It Could Happen Here

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.