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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 Ed Sheeran dropping Macklemore from his tour over pro Palestine comments, courts blocking new mail-in-ballot requirements, Houthi attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure, a report detailing tiny metal cages at Alligator Alcatraz, a gener... more

Mia begins a series on the history of the most recent series of uprisings by examining how history moves.

Sources:

www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1852/18th-brumaire/ch01.htm

www.endnotes.org.uk/issues/issue-4/endnotes-a-histor... more

In this episode Dana El Kurd talks about the debate in DC on what the role of the US has been in the Middle East, and what it should be. She also talks about what’s missing from these discussions.

Sources:

www.cfr.org/articles/the-u-s-led... more

Garrison talks with Dr. Kaveh Hoda about the potential risks and benefits of doing outreach to people within the MAHA movement, the partisan makeup of MAHA, and why AOC is privately talking with MAHA influencers.

Sources:

www.politico.com/n... more

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Recent Guests

Hossam Al-Hamalawi
Journalist and socialist from Cairo; organizer of the 2011 uprising; author of Counterrevolution in Egypt
Independent journalist/author
Episode: It Could Happen Here Weekly 249
Hossam El-Hamalawy
Journalist and socialist from Cairo; organizer of 2011 uprising
Author of Counterrevolution in Egypt, Sisi's New Republic
Episode: Counterrevolution in Egypt
Anna Elkurd
Researcher and analyst of Arab and Palestinian politics
Independent researcher
Episode: It Could Happen Here Weekly 248
Stephanie Lamy
researcher, feminist and expert in influence operations; former secretary general of Internet Without Borders; co-founder of danaides.org
Club de Media part (French journalism blog) / Author of two books
Episode: The Hunt for Jason Arday
Miles Gray
Fellow podcast host featured as a guest discussing personal loss and community response
Episode: Losing Everything: How Communities Recover From Fire When Politicians Abandon Them
Tobias Buckell
New York Times bestselling author and World Fantasy Award winner; educator and writer
Tobias Buckell (author)
Episode: CZM Rewind: Plastic People, by Tobias Buckell
Franqui de la Cruz
Sports writer covering sports and gender
Freelance
Episode: It Could Happen Here Weekly 247
Bugs Matrix
Trans college athlete and commentator
Independent
Episode: It Could Happen Here Weekly 247
Carlos Barrios-Pralanco
Special correspondent
It Could Happen Here
Episode: It Could Happen Here Weekly 247

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
  • 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 States24 days 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 States24 days ago
  • Please fact check your episodes

    The last two Executive Disorders I have listened to have called Mike Rogers “the incumbent Senator of Michigan” (he’s not) and called Tim Walz “Mike Walz”. Where is the quality control?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    EunieReyner
    United Statesa month ago
  • Retail crime

    When will we ever learn that simplifying issues such as crime prevention & enforcement is an abyss. While the privacy and business grifting issues raised here are unnerving dismissing the impact that retail crime has on the psychology and economy of local communities is equally as unnerving. Large retail fencing operations do exist and have been around long before the pandemic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iCentaur.com
    United Statesa month ago
  • Five stars

    Executive Disorder and Margaret’s Sunday readings are my faves

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hopped up on iPad
    Canada2 months ago

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Counterrevolution in Egypt
Q: What were the sources and methods you used to uncover information in a country that is opaque to researchers, and how did you verify these sources?
He details using declassified US documents, FOIA-derived material, and public statements by security officials, as well as tracing obituaries to map the security apparatus, stressing creativity in data gathering under restrictive conditions.
Counterrevolution in Egypt
Q: So how did living through this repression on a personal level shape the way you studied the repression, and what can a participant see that maybe an outside scholar might miss?
The guest describes adopting a scholar-activist stance, arguing that researchers cannot be neutral in the face of state violence; they should map who does what, where they come from, and how they justify actions, in order to reveal the human faces behind repression.
It Could Happen Here Weekly 246
Q: What is IWOC and how does it operate inside and outside prison walls?
IWOC is a committee within the Incarcerated Workers of the World Labor Union that builds inside-outside solidarity, provides resources, and supports incarcerated workers through legal information, grief and advocacy, and mutual aid efforts to organize for better conditions and rights.
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.

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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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