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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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The gang discuss a tree-sit on the border, massive student protests in France, a Supreme Court ruling on rendition, the Brazilian election, a Russian researcher who was accidentally exposed to the pneumonic plague, and the death of former House Speak... more

In this episode Dana El Kurd talks with Yara Asi, Palestinian scholar, author, and public health researcher studying how conflict, structural violence, and political systems shape health and human security. Yara describes the attacks on Palestinian h... more

Garrison talks with Matt and Olivia from the NYC-DSA Labor Working Group about how Amazon uses subcontractors to exploit “last mile” delivery drivers and how a new bill could hold Amazon accountable and strengthen workers' ability to organize.

Sourc... more

Guest host Zaron Burnett investigates the curious question: Can we print our own money? The short answer is: yes, yes we can. To consider the more nuanced aspects of that question, Burnett spoke with Peter LaRochelle from the Schumacher Center for a ... more

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Recent Guests

Mo Meltzer-Cohen
Law professor at CUNY School of Law, expert in First Amendment defense
CUNY School of Law
Episode: Were Macklemore’s First Amendment Rights Violated?
Harsha Walia
Activist and writer based in Canada
Author of Border and Rule
Episode: After Ceuta
Rodney Scott
Commissioner of border patrol, former Trump administration leadership, later worked for Texas Public Policy Foundation
U.S. Customs and Border Protection / Texas Public Policy Foundation
Episode: The Coming Flood
Tommy Fisher
President and CEO of Fisher Sand and Gravel Company, involved in border wall contracts
Fisher Sand and Gravel Company
Episode: The Coming Flood
Mata Kastrisiou
Author of Black Box, reader of stories on the episode
Anarchist Review of Books / author
Episode: CZM Book Club Presents: Stories from "Black Box," by Mata Kastrisiou and translated by Kostas Kaltsas
Kostas Kaltsas
Translator of the Greek stories into English, critic
Anarchist Review of Books Editions
Episode: CZM Book Club Presents: Stories from "Black Box," by Mata Kastrisiou and translated by Kostas Kaltsas
Dena El-Kurd
Special Correspondent
It Could Happen Here
Episode: Executive Disorder: Trump Bans the “Free Press,” Palestinian National Council Elections, ICE Shooting, Canadian Neoliberalism
Christina Aiello
wildlife biologist with a nonprofit called Wildlands Network
Wildlands Network
Episode: The Wall and the Wilderness
Kim Kelly
Special correspondent discussing DHSOIG reports and U.S. detention issues
Journalist
Episode: It Could Happen Here Weekly 250

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
  • Most aggravating part of a podcast I actually like…..

    Ok, I really like the podcast. I like Robert Evans on there. His mixture of humor and absolutely terrifying reality is something that no other podcast I listen to has made as educational and informative. A+ for this.

    Now for the bad stuff. You ever talk to a person who not only thinks their jokes are insanely funny but cannot help but laugh at them? This is Mia Wong. Any time I see the name in the show description I gird myself to be aggravated in my listen. This person cannot finish a senten... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    Saltriverjohnny
    United States14 days ago
  • 30% ads is why I don’t listen to this.

    Seriously. In a 40 minute episode were 12 minutes of ads. I listened to the original podcast, or season, and when I was scrolling through my archive of casts, I was wondering why I stopped this one. Listened to an episode.

    Thirty. Percent. Ads.

    Don’t get me wrong, the podcast is very informative, but 2 minutes of opening and closing ads respectively, and two 4 minutes ad breaks in the middle, for episodes less than an hour long, and in my case 28 minutes excluding ads, that is unconscionable.... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Argo Naut
    Germanya month ago
  • Sportscasters

    Hearing these two kids talk about sports and the inner-workings of the WNBA is both sad and hilarious. Seemingly, two people that have never dribbled a ball in their lives telling us how Caitlyn Clark is a racist.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Tubsalot
    United Statesa month ago
  • It won’t happen here

    Because I won’t be listening. This is an aweful show filled with social justice propaganda and opinions that defy common sense

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jerdpaul
    United Statesa month ago
  • Team Mia

    I don’t under the Mia hate. I adore this whole team. Refreshing to see people who recognize that objectivity in journalism is a myth and do the ethical and responsible thing which is to be open about their perspectives/biases.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AnarchoPotato
    United Statesa month ago

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#56
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The Coming Flood
Q: How do private contractors influence border policy and its execution?
Contractors like Fisher Sand and Gravel can drive rapid, large-scale construction with significant budget increases and potential for environmental risk, which can push policy outcomes that favor private profit over ecological preservation and community needs.
The Coming Flood
Q: What are the immediate ecological and cultural costs of the border wall in this region?
The wall disrupts wildlife movement, endangers species like bighorn sheep, erases long-standing Indigenous lands and ceremonial spaces, and risks damaging sacred and archaeological resources, all while undermining local ecosystems and indigenous stewardship.
Were Macklemore’s First Amendment Rights Violated?
Q: Have you seen similar things in different contexts around free speech?
Mo notes that this pattern repeats across sectors where wealth and influence intersect with public or semipublic spaces, and emphasizes the need to understand the privatization of public life and its impact on the public square.
Were Macklemore’s First Amendment Rights Violated?
Q: I'm wondering if you can just tell me from what you know about this case, what do you make of a billionaire organizing a censorship campaign like this?
Mo explains that coercive social or economic pressure by private actors is a common, yet distinct form of censorship from government censorship, and examines how privately run or privately controlled venues can exercise platforming power without triggering First Amendment constraints.
What's the Roadless Rule and Who Wants To Scrap It?
Q: What is the roadless rule?
It's an environmental protection rule established in 2001 to preserve roadless areas on Forest Service lands, limiting road construction and use to protect ecosystems.

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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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4. Tommy Fisher
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