Breaking Down: Collapse

Daily Episode 88 - This week in Fascism #11

This week in Fascism #11Homan: “President Trump doesn’t have a limitation on his authority to make this country safe. There’s no limitation.” This is exactly how authoritarian regimes justify abuses of power. : r/lawTrump says election should be canceled and warns there will be 'constitutional movement' - The Mirror USWithdrawing the United States from International Organizations, Conventions, and Treaties that Are Contrary to the Interests of the United States – The White HousePentagon to cut Sen. Mark Kelly retirement pay over video: HegsethNervous Trump panics about impeachment if Republicans lose midterms - The Mirror USDepartment of Justice Violates Epstein Files Law By Failing to Inform Congress of Reasons Behind Redactions - MeidasTouch NewsJessica Plichta, a 22-year-old anti-war protester, was arrested live on camera in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on January 3, 2026. She was speaking to a local news outlet about her opposition to U.S. military action related to Venezuela when police detained her while the broadcast was still ongoing. : r/lawAnother angle of ICE shooting woman in MN (1/7/2025) : r/lawHere ICE are telling everyone was ran over and recovering in hospital… : r/lawRo Khanna, one of the first Democrats in Congress to do so, says "That ICE agent needs to be arrested. He needs to be prosecuted. He needs to be put on trial". : r/lawJacob Frey: "To ICE, get the f--- out of Minneapolis. We do not want you here. Your stated reason for being in this city is to create some kind of safety and you're doing exactly the opposite." : r/lawUS discussing options to acquire Greenland including using military - White HouseCubans 'scared and nervous' after U.S. attack on Venezuela | Financial PostPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daily Episode 87 - Ours to Do

Climate "optimism" hasn't worked. We're nowhere near net 0 targets, emissions are growing, and we're barreling towards a world above 2 and 3 degree Celsius. Optimism isn't hoping for the best - it's working towards the best for what's in our control. What is "ours to do"?Was 2025 the year that business retreated from net zero? | Energy industry | The GuardianRecord fossil fuel emissions in 2025 despite renewables buildout, report says : r/collapseThe end of 2025 must be the end of the inane rule of climate ‘optimism’ - resiliencePlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daily Episode 86 - Dissecting Episode 8: "Climate Change"

The final installment of the look-back on the first 8 episodes. It's been fun for me to go back through them, and I hope it was insightful for you as well. Back to normal episodes tomorrow!Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daily Episode 85 - Dissecting Episode 7: "Political Turmoil"

I take a minute to rant about one way in which my views of collapse have changed over time, and then a quick discussion on episode 7.Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daily Episode 84 - On the Venezuela Invasion

A couple of quick thoughts on the Trump administration's actions in Venezuela.Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.