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Behind the Bastards

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Nov 21, 2023 • 1h 3min

CZM Rewind: Part One: King Leopold II: The First Modern Bastard

Andrew Ti, Co-host of Yo, Is This Racist?, joins the podcast to discuss King Leopold II of Belgium. They dive into his early life, personality traits, and his plan to establish a colony in the Congo. The podcast explores King Leopold's exploitation of the Congolese people, his manipulation of media, and his estrangement from his family. They also highlight his strange habits and hypochondria. Stay tuned for part two!
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Nov 18, 2023 • 2h 52min

It Could Happen Here Weekly 107

Topics discussed include the power and influence of Elon Musk, mutual aid work at the border and the Balfour Declaration, the spread of misinformation and the impact of historical decisions, inter-ethnic collaboration in Myanmar, China's role in crime empires and human trafficking, the Luddite movement and resistance to industrialization, and redefining humanity's relationship with technology.
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Nov 16, 2023 • 1h 4min

Part Two: Lord Aspinall: The Gambling King of London

Former gambling king of London turned owner of the deadliest zoo in history, Lord Aspinall, is the guest. The podcast delves into Lord Aspinall's unique approach to animal care, his far-right beliefs, and his disturbing admiration for Hitler's eugenics ideas. It also explores his involvement in clandestine acquisitions, toxic social circles, and the tragic death of a gorilla in his zoo.
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Nov 14, 2023 • 1h 15min

Part One: Lord Aspinall: The Gambling King of London

Lord Aspinall, a high society gambling king of London, is the focus of this episode. The podcast delves into his upbringing, abusive experiences in British boarding schools, the punishment-driven success culture in England, extravagant gambling parties at the Ritz hotel, and his illegal gambling scheme. The interconnectedness of exploitation in the casino industry, including gambling, zoos, and a murder, is also discussed.
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Nov 11, 2023 • 3h 59min

It Could Happen Here Weekly 106

This podcast covers a wide range of interesting topics including the violent dynamics of the Israeli project, the ineffectiveness of international law in preventing atrocities, settler colonialism and land seizure in Palestine, the impact of settlements on political ideologies, the complexity of anti-colonial resistance, and the urgency to acknowledge and condemn ethnic cleansing. It also explores futuristic ideas such as creating digital twins, the ethical concerns of AI communication, ownership of user data, and the potential of digital twins for elections. Additionally, it discusses the importance of bail funds in the American legal system and the practical aspects of running a bail fund.
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Nov 9, 2023 • 1h 7min

Part Two: The Surprising Evil of 1950s Men's Adventure Magazines

Discussion on the racist and explicit content in 1950s men's adventure magazines, including stories involving child prostitution, white slavery, and murder. Humorous commentary on unrealistic advertisements and dangerous advice found in the magazines. Exploration of the decline of journalism and the importance of short stories. Announcement of a new podcast featuring similar stories.
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Nov 7, 2023 • 1h 6min

Part One: The Surprising Evil of 1950s Men's Adventure Magazines

In this podcast, the hosts analyze and discuss the controversial content of 1950s men's adventure magazines, including explicit content, racist stereotypes, and cannibalism. They also explore the history of slave trading in Saudi Arabia and talk about the challenges of short attention spans in writing.
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Nov 4, 2023 • 3h 53min

It Could Happen Here Weekly 105

This podcast explores various topics, including haunted locations, paranormal investigations, the dark side of social media, the power of AI, political cults, and the battle for public education. It discusses the influence of political cult leader Linden Larush, the poor conditions in Portland schools, and the importance of teachers in students' lives. Join the picket and support the strike happening in Portland to show your support.
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Nov 2, 2023 • 1h 23min

CZM Rewind: The British Super-Soldier Who Killed A Nation

Comedian Brodie Reed joins Robert to discuss Idi Amin, a highly skilled soldier who murdered thousands in Uganda. They explore Amin's rise to power, his military career, and the brutal regime he established. The podcast also examines the British Empire's military tactics and Idi Amin's expulsion of Asians from Uganda.
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Oct 31, 2023 • 1h 45min

The True Story of Dracula

The podcast explores the true story of Dracula, starting with the origins of the character and the real person he is based on. It delves into the early life and training of Vlad the Impaler, his brutal methods of punishment, and the propaganda campaign used to turn him into a monstrous figure. The podcast also discusses the origins of blood sucking in Dracula and debunks the story of Vlad the Impaler. It examines the scientific understanding of vampirism and its connections to diseases like rabies. The origin of the name 'Dracula' and its connection to impaling techniques are explored, and the podcast concludes with discussions on Lord Byron, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, and other podcast projects.

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