It Could Happen Here

Mia and Gare talk to Wired staff writer Dhruv Mehrotra and freelance journalist Joey Scott about their recent piece on leaked data showing the locations of ShotSpotter sensors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert and Mia look at the wave of self-immolations in Tunisia and its role in workers protest in 2020's China. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert and Mia start with an overview of self immolation protests in Vietnam and Taiwan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads Robert a post-apocalyptic story of a woman and her dog surviving in the mountains. 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.

Andrew and Garrison discuss theories of collapse and different responses to notions of doom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patriot Front’s Thomas Rousseau has been arrested for a felony, but what is it? Molly Conger recaps the ongoing prosecutions of the tiki torch mob. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shereen is joined by chef Reem Assil and filmmaker Jibrael Younes to discuss the importance of persevering Palestinian cuisine amidst an ethnic cleansing, utilizing food as resistance, and celebrating Palestinian joy and culture.  Reem Assil: www.reem-assil.com    instagram.com/reem.assil Gaza Emergency Appeal https://www.map.org.uk/donate/donation-details/484   See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Mia and Gare discuss the harrowing and deadly labor exploitation that brought Temu to America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia and Gare examine the terrifying rise of Pinduoduo, the Chinese predecessor of Superbowl famous shopping app Temu, and its former CEO Colin Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads Gare one of her stories, set in the world of Penumbra City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wonder why Google results are getting worse, or why you aren't seeing your friends on Instagram? It's all because of the growth-at-all-costs economy that's swallowed the tech industry, where the user experience takes a back seat to monetizing every interaction with the platforms you used to love. Ed Zitron is joined by Cool Zone Media's Robert Evans to walk you through the economic theory tha...

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 Gare discuss the story of a Florida sheriff's deputy who responded to a fallen acorn by shooting at someone locked in his own police car. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Molly Conger sits down with Dr. Jalane Schmidt of the swords into plowshares project to talk about the past, present, and future of the infamous statue that inspired a nazi rally See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia and Gare are once again joined by Dr, Julia Serano to discuss how the concept of contagious stigma drives moral panics against cis and trans people alike See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia and Gare talk with Dr. Julia Serano, the author of Whipping Girl, about the forthcoming 3rd edition of the book and its wide ranging impact on how we think and talk about trans people 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.

Margaret reads you the second part of a classic feminist horror story about the madness caused by patriarchy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Lieb is back with Shereen to continue his series about Hasbara.  Recorded January 30th, 2024  twitter.com/mattlieb instagram.com/mattliebjokes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest host Matt Lieb is joined by Shereen to discuss the phenomenon of Hasbara propaganda. Recorded January 30th, 2024 twitter.com/mattlieb instagram.com/mattliebjokes Intercept Article: https://theintercept.com/2024/01/28/new-york-times-daily-podcast-camera/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Molly & Garrison talk about the group of extremely online white supremacists zoombombing city council meetings across the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert reads the autobiographical fiction novel of Justin Mohn, the conspiracy theorist who decapitated his father to spark a revolution against the federal government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garrison and Robert look into the curious case of Justin Mohn, the self published author and musician who beheaded his father to start the war against Biden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you a classic feminist horror story about the madness caused by patriarchy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.