It Could Happen Here Weekly 116

Podcast explores the potential for a new civil war in the US and the challenges faced by right-wing groups near the Texas border. It also discusses the misconceptions of a civil war and the power of mutual aid in helping migrant communities. Furthermore, it addresses restrictive gender-affirming care policies, deceptive tactics in anti-abortion and anti-trans legislation, and the influence of small groups with unpopular ideologies. The podcast delves into the influence of gender therapists and the flaws in the standards of care for transgender individuals. It also explores the consequences faced by trans people, the impact of the incentive structure on suffering, and the backlash against measure 110 in Portland. The podcast highlights the reality of drug use and crime, erosion of personal privacy rights, regulations on drone use by police departments, and the lack of transparency in police drone surveillance.