It Could Happen Here

The Brazilian election aftermath reveals a landscape shaped by imperialism and police power. Lula's rise, fueled by the 2000s commodity boom, masks a legacy of socio-economic dependency. The podcast explores the violent consequences of Brazil’s UN operations in Haiti and how those tactics returned home. With increasing police brutality and the financialization of labor, activists struggle against deepening precarity and repression. The hosts argue that to prevent a return to fascism, dismantling oppressive institutions is crucial.

Delve into the remarkable journey of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, tracing his roots from poverty to becoming a prominent union leader. Learn about the tumultuous Brazilian election, marked by Lula's narrow victory and Bolsonaro's chaotic response. Discover how Lula navigated labor repression and built a powerful workers’ movement. Explore his strategic political shifts and successful social programs that aimed to reduce poverty. The episode unveils the complexities of governing within a capitalist framework and hints at future challenges for Lula and the left.

Andrew walks James and Gare through the history and theory of the institution of the Commons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Garrison talks about the latest drug laced Halloween candy story being pushed by the DEA and news media, candy colored Rainbow Fentanyl. Also an interview with medical toxicologist and addiction specialist Dr. Ryan Marino about common fentanyl myths. @RyanMarinoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James, Shereen, Gare, and Mia discuss the Valle de los Caidos, Spain’s mass graves, and Franco’s last helicopter trip.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spooky Week continues with the story of how the black cat became synonymous with syndicalism and sabotage.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gang kicks off spooky week with a discussion of Bigfoot, The Chupacabra and the curse the California Parks service accidentally put on itself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prop, Gare, Robert, and Shereen finish talking about Kanye’s antisemitism and conspiracy theories, while discussing how to cover this topic without falling into media spectacle and exploitation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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