It Could Happen Here

This podcast covers a variety of interesting topics including the spread and impact of the theory of inflation, the absurdity of using market principles in the military, the influence of interest rates on the global economy, misconceptions surrounding the Nobel Prize in economics, the controversy surrounding the New York Times' coverage of the trans community, the surge in gun violence in Albuquerque, advancements in gun control in New Mexico, dire living conditions at the border, and the formation and success of the New Seasons labor union.

Tylor Fellini and Alex Gage discuss the success of the New Seasons Labor Union. They talk about the growth of independent unions in Portland and the exploitation happening in 'progressive' businesses. The podcast explores the impact of unions, the challenges they face, and the importance of worker empowerment.

The podcast discusses the practice of detaining migrants in the open air and denying their detention. It covers the challenges faced by migrants at the border and the role of organizations providing assistance. Evidence of encounters between Border Patrol and migrants is discussed, despite Border Patrol's claims. The emotional impact on children at refugee camps is explored, emphasizing the need for prioritizing their well-being. The podcast also touches on the difficulty of seeking asylum and the empowering effects of engaging in migrant aid.

Lucas Herndon, a New Mexico-based activist, discusses the controversial new gun ban in Albuquerque, the rise of constitutional sheriffs opposing gun control, and the importance of safe storage. The podcast also explores the causes of violence including COVID-19, political divisions, and disrespect.

Mia and Gare talk with journalist Evan Urquhart from Assigned Media about how the New York Times pushed the lies of anti-trans ex-clinic employee Jamie Reed and helped get trans healthcare banned across the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economists Steven Mann and John Michael Colón discuss the spread of their inflation theory, the influence of large corporations like Walmart, the impact of interest rates on banks and consumers, the correlation between debt and inflation, and the control of neoclassical economists in the field of economics.

Topics covered in this podcast include the resilience of the Marshallese people, the aftermath of a fallout incident, the ongoing struggle for compensation, the impact of rising sea levels on Pacific island nations, the concept of resilience in the face of climate change, and the 'women who rise at dawn' project providing clean water in the Marshall Islands.

In the final episode of the series, James looks at how Marshallese women's group Kora In Okrane have ensured access to clean water for every single resident of the country, and how the Marshallese community has come together to overcome the challenges of climate change, the nuclear legacy, and a safe home environment. Donate to Kora In Okrane (KIO) Directly - Email them to donate: kiomarshallislands@gmail.com Donate to the Sawyer Foundation: https://www.sawyerfoundation.org/donate  Learn more about Sawyer's clean water projects: https://www.sawyer.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James looks at the threat posed to the tiny atoll nation by climate change, and how the RMI has centered culture and community in its response. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two of the series, James looks at the USA’s failure to apologize to or adequately compensate the people of the RMI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.