It Could Happen Here

It Could Happen Here Weekly 217

Jan 31, 2026
Guest
Christopher Mathias
Christopher Mathias, journalist and author of To Catch a Fascist, digs into doxxing, anti-fascist investigations, and exposing radical right actors. He recounts infiltrations, leaked metadata, and how public naming creates consequences. Short scenes cover historical unmasking, online vs in-person spying, and what motivates people to infiltrate extremist groups.
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ANECDOTE

ICE Vehicle Crash Left In The Street

  • Stout and Kiljoy reached an ICE vehicle crash scene where agents abandoned a wrecked SUV and left CS gas canisters on the street.
  • Neighbors treated the crash as spectacle and rallied, taking photos while medics and mutual aid offered care.
ADVICE

Use Cheap Gear To Signal Participation

  • Carry simple tools like 3D-printed whistles and hand warmers to join rapid response quickly and visibly.
  • Use whistle+carabiner as an identity signal to turn bystanders into defenders and lower barriers to participation.
INSIGHT

Solidarity Trumps Ideology On The Streets

  • Stout and Kiljoy argue solidarity and broad participation, not strict ideology, win protections for communities.
  • They emphasize many ordinary people join because the violence is visible and unacceptable, not due to prior radicalization.
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