It Could Happen Here

A podcast discusses 'The Yellow Wallpaper' by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, a classic feminist horror story about the madness caused by patriarchy. The narrator's intense dislike for the flamboyant yellow wallpaper in her room and her husband's lack of understanding. The narrator's exhaustion and growing fondness for the room despite the disturbing wallpaper. The chapter also includes advertisements from multiple sponsors.

Unionization efforts in donut shops, mistreatment and mishandled sexual assault allegations, Texas National Guard and Border Patrol conflict, corruption in the US Defense Department, activities of white supremacist group Patriot Front, legal challenges with social media platform Gab, misconceptions about China being Maoist

The podcast explores the connection between China's current leader, Xi Jinping, and Mao Zedong. It contrasts Deng and Xi's approaches to socialism and the failure of the Cultural Revolution. It delves into campaign-style mobilizations in China and the technocratic governance system. The podcast also discusses methods of relocating people in China and the fear of popular mobilization in Chinese political leaders.

Molly Conger and Garrison discuss lawsuits against far-right group Patriot Front, tackling controversial activities, legal troubles, and the historical relevance of the Ku Klux Klan Act. They delve into a lawsuit over vandalizing an Arthur Ashe mural, the process of serving a lawsuit, the rise of Gab as a platform for white supremacists, and legal implications of Rousseau's video. The hosts also share their amusement with Patriot Front and promote mystery and comedy podcasts.

Topics discussed in this podcast include port militarization resistance in the anti-war movement, police militarization during protests, disrupting pipelines and ports, dire conditions at open-air detention centers, diverse groups and dedicated volunteers, mental health and Gen Z optimism, right-wing attacks, alignment of far-right beliefs with libertarianism, disturbing incidents influenced by right-wing media, mixed reactions to the death of Henry Kissinger, and geopolitical reflections on China.

Humanitarian advocate Charles McBryde joins Robert and Shereen to discuss the importance of military aid to Ukraine and ways to support Ukrainian independence. They highlight countering Russian propaganda, media bias, the forgotten war, unrealistic expectations, and the significance of US aid and citizen engagement in Ukraine.

Former senior border patrol agent discusses complicity of border patrol in Texas' treatment of migrants, challenges in locating migrant deaths in Texas, lack of empathy in current agents, concerns about Biden's open borders policy and border patrol union's security designation, negative portrayal of BP Union on Twitter, importance of educating Americans on the asylum system.

Lydia and Ben from Doughnut Workers United discuss Blue Star Doughnut's campaign of fear, intimidation, and retaliation against union organizers. Topics include frustrations with the work environment, nurses being made to work while sick, disturbing incidents mishandled by management, unexpected changes in work schedules, union support and job loss, manipulative schedules leading to organizers quitting, company's excuses for layoffs, and the significance of word-of-mouth support.

The hosts discuss the book 'The House of Surrender' by Laurie Penny and read an excerpt. They also talk about the importance of asking for money and promotions. A peculiar case of Schmidt with odd behavior is mentioned. The narrator reflects on their mission to help Schmidt despite reports about his behavior. They discuss Schmidt's surrender and therapy. The episode wraps up with the speaker introducing their podcast show and mentioning sponsors.

Topics discussed in this podcast include Texas defying the federal government, the connection between fear-mongering, advertising, and right-wing influencers, preparing food for the apocalypse, the mindset of caravan participants, misconceptions of a civil war, obstacles in accessing gender-affirming care, misinformation in anti-trans and anti-abortion legislation, opposition to Ohio's ban on gender affirming care, the power of organizing, campaigns to influence trans healthcare bans, controversial figure Ken Zucker, detransitioning and bias in trans healthcare, the lack of support for detransition and retransition, building a safe world for trans people, decriminalizing drugs in Oregon, perceptions of crime and drug use, the impact of drug criminalization, advocacy for realistic fixes to the drug problem, drones in law enforcement, controversy and transparency in Chula Vista's surveillance drones.