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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 115 - Is a General Strike the Only Way?

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2026/02/18

Many say (and I tend to agree) that the only way to stop the current descent into fascism is for an effective general strike. Is it possible to carry such a strike out in the US?Non-participation as a strategy for social change : r/collapseWhat actually happens if everyone just… stops participating? : r/collapsePlease 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 114 - The Rapidly Devolving...

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2026/02/17

Meta jumps further into the AI surveillance bandwagon, trying to release facial recognition into their meta glasses under the radar.Meta reportedly wants to add face recognition to smart glasses while privacy advocates are distracted | The VergePalantir CEO defends surveillance tech as US government contracts boost sales | ReutersRing cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash | The VergePlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community.

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17:47

Episode 113 - James Hansen and 2 degrees within a decade

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2026/02/16

James Hansen has come out with a new blog highlighting research that shows we'll likely officially hit 2c, in the long term, towards the mid/end 2030's, and in the short term in the early 2030's. We will likely hit 3c in the 2050's or 60's. 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 112 - This Week in Fascism #16

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2026/02/13

Sources:Why the Tulsi Gabbard election raid is scarier than initially thought.GOP fast tracks monster voter suppression bill that could disenfranchise millions by requiring proof of citizenship at polls - Democracy DocketDemocrats sound alarm about possible voter intimidation in midterms - POLITICOIntelligence director Tulsi Gabbard’s office obtained and tested voting machines in Puerto Rico | CNN PoliticsFull video of today when Ro Khanna revealed Epstein associate's names on the floor of the US

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16:52

Daily Episode 111 - The World on Edge

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2026/02/12

A few updates on geo-politics, including surprising casualty numbers in Russia/Ukraine, and the fate of the UN.260127_Jones_War_Ukraine.pdf (PDF)UN risks 'imminent financial collapse', secretary general warnsPlease 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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17:06

Daily Episode 110 - Homeowners Exodus

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2026/02/11

New studies show that huge numbers of American's want to move, and climate concerns are a huge reason for it.Nearly half of American homeowners want to relocate in 2026 because of extreme weather and other climate concerns | The IndependentMillennials are giving up the thought of ever buying a house and experts estimate fewer will become homeowners | The IndependentPlease 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 109 - "Antifa's Leader" and DHS Lists

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2026/02/10

Leaked internal memos show the DHS believes they have found "Antifa's Leader", and they are building lists of civilians at protests.Feds Identify Leader of AntifaPlease 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 108 - Utah's Existential Crisis (Toxic...

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2026/02/09

As the Great Salt Lake in Utah continues to dry up, it's creating toxic dust clouds that are poisoning nearby communities. Will Utah suffer the same result as Lake Owens?Will the western United States will be totally on fire this summer? : r/collapseToxic Dust Hot Spots – College of ScienceConfronting Great Salt Lake’s dust dilemmas – Utah Division of Water ResourcesTracking the Great Salt Lake Dust exposureOfficials concerned by possible dust plumes from exposed lakebed from Great Salt LakeGreat

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Daily Episode 107 - This Week in Fascism #15

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2026/02/06

Sources:Trump: ‘We should take over the voting’ - Democracy DocketSteve Bannon says ICE will ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections - Democracy DocketTrump Sues IRS, Treasury for $10 Billion Over Tax-Return Leaks - BloombergAddressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Cuba – The White HouseKash Patel Sets Off Diplomatic Incident With FBI Operation in Mexico | The New RepublicFormer CNN anchor Don Lemon appears in court after being arrested over protest at

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17:55

Daily Episode 106 - New Research on Plastics

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2026/02/05

Some interesting new research highlights the dangers of continued plastic production.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 105 - Actuary View of Future Deaths

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2026/02/04

In this episode I take a look at an annual assessment done by actuaries on the future death toll of climate change induced collapse (spoiler alert, the number starts with a "B").Joshua trees are flowering in the Calif. desert. That’s bad news.planetary-solvency-finding-our-balance-with-nature.pdfPlease 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 104 - Australia Heat Records - 122F/50C

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2026/02/03

South Australia has had multiple days at 50c+, and 5 days at 49c+. That's... pretty hot. Meteorologists are experiencing an increase in violent hate speech, and fires continue raging in Patagonia.Australia records consecutive 50C (122F) days : r/collapseHeat records tumble in Victoria as authorities warn against complacency amid significant blazes | Bushfires | The GuardianSpain’s meteorologists subjected to ‘alarming’ rise in hate speech, minister warns | Spain | The Guardian‘The land will be left

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Daily Episode 103 - New Research on the Compounding...

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2026/02/02

Research continues to show that there are long term effects of Covid 19 infections, especially as you get it more than once.You are probably getting brain damage from all those COVID infections.Is Covid-19 to blame for the post-pandemic surge in doctor visits?Rain, not snow: Extraordinary warmth leaves mountains less snowy across the WestPlease 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 102 - This week In Fascism #14

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2026/01/30

Here ya go:Documents Prove The Trump Administration Arrested Students for Criticizing Israel – Mother JonesSen Rand Paul: What if a foreign country indicts our president for violating a foreign law? Should we extradite our president? Or should we be okay if they come in and get him by force? Chris Murphy: Donald Trump's immigration move a bid for 2026 election controlWalz responds to AG Pam Bondi making several demands: “I would just give a pro tip to the AG. There's 2 million documents in the

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Daily Episode 101 - Failure of Oceanic Systems

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2026/01/29

Looking at an example of the oceans behaving in ways they shouldn't as a response to climate change. For the First Time in 40 Years, Panama’s Deep Waters Did Not Rise and the Ocean System May Be Collapsing - Newsroom PanamaUpwelling Failure | Smithsonian Tropical Research InstituteWitness in real time the "Commercial extinction" of Red King Crab... : r/collapseYeah, Trump, whatever happened to GLOBAL WARMING and those pesky little Epstein Files? : r/collapseReddit -

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Daily Episode 100 - The Death of Research

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2026/01/28

Wow - 100 daily episodes already! That flew by... Anyway, research is dying.https://www.nature.com/immersive/d41586-026-00088-9/index.htmlPlease 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 99 - Declining Albedo

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2026/01/27

The earth's albedo is declining and there are several mechanisms accelerating the process. This is perhaps a very under-talked-about tipping point that will have result in cascading failures moving forward.CERES data for Earth’s albedo came in for October 2025, and the 36-month running average for albedo is down to a record low 28.689% : r/collapsehttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jan/19/scientists-seaweed-blooms-expand-worldwide-ocean-pollutionPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus

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Daily Episode 98 - My Current Cognitive Dissonance

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2026/01/26

This whole thing's got my head spinning...Iran and Greenland: it's absolutely insane how the climate apocalypse is driving international current affairs, and almost no news outlets will speak of it : r/collapseNorwegians told to prepare for wartime property seizuresPlease 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 97 - This Week in Fascism #13

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2026/01/23

Abolish ICEBrooklyn Park police chief Mark Bruley: "We're hearing people being stopped with no cause & being demanded to show paperwork to determine if they're here legally. We started hearing from our police officers the same complaints. Every one of these individuals is a person of color.” : r/lawMemo tells ICE officers they can enter homes without a warrant | AP NewsFeds Create Drone No Fly Zone That Would Stop People Filming ICEDHS claims its 'illegal' to film ICE agents, federal courts and

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Daily Episode 96 - Australia Fires and New Research...

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2026/01/22

A heatwave in Australia is causing a rapid increase in bush fires, which has already killed at least one and burned hundreds of structures. New research shows the oceans are warming at an accelerated rate (confirming what we already knew). 'Hectic' bushfires threaten rural towns in Australian heat waveCombining Modern and Paleoceanographic Perspectives on Ocean Heat Uptake | Annual Reviews‘Profound impacts’: record ocean heat is intensifying climate disasters, data shows | Oceans | The

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