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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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- How to Potluck Your Way to a Union

- What’s In the DNC’s 2024 Autopsy

- The War on Iran and Convergences of Fasci... more

The gang discuss Spencer Pratt’s LA mayoral campaign, a Supreme Court ruling on redistricting in Alabama, and changes to OMB funding.

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Dana El Kurd speaks to Negar Razavi, a political anthropologist at the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Iran and Persian Gulf Studies. Dana and Negar discuss conditions in Iran today, the impact the war has had on the regime and on regional dynamics, and ... more

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Recent Guests

Beena Akhbid
Movement attorney and civil rights advocate
Hatzel, Stormer, Reneg, and Dye; Movement Law
Episode: It Could Happen Here Weekly 234
Mo (Mo Cohen)
Attorney focusing on movement law and civil rights
Private practice; CUNY lecturer
Episode: It Could Happen Here Weekly 234
Moira Meltzer-Cohen
Attorney focusing on defending people against politically motivated abuse of the legal system; instructor at CUNY School of Law
Private practice; CUNY School of Law
Episode: Outlaw: ICE Protest Repression Trends
Bina Ahmad
Movement attorney; associate at a civil rights firm; external general counsel for movement groups
Hatzel, Stormer, Reneg and Die; Muslims for Just Futures; Jewish Voice for Peace
Episode: Outlaw: ICE Protest Repression Trends
Joey Mogul
Director of Movement Partnerships at Movement Law Lab; civil rights and police violence defense attorney
Movement Law Lab; People's Law Office
Episode: Outlaw: ICE Protest Repression Trends
Jackie Mae
Member and organizer of Real You Electrolysis Workers United
Real You Electrolysis Workers United
Episode: Real You Electrolysis Workers United: A Unionization Speedrun
Deja Indigo
Member and organizer of Real You Electrolysis Workers United
Real You Electrolysis Workers United
Episode: Real You Electrolysis Workers United: A Unionization Speedrun
Rafi Kleiman
Author of Clashing Slash Complementary
Trans Galactic Bike Ride, Microcosm Publishing
Episode: CZM Book Club: Clashing/Complementary, by Rafi Kleiman
Cooper Quinton
Senior staff technologist at the EFF
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Episode: It Could Happen Here Weekly 232

Hosts

Mia Wong
Host (and co-host) with a focus on economic analysis, policy, and critical commentary.
Garrison Davis
Host and discussion lead, central to the show's debate and reporting.
James Stout
Co-host who participates in policy discussion and analysis.
Robert Evans
Co-host providing analysis and critique across topics.

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 11.1k ratings
  • A pod of animals

    To be clear. If James Stout was to be given a podcast discussing animals, I would be subscribing to cooler zone TODAY!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gus the guess
    United States19 days ago
  • I need "cool people who do cool things" after listening this often but love yalls imputs on things some people dont cover! Keep it up love all of yalls work!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    cuddleclaw
    a month ago
  • Good show, too many ads

    Great show but one star off because the ads are excessive. We’re talking 3+ min stretches of ads. Yes I know you can skip but I listen at work so I can’t skip as I can’t be on my phone, just put it on and play. 3+ mins is insane. And it’s not just one ad reel like that, there were 3/4+ reels like that already and I’m legit not even 25 mins in… it’s deadass like half ads

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    afluffyorangecat
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love Cool Zone Media!

    This show, and the entire Cool Zone network, is fantastic!! A life preserver in the flood of capitalist collapse.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jesuswasPalestinian
    United Statesa month ago
  • Coy Amerikkkan counterinsurgent propaganda

    This show is for liberals who want to retain Americanism while appearing “leftist” or pop-anarchist. Spreading “nuanced” propaganda through an idealist lens while holding back against the U.S. regime. Pathetic sellouts

    Apple Podcasts
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    Bobby Becker, p.s.l.
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Appreciated for deep dives into organizing and surveillance topics.
Clear, forthright analysis with strong labor and civil-rights perspectives.
Listeners note the show's humor but praise its hard-hitting policy critique.
Some critique the pacing and laughter tone in certain episodes.
Positive about diverse guest experts and on-the-ground reporting.

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Real You Electrolysis Workers United: A Unionization Speedrun
Q: How did the union organizing start and accelerate so quickly?
Organizing began with light conversations that escalated after a coworker was fired under suspicious circumstances regarding a certification loan; management resistance and a few alarming actions triggered a unanimous early vote to form a union, followed by rapid meetings, leadership support from IWW, and a swift move to file paperwork and stage a walkout within days.
Real You Electrolysis Workers United: A Unionization Speedrun
Q: Can you explain for people who don't know what electrolysis is?
Electrolysis is the FDA-recognized method of permanent hair removal that works by inserting a filament into each hair follicle and using electricity to destroy the follicle, which can be used for gender-affirming care and is often covered by health insurance as part of care under appropriate standards.
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Q: What were Quentin Deranque's activities and affiliations, and how did they evolve after his death?
He was active in far-right circles, including the Nemesis Collective and related neo-Nazi groups, with a shift from scholarly-style rhetoric to organized street action and self-defense training; after his death, his image was weaponized by the groups around him to promote their cause and recruit, despite initial portrayals of him as peaceful or apolitical.
Rojava with Andrew
Q: So before we get to the fall of Assad, is there anything critical that you'd say I missed?
The guest provides a concise recap and affirms key historical turning points, while noting there are always more details to cover given the complexity of regional dynamics and the number of actors involved.
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Q: What exactly is shadow banking and why does it matter?
Shadow banking is a broad, non-regulated ecosystem that performs core banking functions like maturity and liquidity transformation, but outside the formal banking system; it matters because it underpins a huge share of financial assets, can magnify risk, and contributed to the 2008 crisis through securitization and credit default swaps.

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This show operates as a daily, left-leaning news and analysis program that blends blunt political commentary with deep dives into labor rights, civil liberties, surveillance, and global conflicts. Episodes regularly feature labor organizing stories, movement-law perspectives, and critical takes on state power, often pairing on-the-ground reporting with expert analysis. A standout is the rapid, real-world chronicle of workplace organizing and solidarity actions, paired with thoughtful historical framing of repression and governance. The format also touches on immigration, technology policy, and cultural commentary, offering a provocative, irreverent lens on current events. Potential listeners who want sharp, candid analysis, with a focus on ... more

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