It Could Happen Here

It Could Happen Here Weekly 121

Mar 9, 2024

The podcast discusses the historical evolution and impact of self-immolation as protest, highlighting cases like the Tibetan struggle and Tunisia's Jasmine revolution. It explores censorship of pro-Palestinian voices, rise of white supremacist groups, legal battles, and online deception. The narrative delves into sensitive topics like overwork tragedies in China, shotspotter technology controversies, and challenges of selective prosecution in legal proceedings.

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The Evolution of Self-Immolation as Protest

02:02 • 17min

Exploring the Taiwanese Pro-Independence Activist's Self-Immolation and Historical Context

The Courageous Stand for Taiwanese Independence

23:19 • 10min

Political Tensions and Controversial Figures in Tunisia

The Resilience and Struggle of Tibetans

34:36 • 13min

Revolt in China and a Focus on Tunisia

Tunisia's Unrest and the Spark of Revolution

Post-Revolution Challenges and Systemic Corruption in the Middle East

Uncovering the Depths of Corruption and Desperation

Political analysis of Tunisia and labor practices in China

01:06:07 • 3min

The Dark Side of Overwork: Tragedies in China

01:08:43 • 3min

Exploring Self-Immolation and Land Ownership Benefits

01:11:59 • 4min

Controversies Surrounding ShotSpotter Technology

01:15:52 • 14min

Police Response to False Alerts and Unnecessary Arrests: A Critical Discussion

01:29:37 • 4min

Analysis of Shotspotter Alerts and Police Response

01:33:10 • 2min

Analysis of Shaw's Water's Ineffectiveness and Rejection of Shot Spotter Contracts in Cities

01:35:18 • 5min

The Future of Surveillance Technology in Cities

01:40:12 • 4min

Censorship of Pro-Palestinian Voices

01:44:39 • 7min

Censorship and Suppression of Pro-Palestinian Voices

01:51:28 • 12min

Empowering Digital Voices for Change

02:03:02 • 6min

Legal Battles and Complexities of the Rise Above Movement Member

02:09:08 • 2min

Rise of Violence and Legal Challenges for White Supremacist Group

02:11:06 • 15min

Exploring Pyramid Schemes and Online Deception

02:26:22 • 2min

Escapades of a Fugitive and Legal Consequences

02:27:54 • 2min

Navigating Selective Prosecution in Legal Proceedings

02:29:44 • 9min

Legal Struggles and Flight Attempts

02:38:59 • 13min

Analysis of Rising Nazi Gangs and Selective Law Enforcement

02:52:24 • 3min

Closing Legal Research Discussion and Apartment Decor Banter

02:55:53 • 4min