It Could Happen Here

Aung Kyaw Moe discusses the fighting in Rakhine state, Junta conscripting Rohingya, and building a democratic Myanmar inclusive of all faiths. Topics include Arkan army's challenge to the Burmese military, struggle for autonomy and justice in Myanmar, manipulation of Rohingya in camps, military connections and coordination in Myanmar's conflict, and the Rohingya crisis and international support.

Author Cory Doctorow discusses his new book 'The Bezzle' and the financial exploitation within the private prison system. The narrative explores schemes involving bison, inmate treatment changes, costly tablets, and the manipulation of social capital in fraud schemes. The episode sheds light on profit-motivated injustices in society and the impact of tech scams on the American dream.

The podcast delves into the continuation of 'The Vampyre' by John Polidori, exploring themes of repentance, perilous encounters, mysterious disappearances, sibling sacrifices, and the dark descent of Aubrey's mental state. Manipulative schemes and tragic consequences also unravel, leading to a climactic conclusion.

Topics discussed include protests against militarized police training facilities, raids and community response, decline of third places in society, empowerment in shaping public spaces, stalkerware surveillance, spyware industry combat, media influence on public perception, challenges of refugee families, aerial warfare in conflict zones, acquisition and usage of surface-to-air missiles by non-state actors, and controversies surrounding man-portable air defense systems.

Discussion on how Kurdish freedom guerrillas are shooting down drones using innovative tactics like explosives in different regions, exploring the risks of supplying MANPADS to allies, analyzing the tactics of non-state actors with surface-to-air missiles, and the impact of these weapons on conflicts.

Democratic lawmakers fuel a crime panic with authoritarian crackdowns. National Guard deployed outside NY subways sparks debate. Media sensationalizes subway crimes. Clash of ideologies in criminal justice policies. Future episode teaser on Gaza.

Exploring the dark world of stalkerware with maia arson crimew, discussing legal implications and tactics against spy apps. Unveiling the Truth Spy capabilities and privacy violations in cash-driven apps. Spyware reporting and disrupting operations highlighted, ending with a discussion on documentary nominees and product ads.

The podcast discusses the decline of 'third places' in modern society, emphasizing their role in fostering community and social interactions. It explores factors like urban sprawl and technology influencing this decline, and highlights the importance of reclaiming communal spaces. The evolution of third places in the digital era, empowering individuals to shape urban social life, and the challenges of online communication are also covered.

The podcast discusses sabotage attacks and state repression, resistance in Atlanta against a militarized police training facility, strategic non-violent protest methods, arsons targeting companies involved in the construction, police raids targeting activists, and disruptions to the Cop City project by activists facing legal consequences.

Explore the history of vampire fiction with a focus on John Polidori's The Vampyre, including the intriguing relationship between Polidori and Lord Byron. Discover the manipulative and sinister intentions of the mysterious figure, Lord Ruthven, towards an innocent girl. Follow Aubrey's struggle with fascination and warnings of vampires in the woods, leading to a tragic discovery and accusations of responsibility for a woman's death.