It Could Happen Here

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.org See 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_villa See 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 exclusi...

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.com Khalistan.org @FREE5AB on social media platforms See 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.

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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   Se...

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.