It Could Happen Here

It Could Happen Here

It Could Happen Here started as an exploration of the possibility of a new civil war. Now a daily show, it's evolved into a chronicle of collapse as it happens, and an exploration of how we might build a better future. Every day Robert Evans, Garrison Davis, Mia Wong, James Stout and Shereen Lani Younes take you on a jaunty walk through the burning ruins of the old world and towards a better one that lays just on the horizon.

Episodes

August 31, 2024 167 mins

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  1. Kamala Shuts Down the DNC
  2. Imane Khelif and the Co-option of the Mexican Terfs
  3. The Battle of Karbala
  4. Transnational Repression of Sikh Independence Activists
  5. Political Cults: The Democratic Workers Party feat. Andrew

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Andrew and James discuss another political cult. In this episode, we cover the Democratic Workers Party and its leader, former professor Marlene Dixon.

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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.com
Khalistan.org
@FREE5AB on social media platforms

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August 28, 2024 28 mins

Shereen discusses the history of the ancient Battle of Karbala in 680 CE, an event considered extremely significant in defining the sectarian split between Sunni and Shi'a Islam.

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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

 

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August 26, 2024 38 mins

Robert, Garrison, and Sophie discuss Kamala’s speech, her comments on foreign policy, and her promise to make America normal again.

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Margaret reads you a science fiction story about space unions and family ties.

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August 24, 2024 209 mins

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file.

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August 23, 2024 34 mins

Palestinians are denied a time slot on the DNC stage as Gov. Walz reclaims Freedom for the democrats.

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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/

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August 21, 2024 45 mins

Robert gives an update on protest disruptions, Gare reports on Biden’s somber DNC speech, and Sophie attends a Palestinian Human Rights panel.

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August 20, 2024 24 mins

Robert and Gare report on pro-Palestine protests in Chicago on the first day of the Democratic National Convention.

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August 19, 2024 51 mins

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?

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Margaret reads you stories about demons and moon maidens.

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August 17, 2024 176 mins

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file.

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August 16, 2024 42 mins

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 

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August 15, 2024 29 mins

Robert walks Garrison through an abridged political biography of Tim Walz.

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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.

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August 13, 2024 36 mins

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.

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August 12, 2024 24 mins

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.

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