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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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Episode 156 - Water with Cydian Kauffman

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2025/06/17

This week I sat down with Cydian Kauffman to discuss the multi-faceted world of water. How safe is our water? What are the main threats that we face? How does water availability affect genders differently in 3rd world countries? Cydian Kauffman is the owner of Pure Water Northwest, dedicated to helping families and communities take control of their water quality. With a mission to demystify clean water, Cydian empowers people to make informed decisions without relying on hype or half-truths. He

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Episode 155 -The Environmental Impact of AI

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2025/06/03

No doubt, there are many dangers of AI. One of the most unexplored is simply the environmental impact of creating and running it. In this episode we take a look at impacts ranging from pollution, to waste, water usage, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 154 - Plastic Eating Worms with Sam Baker

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2025/05/15

Sam Baker is the co-founder and CEO of WriggleBrew, a regenerative agriculture company turning earthworms and microbes into high-performance organic fertilizers. With a background in chemistry and economics and a passion for sustainability, Sam is pioneering new ways to transform waste—like plastics and food scraps—into living soil solutions. His work bridges science, entrepreneurship, and environmental stewardship, and recently earned national recognition through innovation awards and

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Episode 152 - Microplastics Revisited

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2025/05/01

After speaking with Dr. Brahney a couple of weeks ago, I felt it was time to touch again on the health impacts of microplastics and what the state of the research is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 151 - Wet Bulb Temperatures with Dr. Rob Meade

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2025/04/17

This week I was able to link up with Dr. Rob Meade to discuss his recent research on wet bulb temperatures. Taken from his bio on his Harvard profile: "Robert D. Meade, PhD, MPH completed his doctoral degree in thermal physiology at the Human and Environmental Physiology Research Unit of the University of Ottawa. He also holds a Masters in Public Health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Rob's research has been aimed at improving scientific understanding of the physiological impacts

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Episode 150 - Microplastic Pollution with Dr. Janice...

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2025/04/09

I had the privilege this week of speaking with Dr. Janice Brahney, who is credited as being one of the first researchers to discover the severity of microplastic proliferation in the environment. From her website: "As an environmental biogeochemist, I work at the intersection of the ecological and geological sciences.I combine field, analytical laboratory, and quantitative modeling methods to establish fluxes, transformations, and the fate of elements and compounds in the environment. These

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Episode 149 - Tech Bro Oligarchs with Sarah Wilson

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2025/03/31

This episode contains the audio from an interview I was invited to do with the amazing Sarah Wilson for her Substack. She was gracious enough to allow me to share the audio with you all here as well!Bio:Sarah Wilson is a multi-New York Timesand Amazon bestselling author, social philosopher, international keynote speaker, minimalist and philanthropist. She editedCosmopolitanmagazine Australia at 29, founded the global I Quit Sugar movement, hosted the most-watched TV series in the nation’s history –

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Episode 148 - Who is to blame for collapse?

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2025/03/21

We know by now that collapse is happening and will continue - but who's fault is it? And is there any point in laying blame? Who should be held accountable, and how? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 147 - Curtis Yarvin and The Butterfly Revolution

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2025/03/10

As a follow up to the previous episode "The end of the American Experiment", we take a look at The Butterfly Revolution, a blog article posted in 2022 by Curtis Yarvin, detailing the plan for how Donald Trump could seize power and dismantle democracy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 146 - The End of the American Experiment

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2025/02/20

You may have heard by now about Curtis Yarvin and the tech billionaire plan to rule the world. In this episode I break down the relationships and motives behind the current breakdown of democracy being witnessed in the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 145 - Why Technology Won't Save Us

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2025/02/07

Continuing the series of frequently asked questions, Kory discusses the commonly heard optimistic take that "Technology will pull through and get us out of this mess". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 144 - What Will Collapse Look Like?

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2025/01/31

A continuation of our series of frequently asked questions about collapse. What will it actually look like and how will it affect individuals?A reminder that these episodes have not been published in the order they were recorded. Join us on Patreon for weekly bonus episodes here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 143 - Predictions

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2025/01/13

What the future will be like (and more importantly - when) is a total guess. Sometimes, it's fun to give it a shot - this episode is meant for fun and a look at what I think the future could look like. These predictions are not to be taken seriously, and please, don't make any changes to your life because "Kory said...". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 142 - Collapse in 2024 (Year in Review)

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2024/12/31

This is the 4th year we've done a year in review, looking back at the state of collapse through the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 141 - Why Collapse is Inevitable

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2024/12/19

Kory's back! With a new format and renewed energy. Let's do this! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 140 - The Role of Conspiracy Theories in...

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2024/09/13

Kellan and Kory discuss the role that conspiracy theories play in the social aspect of collapse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 139 - The Dangers of Abandoning Nuclear Sites

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2024/07/09

The question has come up many times: What will happen to our nuclear sites in the event of a rapid collapse? Will it cause widespread meltdowns, which in turn end humanity and life on earth? Or is there absolutely nothing to worry about? We discuss the answer on today's episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 138 - Introducing "The Last Broadcast"

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2024/05/24

We've embarked on a journey through collapse into the year 2032, a world plagued by economic, climatic, and social upheaval. This episode is to announce our newest project on Patreon, which we call "The Last Broadcast". You can join us on Patreon here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 137 - Project 2025

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2024/04/18

Project 2025 is a nearly 1,000 page document explicitly stating the ways the GOP plans to disrupt democracy as we know it in the US. Kellan and Kory talk about the details of the paper and what it means for the US and the wider world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 136 - Longtermism

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2024/03/14

Upon first hearing the supposed tenets of the Longtermism movement, you may think it sounds wonderfully thought-out and worthy of support. Think again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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