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The Last Resort

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What if California seceded from the United States? If it did, what would happen? Would it usher in a new era of peace and prosperity? Or plunge the US into a new civil war? This is The Last Resort, a new documentary podcast following the rise, fall, and rebirth of CAL EXIT: the campaign for Californian Independence. It’s a story about a dream for a new progressive utopia on the West Coast. It’s ab... more

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Marcus tries to rebuild the CAL EXIT movement, but sabotage from Louis creates new jeopardy. Then, the FBI ensnares a supporter. Can CAL EXIT escape its complicated past? And we ask: how do we chart a new path forward for America?

Sources:

• Young ... more

CAL EXIT is in disarray. But secession movements don’t happen in a straight line. In this episode, we tell the story of the Zapatistas. They fought for autonomy for decades. And in the 90s – it finally happened. Sources:

• ABC

• MIT

• Gerardo Uam ... more

Shocking revelations about Louis threaten to derail the CAL EXIT movement. Can it survive the civil war within its ranks?Sources:

• CNBC

• CNN

• The Guardian

• PBS NewsHour

• @samadams593 on TikTok

• @sheepdogs17762.0 on TikTok

• The Next News... more

Marcus & Louis file to get CAL EXIT on the ballot. But for CAL EXIT to happen, other states would have to agree. One big reason why they might? Water.

Sources:

• FOX Weather

• PBS (Cadillac Desert: Water and the Transformation of Nature)

• BBC N... more

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3.7 out of 5 stars from 317 ratings
  • Excellent podcast

    Wonderful juxtaposition of history and politics. Past and present. This podcast took you places you weren’t expecting to go and it was pure delight to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Britishphile
    United States8 months ago
  • Season 2?

    In light of recent news from the start of 2025,

    The United States may be ready to hear a second season of The Last Resort.

    A good way of expanding the second season from the first season would be to explore the possibility of other states ceceding,

    and to look into how complete decoupling from the flawed health/health insurance system of the US might improve the health system overall in the territories affected.

    Silicone Valley is also alienating itself with the rise of AI, and most Americans... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laurel Elaina
    United States8 months ago
  • Missed opportunity

    It’s ok for a documentary style podcast to have a viewpoint but this was extremely one-sided. Fascinating topic. Too bad it missed.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    la macro guy
    United Statesa year ago
  • Seriously?

    😆🤣😆

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Skuta71
    United Statesa year ago
  • Totally clueless

    Whether estate is red or blue, there’s always both red and blue voters in each state to assume everybody in California California votes, the same way thanks the same way Is ridiculous How one person’s fantasy becomes a podcast would be a better title.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Speedster fan 356
    United Statesa year ago

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