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It Could Happen Here started as an exploration of the possibility of a new civil war. Now a daily show, it's evolved into a chronicle of collapse as it happens, and an exploration of how we might build a better future. Every day Robert Evans, Garrison Davis, Mia Wong, and James Stout take you on a jaunty walk through the burning ruins of the old world and towards a better one that lays just on the... more

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Garrison outlines what we know about how DHS investigated anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis and new discovery documents revealing Homeland Security Investigations reports on financial probes of activist groups and labor unions.

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Mia talks with trans sports journalist Frankie de la Cruz and former trans college athlete Bugsmaytrix about WNBA bit player Sophie Cunningham's pivot to transphobia and the right's war on trans people.

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Journalist Carlos Berríos Polanco talks with James about how the United States acquired its inhabited overseas colonies, why the constitution doesn't fully apply there, and what it means as Trump says he wants to add new territories or states.

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Weeks after more than 600 houses in Spokane burned, James talks to community members about how people prepared, cared for each other, and worried about migration enforcement during the fire evacuations.

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Recent Guests

Charles Kennett
Food microbiologist with historical context on outbreaks
Episode: Who Is Behind America's Cyclospora Summer?
Robert Downen
Writer at Texas Monthly covering religion, extremism, and the Texas GOP
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Episode: How Ken Paxton Became The Most Corrupt Man In Texas Politics
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Co-founder of the Center for New Liberalism and host of the New Liberal Podcast
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Episode: GlobeCon: Can Technocratic Neoliberalism Save Us? Um no wtf?
Ben Rose Porter
Sociology professor at City University of New York
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Episode: GlobeCon: Can Technocratic Neoliberalism Save Us? Um no wtf?
Tobin Stone
Deputy Director, Center for New Liberalism
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Episode: GlobeCon: The New Liberals Take on DSA
Tom Stokesberry
Lead public information officer for California Interagency Incident Management Team 7
California Interagency Incident Management Team 7
Episode: Executive Disorder: Spokane Wildfires, Abdul Wins Michigan Primary, Munition Shortage
Tim Codsey
Owner at JK Boots
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Laura Conover
District Attorney in Pima County, Arizona
Pima County District Attorney's Office
Episode: How Congress Could Bring ICE to a Store Near You
Mohamed Salem Werad
Co-founder of Saharawi Voice, collective of citizen journalists and filmmakers in Western Sahara refugee camps
Saharawi Voice
Episode: Morocco’s US-Backed Occupation of Western Sahara

Hosts

Garrison Davis
Host of It Could Happen Here
James Stout
Host of It Could Happen Here; also presented Natural Causes
Mia Wong
Co-host, engages in discussion with guest/workers; host on It Could Happen Here
Robert Evans
Host of It Could Happen Here; commentator on current events

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 11.2k ratings
  • Five stars

    Executive Disorder and Margaret’s Sunday readings are my faves

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hopped up on iPad
    Canada2 months ago
  • Love Mia

    Love Everyone on the show… Mia is my favorite

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FloraSara
    United States2 months ago
  • Solid mix of journalism and entertainment

    I came in from BTB and honestly not big in the podcasting world, but genuinely impressed with what the CZM team has accomplished. It’s OK to not agree with everything everyone on every show says. That’s the point - allowing ideas into your life from others with different perspectives. CZM does a great job of keeping it light, but letting the stories breathe when the implications are grim. That is an extremely hard tight rope to walk. Shout out to Sophie and Robert and the entire CZM team. You ar... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MattMcLaren88
    United States2 months ago
  • One of my favorite news sources

    Extremely happy with the uptick in episodes focused outside the US recently! Yall do great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gHearthplace
    United States2 months ago
  • Sophomoric

    Whole crew would benefit immensely from a year working on a farm or fishing boat!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Rich685
    Canada3 months ago

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Many praise the show's global reporting and willingness to tackle complex issues.

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#34
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#159
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#41
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#42
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#202
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#44
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Talking Points

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How AI Companies are Monetizing Intimacy, Ft. Bridget Todd
Q: What concerns exist around regulation and data privacy in AI intimacy?
The discussion emphasizes that regulation should target company behavior and data practices, not just the end-user outcomes, given how intimate data can be monetized and how models are designed to maximize engagement.
How AI Companies are Monetizing Intimacy, Ft. Bridget Todd
Q: What does the data say about who uses AI for intimacy and why?
Early research indicates a broad interest across ages, with emotional support and companionship being central motivations, not just novelty; the balance between niche use and mainstream adoption is shifting as technology improves.
How AI Companies are Monetizing Intimacy, Ft. Bridget Todd
Q: How did Bridget start researching AI and intimacy, and what surprised her most?
She was drawn in by real anecdotes of people forming intimate attachments to AI and realized her initial judgment gave way to a deeper curiosity about the drivers behind these phenomena, including corporate incentives and design choices.
Morocco’s US-Backed Occupation of Western Sahara
Q: What should listeners in the United States take away from this conversation?
Americans should educate themselves about Western Sahara, press their representatives to uphold international law, and recognize that U.S. foreign policy materially supports occupation; public awareness and political pressure are essential to alter policy.
Morocco’s US-Backed Occupation of Western Sahara
Q: What is daily life like for Sahrawis under occupation and in refugee camps?
Activists face media blockades, repression, imprisonment, and an environment where civil disobedience is punished; there is a mix of coercion and limited incentives aimed at buying allegiance, but many Sahrawis remain committed to independence despite heavy costs.

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A sharp daily news and politics show that surveys current events through a left-leaning, investigative lens, blending rigorous reporting with accessible storytelling. Episodes frequently feature experts on labor, public health, history, technology, and international affairs, plus on-the-ground reporting and deep dives into power structures, policy, and social movements. Notable strengths include clear, principled analysis, a willingness to tackle uncomfortable topics, and a rotating roster of well-connected guests that enriches conversations around accountability, democracy, and the future of civil society. Potential listeners may appreciate thorough context, brave takes, and a willingness to critique institutions while highlighting grassro... more

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