Episodes

  • Daily Episode 219 - This Week in Fascism #36

    Daily Episode 219 - This Week in Fascism #36
    Aug 14 2026
    Sources:New DOJ Memo Gives Trump Sweeping Authority to Shield His Communications From Congress - Yahoo News UKTruth Social's $100,000-per-month subscription for early access to Trump posts is unconstitutional - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in WashingtonUS appeals court blocks Trump's $400 million White House ballroom projectDC Circuit deals setback to Trump ballroom as Rao dissentsTrump Administration Has Repeatedly Confessed in Court to Withholding Money From Blue StatesData Center Foes’ Newest Tack: Sue Locals Over Approval ProcessExclusive: Former employee at Southern Poverty Law Center arrested on fraud charges | CNN PoliticsTy Cobb, Former Trump White House lawyer compares Todd Blanche being sworn in to Hitler consolidating power in 1934. : r/lawIn Confirming Blanche, Senators Endorse a Justice Dept. Under Trump’s Sway - The New York TimesICE’s New Detention Center Contracts Declare State Laws ‘Shall Not Apply’ | WIREDICE will release body camera video only when in agency's 'best interests' | AP NewsCongress Might Give ICE the Power to Go After ShopliftersStephen Miller: "The president is using his authority as commander as chief to sign an executive order using the new ruling the Supreme Court issued to expand the definition of people who are ineligible for birthright citizenship. That includes, for example, alien enemies..." : r/lawFeds Gave False Information About Journalist Arrested for Covering ICE | The New RepublicICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver electric shocks | AP NewsThe Trump Administration Has Lost 75 of 93 First Amendment Cases, Report Finds | TruthoutJudge's order may shed light on any plans for ICE at pollsFederal judge blocks Trump’s anti-mail voting executive order again — this time nationwide - Democracy DocketTrump DOJ says SCOTUS must stop judge's 'erroneous' ordersPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    30 mins
  • Daily Episode 218 - Where the bugs at?

    Daily Episode 218 - Where the bugs at?
    Aug 13 2026

    The good insects are disappearing, while we're left with the ones that make life harder. What gives?


    Flesh-eating screwworms feast on humans in Mexico; human cases top 500 - Ars Technica

    The Ticks Are Winning – Mother Jones

    Mountain insects are running out of room as the planet warms

    Where have all the wasps gone this summer?

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    22 mins
  • Daily Episode 217 - The State of Heatwaves

    Daily Episode 217 - The State of Heatwaves
    Aug 12 2026

    A summary of the state of heatwaves and their impact on our health:


    Global Warming Has Accelerated Significantly - Foster - 2026 - Geophysical Research Letters - Wiley Online Library

    ‘Stop all outdoor activities’: South Korea records its highest ever temperature | South Korea | The Guardian

    Scorching Summers May Be Speeding Up How Fast Your Body Ages

    Three lions die of suspected heatstroke at Tokyo zoo as Japan swelters | Japan | The Guardian

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    18 mins
  • Daily Episode 216 - The State of Drought

    Daily Episode 216 - The State of Drought
    Aug 11 2026

    An update on the state of drought throughout the world:


    EU considers emergency meeting as nuclear shutdown leaves Hungary facing energy crisis | Euronews

    ‘Worst we’ve known’: UK turns to imports as drought and heat hit vegetable crops | Food & drink industry | The Guardian

    California drought may have pushed parts of the Sacramento Valley aquifer toward permanent collapse

    Colorado declares town abandoned amid water and leadership crisis | Colorado | The Guardian

    Italy's Po River valley on drought alert

    ‘Mini Dust Bowl’ could be forming in the US, expert warns. Will El Niño make it worse?

    Foreign firms taking billions of litres from UK aquifers to make bottled water | Water | The Guardian

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    22 mins
  • Daily Episode 215 - The State of Wildfires

    Daily Episode 215 - The State of Wildfires
    Aug 10 2026

    In the midst of this crazy summer, let's take a look at the state of the wildfires around the globe.


    In the latest NOAA run for the Nino 3.4 region, published 30 July there is now no model run that peaks below 4.1°C. This is setting up for the most significant global climate event in 150 years : r/collapse

    France Blitzes Its All-Time Record for Area Burned by Wildfires : r/collapse

    Fast-moving wildfires threaten city of Spokane, WA; National Guard activated

    Washington’s wildfires are a warning for the entire U.S. | Scientific American

    Wildfires are raging – and the world has junked 45 climate pledges. Disaster looms, and little wonder | Bill McGuire | The Guardian

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    13 mins
  • Daily Episode 214 - IRS Collapse (and announcing a short hiatus)

    Daily Episode 214 - IRS Collapse (and announcing a short hiatus)
    Jul 30 2026

    Taking a short break from the podcast to deal with some family matters - I will be back!


    In the meantime, here's a story highlighting institutional catabolic collapse from the perspective of the IRS.


    The IRS Is Imploding – Mother Jones



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    14 mins
  • Daily Episode 213 - The coming demographics collapse

    Daily Episode 213 - The coming demographics collapse
    Jul 28 2026

    The coming demographics shift is a catch-22. Having fewer young people means a sever imbalance in care of increasing number of elderly (among many other wide-reaching economic impacts) but adding more people means quicker destruction of the biosphere.


    The Demographic Challenge | IESE Insight

    U.S. Population Growth Slows Due to Historic Decline in Net International Migration

    Americans should work past 65 to avoid ‘retirement crisis,’ says BlackRock CEO. What to do if that doesn’t work for you


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    20 mins
  • Daily Episode 212 - Paying Respects to Richard Heinberg

    Daily Episode 212 - Paying Respects to Richard Heinberg
    Jul 27 2026

    A replay of Kellan and I's interview with Richard Heinberg 4 years ago, on news of his passing this week.

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    56 mins