It Happened Here 2024

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IT HAPPENED HERE 2024 - A 6-episode “audio documentary from the future".

Adapted by Richard Dresser from his novel

Directed by Joe Cacaci

Starring Edie Falco, Tony Shalhoub and John Turturro,

Inspired by Sinclair Lewis’ dystopian novel, It Can’t Happen Here, Dresser offers a glimpse of what could happen after the 2024 election if fascism creeps into the USA. Told through the voices of a fragmenting American family, It Happened Here 2024 describes a country that still has Netflix and free two-day delivery, where the only thing lost is freedom.

The cast includes Molly Babos, Molly Carden, four-time Emmy Award winner Edie Falco, Tony Award winner Santino Fontana, Luke Kirby, Tom Pecinka, Marianne Rendon, Tony Award winner and five-time Emmy Award winner Tony Shalhoub, and Emmy Award winner John Turturro.

Senior Producer: Jess Hackel
Casting Director: Jack Doulin

Original Music composed by Jared Paul
Engineering, mixing and sound design by Justin Kaupp and Bob Pomann
Digital Strategy by Michael Zhao
Show Art by Eleni Tzaneros

Supervising Producer: John Whalan

Executive Producers: Joe Cacaci, Jack Doulin, Richard Dresser, Elliott Forrest. Evangeline Morphos and John Whalan.

It Happened Here 2024 was recorded at Pomann Sound Studios

The first episode was released on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 on WNYC’s ON THE MEDIA podcast feed.

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Episodes

Episode 6

This episode chronicles the Weeks family's life in a Canadian commune, from their initial struggles with differing political views to the influx of new members. It details the dramatic "Great National Reboot" to overthrow a fascist leader, Paul's near-death experience, and Kate's battle with addiction, leading to an unconscious rescue by her father. The narrative concludes with profound reflections on their shared past, the Great Leader's demise, and the family's fragmented but hopeful future, emphasizing the enduring power of community and personal resilience.

Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Episode 5

This episode follows the Weeks family's tumultuous journey in a dystopian America, leading to Kate's wedding in Canada and Paul's mysterious abduction. Amidst political turmoil and personal struggles, the family attempts to establish a new life in a Canadian commune, confronting old traumas and discovering new truths about each other. It culminates in a dramatic chase and a pivotal decision that redefines family bonds and the meaning of justice.

Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 9 min

Episode 4

Paul is released from jail and finds the University town has changed. The Great Leader cracks down on journalists and wins a sham election by a landslide. Ella and Terence resolve their childhood conflicts, and Terence’s life is transformed by a service dog. Kate hits bottom and is rescued by an unlikely relative. -- IT HAPPENED HERE 2024 - A 6-episode “audio documentary from the future" Adapted by Richard Dresser from his novel. Directed by Joe Cacaci Starring Edie Falco, Tony Shalhoub and John...

Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 25 min

Episode 3

Amidst the iron-fisted rule of the Great Leader, the Weeks family confronts profound personal and political upheaval. Paul sacrifices his career for truth and becomes an online dissident, while Kate battles a devastating addiction fueled by grief. Isaac undertakes a desperate, tragic act to prevent school shootings, and Ruth navigates a new relationship in a hostile environment. The episode culminates in a bizarre public humiliation for the Great Leader, while the family remains deeply fractured.

Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2

The Weeks family fractures in 2024 as political tensions escalate under a new authoritarian leader. Paul and Ruth separate, Mickey engages in radical protests, and their son Isaac performs at a violent environmental demonstration. Amidst family illnesses, secret relationships, and a devastating campus explosion, the episode explores the profound personal costs of a society teetering on civil war, culminating in a shocking discovery about a secret romance and its tragic consequences.

Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1

This episode, an audio documentary from the future, recounts how the 2024 election irrevocably fractured the Weeks family and the nation. Told through the eyes of granddaughter Louise, it explores the differing political loyalties and personal struggles of her liberal and conservative relatives as they navigate escalating national chaos, the disappearance of a refugee, and the shocking Supreme Court decision that upends democracy, leading to profound personal and collective despair. Each family member offers a unique perspective on the events that tore them apart.

Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 1

It Happened Here 2024 Trailer

IT HAPPENED HERE 2024 - A 6-episode “audio documentary from the future" adapted by Richard Dresser from his own novel and directed by Joe Cacaci Starring Edie Falco, Tony Shalhoub and John Turturro, The first episode premieres on Wednesday, October 2nd on WNYC’s ON THE MEDIA podcast feed. New episodes air every Wednesday between October 2nd and October 30th wherever you get your podcasts. Inspired by Sinclair Lewis’ dystopian novel, It Can’t Happen Here , Dresser offers a glimpse of what could h...

Sep 30, 2024•4 min

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