It’s Here, Now What?

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A podcast about recognizing the rising signs of authoritarianism in the US, and connecting the dots between today's headlines and history's worst warnings.

It's not about left vs right. It's top vs bottom.

We're not experts. We're not historians. We're just two concerned citizens who refuse to stay silent. We're stepping out of our comfort zone, we're having some fun, and we're here to learn.

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Episodes

Episode 7, "I used to have a horse..."

Chase and Matt wade into the racist waters of the so-called "great replacement theory", starting around minute 15, while also delving into anti-intellectualism, rewriting history, tucker/fuentes, and the all-too-familiar authoritarian promise of having a simple solution for a complex issue. Also....God, psychedelics, connecting with nature, moral compasses, AI, SNAP, and Great Gatsby parties.

Nov 08, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 7

Episode 6, NO KINGS: PART POO(thanks a lot Donny)

Chase and Matt discuss their protest experience and the surrounding events and issues. Feel free to send us an email if you wanna chime in! ihnwpod@gmail.com

Oct 24, 2025•59 min•Ep. 6

Episode 5, "Tyranny Requires Constant Effort"

SATURDAY OCTOBER 18TH 12P-3P "NO KINGS" PROTEST 2.0 Chase and Matt discuss protest, among other things, including but not limited to, "Daddy Vladdy workin' overtime"

Oct 11, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 5

Episode 4, "Ya Gotta Have Villains"

The only way for authoritarianism to succeed is to have boogeymen. Having an enemy keeps the base glued together so they don't get curious about 5 billion in profit since elected, 24 million people losing healthcare, or of course..., the files... Chase and Matt wade their way through some of the troubling and tragic events of the last few days and weeks, touching on free speech, manipulation, indoctrination, and the power and misguided uncritical comfort that can come from turning good people in...

Oct 04, 2025•55 min•Ep. 4

Episode 3, Project 2025: The Billionaire Blueprint For Power

THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED ON 9/5/25, BEFORE THE CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION ON 9/10/25. WE WILL DISCUSS THIS AND OTHER SUBSEQUENT ITEMS IN EPISODE 4. Chase and Matt walk through Project 2025, The Heritage Foundation, Christian Nationalism and other super fun topics.

Sep 26, 2025•59 min•Ep. 3

Episode 2, Bought and Paid For: How "Citizens United" Broke Democracy

THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED ON 8/24/25 A podcast about recognizing the rising signs of authoritarianism in the US, and connecting the dots between today's headlines and history's worst warnings. Chase and Matt discuss "citizens united", campaign finance, data centers, and more... Matt asks plenty of dumb(vulnerable) questions.

Sep 19, 2025•51 min•Ep. 2

Episode 1: This is your warning

THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED ON 8/7/25 A podcast about recognizing the rising signs of authoritarianism in the US, and connecting the dots between today's headlines and history's worst warnings. Chase and Matt discuss ICE and some other stuff...

Sep 19, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1

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