It Could Happen Here

Mia and Gare discuss why South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol's recent half-baked coup attempt failed in less than 4 hours and how South Koreans defeated it. Sources: https://apnews.com/article/south-korea-yoon-martial-law-25a2a7c957e77a19f771b6b7c56a2173 https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/politics/assembly/1170874.html https://www.mk.co.kr/en/politics/11107769 https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/12/113_387639.html https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/12/03/world/south-korea-martial-law https://news.kbs.co.kr/news/pc/view/view.do?ncd=8122266 https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20241204006400315?section=national/politics https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/politics/politics_general/1170684.html https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/politics/politics_general/1170674.html https://apnews.com/article/south-korea-yoon-wife-scandal-ba065a2f07d5fc4a63fe0e4d36de12f6 https://www.npr.org/2024/12/04/g-s1-36730/south-korea-president-martial-law https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/politics/defense/1170683.html https://english.hani.co.kr/arti/english_edition/e_national/1170893.html https://english.hani.co.kr/ https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/politics/politics_general/1170682.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Des 202430min

James speaks to Wladimir van Wilgenburg about recent changes in the Syrian Civil war, what this means for the democratic project in North East Syria and how to find good information on the conflict online.  https://x.com/vvanwilgenburgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Des 202437min

Andrew and Garrison talk about anti-colonial resistance in modern day Argentina and Chile, and how it reflects current anti-colonial struggles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Des 202444min

Garrison and Robert discuss the fascist rhetoric of the 2024 Trump campaign. Sources: https://cominsitu.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/theodor-w-adorno-freudian-theory-and-the-pattern-of-fascist-propaganda-5.pdf  https://apnews.com/article/turning-point-election-2024-donald-trump-2b3580134a6b19dff18771c3fdb0f11a  https://www.denver7.com/follow-up/aurora-pauses-closure-plans-of-apartments-at-center-of-venezuelan-gang-claims-after-court-appoints-caretaker https://sentinelcolorado.com/metro/aurora-police-id-more-armed-men-in-viral-video-no-venezuelan-gang-ties-reported/ https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-trump-holds-campaign-rally-in-aurora-colorado https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/06/politics/trump-anti-immigrant-comments/index.html  https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/10/trump-authoritarian-rhetoric-hitler-mussolini/680296/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Des 202428min

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file.  CZM Rewind: An Update on Border Patrol Outdoor Detention CZM Rewind: Agenda 47: Trump's Plan for Education CZM Rewind: Wild Faith: A Conversation with Talia Lavin CZM Rewind: Irregular Naval Warfare And You (Ukraine and Myanmar Edition) CZM Rewind: Whipping Girl, The Book That Changed Everything ft. Dr. Julia Serano 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Nov 20243h 14min

Mia and Gare talk with Dr. Julia Serano, the author of Whipping Girl, about the forthcoming 3rd edition of the book and its wide ranging impact on how we think and talk about trans people. Buy Whipping Girl: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/julia-serano/whipping-girl/9781541604520/ Original Air Date: 2.20.24See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Nov 202424min

Robert and James cover Ukraine's defeat of the Russian Black Sea Fleet using irregular warfare, and James looks over how Myanmar's rebels have stymied the junta Navy. Original Air Date: 3.29.24See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Nov 202435min

Molly Conger sits down with Talia Lavin to talk about her new book, Wild Faith: How the Christian Right is Taking Over America. Pre-order Wild Faith now, available in hardcover, audiobook, and e-book October 15. Buy Wild Faith: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/talia-lavin/wild-faith/9780306829192/ Talia's Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/theswordandthesandwich Original Air Date: 9.27.24See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Nov 202450min