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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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After a shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner, Robert takes a look at the current political environment to explain why previously normal people keep taking extreme action with ever-growing frequency.

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- Private Credit: It's 2008's All The Way Down

- Indigeneity with Andrew

- The First Anti-AI Firebombing

- UCSD and the Palestine Exception to Free Speech

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The gang discuss fraud charges against the SPLC for paying neo-nazi informants, USCIS pursuing denaturalization, the Fed chair, Virginia redistricting, a defamation case over false reporting on the J6 bomber, and an update on Iran.

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Recent Guests

James Stout
Author of Against the State
akapress.org
Episode: CZM Book Club: Against the State by James Stout
Molly Crabapple
Award-winning writer and artist; author of Here Where We Live is Our Country, The Story of the Jewish Bund
Independent author/artist
Episode: The Jewish Bund and Political Imagination
Charles McDonald
Yahoo Sports writer, Football 301 podcast host
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Episode: How to Break a Union From the Inside: The NFL Players Association, Pt. 1
Michael Edison Hayden
Investigative journalist and author
Independent journalist / author
Episode: Strange People on the Hill: An Interview with Michael Edison Hayden
Dana El-Kurd
Researcher and host joining from the It Could Happen Here side project segments
Episode: It Could Happen Here Weekly 225
Ilya Ayub
Guest expert on Israel-Lebanon region, author and analyst
Episode: It Could Happen Here Weekly 225
Gregory Lavino
Friend of the pod, subject of a recurring segment
Episode: Executive Disorder: ICE at Airports, New DHS Secretary, Iran Negotiations
Elia Ayoub
Historian and journalist focused on Arab and Palestinian politics, originally from Lebanon
Independent journalist and writer
Episode: Israel’s Attack on Lebanon
Dada El-Kurd
Associate Professor of Political Science, expert on Palestinian politics
Arab Center of Washington
Episode: It Could Happen Here Weekly 224

Hosts

Mia Wong
Host of It Could Happen Here; frequent interviewer and on-the-ground contributor.
Garrison Davis
Host and co-host focusing on executive disorder and on-the-ground reporting.
Robert Evans
Co-host and central voice for on-the-ground reporting and political analysis.
James Stout
Host engaging in analysis and discussion; regular contributor.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 11.1k ratings
  • 1. Personal show that I didn’t listen to on. I listen to it on: Apple Podcasts I heart 😒

    This doesn’t look like anything in the world

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    3
    WE NEED MORE THAT 39
    United States9 days ago
  • I like her!! >:(

    New listener as in I have been listening for the last month or so. I don’t get the Mia hate! I understand that maybe not every listener will understand a host’s entire personality translated through a podcast that we play through our pocket computer speakers but SHEESH people! She’s very smart and does a great job of explaining things. That being said, wonderful job by everyone all around, very informative and great resource. Lovely crew! <3

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sopranosgal91
    United States11 days ago
  • There

    has to be a reason that we can only hear one person breathing the whole time. You all are great everyone is amazing, buttttt I think a volume adjustment when others are speaking could do wonders!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Josey Wales, MD
    United States16 days ago
  • screw yall mia rules

    one of my favorite news sources

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gHearthplace
    United States24 days ago
  • Good podcast. Informative.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Quartz
    a month ago

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Some listeners critique Mia's delivery or laugh, affecting perceived professionalism.
A few viewers note the show leans very left and calls for moderation.
Audience appreciates on-the-ground reporting and diverse voices in coverage.
Many value independent, non-mainstream reporting on activism and policy.

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#133
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Talking Points

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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.
Israel’s Attack on Lebanon
Q: So maybe I'll start there. Can you lay out for the listener, what is happening in Lebanon right now?
Elia explains that Lebanon is being drawn into a broader confrontation tied to the US-Israeli approach to Iran, with heavy Israeli bombing, displacement of a large portion of the population, and a deliberate strategy to sever Lebanon's south from the rest of the country, all while existing ceasefires are violated and civilians bear the brunt.
The Network State: A Tech Fascist Empire
Q: What are the big risks associated with unregulated clinical trials and accelerated drug development in these zones?
Unregulated and unethical medical experiments can lead to mass abuse and disasters, including exploiting vulnerable populations, bypassing safety oversight, and creating a global framework where profit and rapid innovation trump patient protection.
The Network State: A Tech Fascist Empire
Q: So can you describe what the inside of one of these network state zones looks like and how it compares to traditional special economic zones?
The network state is built using special economic zones and is functionally similar on many levels, but differs in who uses the zones and how they intend to deploy them, often emphasizing medical development, biotech, and permissive regulatory environments to accelerate projects.

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A sharp, multi-topic daily show that weaves on-the-ground reporting with provocative analyses of power, culture, and policy. Episodes frequently center activism, labor organizing, Middle East dynamics, and the concentration of media ownership, often pairing frontline perspective with critiques of monopoly power and state violence. Notable for bringing together investigative reporting, leftist critique, and community organizing to explore how capital and policy shape politics, information, and culture. A standout is the sustained focus on mutual aid, tenant rights, and grassroots movements, balanced with deep dives into media consolidation and geopolitical flashpoints. The format tends to mix interviews, field reporting, and analytical takes... more

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