

It Could Happen Here Weekly 141
14 snips Aug 3, 2024
This week features a dive into the historical impact of the Olympics, unraveling their ancient Greek roots and the politicization of events like the 1936 Berlin Games. The podcast also critiques the humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid Biden's policies and examines the U.S.'s complex ties to Israel. On a lighter note, humor emerges from exploring LGBTQ dynamics at the Republican National Convention through Grindr, highlighting unexpected connections within a charged political atmosphere.
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Intro
00:00 • 1min
Exploring the Olympic Legacy
01:24 • 2min
From Play to Politics: The Evolution of Sports
03:44 • 21min
The Political Landscape of the 1936 Olympics and Its Legacy
24:16 • 5min
Migrants, the Olympics, and Community Voices
28:58 • 10min
Exploring Capital Accumulation
38:46 • 3min
Navigating Economic Theories: From Marxism to Neoclassicism
41:51 • 21min
Evolution of Economic Theories: From Keynesianism to Neoliberalism
01:02:23 • 2min
Revisiting Marxist Economics
01:04:50 • 15min
The Impact of Wealth on Identity and Conscious Consumerism
01:19:31 • 2min
Biden's Withdrawal and Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis
01:21:28 • 12min
ICJ Ruling on Israeli Settlements
01:33:13 • 8min
The U.S. Presidency and Israel: Examining Complex Ties
01:40:49 • 12min
A Critical Examination of Palestine and Political Legacies
01:52:33 • 1min
Political Turbulence and Humanitarian Crises
01:54:01 • 34min
Exploring LGBTQ Dynamics at the Republican National Convention
02:28:03 • 3min
Undercover at the RNC: A Grindr Experience
02:31:32 • 4min
Exploring Political Connections Through Proximity
02:35:57 • 2min
Navigating Connection at a Political Convention
02:38:18 • 4min
Navigating Grindr at the Republican National Convention
02:42:47 • 5min
Grindr and Politics: Unveiling User Dynamics
02:47:52 • 7min
Grindr Insights at the RNC
02:54:25 • 8min