It Could Happen Here

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.

James is joined by Berivan from the YPJ Information & Documentation Office to discuss the ongoing drone war against Rojava and how the revolution there is making progress despite this. Check out @ypj_info on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hosts discuss the concept of the 'every them' and the recent entry of the 1928 version of Mickey Mouse into the public domain. They explore the evolution of Mickey Mouse and Charlie Chaplin's political beliefs. The narrator reflects on their experiences at Northgate Mall, including encounters with mischievous seagulls and a store that sold homophobic and transphobic items. Kyle discovers a mysterious bird mask and navigates through a primal realm. They discuss the influence of the Pacific Northwest climate and Twin Peaks on urban wilderness and decay. The rise of liminal spaces in popular culture and the creepy stories by Evan J Peterson are also explored.

This podcast covers a wide range of topics including past predictions, potential vice presidential candidates for the election, political speculations, conspiracy theories, anarchist history, infectious diseases in conflict zones, rise of anti-Semitism, and the importance of calling out anti-Semitic tropes.

The podcast discusses the troubling rise of antisemitic incidents, examining the complexity of the issue, the comparison to Islamophobia, and the connection to anti-Zionism. It explores incidents of vandalism, bomb threats, and the need to address anti-Semitic tropes and actions.

Infectious disease experts Saskia Popescu and Kaveh Hoda discuss the risk of disease outbreak in Palestine due to embargoes and high-stress environment. They explore the relationship between infectious diseases and conflict, emphasizing the intersection of science and policy. The chapter also highlights the tendency to attribute disease spread to enemies and the failure to learn from history. Mention of other podcasts promoting science and medical issues.

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The podcast discusses past predictions and references a TV show about a serial killer. They speculate on potential vice presidential candidates for the 2024 election and the impact of Republicans targeting interracial marriage. Worries about Trump, predictions of a military coup, and upcoming death predictions are shared. The speakers discuss their predictions for 2024, including a potential global catastrophe and the assassination of Putin. They also speculate on the deaths of influential figures.