

It Could Happen Here Weekly 120
Mar 2, 2024
From exploring tech entrepreneurship to examining the rise of rural influencers in China, this podcast touches on addictive app practices, exploitation in tech markets, and the importance of preserving cultural cuisine. It also delves into legal ramifications of violent rallies, criminal activities within white supremacist groups, and the concept of societal collapse amidst environmental challenges.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Exploring the Origins and Impact of Temu - The American Version of PDD
05:07 • 6min
Exploring Value Theory in Capitalism and Tech Entrepreneurship
10:38 • 5min
Exploration of Addictive App Practices and Exploitative Agricultural Markets
15:24 • 5min
The Rise of Rural Influencers in China
20:20 • 9min
Innovative Business Strategies and a Sponsor Promotion
29:48 • 2min
Exploitation in Chinese Tech Market
31:43 • 14min
Tech Founder Disappearance and PDD's Success
45:31 • 7min
Rise of a Chinese Online Shopping Platform and Controversies
52:54 • 21min
Exposing Tech Company Working Conditions and Consumerist Slogans
01:13:38 • 5min
Global Market Dynamics and Labor Exploitation
01:18:14 • 15min
Uncovering Modern-Day Slavery in Supply Chains
01:33:11 • 6min
Culinary Appropriation and Cultural Resilience
01:39:19 • 23min
Exploring the Political Power of Food in Cultural Identity and Resistance
02:02:20 • 5min
Preserving Arab Cuisine's Authenticity and Representation
02:07:36 • 20min
Cultural Conversations and Legal Ramifications
02:27:52 • 9min
Aftermath of a Violent Rally and Legal Ramifications
02:36:33 • 5min
Unveiling Stories and Legal Actions Following a Rally
02:41:25 • 3min
Exploring Criminality and Extremism Within White Supremacist Groups
02:44:12 • 4min
Legal Consequences of Violent Acts
02:48:38 • 10min
Exploring the Many Facets of Collapse
02:58:53 • 22min
Rethinking Individual Actions and Economic Growth for Environmental Sustainability
03:21:00 • 17min
Anticipating Apocalyptic Events
03:38:01 • 5min
Closing Remarks, Sources, and Advertisements
03:43:03 • 2min