214604235.html https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/25/us/politics/joe-biden-anita-hill.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/10/08/kavanaugh-trump-white-house-fbi-report/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garrison is joined by Corvallis Antifa and Left Coast Right Watch to discuss the Oregon chapter of White Lives Matter and one particular nazi who is receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars in government contracts via his company Whit Industries.  Sources:https://cvantifa.noblogs.org/post/2024/09/16/wlm/ https://leftcoastrightwatch.org/articles/your-tax-dollars-at-work-the-nazi-leader-behind-coos-bays-whit-industries/ https://info4publicuse.org/2024/09/tax-dollars-funding-a-nazi-linked-business-at-the-port-of-coos-bay/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert sits down with Dan and Jordan, the world's top Alex Jones experts, to discuss his bankruptcy and the collapse and possible rebirth of Infowars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you the story she figures probably inspired Predator.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. Sources can be found in the descriptions of each individual episode. Hurricane Conspiracy Theories The 2028 General Strike and Climate Change Israel's History with UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon Anarchism In Argentina, Pt. 1 feat. Andrew Anarchism In Argentina, Pt. 2 feat. Andrew You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew and Mia stride boldly into the future as time and anarchism in Argentina march forth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew and Mia discuss the origins of anarchism in Argentina and its first uprisings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James and Mia discuss the history of UNIFIL, and the role it plays today as Israel keeps threatening UN peacekeepers in Lebanon.Sources: https://unifil.unmissions.org/unifil-ground-operations https://www.total-slovenia-news.com/politics/5322-timeline-of-security-incidents-involving-slovenian-troops https://unifil.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/unifilpresskit.pdf http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/5215366.stm https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/jun/06/syrian-golan-crossing-israeli-military-quneitra https://x.com/UNIFIL_/status/1845470755015762208See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia talks with Rosewater, an organizer with the Sunrise Movement, about how the UAW's plan for a 2028 general strike has changed ecological organizing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do Democrats control the weather? Will FEMA raid your home? Garrison and Mia discuss why the misinformation ecosystem is getting worse and how fact-checking may not fix it.  Sources:https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2024/10/hurricane-milton-conspiracies-misinformation/680221/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2024/10/09/hurricane-helene-fema-funding-response-fact-check/75587360007/https://www.fema.gov/disaster/current/hurricane-helene/rumor-responsehttps://www.reuters.com/world/us/hurricane-milton-helene-fact-checking-conspiracies-rumors-2024-10-09/https://x.com/atrupar/status/1844070899160359052https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/10/08/hurricane-milton-helene-recovery-trump-lies/75557458007/https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/hurricane/2024/10/10/after-milton-desantis-denounces-online-hurricane-conspiracy-theories/75576038007/https://x.com/SULLY10X/status/1843348003203232104https://www.mediamatters.org/tiktok/amazon-alexa-error-sparking-conspiracy-theories-about-hurricane-milton-tiktokhttps://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/ai-girl-maga-hurricane-helene-1235125285/https://x.com/KandissTaylor/status/1843080488115658942https://x.com/RpsAgainstTrump/status/1844405108685275179https://x.com/MollyJongFast/status/1844412719476379746https://www.isdglobal.org/digital_dispatches/hurricane-helene-brews-up-storm-of-online-falsehoods-and-threats/#https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/10/24266848/violent-threats-against-fema-swirl-on-social-media https://www.mediamatters.org/tiktok/tiktok-misinformation-about-hurricane-helene-has-spurred-calls-violence-against-femahttps://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/hurricane-milton-misinformation-meteorlogist-death-threats-1235130352/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you a spooky vampire story that's quite a bit different.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. Sources can be found in the descriptions of each individual episode. Bad Mayor Monday: The Eric Adams Indictment Special The Things That Helped People In Western North Carolina DHS' Child Border Agents & Civilian Paramilitaries A Future Without Coffee feat. Prop Israel Invades Lebanon & Other Horrors You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia and Gare discuss a new Israeli push into northern Gaza and their expanding war on Lebanon. Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9vp7dg3ml1o https://archive.is/Y2lUM https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/10/9/live-israel-hits-lebanons-beirut-bekaa-valley-gaza-deaths-near-42000 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/9/israeli-offensives-in-lebanon-and-gaza-kill-dozens-displace-millions https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/5/israel-issues-new-evacuation-order-in-gaza-as-attack-on-nuseirat-kills-several https://www.palestinechronicle.com/northern-gaza-under-siege-israel-issues-fresh-evacuation-orders-for-three-hospitals/ https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/irans-khamenei-warned-nasrallah-israeli-plot-kill-him-sources-say-2024-10-02/ https://apnews.com/article/israel-lebanon-hezbollah-gaza-news-10-01-2024-eb175dff6e46906caea8b9e43dfbd3da https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-airstrikes-rock-beirut-hezbollah-command-centre-hit-2024-09-28/ https://gazette.com/news/wex/biden-and-netanyahu-speak-for-first-time-since-hezbollah-escalation/article_6ac0e235-c376-5900-8a6c-92e1833a5668.html https://www.nbcnews.com/investigations/israel-not-briefed-us-military-officials-plans-retaliation-iran-rcna174443 https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/oct/08/israel-iran-live-blog-hezbollah-lebanon-gaza-hamas-war-middle-east-crisis-news-updates?filterKeyEvents=false&page=with:block-6705c5c68f08f65f2b70052a#block-6705c5c68f08f65f2b70052a https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/10/8/live-israel-kills-dozens-in-gaza-as-palestinians-mark-one-year-of-war https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/oct/08/israel-iran-live-blog-hezbollah-lebanon-gaza-hamas-war-middle-east-crisis-news-updates?page=with:block-670564528f08f65f2b70021d#top-of-blogSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turns out climate change is also coming for our coffee! Guest host Prop from Hood Politics with Prop walks us through the coffee supply chain and how irresponsible harvesting practices have led us to the possibility of a future without coffee. Then he shows us how people in the industry, through regenerative indigenous practices, are saving our soil. Sources: https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/what-is-climate-changehttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2023-12-18/coffee-s-future-looks-bitter-as-climate-change-hits-from-brazil-to-vietnam?embedded-checkout=truehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqnZkvKIo0ghttps://apnews.com/article/brazil-climate-change-drought-coffee-harvest-a6516a4b314e6ba7c11513c08afb6996Good Coffee: https://www.bext360.com/#/Onyx Coffee: https://onyxcoffeelab.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqkoy-rSGjm53d4V-HFxAvccdbdtX2j9PRlxVWJ-goOkaFW7StvCxffee Black: https://cxffeeblack.com/La Palma el Tuyucan: https://lapalmayeltucanhotel.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia and James talk about ICE's program to train civilians into paramilitaries and the Border Patrol's training camp for children. Sources: https://documentedny.com/2024/10/01/ice-immigration-train-citizens-academy/ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1768KW4pKjW1HGF8qEz5mwT0ncwiXH13b/view https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/09/03/after-ice-postpones-chicago-citizens-academy-local-immigrant-groups-breathe-a-sigh-of-relief-for-now/ https://www.newsweek.com/ice-launching-citizens-academy-course-how-agency-arrests-immigrants-1516656 https://www.beyondlegalaid.org/updates/2021/5/18/ice-academy-foia https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ULjGNO2WqhjXjjmpEFL41Qlp8HjZn9Lk/view https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hR8m3j1zffTn5fkdZj4YR-mWV07wmxn_/view https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/former-customs-and-border-patrol-agent-found-guilty-federal-civil-rights-and-kidnapping https://www.themarshallproject.org/2024/05/01/police-explorer-sexual-abuse-boy-scouts https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/scouts-border-immigration-trump/ https://www.propublica.org/article/secret-border-patrol-facebook-group-agents-joke-about-migrant-deaths-post-sexist-memes https://www.help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-1638?language=en_US https://www.kut.org/texas/2017-11-30/border-patrol-youth-program-trains-children-as-young-as-14-to-become-agents https://theintercept.com/2019/07/12/border-patrol-chief-carla-provost-was-a-member-of-secret-facebook-group/ https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/08/border-patrol-academy-rape-artesia-new-mexico-impunity/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James and Margaret discuss her trip to Western North Carolina, the things people had prepared that helped, the things that didn't help, and how you can learn from their experiences. MADR: https://mutualaiddisasterrelief.org/ Appalachian Medical Solidarity: https://www.facebook.com/appmedsolid/MSR Dromedary Bags: https://www.msrgear.com/water-treatment/storage-bags/dromedary-bags/dromedary-bags.htmlMSR Guardian: https://www.msrgear.com/search?q=guardianCamelBak Filter: https://www.camelbak.com/shop/accessories/filtration/Garmin InReach Mini: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/765374DMM Mini Locking Carabiner: https://dmmwales.com/products/xsre-lock?_pos=3&_sid=a7e7b4e4f&_ss=rSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia, Gare and James are joined by the Outspoken slate's Joey Patt to read the indictment of Eric Adams and discover how his cartoon bribery schemes fell apart. Sources: Indictment Next-in-Line for New York Mayor Got Contributions From Donor in Eric Adams IndictmentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you even more William Morris, but this story has swords in it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. Sources can be found in the descriptions of each individual episode. What’s the Matter With Boeing, Pt. 1: Shareholders Don't Build Airplanes What’s the Matter With Boeing, Pt. 2: The Plane That’s Trying to Murders You Disaster Relief, Survival & Hurricane Helene Vance & Walz Become Friends During Debate James' Trip To The Darién Gap You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James talks to Mia about a reporting trip to the Emberá community of Bajo Chiquito in the Darién Gap, and his experience interviewing migrants making the most dangerous part of their journey to the USA. Sources: Jesuit Shelter: https://www.feyalegria.org/panama/ https://elpitazo.net/migracion/muere-venezolana-mientras-cruzaba-la-selva-de-darien-junto-a-su-familia/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert, Sophie, and Garrison discuss the vice presidential debate between Minnesota governor Tim Walz and Ohio senator JD Vance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert sits down with Margaret Killjoy for a dispatch from Asheville in the wake of a disaster, and then talks to James Stout about disaster survival lessons we need to learn before the next one. Sources:https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/hurricane-helene-death-toll-missing-people-b2622259.htmlhttps://www.broadcastify.com/webPlayer/43107https://www.amazon.com/dp/1625951558?ref=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_JGGGWKAWJN5Z9A3RKRRB&ref_=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_JGGGWKAWJN5Z9A3RKRRB&social_share=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_JGGGWKAWJN5Z9A3RKRRB&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=1https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09J8GWC6D?ref=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_82FMND05X67E2RBH1JTC&ref_=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_82FMND05X67E2RBH1JTC&social_share=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_82FMND05X67E2RBH1JTC&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the shareholder revolution takeover continues, Boeing builds a plan that tries to crash itself and fixes it with software that also tries to crash the plane. Hundreds die. Sources: Boeing CEO Out in Sex Scandal As Boeing Agrees to Plead Guilty to Fraud, a Look Back at What Led Up to the 737 Max Crashes That Killed 346 People SpaceX launches rescue mission for 2 NASA astronauts who are stuck in space until next year Whistleblower Joshua Dean, Who Raised Concerns About Boeing Jets, Dies at 45 How the Boeing 737 Max Disaster Looks to a Software Developer Key events in the troubled history of the Boeing 737 Max The inside story of MCAS: How Boeing’s 737 MAX system gained power and lost safeguardsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Boeing workers strike and airplanes are grounded for new and terrifying reasons, Mia looks back at how the shareholder revolution crushed Boeing's engineers. Sources: The Utopia of Rules Liquidated An Ethnography of Wall Street The 1997 Merger That Paved the Way for the Boeing 737 Max Crisis The Long-Forgotten Flight That Sent Boeing Off Course Harry Stonecipher Speech Requiem for a Dreamliner Seeing like a CEO How Jack Welch’s Reign at G.E. Gave Us Elon Musk’s Twitter Feed The Merger That Brought Boeing Low Rise of the Red Engineers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you even more William Morris, but this story has swords in itSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. Sources can be found in the descriptions of each individual episode. How Bread Bloc Feeds Unhoused People In San Diego Anarchism In Brazil, Pt. 1 feat. Andrew Anarchism In Brazil, Pt. 2 feat. Andrew Gig Economy Terror: What Israel's Pager Bomb Attack Means for You Wild Faith: A Conversation with Talia Lavin You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Pre- order: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/talia-lavin/wild-faith/9780306829192/ Talia's Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/theswordandthesandwichSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert sits down with Mia and Gare to discuss the recent Mossad attack on Hezbollah using pagers and radios impregnated with explosives. It turns out this is an incredibly easy thing to do, an attack that opens a massive pandora's box with the potential to change daily life for all of us in terrifying ways. Sources: Turning Everyday Gadgets into Bombs is a Bad Idea « bunnie's blog (bunniestudios.com) We still don’t know how the Lebanon pager attack happened. Here’s what we do know about our own electronic devices | CNN Business Study reveals robust performance in aged detonator explosive (lanl.gov) What is the PETN explosive used by Israel in walkie-talkies belonging to Hezbollah? Can dogs detect them? (msn.com) How Israel Built a Modern-Day Trojan Horse: Exploding Pagers - The New York Times (archive.is)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew continues his conversation with Garrison about the development of Brazilian Anarchism during repression and fascist violence in the 20th century.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew talk with Garrison about the history of Brazilian Anarchism in the late 19th and early 20th century.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James sits down with two members of Bread Bloc to talk about mutual aid, how to set up your own mutual aid project, and the increasingly hostile environment for unhoused people in San Diego and California after the Grants Pass decision.  Sources: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/research-briefs/homelessness-and-housing-instability-among-lgbtq-youth-feb-2022/ https://calmatters.org/housing/homelessness/2024/09/camping-ban-ordinances/https://apnews.com/article/california-gavin-newsom-homeless-sweeps-funding-bdaf5719847e11daf8cca06c62737994https://www.sandiego.gov/police/services/neighborhood-policing-division/unsafe-campingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you a story about decoration. Really.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. Sources can be found in the descriptions of each individual episode. The UAW Staff Purge Why Conservatives Hate Ukraine feat. Rudy Giuliani The Heritage Foundation's Anti-Trans Booklets An Update On The Revolution in Myanmar The Current State of Meme Politics You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garrison and Robert discuss how memes are being used in the 2024 election, from couch sex to racist bomb threats.  Sources:https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/jd-vance-couch-sex-rumor-explained-1235068142/https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/jd-vance-couch-cushions/https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/jd-vance-couch-cushion-story-hoaxhttps://knowyourmeme.com/memes/tim-walz-horse-semen-story-hoax/https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/tampon-timhttps://knowyourmeme.com/memes/fell-out-of-a-coconut-tree#fn1https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/what-can-be-unburdened-by-what-has-beenhttps://x.com/herandrews/status/1817979762570375597https://x.com/RichardHanania/status/1834790387883413592https://x.com/Esqueer_/status/1835321899116577206https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/09/19/day-by-day-how-jd-vance-tweeted-misinformation-about-springfield/https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2024/08/09/what-to-know-about-olympics-gender-debate-as-imane-khelif-faces-off-in-womens-boxing-final/https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/8/7/imane-khelif-and-western-delusions-of-white-innocencehttps://www.newsguardrealitycheck.com/p/origins-haitians-eating-pets-claimhttps://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/trump-vance-springfield-ohio-haiti-cats-rcna170934See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James talks to Billy Ford of the USIP about the developments in the conflict in Myanmar, the recent and disastrous flooding, the situation in Rakhine State, and how the Junta is holding onto power despite massive losses.Sources: https://thediplomat.com/2024/09/arakan-army-commander-in-chief-twan-mrat-naing-on-the-future-of-rakhine-state/ https://www.irrawaddy.com/in-person/interview/aa-chief-arakan-armys-vision-for-myanmar-is-federal-union-of-ethnic-and-bamar-peoples.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garrison is joined by Mia and James to read from their collection of Heritage Foundation 'Gender Ideology' pamphlets obtained at the RNC.https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-03-28/opinion-gender-affirming-care-is-not-new-or-experimental https://abcnews.go.com/Health/england-nhs-halts-puberty-blockers-transgender-youth/story?id=108077330 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9793415/ https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/16/health/ohio-transgender-teen-hearing-judge-decision/index.html https://www.ncregister.com/cna/supreme-court-declines-to-hear-catholic-couple-s-lawsuit-over-transgender-child-custody https://themicheab.medium.com/breaking-down-point-5-of-gender-ideology-harms-children-cf1b9beb7d4 https://www.thetrevorproject.org/blog/new-study-finds-gender-affirming-hormone-therapy-linked-to-lower-rates-of-depression-suicide-risk-among-transgender-youth/  https://www.peprec.research.va.gov/PEPRECRESEARCH/docs/Policy_Brief_24a_Gender_Affirming_Surgeries.pdf    https://apnews.com/article/loudoun-virginia-lawsuit-transgender-bathroom-sexual-assault-a26168568cc20c2aa6cec9bef50e7c3f   https://www.damemagazine.com/2023/08/14/the-gop-has-a-master-plan-to-criminalize-being-trans/    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert discusses how the Republican Party came to see Ukraine as an enemy, and plays an argument he had with Rudy Giuliani at the 2024 RNC. Sources: https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2024/07/29/war-in-ukraine-wide-partisan-differences-on-u-s-responsibility-and-support/ https://archive.is/VUyw0 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/20/republicans-ukraine-aid-package-congress https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/01/republican-opposition-to-ukraine-is-reaching-tipping-point.html https://www.newsweek.com/trump-rnc-chair-whatley-says-ukraine-us-adversary-republicans-1887731 https://news.gallup.com/poll/643601/americans-say-not-helping-ukraine-enough.aspx https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/11/russia-to-build-migrant-village-for-conservative-american-expats-a81101 https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2014/02/10/russians-return-to-religion-but-not-to-church/ https://archive.is/9UPuP#selection-2869.0-2869.506 https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-weapons-audit-watchdog-us-congress-biden-9abecd14528b9551ff4ddb6786ad7fda https://www.businessinsider.com/no-sign-of-mass-arms-trafficking-from-ukraine-authorities-say-2022-10 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia talks with Alex Chan, an organizer for the UAW, about the union's attempts to break her staff union and how it hurts both UAW organizers and the workers they organize. Follow the UAW on socials: @UAWstaffunitedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Audiobook narrator Jackie Meloche reads Margaret the first chapter of her own upcomin book!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. How to Stop the Far Right in Three Easy Steps What’s The Matter With Texas? feat. Steven Monacelli & Dr. Michael Phillips Inside the Russian Government's Big YouTube Scam Harris V. Trump: The Thriller in Wherever They Filmed This Debate What Happens When Temperatures Soar at the Border? You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James talks to Josef from Borderlands Relief Collective about a day of dropping water in triple digit temperatures at the border, and how you can help.  Los Angeles Del Desierto Paypal Los Angeles Del Desierto Homepage: https://losangelesdeldesierto.org/en/how-to-help/ Borderlands Relief Collective https://linktr.ee/borderlandsreliefcollective Sources: San Diego County Medical Examiners' OfficeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert, Garrison, and Sophie react to the first debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Sources: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/goldman-sachs-sees-biggest-boost-us-economy-harris-win-2024-09-04/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-684oJSbus&t=399s https://www.journal-news.com/news/police-say-no-reports-of-pets-stolen-eaten-in-ohio-city-after-viral-social-media-post/CYH474B3HZBBNLSX2CQMA37EVE/ https://archive.org/details/factcheck-usa-haitian-eating_202409 https://www.instagram.com/taylorswift/p/C_wtAOKOW1z/?hl=en https://slate.com/life/2024/09/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-game-chiefs-2024-brittany-mahomes.html https://substack.com/@ettingermentumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert, James, and Gare discuss Russia's secret payment to Tenet Media and conservative content creators as a part covert operations to influence US politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steven Monacelli, a journalist in Texas focused on politics and extremism, and Dr. Michael Phillips, a historian of racism and eugenics in Texas, team up to explain the apocalyptic religious belief that shapes politics in Texas — and in turn, the nation and world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia and Robert discuss an unlikely electoral program to defeat the far right: an MLM crackdown, supplement regulations, and legalizing direct car sales.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you a classic sci-fi critique of eugenics by a master of satire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. How DSA Politicians & the City of LA Betrayed a Tenant Movement The Anarchists of Chile feat. Andrew What Happens When A US Volunteer Is Shot by the IDF? You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James and Shereen talk with Amado, a volunteer with Faz3a who was shot in the leg by the IDF. We discuss the lack of a US government response, and how listeners can be in solidarity with the people of Palestine. https://www.defendpalestine.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The saga of Latin American anarchism continues as Andrew explores the 19th and 20th century history of anarchism in Chile.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia talks with Janis Yu from CCED and Anahy, a tenant organizer at Hillside Villa, about their organizing against their landlord and the deal LA politicians, bureaucrats, and DSA council reps negotiated behind their backs to sell them out. Follow: @hillside_villaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you a classic sci-fi tale of a marriage on Mars gone wrong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. Kamala Shuts Down the DNC Imane Khelif and the Co-option of the Mexican Terfs Transnational Repression of Sikh Independence Activists Political Cults: The Democratic Workers Party feat. Andrew You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew and James discuss another political cult. In this episode, we cover the Democratic Workers Party and its leader, former professor Marlene Dixon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James talks to Dr. Singh about the recent assassinations and attempted assassinations of Sikh independence activists by the Indian government.  Some resources mentioned in the episode: Askindiawhy.comKhalistan.org@FREE5AB on social media platformsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queer Zapatista network activist Eme Flores gives Mia an update about the current status of Mexico's terf movement and how they fueled the campaign against Olympic boxer Imane Khelif. Follow Emi: @EmeAquiFlores https://pendulo.com/libro/fulgor-de-la-noche-el_337884  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert, Garrison, and Sophie discuss Kamala’s speech, her comments on foreign policy, and her promise to make America normal again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you a science fiction story about space unions and family ties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Palestinians are denied a time slot on the DNC stage as Gov. Walz reclaims Freedom for the democrats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert and Gare cover a protest at the Israeli Consulate, and Sophie time travels back to 2008 to see Obama. Chicago Community Jail Support (and bail fund): https://www.instagram.com/chicommunityjailsupport/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert gives an update on protest disruptions, Gare reports on Biden’s somber DNC speech, and Sophie attends a Palestinian Human Rights panel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert and Gare report on pro-Palestine protests in Chicago on the first day of the Democratic National Convention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anti-war protests rage, a president drops out of the race in favor of his vice president, a candidate is assassinated, welcome to the 1968 DNC. But how similar really is it to 2024?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you stories about demons and moon maidens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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James explains the significance of the ongoing Turkish bombing campaign against southern  Kurdistan and what this means for the Kurdish freedom movement as well civilians in the region.  https://www.kurdishpeace.org/research/human-rights/the-kurdish-refugees-at-the-southern-border/  https://cptik.org/reports-1/2024/8/12/civilian-casualties-by-turkish-and-iranian-military-operations-1991-2024 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert walks Garrison through an abridged political biography of Tim Walz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert sits down with Garrison to trace the ideological development of JD Vance and how Peter Thiel helped enthrall him to a branch of neo-monarchist right-wing ideology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James is joined by Mick (@twosoberpossum) to discuss the activists and community groups coming together to protect an endangered forest in the middle of Ghent, the third largest city in Belgium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thomas Crooks wasn’t the first guy to take a shot at a presidential candidate without a clear political motive. In 1972, Arthur Bremer failed to assassinate Richard Nixon and settled on one of Nixon’s opponents instead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you a story about a boy who could have been king but instead talks to birds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mia and James attempt to explain why Tim Walz consistently deployed state violence against protesters by taking a journey back through the history of the welfare state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gare is joined by Shane Burley and Ben Lorber to discuss how to identify antisemitism and the attacks against Palestine solidarity protests. Their new book is titled "Safety Through Solidarity: A Radical Guide to Fighting Antisemitism." Upcoming online event-https://forward.com/events/how-the-left-can-fight-antisemitism/  https://vashtimedia.com/how-to-fight-antisemitism-and-win/  https://jewishcurrents.org/examining-the-adls-antisemitism-audit     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James and Shereen discuss Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s proposed border and immigration policies and what each of them would mean for migrants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew is joined by James to discuss anarchism in the Andes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James and Shereen discuss the most deadly animal on earth, ways to avoid being eaten alive, and efforts at mosquito eradicationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you a story about where personal grief meets climate grief.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Gare investigates the alleged increase in Grindr activity at the 2024 Republican National Convention.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia and James venture into the depths of Kamala Harris’ Dad’s fusion of Marxian and post-Keynesian economics and root out the truth about Donald Harris' Marxism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James and Shereen discuss the history of the modern Olympic Games, the Nazi Olympics of 1936, and how the games harm the communities that host them. James’ book about the Olympics: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-13-8071-6    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you Russian folklore about a cool bird robber guy who lives in a nest that some punks like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Minutes before Biden dropped out of the election, Mia talked with trans policy expert Corinne Green about a series of disturbing anti-trans moves by the Biden administration and Democrats in congress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a chaotic week, Robert sits down to explain why victory is, in fact, possible.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Molly talks about the recently unsealed case against the Albanian racist who recruited American teens in a Roblox chat to Zoombomb California city council meetings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert and Gare discuss the final event of the 2024 RNC: the Trump Coronation Spectacular.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you a story about what enormous love it will take to rebuild the world and take back what's ours from the powerful.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Robert and Sophie infiltrate the private Heritage Foundation afterparty, and Gare talks with a conservative environmentalist group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert and Gare report from where Ohio police shot a houseless Black man, meanwhile Sophie attends a Moms for Liberty event starring Ron DeSantis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert, Gare and Sophie report from the first official day of the Republican National Convention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert, Gare and Sophie report from Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the Red, White, & Brew RNC welcome party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These are frightening times, but Robert explains why now is not the time to panic. The situation is not as dire or hopeless as many people want you to believe, and there's a lot of good evidence to back that up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret finishes reading you a reimagining of Hindu mythology by a masterful speculative fiction author.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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James and Shereen talk about attacks on Syrian refugees in Turkey, the response in Turkish occupied Syria, and the Turkish  ultra nationalism that took advantage of economic conditions to stoke anti-refugee sentiments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia and James take a deep dive into how Saudi Arabia's attempts to get returns on their investments led them to carry out a genocide in Yemen and an Esports tournament in Riyadh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert and Gare enter the KHIVE to discuss post debate polls, whether Biden will step down, and if Kamala Harris could replace him on the ballot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An exploration of two different ways to define being indigenous.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you a reimagining of Hindu mythology by a masterful speculative fiction author.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mia and James discuss the economic crisis and splits in the MAS and Bolivia's social movements that led to the worst coup attempt in modern history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert, James, and Gare discuss the first presidential debate of 2024, Biden’s poor performance, Trump's lies and what this means for the upcoming election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret finishes reading Robert Evans a novella about the near future of tech, surveillance, and teenage rebellion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Robert and Gare explore 'The New Norm Show,’ the worst conservative cartoon ever made.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert and Gare take a look at the polls post Trump's felony conviction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia talks with comedian, political satirist, and writer Justine Wanda about the movement against Kenya’s 2024 Finance Bill and how massive tax hikes on basic goods have driven Kenyans into the streets.  Instagram/TikTok @fakewokewithjustine, Twitter @officalFWWJ @justinewandaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James talks to immigration attorney Kirsten Zittlau about ICE’s recent transfer of asylum seekers from detention in California to Texas, Biden’s recent executive order, and how to participate in mutual aid to help migrants. Please support The Sidewalk School here: https://gofund.me/06cd0c76See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew takes a look at the historical tactics and methods of resistance used in the struggle against colonial powers in the Caribbean.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret continues to read Robert Evans a novella about the near future of tech, surveillance, and teenage rebellion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Robert and James discuss war crimes that have happened in their proximity, but which they (and this is important for legal reasons) did not partake in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Molly and Robert discuss the hung jury in the first of the nazi torch march cases to go to trial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James, Sophie, and Molly talk about their gardens and give listeners tips on starting their own garden this summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia and James go through a flurry of Supreme Court news ranging from history's worst legal arguments in the Mifepristone case to a reversal of the bump stock ban.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret continues to read Robert Evans a novella about the near future of tech, surveillance, and teenage rebellion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Continuing the conversation from Part 1, Shereen discusses the history of Hamas and summarizes the previous peace deal attempts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shereen explains the most recent US proposed peace deal for Hamas and Israel and the events leading up to its announcement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gare and Mia discuss the newest anti-trans conspiracy theory: the false rise in transgender mass shooters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James is joined again by Mick and Roos to discuss the terrible conditions endured by asylum seekers at Ter Apel and how the community has organized to help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia talks with James and Gare about the riots that followed the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and their part in the Great Uprising that stretched from 1963-1972.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads Robert Evans a novella about the near future of tech, surveillance, and teenage rebellion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Gare takes Robert and Sophie inside the wild world of Donald Trump pornography.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert explains to Garrison how a chunk of the online left have convinced themselves the Houthis sunk an aircraft carrier, and what that means about the nature of reality in 2020s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James talks with Mick and Roos about the EU’s external border, how it contributes to slavery, the abuse and death of migrants, and the role that we can play in advocating for the right to move.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James talks with Mick and Roos about the EU’s deadly border enforcement against vulnerable migrants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia talks with trans policy expert Corinne Green about Biden's regulatory rollback of Obama era protections for trans healthcare and how institutional capture of queer orgs has led to disaster in the South. @gaynarcan https://www.latransadvocates.org/ https://www.transincomeproject.org/ https://blog.openpolicy.forum/ https://www.transjusticefundingproject.org/grantees/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you a children's story written by one of the greatest queer icons of history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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James and Shereen discuss the benefits of touching grass, and how to get outside this summer.   Picking your route - keep it short at first. If you’re having fun, you can always loop back.   All Trails (www.alltrails.com )is a great app and has a wheelchair friendly filter. You can search for a local route that is the right length and pretty flat. Try to leave a review so that other trail users can get recent info on conditions. Avoid too much elevation gain – if you have a paper map this means avoiding crossing too many contours. If you can’t avoid elevation gain, opt for a shorter hike. Going down an be taxing as well, so make sure to keep some energy in reserve. Lots of modern smartphones have a built-in step counter. Use this to estimate your daily walking right now and shoot for a trail that isn’t more than that in length Try and set off early, it’s less hot and the animals are more active. If you’re in front country on groomed trails just bring some water and a snack and a well-charged phone. Any supportive comfy shoes are going to be great, don’t overthink it.  All trails will help you navigate and there will probably be a big sign at the trailhead advising of any specifics. For example, some parks might suggest bear spray or warn you about snakes, which can be a risk even in urban areas. You can check online as well to prepare for any specific requirements of being in a given area.   Meetup and REI (https://www.rei.com/events/a/camping-and-hiking-hiking?s_kwcid=PS_CAE_Google%7C416_&s_kwcid=PS_CAE_Google%7C21700000001699351_43700072373470246%7C58700007954053469%7CCAE_PB%7C71700000098564971&gad_source=1&gclsrc=ds)  are great places to meet people to hike with. REI offers WTF hiking events as well.   Equipment: Some hats I like - felted wool hat (I got mine for 15 bucks at one of those REI garage sales, don’t pay $60 for a hat https://tinyurl.com/ymfvc5e7) , legionnaire hat   Shirt I look for wicking, pockets, and a loose fit.  Here is my Backpacker story on shirts https://www.backpacker.com/gear/apparel/best-collared-shirts-hiking/   T-shirts I like include the Gore contest (https://www.gorewear.com/us/en-us/contest-20-tee-mens-101075?variant=9049) and this Patagonia Tropic Comfort hoodie (https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-tropic-comfort-natural-sun-upf-hoody/41930.html?dwvar_41930_color=BUGR&cgid=mens-tops-long-sleeve)     Trousers – The main focus here is breathing well and having good flexibility to move as you move. One or two extra pockets is nice, as is a waist that doesn’t cut into you. I don’t prefer to wear a belt if I can avoid it when hiking. I have about five pairs of these Prana Stretch Zion trousers, which can often be found on sale. https://www.prana.com/p/stretch-zion-pant/2056941.html?dwvar_2056941_color=Mud   For climbing, buy stretchy jeans at a second-hand shop and cut them between the knee and the ankle.     Socks - Thin Merino socks are great, and you can wear them a long time before they get smelly. I tried the warranty, and both Feetures (https://feetures.com/ ) and darn tough(https://darntough.com/)  will replace your socks for free.   Wind layer  for chilly alpine starts, or runs that go into the night, or just when it is windy, I have been really enjoying the OR men’s shadow wind hoodie - I like the peaked hood. I see these marked down below $100 all the time, so don’t pay MSRP (https://www.outdoorresearch.com/products/mens-shadow-wind-hoodie-300899)   Other clothes Look at outdoor vitals for good value https://outdoorvitals.com/  . If it’s still chilly where you are you can’t beat their Vario hoodie (https://outdoorvitals.com/products/vario-jacket ). It was my only warm item for a few weeks in Colorado and Utah and it saved my ass.   You might also want a light waterproof but if it’s warm I don’t mind being wet   Boots vs shoes Most people will be more comfortable in shoes. If you don’t wear boots for work or casually, and you’re not carrying much weight, don’t go spending money on a hiking boot. Getting a stable shoe option gives you some of the benefits of the boot, without as much weight or rubbing. I lie to trail run, and so all the shoes I use are double-duty for hiking or trail running. I don’t like shoes with stiff, hard midsoles which rules a lot of “hiking” shoes out. My trail running shoe rotation right now is  Salomon Genesis https://tinyurl.com/yz5krn36 -I love how light these are, and they have side walls which make them very stable. They have enough stack to protect my feet, but not so much that I eat shit because I can’t feel the trail. Saucony Xodus ultra 2, https://www.saucony.com/en/xodus-ultra-2 . These have really nice foam in the midsole that I love for running. They’re also very stable, and well cushioned. I run in these all the time, and they’ve been pretty durable and very comfy. They are a little tall, so if you are really worried about turning an ankle they may not be the best. merrel agility peak (https://www.merrell.com/US/en/agility-peak-5/58229M.html?dwvar_58229M_color=J068117#cgid=men-footwear-trail-running&start=1 ) and long sky (https://www.merrell.com/US/en/mtl-long-sky-2/ ) .The Agility Peak is a solid, well-cushioned and well-ventilated trail shoe that works really well with gaiters. It’s great value and comes in cool colours. The Longsky is what I go to when I want a more precise shoe, I like to mess about off trail and these are great on rocky trails and very well-ventilated. Shereen also says these are “cute” Under heavy load, I do like boots. Salomon quest 4 (https://www.salomon.com/en-us/shop/product/quest-4-gore-tex.html#color=77341 ) is my go to, and I have stockpiled spare pairs in case they change it,  but I’ve enjoyed Vasque boots a lot in the past and they are often overlooked. It’s really important to try on any boots you want to buy. Chacos are the best sandals = https://www.chacos.com Backpack You’ll have to choose between frameless ultralight bags, internal frame bags (The majority of the market, and external frame bags) The lighter you get the less structure and organization you get.  A nice option that is pretty light, but still very comfy, is the radix from Mystery Ranch https://www.mysteryranch.com/radix-47-pack You can often find MR gear on sale, and their equipment lasts forever. I have taken other MR bags literally all over the world filled with camera and audio gear and they’re still looking great. I like packs that have a running vesttype front. I’m going to mention some running specific stuff in another episode but the camelbak octane 25 is a nice bag for a day hike https://www.camelbak.com/shop/deals/octane-25-70-oz-hydration-pack/CB-2205.html . I carried someone’s dog in it once. I like HydraPak reservoirs https://hydrapak.com/ Poles  make hiking easier on your knees. I have a pair of One Way poles that I have been using on and off trail recently and have yet to break, I normally massacre hiking poles so these get my seal of approval. Make sure they are sized appropriately for your height.  https://www.onewaysport.com/us_en/trekking-poles-highlights We will cover what goes in your pack in another episode but I do want to say don’t ever hike in the backcountry without a means of communication (which is not your phone if there’s not signal where you’re going), navigation, water, clothing appropriate for the next 24 hours where you are (which might mean packing for overnight lows), any meds you need that day, a small first aid kit, and some snacksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia talks with Simon and Alex, two co-founders and worker owners of the music co-op platform Mirlo, about how streaming changed the music industry and how to fix it. https://mirlo.space https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mirlo/mirloSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shereen continues her talk with nurse and street medic Eva about the reality on the ground in Palestine, as well as the process of traveling from the West Bank into Gaza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shereen talks with nurse and street medic Eva about her experience on the ground in Palestine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads a classic anti-anarchist story by HG Wells written before Wells learned what was up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mia talks with Tracey Wilson and Gnomes Griffin, two members of the iHeart Podcast Union's bargaining committee, about organizing media unions and getting through difficult contract negotiations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia talks with Caleb, Theo, and Finn, three members of the new Seminary Coop Booksellers Union about how they turned a campus bookstore into the only unionized bookstore in Chicago. Follow @semcoopbooksellersunion on Instagram Follow @semcoopunion on TwitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew and Gare finish their discussion of Cuban anarchism in the 20th century.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew talk with Gare about the history of anarchist labor organizing in Cuba.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret Killjoy talks with Gare about how to get and stay plugged into the movement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads a piece of folklore about the colonization of Siberia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Molly, Mia, and Shereen celebrate National Police Week by deconstructing some of the myths about line of duty deaths and sharing the stories of several of the officers being honored this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gare, James, Mia, and Molly compare their experiences at campus occupations in four different cities.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert broke his waterbed. Also, the world might end. Let's talk about emergency solar power.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia talks with Alex, Rocky, and Madelyn from Blue Bottle Independent Union about organizing an independent union and how they outmaneuvered Nestlé. https://linktr.ee/bluebottleunion  @bbiunion on twitter and instagram @bbiu16 on TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James talks to Mo about the supreme court’s decision not to hear the McKesson case, what it really means for protest, and wise legal strategy for protesters in a year of election and genocide. https://harvard.turtl.co/story/protect-your-people/page/1  https://ssd.eff.org  Https://NLG.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads three Slavic folk tales about magic women and mean children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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James, Robert, and Mia are joined by Debbie Bookchin (@debbiebookchin) and Arthur Pye (@TheArthurPye) to talk about the situation in Rojava, how listeners can help, and the ECR’s upcoming speaking tour. For more information about the Emergency Committee for Rojava and their upcoming West Coast speaking tour (May 11-17) featuring Debbie Bookchin and Arthur Pye, go to defendrojava.org or follow @defendrojava on any social media platform. For a more in-depth reflection on the Rojava revolution, Arthur's recent writings can be found in Strange Matters magazine. https://strangematters.coop/arthur-pye-rojava-reporting-preface/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew and James build on yesterday’s episode, dig deeper into Bob Altemeyer’s work, and discuss what the psychological characteristics of an authoritarian leader are. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew and James discuss authoritarian followers and what traits might make people more likely to follow an authoritarian leader.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia talks with Janie and Sol from Fried Egg Works Union about unionizing Portland staple Fried Egg I'm In Love, why workers should unionize preemptively, and the challenges and advantages of unionizing small businesses   https://gofund.me/11d9775d @friedeggwu on insta/x/tiktok $friedeggwu on cashapp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gare talks with filmmaker Vera Drew and comedian Ella Yurman about the pitfalls of representation and moving beyond the online media bubble.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two, Margaret reads Danl a story about hackers using drones to disrupt for-profit incarceration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Gare talks with comedian Ella Yurman and filmmaker Vera Drew about the politics of late night comedy and the process of creating alternative queer media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert and the crew interview activists in Arcata, California and Portland, Oregon about two university occupations in solidarity with Gaza that have both attracted press, and police, attention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This May Day Mia talks about the recent Labor Notes conference, divisions in the labor movement over Palestine, and the future union organizers are building.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The second half of our conversation with Ahmed and Abdullah. In this episode we talk about grieving the loss of their friends and how solidarity and protest outside Gaza has made an impact on them. Support Ahmed’s family here https://gofund.me/f6b1f7be See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James and Shereen talk to Ahmed and Abdullah from Gaza Parkour about how it feels to be outside of Gaza watching the horrors unfold and how listeners can stand in solidarity with the people of Gaza. https://gofund.me/f6b1f7beSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads Danl a story about hackers using drones to disrupt for-profit incarceration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mia and James are joined by Talia Jane to discuss the campus occupation at the University of Columbia and how it’s been misrepresented in legacy media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James talks to Meghan Bodette of the Kurdish Peace institute about the recent elections in Turkey, the Van uprising, and aggression against Kurdish people in Europe and in Kurdistan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia discusses Trump's Agenda 47 trade policy, why it probably won't happen, and how anti-free trade organizing built the modern left and right alike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew walks Mia through the oft forgotten history of anarchism is South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gare talks with director Vera Drew about her new movie, The People’s Joker, a trans coming of age story masquerading as an unauthorized Batman parody.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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James talks to Dr Maung Zarni about the junta’s colonial methods of rule, ultra nationalist Buddhism, and how to build a better future for a democratic Myanmar. https://forsea.coSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gare and Molly discuss how modern media portrays political extremism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Molly and Robert discuss the successful effort to remove Judd Blevins from the Enid, OK city council after his refusal to acknowledge his ties to a white supremacist group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James and Shereen are joined by humanitarian advocate Charles McBryde to discuss Israel’s bombing of a World Central Kitchen aid convoy. Mondoweiss article: https://mondoweiss.net/2024/04/i-resigned-from-the-world-central-kitchen-because-it-refused-to-tell-the-truth-about-the-israeli-genocide-in-gaza/?utm_content=buffer27b39&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=buffer  Misson Kharkiv missionkharkiv.com  Charles McBryde instagram.com/charlesmcbrydecharlesmcbryde.substack.comcharlesmcbryde.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads Gare a classic sci-fi tale about the divine possibility of computers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Robert Evans walks you through the history of Donald Trump's ambition to fire missiles into Mexico and maybe invade, in a doomed attempt to stop fentanyl trafficking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia and Gare discuss Trump's plan to ban gender affirming care for youth, prevent government insurance from paying for any transition, and force teachers to teach sexism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James and Gare discuss Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship and reinstate title 42, along with his other cruel and probably illegal plans for the border.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we explain Trump’s 2025 policy proposals. Garrison and James start by discussing Trump’s promise to empower parents and fight the communists ruining American schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads Sophie a story of love gone wrong between a magician and an alchemist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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James and Mia go through three upcoming Supreme Court disasters and how the court's brutality precludes court-based organizing strategies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew is joined by Mia to tell the story of how Fred Newman merged 60's Maoism with 70's psychotherapy to build a string of political cults.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret talks with Dev Montanez from the Kinsey Institute, an almost-80-year-old sexual research center whose funding is suddenly caught up in the current culture war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia talks with John, Jehad, and Rosa, candidates of Shift Change’s slate for National Nurses United's Council of Presidents about healthcare work, Palestine solidarity organizing, and what brought them together to challenge their union’s leadership https://www.shiftchangennu.org/ Council of Presidents statement on interview: https://www.facebook.com/100090872020765/posts/pfbid027wzeDxjTLVmZ6Y17nzSm5FN9oHohZ1FcAYCSK1jN8Z4JB4WwndVHAERsk3utjQuPl/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads Gare a story about everyday magic, teen angst, and mixtapes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert and James talk about the new realities of irregular naval warfare, and particularly how the Houthis have fought the U.S. Navy to a standstill in the waters around the Gulf of Aden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia and James discuss the nearly forgotten second Algerian revolution during which workers seized factory and field and implemented workers self-managementSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James talks to Aung Kyaw Moe about the recent fighting in Rakhine state, the Junta forcibly conscripting Rohingya people, and how to build a democratic Myanmar that’s inclusive for all faiths and ethnicities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert sits down with author and activist Cory Doctorow to discuss his new book, the Bezzle, and how finance monsters have turned American prisons into an even crueler institution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret finishes the first modern vampire, a parable about the dangers of the libertine royalty,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mia and James discuss the recent release of videos showing the HPG shooting down Turkish drones, as well as the arrival of MANPADS in Myanmar.  https://gerilla.tv//newroz-piroz-be-20_mart_2024_696b1e257.html  https://www.ciedcoe.org/index.php/reports/technical-reports/197-0011-20161222-report-improvised-batteries-for-manpads-v2/file See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia and James discuss how Democratic lawmakers are using national deployments and rafts of anti-crime laws to run a crime panic fueled authoritarian crackdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert and Mia talk with famed No Fly List hacker maia arson crimew about the shady industry of stalkerware, spy software that allows people to spy on their victims' devices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew and Gare discuss the disappearance of third places in our increasingly suburban society.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sabotage attacks continue across the country as state repression intensifies. Meanwhile, organizers experiment with new forms of mass action. https://givebutter.com/tLAvDE https://www.freejack.co/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you the first modern vampire, a parable about the dangers of the libertine royalty,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shereen discusses the recent developments in Gaza, the severe starvation Palestinians are experiencing, and the uptick in violence in the West Bank. Sources: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/12/israels-war-on-gaza-list-of-key-events-day-158 https://www.dci-palestine.org/17_palestinian_children_starve_to_death_in_gaza https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/08/28/west-bank-spike-israeli-killings-palestinian-children   https://www.palestinechronicle.com/dangerous-precedent-israelerects-barbed-wire-near-al-aqsa-mosque/  https://nypost.com/2024/03/09/world-news/israeli-protesters-try-to-stop-aid-from-entering-gaza-strip/ https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/09/world/middleeast/yazan-kafarneh-gaza-starvation.html https://jacobin.com/2024/03/israel-flour-massacre-war-crime-gaza https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/its-not-just-israeli-bombs-that-have-killed-children-in-gaza-now-some-are-dying-of-hunger-too https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/03/04/israel-west-bank-settlers-attacks-palestinians https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68514581 https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2024/02/shocking-spike-in-use-of-unlawful-lethal-force-by-israeli-forces-against-palestinians-in-the-occupied-west-bank/ https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68557035 https://www.politico.eu/article/israels-netanyahu-says-he-will-defy-bidens-red-line-and-invade-rafah/ https://www.npr.org/2024/03/13/1238227682/orphans-gaza-rafah-israel-west-bank-sos-childrens-village-international https://en.royanews.tv/news/49895/2024-03-07  https://www.aljazeera.com/news/longform/2023/10/9/israel-hamas-war-in-maps-and-charts-live-tracker  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew and Gare discuss balanced realism and giant squids as modes to think about collapse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gare, Robert, and Mia discuss the conspiracy theory that the government is preparing the public for revolution, collapse, and civil war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From The Simpsons to The Hunger Games, is the deep state putting planned events into films and tv? Gare, Mia, and Robert discuss the origin of the conspiracy theory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you a story about AI, translation, and love across languages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Molly and Garrison talk about the many arrests of Rob Rundo, the founder of the nazi fight club rise above movement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shereen discusses the censoring of Palestine-related content that is increasingly happening both online and offline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia and Gare talk to Wired staff writer Dhruv Mehrotra and freelance journalist Joey Scott about their recent piece on leaked data showing the locations of ShotSpotter sensorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert and Mia look at the wave of self-immolations in Tunisia and its role in workers protest in 2020's China.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert and Mia start with an overview of self immolation protests in Vietnam and Taiwan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads Robert a post-apocalyptic story of a woman and her dog surviving in the mountains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Andrew and Garrison discuss theories of collapse and different responses to notions of doom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patriot Front’s Thomas Rousseau has been arrested for a felony, but what is it? Molly Conger recaps the ongoing prosecutions of the tiki torch mob.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shereen is joined by chef Reem Assil and filmmaker Jibrael Younes to discuss the importance of persevering Palestinian cuisine amidst an ethnic cleansing, utilizing food as resistance, and celebrating Palestinian joy and culture.  Reem Assil:www.reem-assil.com  instagram.com/reem.assil Gaza Emergency Appealhttps://www.map.org.uk/donate/donation-details/484 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia and Gare discuss the harrowing and deadly labor exploitation that brought Temu to America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia and Gare examine the terrifying rise of Pinduoduo, the Chinese predecessor of Superbowl famous shopping app Temu, and its former CEO Colin Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads Gare one of her stories, set in the world of Penumbra City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wonder why Google results are getting worse, or why you aren't seeing your friends on Instagram? It's all because of the growth-at-all-costs economy that's swallowed the tech industry, where the user experience takes a back seat to monetizing every interaction with the platforms you used to love. Ed Zitron is joined by Cool Zone Media's Robert Evans to walk you through the economic theory that's destroying the tech industry from within.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Robert and Gare discuss the story of a Florida sheriff's deputy who responded to a fallen acorn by shooting at someone locked in his own police car.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Molly Conger sits down with Dr. Jalane Schmidt of the swords into plowshares project to talk about the past, present, and future of the infamous statue that inspired a nazi rallySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia and Gare are once again joined by Dr, Julia Serano to discuss how the concept of contagious stigma drives moral panics against cis and trans people alikeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 peopleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you the second part of a classic feminist horror story about the madness caused by patriarchy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Matt Lieb is back with Shereen to continue his series about Hasbara.  Recorded January 30th, 2024  twitter.com/mattliebinstagram.com/mattliebjokesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest host Matt Lieb is joined by Shereen to discuss the phenomenon of Hasbara propaganda.Recorded January 30th, 2024twitter.com/mattliebinstagram.com/mattliebjokesIntercept Article: https://theintercept.com/2024/01/28/new-york-times-daily-podcast-camera/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Molly & Garrison talk about the group of extremely online white supremacists zoombombing city council meetings across the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert reads the autobiographical fiction novel of Justin Mohn, the conspiracy theorist who decapitated his father to spark a revolution against the federal government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garrison and Robert look into the curious case of Justin Mohn, the self published author and musician who beheaded his father to start the war against Biden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you a classic feminist horror story about the madness caused by patriarchy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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To celebrate Lunar New Years, Mia investigates how the Chinese state actually mobilizes its resources to do campaigns and how the process differs from the Mao period state's approach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Molly Conger is joined by Garrison to discuss a trio of lawsuits against the far-right group Patriot Front.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Robert and Shereen are joined by humanitarian advocate Charles McBryde to talk about the importance of continuing military aid to Ukraine and what we can do to support Ukrainian independence.  Misson Kharkiv missionkharkiv.com  Substack: @CharlesMcBrydeIG: @CharlesMcBrydeTT: @CharlesMcBrydeThreads: @CharlesMcBrydeTwitter: @McBrydeCampbell  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James talks with former senior Border Patrol agent Jenn Budd in late January to learn about how Border Patrol has been complicit in Texas’ cruel treatment of migrants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia talks with Lydia and Ben from Doughnut Workers United about Blue Star Doughnut's campaign of fear, intimidation, and retaliation against union organizers. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-blue-star-employees-fight-union-busting Follow @DWU_BlueStar See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads Shereen a story about a time traveler sent to a very strange prison.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Drone policing is on the rise. Garrison investigates a aerial surveillance program in southern California and upsets the police chief of Chula Vista.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert sits down with city defense attorney Grant Hartley to talk about the battle over Oregon's historic decision to decriminalize drugs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part 2 of our interview with Ky and Lee, we discuss how anti-trans groups campaigned to influence medical organizations like WPATH and drew in vulnerable people along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia talks with Ky and Lee from Health Liberation Now about the anti-trans bills in Ohio and the strategies detrans terf groups have used to restrict and ban trans healthcare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert, James, and Mia discuss Greg Abbott's confrontation with the federal government, the real humanitarian crisis at the border, and how the whole situation is being exploited by right wing grifters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Robert and Garrison accost a TSA spokesman to discuss their new, sketchy plans for facial recognition cameras in airports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew tells Garrison about what happened to the Japanese Red Army.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia and James attempt to evaluate the common claim by post-Occupy political parties that they were the only ones serious about taking power by looking at the records of nine such parties. They fare poorly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James and Shereen discuss how to stay warm in the coldest winter yet and the warmest winter of the rest of our lives, because it will only get worse with Climate Change. Clothing in the cold Overall principles - cotton kills, it gets wet and stays wet and can freeze you - It is not so much about staying dry as making sure you can dry off quickly - Based on Mark Twight’s system , you essentially want to create a warm microclimate around your body which is warmer than the microclimate and will encourage and allow vapour transfer out into the world, not keep vapour around you Base layer Here you’re looking to wick moisture away from the skin and insulate while you’re warm. You want something that fits and allows you to move   Consider that wool can get misshapen and has to be treated with care but it doesn’t small like synthetic and it won’t melt and stick to you. Wool drys slower as well .   Don’t go too thick here, if it heats up or you heat up it really sucks to be locked into a thick warm base layer, I’d rather have a warmer active insulation layer and be able to strip down to a light base layer, for example when xc skiing uphill   Right now I am using a Black Diamond Rhythm which is a blend called Nuyarn, https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/product/m-ls-rhythm-tee/    when things get colder I have a 1/4 zip Artilect base 125gsm layer which I love. https://www.artilect.studio/us/m-boulder-125-1-4-zip-2211121-db-bk-1223#selection.color=6584     If you’re looking for value, I think Helly Hansen synthetic base layers are great, I have some that I got when I was 18. https://www.amazon.com/Helly-Hansen-Lightweight-Breathable-Baselayer/dp/B001N2MLYC/ref=asc_df_B001N2MLYC/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312128224504&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3455986774775180687&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031340&hvtargid=pla-559593705576&psc=1&mcid=c1a5450b28a23d6ba978cf0b812277bb&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI69D566vlgwMViNLCBB1ofw77EAQYAiABEgLFGPD_BwE    For legs I really like the kuiu base layer underwear with side zips and sized tk not overlap with socks https://www.kuiu.com/products/ultra-merino-145-zip-off-bottom-charcoal?variant=40340172701854    Wind layer This takes the bite out of the wind while remaining breathable . It needs to be cut big enough to move around in and go over your active insulation , and possibly your parka for protecting it in camp. For this reason some people advocate for a thing wind shirt which you can wear UNDER layers and a soft-shell which provides abrasion tresistance and is sized to go over layers   I love the mountain hardware kor air shell . The Pertex quantum air fabric is incredible and it’s very small and light https://www.mountainhardwear.com/p/mens-kor-airshell-hoody-1985031.html?dwvar_1985031_color=357    A more robust wind layer that is very well respected is the Arcteryx Gamma, it’s got a higher denier face fabric which will make it much more durable. It stretches well, is warmer,  and is fine for light rain https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/gamma-hoody?cmpid=pm|mult|perf|google|Arc%27teryx_Google-PMAX_S22_Performance_BOF_R:NAM_C:USA_L:EN|All_Products||{ad_id}&utm_source=google&utm_medium=pm|mult|perf&utm_campaign=Arc%27teryx_Google-PMAX_S22_Performance_BOF_R:NAM_C:USA_L:EN&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwa_ByKzlgwMVwBOtBh3cgwz9EAQYASABEgL_ivD_BwE  A budget option is the British surplus smock, but these are a lot heavier and bulkier https://www.militarysurplusworld.com/product-eng-15751-BRITISH-SMOCK-WITH-HOOD-DESERT-MILITARY-SURPLUS-USED.html    Legs In general I would say I like to find pants that allow for venting but also block some of the wind.   I’m a huge fan of the beyond rig light pants because the mesh pockets also act as vents. I also like to have a kneepad pocket, and a built in adjustable bungee cuff on the bottom. https://beyondclothing.com/products/a5-rig-light-backcountry-pant  A slightly less technical pant I enjoy is the prana stretch Zion which I also love to climb in. https://www.prana.com/p/stretch-zion-pant-ii/1969791.html?dwvar_1969791_color=Cacao&dwvar_1969791_size=34&dwvar_1969791_dimension=32&mid=compshop&eid=google&nid=tnt_shopping_br_past_season_lf&oid=mens_bottoms&did=pla-293946777986&gid=6&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrvvqga3lgwMVHQytBh29ogzOEAQYAiABEgJH8vD_BwE   When it’s really cold I’ll use beyond testa soft shell  fleece lined pants https://beyondclothing.com/products/k5-testa-softshell-pant For work stuff, I really lie Truwerk https://truewerk.com/collections/workwear-pants-shorts-bibs?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwMKW-azlgwMVARKtBh0nGw0QEAAYASACEgIjbPD_BwE  Active insulation -The mid layer isn’t a great term, it was invented when people used wool or fleece which weren’t blocking wind very well so needed an outer layer . This is a layer that keeps us warm, but doesn’t make us overheat when we are working hard. We want to look for something with a breathable material and/ or mechanical venting.These layers are great to sleep in if you’re camping.   I really like grid fleece pattern layers for this, down tends to be too hot and doesn’t breathe as well. Beyond has some great ones like the alpha aurora ( https://beyondclothing.com/products/mens-alpha-aura-jacket) or the celeris which I like but they stopped making . I look for Polartec’s alpha (needs backing material) or alpha direct fabric (doesn’t need) , it’s very warm. I particularly like the mammut alpha 60 (donating 60gsm fleece weight) which they don’t make any more, 90gsm is a bit warmer . A great value option here is the U.S. gi waffle top https://militarydepotusa.com/gen-iii-level-ii-underwear-tan-waffle-top-military-issue/  .   The outdoor vitals Vario (or the vents which is lighter) is a bit of an outlier here. It’s a synthetic insulated hoodie. The vents has mesh under arms and a 1/4 zip and it’s incredibly warm and light. I generally don’t like a combo wind / insulation layer but this thing is fantastic https://outdoorvitals.com/products/vario-jacket    Static insulation - This is your big warm jacket, to be thrown on when you stop moving. People tend to lean to down here but consider that lower quality does can compact, and if it’s not treated well it will fail to insulate if it gets wet. Good modern down is treated with DWR so it keeps loft in the wet. It is the warmest/ weight option and it packs well.     You want to look at the fill power of the down, this can go from 400-900 approx higher numbers indicate a better quality jacket. The number comes from a lab test that measures how many cubic inches of loft one ounce of that down fill produces. Higher fill power numbers indicate greater loft and insulating efficiency.   You also want to look at the fill weight, the amount of down used in the pier of gear. A lower fill power jacket with the same fill weight as a higher fill power jacket will be less warm. But a 400 fill power jacket with 60g fill weight will be as warm as a 800 fill power jacket with 30g fill weight , however the former will weigh more and be less packable.  For me I like to go above 100 when it’s below freezing but I get cold a lot   Consider the denier count of the face fabric, it can go from single digits to 70 ish and a more durable face fabric will prevent you tearing it and losing down. I would also not opt for a jacket with tons of baffles as places where there are baffles are uninsulated and every stitch is a hole. a thinner face fabric is going to need babying around camp, or a layer over it   Where synthetic really stands out is that it can stand up to more weather, it’s also cruelty free. It can be heavier and pack a bit less well. Here you don’t get a fill power , but you do get a fill weight. Primaloft is the brand to look for here, as their synthetic insulation’s are very well respected and they have biodegradable and post consumer recycled downs. Right now my main belay parka is a Beyond Anchor Belay Jacket https://beyondclothing.com/collections/jackets/products/mens-anchor-k7-belay-jacket  when it’s really cold I have a Helly Hansen Odin jacket https://www.hellyhansen.com/en_us/odin-lifa-pro-belay-jacket-63108?color=627661  For a down option I can’t find fault in the Decathlon offerings and they are great value and have ethically sourced down.  https://www.decathlon.com/products/forclaz-mt100-hooded-down-puffer-jacket-167571?variant=32494250360894&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsemi-q7lgwMVGR-tBh0isgwkEAQYASABEgKlBvD_BwE  The ultralight subreddit does a great job of ranking full power / weight / price as well     Size up to go over your other layers Waterproof - this is for sustained downpours. Far too many people us gore Tex when a set wind layer would be fine. With water loots you have your laminates , with a waterproof layer, like goretex and PerTex, and your waterproof coatings on an otherwise non waterproof fabric .   With a waterproof you want a three layer , that way the fabric is protected on the inside and doesn’t need a heavy and bulky hanging mesh liner like you get in a 2 layer . I suggest a minimum of a 2.5 layer   Waterproofing is expressed in terms of the height of a water column in mm, or in pounds / square inch. Higher numbers are better if you’re often kneeling in snow or we ground. Another, more useful stat, is mm of rain in 24 hours, a higher number in the 20k range indicates a jacket that won’t wet out on long wet days , gore Tex pro is at 28,000. Breathability is quantified in terms of mvtr, again over 20k is good here   You’ll also want to look for seams that are taped , so water can’t get in, and a good quality waterproof zip and mechanical vents . Hovering around freezing I like a jacket that I can get over my parka   For static waterproofing, consider wax over gore tex. It’s much better for the planet and it’s totally waterproof. I wax my own stuff all the time, and fjallraven has good wax to use for that . Filson (https://www.filson.com/tin-cloth-short-lined-cruiser-jacket.html?source=google&medium=cpc&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlerf5q_lgwMVhQytBh0L9gJ8EAQYASABEgIXG_D_BwE#sku=20232828-fco-000000050 ) , Barbour, you can easily was a carport jacket   I have an emergency jacket with 20-40 denier fabric that packs very easily , it’s my jacket for when I doubt there will be rain , I  like the mountain hardwear minimizer (https://www.mountainhardwear.com/p/mens-minimizer-gore-tex-paclite-plus-jacket-%7C-418-%7C-m-888663704981.html) . This is Goretex Paclite which is cheaper than Goretex pro but acceptable for occasional use   I also have an “it’s going to be wet all day” jacket which I got from forloh, it’s the all clima 3 and I like the mechanical venting and the fact that is quiet . It’s. It cheap but it’s a great piece https://forloh.com/products/allclima-mens-rain-jacket-3l   Always clean and reproof your jackets with nixwak https://www.nikwax.com/en-us/  Extremities You want socks that aren’t too tight, wool tends to be preferred. I really like the Feetures , darn tough and swift wick socks. Alpaca wool socks are very warm , I like paka https://www.pakaapparel.com/ Hats, I like a wool hat unless it’s very wet. I have a nice Velocio wool beanie https://velocio.cc/ , and an icebreaker very thin one https://www.icebreaker.com/en-us/hats-neckwear/cool-lite-merino-flexi-beanie/0A56FMU2.html?dwvar_0A56FMU2_color=001&dwvar_0A56FMU2_US=in_line  Gloves, I have some very thin gore tex infirm gloves that are very warm https://www.gorewear.com/us/en-us/m-gore-tex-infinium-stretch-gloves-100410  , polartec power grid gloves https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/product/midweight-gridtech-fleece-gloves/   are also a go to for me. I like a glove layering system , outdoor research made one for the military but annoyingly it’s not for sale to civilians Finally a scarf or kuffiyeh https://hirbawiusa.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garrison examines the Daily Wire's new basketball 'comedy' movie Ladyballers to the horror of Robert, Mia, James, and Sophie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Garrison and Robert discuss the Daily Wire's anti-trans campaigning and the launch of their new streaming service.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garrison and Robert talk about the rise of the Daily Wire from conservative news site to aspiring entertainment empire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part 1 of our series on The Daily Wire, Mia and James go back to the origins of neoliberalism to understand what makes The Daily Wire different than the Christian right before it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tech journalist Ed Zitron joins Robert, Garrison, and Tavia to discuss the AI branded products that dominated the Consumer Electronics Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi, It Could Happen Here Fans! Take a listen to the trailer from the new season of Hood Politics with Prop.  About the show: The political landscape can be confusing, but it doesn't have to be. If you've survived junior high, lived in an urban city or understand gang life, you can understand geopolitics. Join rapper and author Propaganda and his friends as they use their hood-knowledge to break down the political scene. This 2024 election year is going to be wild, BUT Prop is going to be right there with you helping you understand all of it. Check out new episodes of Hood Politics every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts. Listen here and subscribe to Hood Politics with Prop on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Cool Zone CES crew sit down again, this time to talk about the stuff they saw that didn't suck, including a suicide plane car for billionaires inspired by Harry Potter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert and Garrison and guest expert Tavia Morra attend the Consumer Electronics Show to see into the future and tell you about the a tech industry's very dumbest ideas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James talks to Erika Pinheiro of Al Otro Lado about how San Diego county and Biden’s administration have consistently failed migrants, and how county supervisor Jim Desmond lied about taxpayers funding the mutual aid response. https://alotrolado.networkforgood.com/projects/63833-al-otro-lado-fundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert sits down with a friend to discuss setting up a mesh network to enable off-grid, encrypted communications between you and your people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James is joined by Berivan from the YPJ Information & Documentation Office to discuss the ongoing drone war against Rojava and how the revolution there is making progress despite this. Check out @ypj_info on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads Gare an urban folk horror story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Gare and Mia discuss the troubling rise of antisemitic incidents across the globe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James and Shereen are joined by Saskia Popescu and Kaveh Hoda to discuss the huge risk of an infectious disease outbreak in Palestine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue our New Years tradition of subjecting ourselves to listener questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We channel our inner Nate Silver to give predictions for the coming year, plus the long-awaited the return of our "death" segment!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at the horrific results of the spread of terfs to Mexico before returning to the US to see a transphobic alliance of TERFs and Evangelicals fuse with QAnon to create the current anti-trans movement in America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James discusses the last three years of immigration policy and what they mean for people seeking refuge in the USA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shereen is joined by Israeli-American Deevee Kashi as he shares his perspective about the ongoing violence in Palestine and Israel, his experience as an anti-zionist, and why he believes that supporting Palestinian liberation is necessary. Follow Deevee: https://www.instagram.com/deeveekashi  Gaza Awareness Instagram post from @sbeih.jpg (includes list of places to donate to): https://www.instagram.com/p/CySCPAprJ9M/?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ%3D%3D&img_index=1  Instagram post with accounts to follow: https://www.instagram.com/p/CygYxxsRl6O/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amos shares the story of his time in indoor detention and his journey back to his family.  You can donate to Amos via Venmo at https://venmo.com/u/fueguitosdelanoche, please indicate "For Amos" in your notes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amos, one of the migrants detained in Open Air Detention Sites, shares the story of his journey to the USA and his time in detention. You can donate to Amos via Venmo at https://venmo.com/u/fueguitosdelanoche, please indicate "For Amos" in your notes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia talks with Raven, a Chicago journalist with Jynx Press, about how ShotSpotter fails as a way to detect gunshots and how Chicago cops use it to commit crimes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia talks with Carl Eugene Stroud and Reed Ingalls from the Center for Especifismo Studies about the importance of theoretical work to complement organizing and their Militant Kindergarten program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads Mia a sci-fi story about what people will do for free power and war. And about hacker clowns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James and Mia discuss Biden's negotiations in the Senate and the plot to bring back Trump's horrific Title 42 to inflict more suffering on immigrants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shereen delves into Judith Butler’s concept of grievability and the ways in which grief is intrinsically linked to the value of human life, especially in times of war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part 3, Mia and Gare discuss the rise of increasingly fascist media figures who exploit the suffering of Palestinians to build careers off their media brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part 2, Mia, Robert, and Garrison discuss how the injection of conspiracy culture and the structure of left media allowed leftist media figures to make hard right turns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first of three episodes about the right wing grifters exploiting Israel's crimes in Palestine we look at the conditions on the left that made their rise possibleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you a story about an engineer in a collapsed United States, just trying to make her living selling weapons to rebels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James and Margaret talk about bug out bags, the things that might be useful in a crisis, and the things that probably won’t.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garrison and Mia discuss the parallels to Occupy Wall Street in 2012's The Dark Knight Rises, conspiracy theories surrounding the movie, and the problem of constituent power.  https://libcom.org/article/utopia-rules-technology-stupidity-and-secret-joys-bureaucracy-david-graeber See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert and Mia talk with journalist Sarah Berman about a matchmaking cult called Twin Flames Universe and their disturbing conversation therapy practices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Cool Zone Media Book Club, Margaret reads Gare a story about making fun of rich people in space.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia, Garrison, and James celebrate the death of noted mass murderer Henry Kissinger and discuss the surprising country that isn't celebrating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert, Gare and Mia discuss the last few months of right wing terrorist attacks in the US and UK and the social and political forces behind them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert and Mia discuss a recent Washington Post article arguing that a Gen Z political divide will destroy marriage and take a look at the actual political trends in Gen Z.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James talks to Heval and Aloe about the increasing number of people in outdoor detention in Jacumba and how you can help.   https://borderkindness.org/donate/ Alotrolado.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a new anti-war movement sweeps the country we revisit an interview about the forgotten direct actions of the last anti-war movement.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert and Mia are joined by History of Rome's Mike Duncan to discuss Mike Johnson's recent claim that Rome was destroyed by queerness and how the right projects their politics onto Roman historySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert, Garrison, James and Mia discuss the Tiktok zoomers discovering Osama Bin Laden's Letter to the American People, Bin Laden's actual motivations, and right wing anti-imperialismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Cool Zone Media Book Club, Margaret reads James the story of what happens when a Palestinian orphan runs into conflict with three Greek gods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew and James consider the impacts of Luddism in organizing, the neo Luddite movement, and the costs and benefits of technology for working people today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew is joined by James to discuss the much misunderstood Luddite movement, how they collectively bargained by rioting, and how the movement reverberated through historySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 James talks to Billy Ford of the United States Institute of Peace and Sayar Mohn Tine of the Mandalay PDF about the huge changes in the conflict in Myanmar and how the PDFs and EROS built an alliance that put the junta on the back foot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed Zitron, tech journalist, sits down to talk about how Elon Musk scammed his way into being a nation-state level actor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Cool Zone Media Book Club, Margaret reads "The Lost Roads," a utopian story about a world without cars by author Sim Kern, to Shereen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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James talks to some of the blue ridge bail fund organizers about this they have built and sustained their bail fund . Paypal.me/blueridgebail  https://www.gofundme.com/f/blue-ridge-bail-fund See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garrison tells Robert about MindBank, an AI company trying to build digital replica of you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Planning for a general strike Robert sits down with labor journalist Kim Kelly to discuss UAW President Shawn Fain's plan for a 2028 General Strike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part 2 of our episode on settler colonialism in Israel we look at how the imperatives of the settler state and settlers themselves invariably leads to radical settler parties seizing power and waging genocides on the Indigenous populationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia, Shereen, and James discuss the structure of Israeli settler colonialism and how the housing market fuels violent settler land grabs and accelerates Israel’s hard right political turn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Cool Zone Media Book Club, Margaret Killjoy reads “Babang Luksa,” a short story by author Nicasio Andres Reed, to Mia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Portland Association of Teachers embarks on their first strike in living memory Mia talks with Brittany Dorris, 5th grade teacher and strike captain, about the terrible conditions faced by students and teachers alike and how teachers are fighting for a better future. @pdxteachers on Twitter and Instagram https://www.gofundme.com/f/portland-teachers-solidarity-fund https://www.facebook.com/pdxteachers/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew tells Garrison about the far-right Trotsky inspired cult leader Lyndon Larouche.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew talks with Garrison about cult formations within political groups.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the Oregon Ghost Conference, Garrison learns their secret angel name, and how demonic internet cryptids are being summoned by abortions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garrison travels to the Oregon Ghost Conference to uncover the truth of how spectral phenomenon permeates our culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Cool Zone Media Book Club, Margaret Killjoy reads the final two chapters of her folk horror novella the Lamb Will Slaughter the Lion to Robert.  https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-lamb-will-slaughter-the-lion-margaret-killjoy/7104105See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To begin spooky week we walk through the 500 years of unfathomable horror that produced the chocolate we eat todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James talked to Raina from the Palestinian Journalists syndicate about the difficulties and dangers faced by journalists  in Gaza and the importance of reporting from inside the blockade. You can support the PJS fundraiser here https://t.co/qlREIWUdWi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert sits down with Cooper Quinton and Caroline Sinders from the Tech Policy Press to discuss encrypted messaging apps, and which are really secure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James is joined by Robert, Shereen, and Gare to discuss the drone strikes in North and East Syria after his recent trip to the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shereen is joined by author and journalist Sim Kern to talk about the need to separate Jewish identity from Israel and the importance of Jewish anti-zionist voices in the fight for Palestinian liberation.   Follow Sim: instagram.com/sim_bookstagrams_badly   twitter.com/sim_kern simkern.com Buy: The Free People’s Village: https://linktr.ee/SimKern    Recommended books by Palestinian authors: Salt Houses by Hana Alyan Against the Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa Rifqa by Mohammed el-Kurd Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine by Hannah Moushabeck The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917–2017 by Rashid Khalidi   Recommended books by non-Palestinians authors: Palestine by Joe Sacco The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine by Ilan PappéSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Cool Zone Media Book Club, Margaret Killjoy continues reading the next two chapters of her folk horror novella the Lamb Will Slaughter the Lion to Robert.  https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-lamb-will-slaughter-the-lion-margaret-killjoy/7104105See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert and Gare sit down with tech columnist Ed Zitron to do a little autopsy on the NFT "movement" and what it tells us about Big Tech today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shereen is joined by Israeli-American Dahab as he shares his perspective about the ongoing violence in Palestine and Israel, his experience as an anti-zionist, and why he believes that supporting Palestinian liberation is necessary.   Follow Dahab: https://www.instagram.com/dahabdeezahav Gaza Awareness Instagram post from @sbeih.jpg (includes list of places to donate to): https://www.instagram.com/p/CySCPAprJ9M/?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ%3D%3D&img_index=1   Instagram post with accounts to follow: https://www.instagram.com/p/CygYxxsRl6O/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahmed Matar and Abdallah AlQassab talk about their experiences leaving Gaza before this latest war.  https://www.instagram.com/matargaza/  https://www.instagram.com/abdallahalqassab23/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia and Gare discuss the removal of former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy and the chaos the Republican Party's inability to replace him has caused.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert sits down with YouTuber and investigator Dan Olson to talk about his research into the cult that developed around the GameStop Stock shorting movement of 2021.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Cool Zone Media Book Club, Margaret Killjoy continues reading the next two chapters of her folk horror novella the Lamb Will Slaughter the Lion to Robert.  https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-lamb-will-slaughter-the-lion-margaret-killjoy/7104105See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shereen talks about the recent violence in Palestine and Israel, why Hamas’ surprise attack is so unprecedented, and how Gaza is suffering as a result.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garrison interviews Jamie Peck and Sam from the Block Cop City speaking tour to discuss the ‘nonviolent action’ planned for November 13th in Atlanta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We conclude our conversation with Shane, Emily, Daryle, and Michael by talking about the current state of antifascism and what lessons can be learned from antifascist history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are joined by Shane Burley, Emily Gorcenski, Daryle Lamont Jenkins, and Michael Novick to discuss their personal history in Antifascism, and their new anthology book ‘No Pasaran.’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Gaza in flames, Robert discusses the dynamics of social media, profit, and war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this first ever episode of the Cool Zone Media Book Club, Margaret Killjoy reads the first two chapters of her folk horror novella the Lamb Will Slaughter the Lion to Robert.  https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-lamb-will-slaughter-the-lion-margaret-killjoy/7104105See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.