It Could Happen Here

Discussion on the increasing acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community and backlash from the Christian right. Exploring right-wing strategies to make LGBTQ symbols culturally toxic and the launch of Daily Wire Plus streaming service as a safe alternative for conservative families. The Daily Wire's $100 million kids content initiative and the power of names in rebranding. Discussion on the business strategy of the Daily Wire and their upcoming ambitious projects. Behind the production of a Daily Wire movie and an offer to assist Patrick with his mortgage. Introducing the podcast show.

This podcast explores the rise of the Daily Wire from conservative news site to aspiring entertainment empire. It discusses the alt-right and Christian right under neoliberal conditions, the struggles of a screenwriter with conservative beliefs, the origins and growth of the Daily Wire as a media powerhouse, their success in podcasting and advertising, and their expansion into movies, documentaries, and streaming services. It also touches on the dark side of Hollywood and promotes better-for-you products.

In part 1 of our series on The Daily Wire, Mia and James go back to the origins of neoliberalism to understand what makes The Daily Wire different than the Christian right before it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tech journalist Ed Zitron joins Robert, Garrison, and Tavia to discuss the AI branded products that dominated the Consumer Electronics Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi, It Could Happen Here Fans! Take a listen to the trailer from the new season of Hood Politics with Prop.  About the show: The political landscape can be confusing, but it doesn't have to be. If you've survived junior high, lived in an urban city or understand gang life, you can understand geopolitics. Join rapper and author Propaganda and his friends as they use their hood-knowledge to break down the political scene. This 2024 election year is going to be wild, BUT Prop is going to be right there with you helping you understand all of it. Check out new episodes of Hood Politics every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts. Listen here and subscribe to Hood Politics with Prop on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in the podcast include the ongoing revolution in Vrojova, the women's revolution in democratic administration, the importance of solidarity in democratic movements, setting up a low-frequency radio mesh network, controversial views on climate change, closed borders and their impact, conditions at detention centers, customization of merchandise, CES experience and controversy, discussion of various products and technologies including AI, robotic products, bone conducting headphones, Jackery's solar panels and batteries, the future of flying cars, and news stories regarding Alaska Airlines and morbid billionaire plans.

The hosts and guests discuss their experiences at the Consumer Electronics Show, praising practical inventions and absurd gadgets like a suicide plane car for billionaires inspired by Harry Potter. They explore impressive technology, including a device for instant language translation, and discuss the prevalence of Chinese-made products. They also delve into specialized survival equipment offered by Jackery and debate the pros and cons of motorized boots, addressing concerns about increased productivity and worker exploitation. The podcast concludes with promotions for other podcasts on murder, Alzheimer's, and houselessness.

Guest expert Tavia Morra joins the hosts to discuss the worst tech industry products at the Consumer Electronics Show. They cover disappointing smell products, misleading facial recognition products, Bet MGM rewards, climate change skepticism, useless personal air conditioners, a raw podcast about stage four cancer, and promotions for other podcasts.

James talks to Erika Pinheiro of Al Otro Lado about how San Diego county and Biden’s administration have consistently failed migrants, and how county supervisor Jim Desmond lied about taxpayers funding the mutual aid response. https://alotrolado.networkforgood.com/projects/63833-al-otro-lado-fundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the challenges of staying connected during emergencies and the importance of establishing independent communication networks. They also delve into setting up an encrypted communication network and highlight the potential crossover with certain communities. The impact of the Texas power grid failure and various advertisements for sports book rewards and other podcasts are also discussed.