It Could Happen Here

Shereen discusses the recent developments in Gaza, the severe starvation Palestinians are experiencing, and the uptick in violence in the West Bank. Sources: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/12/israels-war-on-gaza-list-of-key-events-day-158 https://www.dci-palestine.org/17_palestinian_children_starve_to_death_in_gaza https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/08/28/west-bank-spike-israeli-killings-palestinian-children   https://www.palestinechronicle.com/dangerous-precedent-israelerects-barbed-wire-near-al-aqsa-mosque/  https://nypost.com/2024/03/09/world-news/israeli-protesters-try-to-stop-aid-from-entering-gaza-strip/ https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/09/world/middleeast/yazan-kafarneh-gaza-starvation.html https://jacobin.com/2024/03/israel-flour-massacre-war-crime-gaza https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/its-not-just-israeli-bombs-that-have-killed-children-in-gaza-now-some-are-dying-of-hunger-too https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/03/04/israel-west-bank-settlers-attacks-palestinians https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68514581 https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2024/02/shocking-spike-in-use-of-unlawful-lethal-force-by-israeli-forces-against-palestinians-in-the-occupied-west-bank/ https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68557035 https://www.politico.eu/article/israels-netanyahu-says-he-will-defy-bidens-red-line-and-invade-rafah/ https://www.npr.org/2024/03/13/1238227682/orphans-gaza-rafah-israel-west-bank-sos-childrens-village-international https://en.royanews.tv/news/49895/2024-03-07  https://www.aljazeera.com/news/longform/2023/10/9/israel-hamas-war-in-maps-and-charts-live-tracker  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew and Gare discuss balanced realism and giant squids as modes to think about collapse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gare, Robert, and Mia discuss the conspiracy theory that the government is preparing the public for revolution, collapse, and civil war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From The Simpsons to The Hunger Games, is the deep state putting planned events into films and tv? Gare, Mia, and Robert discuss the origin of the conspiracy theory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exploration of a high-pressure testing scenario in 'Tongue Mining' by Jack Morton, revealing unexpected disruptions and rebellious actions. Delving into language intricacies, defiance, and reliance on translation technology. Unveiling linguistic resistance and hidden messages advocating language learning as a form of resistance.

The podcast discusses the historical evolution and impact of self-immolation as protest, highlighting cases like the Tibetan struggle and Tunisia's Jasmine revolution. It explores censorship of pro-Palestinian voices, rise of white supremacist groups, legal battles, and online deception. The narrative delves into sensitive topics like overwork tragedies in China, shotspotter technology controversies, and challenges of selective prosecution in legal proceedings.

The podcast explores the legal battles of Rob Rundo, founder of the rise above movement, known for white supremacist activities. It discusses selective prosecution, international escapades, and judicial challenges, with a touch of casual banter and sponsor ads.

Exploring the censorship of Palestinian voices on social media, highlighting the dangers of silencing these narratives. Discussing challenges faced by advocates for Palestinian rights in America, including firings and threats. Empowering individuals in the Palestinian liberation movement through social media despite challenges like mass surveillance and genocide.

Exploring the leaked data on ShotSpotter sensor locations and its racial bias. Discussing concerns about accuracy, transparency, and potential misuse by law enforcement. Highlighting the controversy, lack of transparency, and ineffectiveness of ShotSpotter technology. Delving into the harmful effects of false alerts and the limited role in solving gun violence. Examining the challenges and implications of police departments adopting surveillance technology like ShotSpotter, urging listeners to get involved.

The podcast delves into the self-immolation incidents in Tunisia and China, exploring the catalysts for protests such as high food prices and corruption. It also looks at the power dynamics of Cairo's bureaucrats and the political fallout from self-immolation acts. Additionally, it touches on socio-economic challenges in both countries, including labor exploitation and high unemployment rates.