Daily Episode 60 - Gasping Breaths of a Dying Empire

Daily Episode 60 - Gasping Breaths of a Dying Empire

The Trump administration is on course to overextend use of the military in another messy war. Will he pull the trigger, and what's there to gain? Either way, it's yet another sign of a declining empire gasping for breath.


Analysis: Trump’s threats bring war with Venezuela closer as contradictions and legal fears mount | CNN Politics

US lawmakers demand answers over Hegseth Venezuela boat strike reports

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/us/politics/trump-venezuela-maduro-airspace.html

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Episode 134 - Collapse in 2023

Episode 134 - Collapse in 2023

Climate change consequences, conflict, political turmoil - you name it, 2023 had it. It was a wild year, and we just couldn't let it pass by without a recap!Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus ...

10 Jan 20241h 23min

Episode 132 - Lobbying

Episode 132 - Lobbying

It's pay to play! Apparently it's legal to pay the government to pass (or not pass) desired legislation. This episode focuses on how the wealthy corporations and individuals control the system.Learn M...

29 Mar 202343min

Episode 131 - The Problem with Fast Fashion

Episode 131 - The Problem with Fast Fashion

I bet you didn't know that 10% of all emissions come from the fashion industry. Or that 75 million people are employed in manufacturing plants for the fashion industry, with only 2% of them being paid...

22 Mar 202341min

Episode 130 - The Outlook of Youth

Episode 130 - The Outlook of Youth

Today's youth are tomorrow's leaders. How do young adults feel about the future, and how does it compare to their elders? What do they feel their role is in the future of our world? Let's break it dow...

15 Mar 202348min

Episode 129 - El Niño

Episode 129 - El Niño

The impacts of climate change dramatically influence and are influenced by cyclical weather patterns.  Future El Niño cycles have major implications on society at large.Learn More:Stronger El Niño eve...

8 Mar 202325min

Episode 128 - Zoonotics and H5N1

Episode 128 - Zoonotics and H5N1

There's been much talk lately about the threat of H5N1 (Avian Influenza). In this episode we talk about what there is (and isn't) to fear about the virus, as well as we take a look at David Quammen's ...

1 Mar 20231h 7min

Episode 127 - Heat Pumps

Episode 127 - Heat Pumps

Can technology save us? Nah. Can it help us, though? Sure! Here's an example of a great technology with a lot of potential... but we don't think it answers all of life's problems. Learn More:Heat Pump...

22 Feb 202341min

Episode 126 - Eastern Philosophies (Part 1)

Episode 126 - Eastern Philosophies (Part 1)

How we cope with the knowledge of the future is deeply personal. In this episode we touch on 2 ancient Eastern philosophies that many use as a source of maintaining a healthy mental attitude. Learn Mo...

15 Feb 202350min

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