It Could Happen Here started as an exploration of the possibility of a new civil war. Now a daily show, it's evolved into a chronicle of collapse as it happens, and an exploration of how we might build a better future. Every day Robert Evans, Garrison Davis, Mia Wong, and James Stout take you on a jaunty walk through the burning ruins of the old world and towards a better one that lays just on the horizon.
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The gang talks about White House efforts to suspend habeas corpus and expand deportation efforts, while DeSantis builds new detention centers in Florida. Plus, updates on tariffs and Trump's crackdown on pro-Palestine students. Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg4zk22n9wo https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/top-us-senate-democrat-block-trump-doj-nominees-over-qatar-airplane-2025-05-13/ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/may/15/stephen-miller-is-wrong-the-pre...
Robert, Mia, and Garrison discuss the third arc of Andor Season 2, covering the Ghorman Massacre. Terrorist cells are uniting under the boot of the Empire, a riot pits undercover agents vs outside agitators, and we see the consequences of bending the truth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
James is joined by Molly to discuss the Trump administration admitting 59 Afrikaner "refugees" and the myth of a "white genocide" in South Africa. Sources: https://support.iraplegalinfo.org/hc/en-us/articles/360057039031-What-is-the-U-S-refugee-resettlement-process https://welcome.us/explainers/us-refugee-admissions-program-suspended-until-further-notice-welcome-corps-terminated https://www.rescue.org/press-release/irc-responds-termination-state-department-grants-refugee-resettlement-program htt...
Mia talks with writer and author Victoria Zeller about her new book One of the Boys and the politics of masculinity, being trans, and football. https://victoria.monster/ https://thepointmag.com/criticism/entering-history/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Robert sits down with Irish author Padraig O Ruairc to discuss the growth of Ireland's far right anti-immigrant movement since COVID, and what can be done to stop it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Host Margaret Killjoy reads the final two chapters of her book, 'The Barrow Will Send What It May.' Trapped by a magical barrier, the group attempts a risky resurrection ritual to escape. They confront the antagonist, exposing his dark secrets to the townspeople, before facing the surprising aftermath and a new threat on the road.
All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. Who We Talk About When We Talk About Borders Trans Journalism In the Era of Trump Trump vs. DC: Inside the Takeover You’re Not Hearing About feat. Bridget Todd The Gang Reviews Andor Season 2, Ep. 4-6 Executive Disorder: White House Weekly #15 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 Podca...
The gang get together to discuss India Pakistan conflict, Israel’s genocidal plan to occupy the Gaza Strip, raids in Los Angeles, the U.S. government sending migrants to Libya, and a tariff update. Sources: https://www.reuters.com/world/india/one-killed-seven-injured-militant-attack-indias-kashmir-india-today-tv-says-2025-04-22/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/05/05/trump-defends-toy-tariffs/83455040007/ https://www.tokyoweekender.com/japan-life/news-and-opinion/us-visa-applica...
Robert, Mia, and Garrison discuss the second arc of Andor Season 2, covering the infiltration of an underground resistance, weaponized surveillance, and the personal cost of revolution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Just over 100 days into Trump’s second term, the damage in Washington, DC is already undeniable. From threatening local autonomy to J-6 insurrectionists getting off the hook, the nation's capital is under siege. Guest co-host Bridget Todd, host of There Are No Girls On The Internet, joins Weird Little Guys ’ Molly Conger to break down what’s happening in DC—and why the rest of the country can’t afford to look away. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mia talks with trans journalists David Forbes, Mira Lazine, and Mady Castigan about how a lack of trans journalism got us here and how it can be supported. https://ashevilleblade.com/ https://thefreeradical.org/ https://www.madycast.com/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
James and Gare talk about how border reporting often ignores the impact of borders on Indigenous people and how differently migrants are covered during Democratic and Republican administrations. https://www.patreon.com/posts/127235976?utm_campaign=postshare_creator See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode features the reading of Chapter Seven from Margaret Killjoy's novella, "The Barrow Will Send What It May." The characters are barricaded in a building under siege, grappling with external threats and internal conflicts. Discussions reveal personal anxieties, past traumas, and debates over strategy, including a deep conversation about grief and blame. The chapter culminates in a desperate plan to escape or create a diversion, ending on a dramatic cliffhanger as a building burns. The host also reflects on the personal experiences that inspired themes within the chapter.
All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. The Old Economy Is Dead Cosmopolitanism feat. Andrew The Canadian Election: NOTHING EVER HAPPENS May Day Special: The Gang Reviews Andor Season 2, Ep. 1-3 Executive Disorder: White House Weekly #14 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 su...
The gang discuss the arrests of two judges, a flurry of executive orders further weaponizing police and the justice system, plus an update on tariffs and immigration. Sources: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/04/restoring-equality-of-opportunity-and-meritocracy/ https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-justice-department-reassigns-about-dozen-civil-rights-attorneys-amid-shakeup-2025-04-22/ https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/04/strengthening-and-unleashing-america...
Robert, Mia, and Garrison discuss the first three episodes of Andor Season 2, covering leftist infighting, the Wannsee Conference, and a tradcath wedding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Garrison breaks down the 2025 Canadian election with the help of Lance from The Serfs. Conservatives snatch defeat from the jaws of victory as anti-Trump polarization gives Liberals another minority government. Sources: https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/elections/federal/2025/results/#/all-parties https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4jd39g8y1o https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/the-ndp-is-set-to-lose-official-party-status-after-canadas-election-heres-what-that/article_ac2e10a8-98f0-412d-81dd...
Andrew is joined by James to discuss cosmopolitanism, the idea that all human beings are members of a single community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mia and Gare discuss the history of the modern economy and how the terf tariffs are going to destroy the system we live under and make our lives worse. Sources: https://www.versobooks.com/products/2222-carbon-democracy?srsltid=AfmBOop1btGiR59VH99WTMZMzuAgua2p9xgWyT8zbZzAhET-DEwjImqw https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-11/china-raises-tariffs-on-us-goods-to-125-in-retaliation https://spectrumlocalnews.com/us/national/business/2025/04/11/tariffs-shipping-china-port-of-la-declines https...
Margaret Kiljoy reads chapter six of her book, "The Barrow Will Send What It May." The narrative follows the characters as they search for Vasilis, leading to a tense confrontation and a chaotic escape under fire. Margaret later discusses the chapter's themes, including resurrection, love, and the complexities of patriarchal relationships.
All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. Elon Musk and The Martian Revolution feat. Mike Duncan The City Sold Your Water feat. Prop Nihilist Violent Extremism Robert's Guide to The Next Six Months of Danger and Resistance Executive Disorder: White House Weekly #13 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 ...
The gang get together to discuss RFK’s plans for people with autism, immigration detention of citizens, the legal battle over rendition, FBI raids in Michigan, tariffs and Mia drops some economy knowledge. Sources: https://www.scotusblog.com/2025/04/justices-temporarily-bar-government-from-removing-venezuelan-men-under-alien-enemies-act/ https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.mdd.578815/gov.uscourts.mdd.578815.98.1_1.pdf https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.mdd.5788...
Robert walks through several of the likeliest scenarios for what we're going to see over the next six months to a year, from domestic unrest and fascism's next power grab to the age of weird terrorism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Garrison is joined by philosopher Michael Burns to discuss a new terrorism classification term that could shift the FBI away from right-wing militias towards "nihilist" extremists trying to accelerate the collapse of the United States. Sources: https://www.courtlistener.com/?q=%22nihilistic%20violent%20extremists%22&type=r&order_by=dateFiled%20asc https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/fbi-dhs-domestic-terrorism-definitions-terminology-methodology.pdf https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/f...
With the LA wildfires of January 2025 still fresh in Californians' minds, a number of little considered issues popped up. Not least of which is, where does the water to fight fires come from? Wait… someone owns the water?! This episode is about the privatization of utilities and how we got here. Follow Prop: fyi.me/p/prophiphop Follow Hood Politics: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeart See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Robert and Mia talk with Revolutions Podcast host Mike Duncan about the similarities between his new series The Martian Revolution and the Trump administration and the politics that inspired the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret Kiljoy reads chapter five of her book, "The Barrow Will Send What it May." The group wakes early to search for Isola and Sebastian Miller, following them to a graveyard. They find Isola at two makeshift graves, and she recounts her terrifying experience after being captured by Miller. Miller then appears and confronts the group before escaping. They return to the library with a tranquilized Isola, only to face another disappearance.
All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. When Care Workers Organize Behind Myanmar's Devastating Earthquake Trump's Concentration Camps in El Salvador How Strikes Build Democratic Workplaces Executive Disorder: White House Weekly #12 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 subscri...
The gang talks about concentration camps in El Salvador, an ICE arrest of another green card holder, and RFK Jr.’s autism eugenics. Plus updates on tariffs and DOGE. Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/14/investing/us-stock-market/index.html https://finance.yahoo.com/news/live/trump-tariffs-live-updates-china-signals-readiness-for-talks-if-us-shows-respect-amid-numbers-game-191201017.html https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/04/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-ensures-national-securit...
Mia and Spencer Jordan of the Urban Ore Workers Union discuss the workplace as a microcosm of the authoritarianism currently sweeping the American political system and how their strike is fighting back. https://gofund.me/9ce38160 https://www.instagram.com/urban_ore_workers/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
