It Could Happen Here

In this first ever episode of the Cool Zone Media Book Club, Margaret Killjoy reads the first two chapters of her folk horror novella the Lamb Will Slaughter the Lion to Robert.  https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-lamb-will-slaughter-the-lion-margaret-killjoy/7104105See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this podcast include the impact of colonization on national identity, post-colonial struggles and anti-colonial approaches, the concept of revolt and resistance against oppression and colonization, national liberation struggles and their implications, the response to colonization and the complexities of nationalism, ordering food at work and NFL season gear, the political ramifications of Shinzuabe's assassination, developments and ties to the Unification Church in Japan, skepticism, radicalization, and financial challenges faced by the church, border realities and debunking Elon Musk's influence, conditions in the camp and addressing disinformation, misconceptions and myths at the border, RICO charges and state repression in Atlanta, analysis of an indictment and discussion on charges, the scope of the Georgia Rico case, serious allegations and disingenuous claims in the indictment, questioning evidence and constitutionality, and reminders and updates.

Garrison talks with defense attorney Moira Meltzer-Cohen about how the State of Georgia is using RICO charges to repress activists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James is joined by Shereen and Robert to discuss Elon Musk’s perpetuating of border myths, and to talk about how to refute them. James also shares some updates on the camps in Jacumba. Support Border Kindness Venmo Venmo.com/border-kindnessCashapp https://cash.app/borderkindnesscashZelle /paypal info@borderkindness.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alisa Mahjoub, an ex-member of the Unification Church, discusses the Japanese government's reaction to the cult's connection and how it has responded. Topics include financial abuse, CIA involvement, exploitation of Japanese imperialism, power dynamics in Japanese politics, ties between the church and assembly members, speculations about Hok-Jhana's visit to America, dangerous whispers of the cult, and the importance of engaging in movement discussions.

Andrew and Mia discuss the role of national liberation in anti-colonial movements and how anarchists can and should interact with them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew and Mia discuss the effects of colonization on the formation of nations and the psychological consequences of colonial rule on both the colonizer and the colonized.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our last episode of the break we revisit the immediate aftermath of the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister and right-wing fanatic Shinzo Abe at the hands of a contraption wielding Japanese navy quatermaster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James chose to return to the end of the first series he and Robert made about Myanmar. This episode profiles some of the young men and women of the PDF.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The podcast discusses hyperobjects and liminal spaces, exploring their characteristics, impact, and interconnectedness. It also touches on flying in electric planes, regional air mobility, and our perception of reality. The episode emphasizes the need to address the urgent problem at hand and provides recommendations for further reading.