It Could Happen Here

The podcast delves into forgotten riots of 1968, racial tensions in U.S. history, armaments during riots, civil rights activism, debunking transgender conspiracy theories in video games, human rights violations in Israeli prisons, and the US proposed peace plan for Israel-Palestine conflict.

The podcast discusses the history and misconceptions of Hamas in the Israel conflict, exploring its origins influenced by Israel and the United States. It also analyzes Hamas's truce offers, Palestinian resistance, and peace proposals involving Israel, Hamas, and the US. The episode highlights the ongoing struggle for Palestinian liberation movement and the United States' role in Israeli massacres.

Discussion on the US peace plan for Hamas and Israel, mistreatment of Palestinians in Israeli prisons, advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, challenges in securing hostage releases, analysis of the recent peace deal involving the US, Israel, and Hamas, and the uncertainties and obstacles faced in the latest peace deal in Israel.

Exploring the rise of anti-trans conspiracy theories, the podcast discusses the misinformation surrounding transgender mass shooters. Delving into fabricated stories and far-right misinformation, the hosts analyze false narratives and political extremism, debunking the manipulation tactics used to falsely attribute shooters as transgender. The episode explores the dangerous implications of spreading misinformation and warns against the divisive propaganda perpetuated by extremist groups.

James is joined again by Mick and Roos to discuss the terrible conditions endured by asylum seekers at Ter Apel and how the community has organized to help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James and Gare discuss the riots post MLK's assassination and their role in the Great Uprising. Topics include urban rebellions, police violence, civil rights movements, and armed resistance in 1968. The podcast explores the forgotten Holy Week Uprising, highlighting racial tensions and civil unrest in American history.

Author Cory Doctorow discusses his novella 'Party Discipline' exploring tech, surveillance, and teenage rebellion. Topics include near-future dystopian world, high school challenges, factory unionizing, societal impact of collaboration, and school lockdown chaos.

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Gare takes Robert and Sophie inside the wild world of Donald Trump pornography.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The podcast delves into the misinformation surrounding the USS Eisenhower incident, debunking claims of its sinking by the Houthis. It explores the ethical concerns in journalism and the dangers of spreading false narratives. Reflecting on the impact of fake news on different realities and the challenge of breaking out of ideological tunnels.