It Could Happen Here

A utopian story about a world without cars is discussed, including the process of demolishing roads and the protagonist's experience. They also talk about being cold and heartless in relation to a beloved website, engagement with capitalism, and an educational program for Desmoy tumors. A tense confrontation with a protester, the decline of car's rights protests, and the protagonist's complicated relationship with cars are also explored. The chapter ends with a book club segment, sponsor promotions, and recommendations.

Topics discussed include ongoing Israeli offensive in Gaza, violence in the West Bank, ineffectiveness of international law, challenges posed by Israeli settlers, impact of settlements on Israeli politics, rise of Haddash, treaty violations, parallels between Native Americans and Palestinians, support for genocide among conspiracy theorists, urgency of confronting ethnic cleansing, AI companion button and possibility of general strike, challenges of a general strike, creating personal digital replicas, Mind Bank's technology platform, ethical implications of data ownership, challenges of AI digital replicas, significance of bail funds in the criminal justice system, starting a bail fund, communication issues in the paid prison phone system, navigating the complexities of the criminal justice system.

Blue Ridge Bail Fund organizers discuss establishing and running a bail fund, the impact of bail funds on the justice system, preventing poverty-based incarceration, setting caps on bail amounts, and ways to contribute to the Blue Ridge Community Bail Fund.

This podcast explores the false promise of AI immortality and the concept of creating digital replicas. It discusses the limitations of AI technology, voice analysis for emotional state, automating communication, and the ethical concerns surrounding transferring memories to digital assets. The episode also touches on digitizing ourselves, the unsettling nature of digital necromancy, and promotions for various products.

Labor journalist Kim Kelly discusses the challenges and feasibility of planning a general strike, along with the power of unions and the need for reform. They also explore the role of radicals in strikes and the importance of support and resources during labor actions.

The podcast explores the political effects of Israeli settlements in Palestine, including displacement and decline of the Israeli electoral left. It discusses the historical tendency of settler colonies to dispossess indigenous populations, parallels between colonization in Palestine and the US, and the consequences of violent colonialism. The chapter emphasizes the importance of solidarity and raising awareness during times of injustice.

Conflict in Palestine, history of Israeli occupation and settler colonies, consequences of 67 war, failure of international law, true motives behind Zionism, settler violence and driving factors, influence of settlements on political beliefs.

In this episode of the Cool Zone Media Book Club, Margaret Killjoy reads 'Babang Luksa' by Nicasio Andres Reed. The host and guest set the tone for the slow apocalypse. A family reunion and reflections on family history. Conversations about self-assurance and anger lead to laughter. Gino visits his father's grave and reflects on the future. The podcast explores the themes of change and endings, family dynamics, and challenges faced by environmental activists.

This podcast covers a range of interesting topics including ghost hunting, AI technology and internet demons, cults and their manipulation tactics, the rise of political cults, the radicalization of the LaRouche movement, and the ongoing contract negotiations and poor school conditions in Oregon.

In this episode, Brittney Dorris, a 5th grade teacher and strike captain, discusses the poor conditions faced by students and teachers in Portland schools. They talk about issues such as rodents, mold, lead in water, extreme temperatures, and large class sizes. They also highlight the need for union actions and community support in bringing about change, as well as the fight against privatization and pushback on racial justice in education.