It Could Happen Here

The podcast explores the concept of grievability in times of war, highlighting the division of lives into grieveable and ungrieveable. It discusses the challenges faced by innocent Japanese residents in Hawaii during World War II. The chapter also examines the politics of moral responsiveness and nationalism during war, and the differentiation of grievable and ungrievable lives. It explores the impact of dehumanizing language on grief and the value placed on different lives.

Mia and Gare discuss fascist media figures exploiting the suffering of Palestinians. They explore complexities of left-wing nationalism, mix of Marxism-Leninism and nationalism, displacement of class struggle, and emergence of national socialism. They also touch on Russia's human rights violations and patriotic socialism. Additionally, they examine building brands through right-wing trolling, hypocrisy in leftist spaces, and the threat of right-wing Palestine grifters.

This podcast explores how left media figures have made hard right turns, discussing the background of Max Blumenthal and how right-wing dictators exploit Islamophobia. It also examines the influence of Syria on the left, the rapid change in perception of indigenous groups, and criticism of Bill Gates. The speakers highlight the similarities to right-wing views and tease the next chapter.

Exploring the rise of right-wing Palestine grifters, their personal relationships with the left, and the complexity of their ideologies. Also discusses the history of Marxist Leninism, contradictions within anti-imperialist and anti-capitalist ideologies, and the revival of the term 'tankie'.

An engineer in a collapsed United States sells weapons to rebels. Topics include queer themes, anarchist principles, printed guns, sold schematics, finding reliable information, design of an anti-tank round, risky transactions, dangerous environments, confrontations, and promotions for AK Press and other Cool Zone Media friends.

Podcast covers various topics like analyzing cults, the power of parasocial relationships, Christianity and conversion therapy, manipulation and isolation, interpreting political undertones in 'The Dark Knight Rises', examining influence of real-world events on the movie, role of superheroes in upholding the status quo, exploring supervillains in Christopher Nolan's films, similarities between Occupy movement and French Revolution, persistence of racism, bugout bags and community preparedness, emergency food rations and travel hygiene kits, choosing the right water container, discussing other podcasts, ongoing genocide in Palestine, impact of words and prejudice on Muslim and Arab communities, significance of the kafiyya in Palestine, and the power of symbols.

Discussion on bug out bags and the importance of preparedness. Practical items to include like sleeping bags and toys. Importance of emergency kit and bug out bag with essential items. Organizing belongings for emergencies and camping. Carrying basic tools like screwdriver and Sporks. Use of Bankline and paracord, learning knots. Mention of other podcasts and goal of providing comforting content.

The podcast discusses the political themes in The Dark Knight Rises, the similarities between the film and the Occupy movement, the origin of superheroes and villains in comics, the unintentional creation of supervillains, the role of superheroes and the police, the parallels and differences between Occupy and the French Revolution, and conspiracy theories surrounding CERN and Alistair Crowley.

Journalist Sarah Berman discusses the Twin Flames Universe matchmaking cult and their disturbing conversation therapy practices. They explore the cult's promises and control, targeting of LGBTQ communities, potential danger, and importance of listening to trans people. The chapter also touches on investigating cults, reconnecting lost families, documentary dilemmas, and beliefs associated with systematic coercion.

The hosts discuss reading habits and introduce Tobias Buckell, whose story they will discuss. They encounter a dilemma, a wealthy woman rescues a child, and they criticize Elon Musk's Mars trip. Raya joins her father's team, and there's a review of Buckell's latest book.