It Could Happen Here

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. Why Trump Wants to Conquer Canada How the Federal Government Fell Constitutional Law Professor Reacts What's Happening To Gaza Under Trump: An Update with Dana El-Kurd Executive Disorder: White House Weekly #3 You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone Sources/Links: Why Trump Wants to Conquer Canada https://escholarship.org/uc/item/0sg0782h https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/david-graeber-direct-action https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/07/politics/trump-expansion-ideas-what-matters/index.html https://www.businesstoday.in/world/canada/story/make-them-pay-canada-puts-trumps-first-friend-elon-musks-tesla-in-the-crosshairs-of-tariff-war-463097-2025-02-01 https://www.jstor.org/stable/jj.9669319 https://www.economia.gob.mx/datamexico/en/profile/product/motor-cars-and-other-vehicles-principally-designed-cars-for-transport-of-persons?redirect=true https://www.economia.gob.mx/datamexico/en/profile/product/oils-of-petroleum-or-bituminous-minerals?redirect=true https://oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-country/mex/partner/usa https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2025/02/01/michigan-poised-to-take-a-big-hit-under-trump-tariffs/78099053007/ https://www.ilscompany.com/products-imported-from-mexico/ https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/mexico-automotive-industry https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/31/trumps-25percent-tariffs-this-is-whats-at-stake-for-us-auto-industry.html https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/imports/mexico https://www.businesstoday.in/world/canada/story/make-them-pay-canada-puts-trumps-first-friend-elon-musks-tesla-in-the-crosshairs-of-tariff-war-463097-2025-02-01 https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/01/why-buy-greenland-trump-annex-ronald-lauder-manifest-destiny/ How the Federal Government Fell https://shatterzone.substack.com/p/how-the-federal-government-fell Executive Disorder: White House Weekly #3 https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/02/imposing-sanctions-on-the-international-criminal-court/ https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/28/israeli-spy-chief-icc-prosecutor-war-crimes-inquiry https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2p19l24g2o https://prospect.org/economy/2025-02-11-vought-restores-cfpb-procedure-that-sustains-mortgage-markets/ https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/02/10/politics/tariffs-steel-aluminum-trump https://www.reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/bond-traders-waver-trump-questions-us-government-debt-figures-2025-02-10/ https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/trump-says-us-might-have-less-debt-than-thought-2025-02-09/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The gang discuss Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine, sanctions on the ICC, U.S. Treasury bonds and the ongoing war on wokeness. Sources: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/02/imposing-sanctions-on-the-international-criminal-court/https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/28/israeli-spy-chief-icc-prosecutor-war-crimes-inquiryhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2p19l24g2o https://prospect.org/economy/2025-02-11-vought-restores-cfpb-procedure-that-sustains-mortgage-markets/ https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/02/10/politics/tariffs-steel-aluminum-trump https://www.reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/bond-traders-waver-trump-questions-us-government-debt-figures-2025-02-10/ https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/trump-says-us-might-have-less-debt-than-thought-2025-02-09/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Robert sits down with Dana El-Kurd to discuss President Trump's surprise announcement that the U.S. plans to annex Gaza and force all Palestinians out of the area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Garrison asks USC law professor Derek Black about attacks on the Department of Education and the dangers of expanding executive power.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Elon Musk is trying to become the CEO of America. How did we get here? Garrison unravels a timeline of catastrophe. https://shatterzone.substack.com/p/how-the-federal-government-fellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mia and James discuss Trump's imperialist drive to take Canada, the Panama Canal, Gaza and Greenland and how it differs from previous versions of free trade American imperialism. Sources: https://escholarship.org/uc/item/0sg0782h https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/david-graeber-direct-action https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/07/politics/trump-expansion-ideas-what-matters/index.html https://www.businesstoday.in/world/canada/story/make-them-pay-canada-puts-trumps-first-friend-elon-musks-tesla-in-the-crosshairs-of-tariff-war-463097-2025-02-01 https://www.jstor.org/stable/jj.9669319 https://www.economia.gob.mx/datamexico/en/profile/product/motor-cars-and-other-vehicles-principally-designed-cars-for-transport-of-persons?redirect=true https://www.economia.gob.mx/datamexico/en/profile/product/oils-of-petroleum-or-bituminous-minerals?redirect=true https://oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-country/mex/partner/usa https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2025/02/01/michigan-poised-to-take-a-big-hit-under-trump-tariffs/78099053007/ https://www.ilscompany.com/products-imported-from-mexico/ https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/mexico-automotive-industry https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/31/trumps-25percent-tariffs-this-is-whats-at-stake-for-us-auto-industry.html https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/imports/mexico https://www.businesstoday.in/world/canada/story/make-them-pay-canada-puts-trumps-first-friend-elon-musks-tesla-in-the-crosshairs-of-tariff-war-463097-2025-02-01 https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/01/why-buy-greenland-trump-annex-ronald-lauder-manifest-destiny/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Margaret from the future relays a fateful battle in the forests of Catalonia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. The Internationalists Fighting Fascism in Burma (Maybe Don't) Read Siege How Trump is Killing Science (And You) Greenwashing Genocide In Artsakh Executive Disorder: White House Weekly #2 You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone Sources/Links: (Maybe Don't) Read Siege https://www.routledge.com/Neo-Nazi-Terrorism-and-Countercultural-Fascism-The-Origins-and-Afterlife-of-James-Masons-Siege/Sunshine/p/book/9780367190606 Greenwashing Genocide In Artsakh Donations: VOMA https://www.voma.center/enVOMA is a non-governmental movement that aims to strengthen the defenses of the Republic of Armenia through preparing Armenians and Diaspora to face the immanent threat of invasion by Azerbaijan and Turkey. A defensive organization only. Kooyrigshttps://kooyrigs.orgKooyrigs is a women-led organization and NGO. Focused on supporting Armenia and Artsakh refugees through various humanitarian projects, especially in the areas of education, healthcare, and emergency relief efforts. Pahapan Development Foundation: http://www.pahapan.org/en/Donations go toward supporting and developing Tavush: there are about 10000 children who live under regular shootings by Azeri troops in 23 borderline villages of Tavush region. This organization helps their safety as well as implementing social, cultural and educational programs. Hayastan All-Armenian Fundhttps://www.himnadram.orgThis fund is one of the main sources of support for Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh, focusing on community development, health, education, and infrastructure. Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU)https://www.agbu.orgAGBU is one of the largest Armenian-American organizations that provides support for educational, cultural, and social welfare initiatives in Armenia and globally. Fund for Armenian Relief (FAR)https://www.farusa.orgFAR focuses on providing relief to vulnerable populations in Armenia, supporting programs in health, education, and economic development. Paros Foundationhttp://parosfoundation.org/available-projects/Donations can contribute to a number of humanitarian missions they have in Armenia. You can choose to support individual projects or donate to the foundation in general. Armenia Fundhttps://www.armeniafund.orgA wide ranging charity for infrastructure projects, educational scholarships, and providing aid to vulnerable populations. Armenian Wounded Heroes Fundhttps://armenianwoundedheroes.comThis fund provides direct support to Armenian soldiers who have been injured in the line of duty, offering medical assistance and helping them reintegrate into society. Tumo Center for Creative Technologieshttps://www.tumo.orgTumo is an innovative educational program that provides free tech and creative skills to young people in Armenia. Donations help support the growth of this pioneering center and its ability to empower youth with skills in areas such as animation, coding, game development, and design. Armenian Volunteer Corps (AVC)https://www.avc.amAVC connects volunteers with opportunities in Armenia to support a variety of causes, from community development to disaster relief. Donations help fund the ongoing programs and volunteer recruitment. The Children of Armenia Fund (COAF)https://coaf.orgCOAF supports rural communities in Armenia with educational, healthcare, and technological programs. Armenian Red Cross Societyhttps://www.redcross.am/en/home.htmlThe Armenian Red Cross provides critical humanitarian assistance in Armenia, offering emergency relief, health services, and disaster response. IMAST https://imast.am/IMAST helps Armenian non-profits with micro-donations for individual projects from wildlife to health to community building. Other:One Armeniahttps://www.onearmenia.orgA travel group that features local travel opportunities with local people. Promoting responsible travel. Hike Armeniahttps://hikearmenia.org/ Learn4Artsakhhttps://learn4artsakh.orgInstagram: @learn4artsakhLearn4Artsakh is a leftist platform dedicated to providing educational resources about Artsakh’s history, culture, and people. Books:The Burning Tigris: The Armenian Genocide by Peter Balakian The Caucasian Knot: The History and Geo-politics of Nagorno-Karabagh, by Patrick Donabedian & Claude MutafianAvailable on learn4artsakh.com My Brother’s Struggle:A great book by the brother of a complicated Armenian revolutionary who grew up in California.Available on learn4artsakh.com AVOID anything by Thomas de Waal News sites:https://armenianweekly.com/https://evnreport.comhttps://hetq.am/en Videos:White Phosphorus in Artsakhhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjwzHkyGYQA&rco=1 Armenia: The Fall of Nagoro-Karabaghhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tld7Vz42QSI Articles:Cultural destruction by Azerbaijanhttps://hyperallergic.com/482353/a-regime-conceals-its-erasure-of-indigenous-armenian-culture/ Azeri War Crimeshttps://azeriwarcrimes.org/An archive of evidence of war crimes, ethnic cleansing and human rights violations committed by Azerbaijan. Not for the faint of heart. University Network for Human Rightshttps://www.humanrightsnetwork.org/we-are-no-oneHow Three Years of Atrocities Led to the Ethnic Cleansing of Nagorno-Karabakh’s Armenians Azerbaijan’s Ethnic Hatred Theme Parkhttps://www.rferl.org/a/azerbaijan-karabakh-theme-park-armenia-ethnic-hatred-aliyev/31217971.html History of Artsakhhttps://www.armenianmuseum.org/artsakh Armenian Genocide Historical Overviewhttps://genocideeducation.org/background/brief-history/ Artwashing and Sportswashing by Azerbaijan:https://hyperallergic.com/615519/artwashing-a-dictatorship/ Executive Disorder: White House Weekly #2 https://apnews.com/article/trump-netanyahu-washington-ceasefire-1c8deec4dd46177e08e07d669d595ed3https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-lackeys-general-services-administration/ https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-lieutenant-gsa-ai-agency/http://wired.com/story/elon-musk-government-young-engineers/https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-associate-bfs-federal-payment-system/ https://www.reuters.com/world/us/musk-aides-lock-government-workers-out-computer-systems-us-agency-sources-say-2025-01-31/https://x.com/USAO_DC/status/1886537850390483276https://bsky.app/profile/josephpolitano.bsky.social/post/3lhfjn7ires2h https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/02/politics/usaid-officials-leave-musk-doge/index.htmlhttps://bsky.app/profile/chadloder.bsky.social/post/3lhc52j6kns2d https://apnews.com/article/trump-musk-gsa-terminate-office-leases-f8faac5e2038722f705587c8dd21ab26?user_email=dabc81d5ec766cfb0c88230c077bd88afdc57894c6b8dcdfcf8102146e6c https://www.oig.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/assets/pr/2024/dojpr-041224-former-border-patrol-agent-sentenced-18-years-prison-drug-smuggling-and-bribery.pdf https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/san-diego-border-agent-nicknamed-goalie-took-bribes-to-let-drugs-into-u-s-prosecutors/3259608/ https://www.ussc.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/research-and-publications/quick-facts/Fentanyl_FY23.pdf https://www.cbp.gov/border-security/frontline-against-fentanyl https://x.com/nayibbukele/status/1886606794614587573?mx=2 https://www.state.gov/reports/2022-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/el-salvador/ https://apnews.com/article/eu-us-ukraine-defense-trump-greenland-tariffs-c3e454c8f0959d273c2b6dd5941395e3 https://www.theverge.com/news/605483/shein-temu-amazon-trump-tariffs-de-minimis-exemption https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/03/americas/mexico-military-migrants-killed-int-latam/index.html https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/ending-radical-indoctrination-in-k-12-schooling/ https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/local-politics/denver-health-pauses-gender-affirming-surgeries-minors-federal-funding/73-e61f598b-e32d-474e-94b4-4b11d4c5c8afhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/nyregion/nyu-langone-hospital-trans-care-youth.html https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2025/02/04/transgender-hospitals-gender-affirming-care/78204417007/ https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/school-systems-across-us-declarehttps://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025/02/04/nyc-parents-push-for-statement-from-schools-chancellor-opposing-trump-executive-order-on-race-gender/https://www.seattleschools.org/news/commitment-to-sps-students-staff-and-families/ https://bsky.app/profile/erininthemorning.com/post/3lhh7qpjygk27 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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