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Apprehensive about the future? Like many, you likely have a gut feeling that things aren"t quite right, but haven’t been able to place your finger on why. That feeling only grows with the increasing political tensions, economic uncertainty, natural disasters, and supply chain disruptions. What do all these challenges mean? And what will be the result of society’s current trajectory? “Breaking Down: Collapse” takes the complex concepts surrounding the ultimate collapse of

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Daily Episode 30 - This Week in Fascism (#4)

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2025/10/17

A fresh new week from hell in the USA. Enjoy?Supreme Court Signals Final BlowTrump administration revokes 6 visasDepartment of State on X:TN man arrestedInsider Whales Made $100 MillionUS is working on doubling aidGOP’s Jim Jordan on judges:Heavily armed ICE agents illegally ICE Rams Civilian Car, Drags Woman WGN-TV producer Debbie Brockman Trump calls Mamdani a ‘communist,’Letitia James, the New York attorney general President Trump calls on Criminal charges against Bolton CBP Enforces

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Daily Episode 29 - Moving a Capital City

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2025/10/16

Tehran (with a metro population of nearly 17 million) is experiencing a major water shortage, after 5 years of drought. Subsidence, as a result of groundwater removal, is simultaneously causing the land to sink and destroying infrastructure.Iran must move its capital from Tehran, says president as water crisis worsens | Iran | The Guardian‘We must change’: how drought and overextraction of water has run Iran dry | Environment | The GuardianPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to

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Daily Episode 28 - Meta Reflections on Collapse...

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2025/10/15

Counterintuitively, a collapsing world may just be resulting in people who are less likely to become collapse aware.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.

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Daily Episode 27 - The War from Within

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2025/10/14

*Caveat: This was recorded on October 7th so may not be completely up to date in regards to recent happenings.An escalation in the battle for states' rights to defend against invading federal forces in the US (not a sentence I thought I'd write in my lifetime).Judge to block 'relocation, federalization, or deployment' of any National Guard to Oregon - ABC NewsTexas Gov. Abbott deploys National Guard to protect federal property | Fox NewsPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join

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Daily Episode 26 - AI Bubbles, Economic Headwinds

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2025/10/13

Deutsche Bank now says that the AI bubble is all that's keeping the economy afloat. Meanwhile, several other indicators show how the economy is struggling for the everyday person. The AI bubble is the only thing keeping the US economy together, Deutsche Bank warns | TechSpotChina Labor Market Struggles Deepen, Clouding Economic Outlook | FXEmpireElizabeth Warren calls for Trump to release the jobs report despite shutdownStudent Loan Borrowers Skipping Payments Face Credit Score Declines -

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Daily Episode 25 - This Week in Fascism (#3)

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2025/10/10

The 3rd installment of the weekly segment I think I'll call "This Week in Fascism".'Plenary Authority?' Chicago Pastor SuesJudge finds ICE violated consent decree, takes issue with some arrestsTrump says JB Pritzker, Mayor Brandon Johnson 'should be in jail'Gov. JB Pritzker on protecting his constituents"We took the freedom of speech away"UVA antifascist students plan American flag-burning protest Friday | Fox NewsTrump Touts His Administration's Ties to Project 2025Trump just hosted an ‘Antifa

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Daily Episode 24 - Troubling new Bird Flu Discovery

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2025/10/09

Researchers discovered that bird flu and human influenza can simultaneously occupy the cells of cow udders, heightening the risk of future reassortment leading to human spread avian influenza. Bird Flu and Human Flu Viruses Could Mix in Cow Udders and Spark a Pandemic | Scientific AmericanH5 Bird Flu: Current Situation | Bird Flu | CDCAvian flu forces Jefferson County poultry farm to cull 3M birds - WPRMore Than 400,000 SD Turkeys Killed In Response To Bird Flu Outbreak, Ducks Identified As Carriers

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Daily Episode 23 - 7 of 9 Planetary Boundaries Now...

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2025/10/08

New research indicates the planet has not crossed 7 of the 9 planetary boundaries described in the "Breaking Boundaries" documentary from 2021, an increase from 4 at the time it was released.Seven of nine planetary boundaries now breached - Stockholm Resilience CentreBreaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet | Official Trailer | NetflixPlease 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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Daily Episode 22 - Did we all become terrorists?

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2025/10/07

NSPM-7 is the Trump administration's newest effort to rip away free speech rights and suppress his dissenters. It is one of the most blatant acts of fascism to date in his presidency and will be a potentially disastrous tool in his effort to quiet those who push back. Trump’s NSPM-7 Labels Common Beliefs As Terrorism “Indicators”Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence – The White HousePlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted

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Daily Episode 21 - "But where will I get my fish and...

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2025/10/06

Waters surrounding the UK have been so overfished that cod is down to just 1% of the population. If fishing doesn't stop immediately, it could collapse completely and permanently.UK could see fish and chips shortages as cod supply in ‘grave danger’ | The IndependentCollapse of the Atlantic northwest cod fishery - WikipediaPlease 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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Daily Episode 20 - 2 Weeks of Trump Chaos

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2025/10/03

Let's make it a weekly thing.... I wasn't able to post all the links, as my podcast host only allows so many!Trump says he’s designating Antifa...Trump’s NSPM-7 Labels...Stephen Miller Claims...Trump administration to link Tylenol...Trump Orders US Troops...Fox News' Jesse Watters...In Pressuring ABC Over Kimmel...FCC Chair Brendan Carr's post...Why Trump’s directive to AG Bondi...James Comey reacts to his indictment...Trump declaring war on United States cities...‘Most Loser Shit I Have Ever

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Daily Episode 19 - Fatalism in Australia

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2025/10/02

Luke Kemp addresses fatalism vs realism, and Australia's government released a 1,000 page report on expected climate impacts on the country.Climate risks report paints grim picture, but expert on societal collapse explains giving up is not the answer - ABC NewsHow is Australia affected by climate change? The National Climate Risk Assessment models the future - ABC NewsNational Climate Risk Assessment | Australian Climate ServicePlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our

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Daily Episode 18 - A Government's Collapse Scenario

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2025/10/01

The Finnish government has put out a 163 page paper describing 4 potential scenarios between now and 2044, and how those scenarios would affect EU and Finland itself. One of those scenarios was global collapse. Part 1 of the Report on the Future: Strategic Analysis of the Operating Environment and Scenarios until 2045 - Valto (report in Finnish and Swedish)Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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Daily Episode 17 - Peak Water Security

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2025/09/30

This research paper indicates that the US has surpassed "peak water security", and that people lose access to water from here. Beyond peak water security: Household-scale experiential metrics can offer new perspectives on contemporary water challenges in the United States | PLOS WaterGlobal water crisis could cost trillions – DW – 08/25/2025Please 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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Daily Episode 16 - Trump's efforts to destroy climate...

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2025/09/29

The Trump administration is doing everything in its power to roll back regulatory protections that reduce emissions, along with restricting the collection of data.E.P.A. to Stop Collecting Emissions Data From Polluters - The New York TimesEPA aims to undo authority to regulate climate pollution : NPRMauna Loa Observatory captured the reality of climate change. The US plans to shut it downPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See

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Daily Episode 15 - Increasing Risk of Oil Supply Shock

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2025/09/26

A new report from the IEA shows that 90% of investments in oil and gas go towards simply making up for declines in production. EROEI has gotten so poor that 100s of billions of dollars are being spent just to meet demand. What happens if investments falter?Oil 2025 – Analysis - IEAPlease 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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Daily Episode 14 - The newest tool in the ICE fascist...

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2025/09/25

ICE has gained a new surveillance tool, thanks to Trump and, in part, Biden. I discuss the reality of the danger it poses, and some tips for staying safe. 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.

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Daily Episode 13 - Antifa "Terrorism" and the Pacific...

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2025/09/24

Trump has issued an Executive Order classifying Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. Tell us Trump - where is their headquarter and who is their leader? Also, the Pacific heat blob is back and larger than ever.Designating Antifa as a Domestic Terrorist Organization – The White HouseThe ‘blob’ is back — except this time it stretches across the entire North Pacific | CNN(1) Leon Simons (looking up) on X: "🌊🌡️📈 The warming rate over the North Pacific Ocean the past 25 years...Please join us

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Daily Episode 12 - New Geoengineering Research

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2025/09/23

New research argues that not only are dramatic geoengineering ideas too costly, ungovernable, and dangerous, but also they serve as a distraction from our true need, which is to reduce emissions. Scientists warn polar ice-fixing plans are ‘flawed and dangerous’Frontiers | Safeguarding the polar regions from dangerous geoengineering: a critical assessment of proposed concepts and future prospectsPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast

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Daily Episode 11 - News Avoidance

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2025/09/22

How much news is too much news? A recent article from The Guardian explores the rapidly increasing number of people who are avoiding the news for their mental health.Why more and more people are tuning the news out: ‘Now I don’t have that anxiety’ | Mental health | The GuardianPlease 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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