It Could Happen Here

From exoskeletons, rolling laptops, and VR therapy, Robert and Garrison discuss the some of the products at CES 2026 that aren't powered by AI and ChatGPT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert and Garrison talk about all of the physical AI products using ChatGPT and other large language models filling the show floor at the Consumer Electronics Show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you a story about class and patriarchy but don't worry it's not as pedantic as that makes it sound. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file.  - 2025 Q&A - 2026 Predictions - Trump Kidnaps Venezuelan President Maduro - Inside Our AI Future: Report from CES - Executive Disorder: Minneapolis ICE Shooting, Maduro, Iran & Aleppo Update You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, avail...

The gang talk about the ICE shooting of a woman in Minneapolis, the kidnapping of Venezuelan president Maduro, protest in Iran, and conflict in Aleppo. Note: This episode was recorded prior to the shooting in Portland, Oregon, but we will be closely following developments. We also did not know Renée Nicole Good’s name at the time of recording, but we feel it should be included here. S...

Robert and Gare return to the windy city, Las Vegas, for the annual Consumer Electronic Show, which had become drunk on AI optimism and puked all over the floor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert, Mia, and James discuss the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. Forces, and what it means for the USA and the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gang makes their annual predictions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gang answers listener questions. 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. Original Airdate: 7.21.2024 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James' final episode looks at the people helping migrants once they leave the Darién Gap, and how you can help. Donation links for groups featured in this series:  Border Kindness: https://borderkindness.org/donate/ Al Otro Lado: https://alotrolado.networkforgood.com/projects/63833-al-otro-lado-fund Fe Y Alegria: https://www.feyalegria.org/en/home-fya-international/ Original Air Date:...

In the fourth installment of his series on the Darién Gap, James talks to migrants at Lajas Blancas reception center north of the Darién, who can often be stuck there for months without the money to continue their journeys. Original Air Date: 10.31.24 Sources: https://www.notiparole.com https://www.instagram.com/p/DAaDkSwh1Jk/?igsh=bmgyanBteW10czd5 https://www.nytimes.com/1964/09/20/...

In part three of his series on the Darién Gap, James talks about what drives Venezuelan and African migrants to make the journey through the Darién Gap. Original Air Date: 10.30.24 Sources: https://www.notiparole.com https://www.instagram.com/p/DAaDkSwh1Jk/?igsh=bmgyanBteW10czd5 https://www.nytimes.com/1964/09/20/archives/a-new-canaldug-by-atom-bombs-nuclear-energy-is-the-key-to-repl...

In the second part of his series on the Darién Gap, James looks at the impacts of migration on the indigenous Panamanian Emberá community. Original Air Date: 10.29.24 Sources: https://www.notiparole.com https://www.instagram.com/p/DAaDkSwh1Jk/?igsh=bmgyanBteW10czd5 https://www.nytimes.com/1964/09/20/archives/a-new-canaldug-by-atom-bombs-nuclear-energy-is-the-key-to-replacing.html htt...

Margaret reads you part two (of two) of her own story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first of five episodes, James describes his journey to the Darién gap in Southern Panama, and the journeys that thousands of migrants take each week on one of the most dangerous land migration routes on earth. Original Air Date: 10.28.24 Sources: https://www.notiparole.com https://www.instagram.com/p/DAaDkSwh1Jk/?igsh=bmgyanBteW10czd5 https://www.nytimes.com/1964/09/20/archives/a-new...

Mia talks about the new Abundance movement, its ideas and how it operates as a Trojan horse for its funders Peter Thiel and the Koch Brothers. Orignal Air Date: 9.9.25 Sources: https://thebaffler.com/latest/whats-the-matter-with-abundance-harris?ref=newintermag.com https://newintermag.com/abundance-big-techs-bid-for-the-democratic-party/#fn16 https://archive.vn/zgPJ8 https://therevolvingdoorprojec...

Dana El Kurd speaks with Ben Lorber, Senior Research Analyst at Political Research Associates and co-author of  Safety through Solidarity: A Radical Guide to Fighting Antisemitism . They discuss trends in antisemitism we are seeing today, why the far right is talking about Palestine, and how establishment organizations are not meeting the moment.  Sources: Jewish Currents article by Mari...

Margaret reads you part one (of two) of her own story about post-apocalyptic love and violence See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file.  - The Tech Fascist Takeover of the Media - Strikes, Walkouts, and Union Busting At Nestlé's Blue Bottle - Grenada with Andrew, Pt. 1 - Grenada with Andrew, Pt. 2 - Executive Disorder: White House Weekly #46 You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subs...

The gang discuss escalation with Venezuela, an AI executive order, the trial of Judge Dugan, the mass shooting at Brown University, and a new travel ban. Sources: https://gothamist.com/news/ice-enters-nyc-shelters-armed-and-without-judicial-warrants-reports-show https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/12/designating-fentanyl-as-a-weapon-of-mass-destruction/   https://www.whitehou...

In the second of two parts, James and Andrew talk about the downfall of the revolution in Grenada and what we can learn from the failure of the revolution and the New JEWEL Movement. Sources: Grenada: Revolution and Invasion by Patsy Lewis et al None Shall Escape by Fundi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first of two parts, James and Andrew talk about the events of the revolution in Grenada and those leading up to it. Sources: Grenada: Revolution and Invasion by Patsy Lewis et al None Shall Escape by Fundi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia talks with two members of Blue Bottle Independent Union about their campaign of strikes and walkouts against management's contract negotiation delay tactics. Website:  bluebottleunion.org Strike fund: tinyurl.com/bbiu-strike Want to organize your store? Email us at bluebottleunion@gmail.com with the Subject Line: [Your city] Barista Interest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Mia discusses Larry Ellison’s takeover of CBS, Jeff Bezos’ transformation of the Washington Post, Teen Vogue, and the broader wave of tech fascists buying out the media. Sources: https://www.niemanlab.org/2025/10/nbc-and-cbs-cuts-hit-race-and-culture-verticals/ https://archive.ph/gg6UO#selection-471.223-471.275 https://tech.yahoo.com/social-media/articles/elon-musk-reportedly-helped-la...