It Could Happen Here It Could Happen Here Weekly 180
May 3, 2025
Dive into a whirlwind of global economic shifts, as the hosts humorously dissect the fallout from trade policies and capitalism's evolution. Explore the nuances of cosmopolitanism and nationalism through history, while examining the implications of recent elections in Canada. The series also tackles the complexities of judicial integrity in immigration cases, alongside a deep discussion on the riveting themes of rebellion in the new season of Andor. It's a captivating blend of political commentary and cultural analysis, wrapped in humor.
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Radicals Must Rebuild Society
- Anarchists have been right about global issues all along, while elites broke the world.
- It now rests on radicals to rebuild or face fascist rule.
Diogenes’ Citizen of World
- Diogenes of Sinope famously declared himself a "citizen of the world," pioneering cosmopolitan identity.
- Later Greek Stoics extended this concept emphasizing universal reason beyond artificial state divisions.
Anarchist Critique of Nationalism
- Anarchists criticize nationalism for suppressing class struggle and international solidarity.
- They support anarchist internationalism to unite oppressed people beyond state boundaries.