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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 43 - First Admission of 1.5 Overshoot

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2025/11/05

Antonio Guterrez is perhaps the first relevant leader to admit the world can no longer avoid passing 1.5C. ‘Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head | Climate crisis | 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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Daily Episode 42 - On a Trump 3rd Term

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2025/11/04

Trump has stated his intent to keep power for a 3rd term. Today we revisit an old prediction Kellan and I made before the election on this very topic. Trump says he would be allowed to serve a third term by running as VP but says he wouldn’t do that because it’s too cute and the people wouldn’t like that.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 41 - The Blind Hypocrisy of COP30

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2025/11/03

COP30 begins in a couple of weeks in Belem, Brazil, and it's off with a bang by causing environmental damage long before it ever started.Will Cop30 in Belém help or harm the Amazon? | Cop30 | The GuardianAmazon rainforest cut down to build highway for COP climate summitBrazil greenlights oil drilling in Amazon as environmentalists raise alarm | Brazil | The GuardianRecord-breaking carbon dioxide rise shows the Amazon is faltering, but satellite that spotted this may soon be shut downPlease join us

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Daily Episode 40 - This week in Fascism (#6)

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2025/10/31

How long will tyranny reign in the US?Trump: I don't think we're gonna necessarily ask for a declaration of war. I think we're just gonna kill people. Okay?Trump: "If I want to enact a certain act.. I’d be allowed to do thatFederal agents told a US citizen "you have no rights." 10.27.2025 - West Chicago: ICE Agents Scan Driver's Biometrics Without WarrantICE agents chased down these two kids on their bikes and asked themGuard Troops to Portland Paused as DOJ Admits to Fake EvidenceHouse Republicans

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Daily Episode 39 - Arctic Shipping Lane: Boon or Burden?

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2025/10/30

For the first time, a massive cargo ship has gone from mainland China to the UK, through the Arctic. This new route cut nearly a month off of the trip, but is it a net a positive?Chinese freighter halves EU delivery time on maiden Arctic voyage to UK | ReutersPicture This: Northern Sea Route Charted as Alternative Trade Lane | S&P GlobalFrontiers | From melting ice to green shipping: navigating emission reduction challenges in Arctic shipping in the context of climate changePlease join us on

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Daily Episode 38 - Catching Up with Shaun Chamberlin...

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2025/10/29

I had the pleasure to meet quickly with Shaun Chamberlain to announce the start of a new forum hosted on his page, for listeners of this podcast. Hopefully it will become a great place to chat about the episodes or get to know each other a bit more. I also highly encourage you to engage with the other forums there, as well as all of Shaun's other material!Previous Interview with Shaun: Episode 114 - Interview with Shaun Chamberlin - Breaking Down: Collapse

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Daily Episode 37 - The Surveillance State

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2025/10/28

The Trump administration is making big moves to increase the capability of governmental surveillance against its own citizens.The growing surveillance state in the U.S. is far worse than you imaginedALPR Map | DeFlockCities Are Fighting Back Against The Law-Breaking Flock License Plate CamerasThe Shocking Far-Right Agenda Behind the Facial Recognition Tech Used by ICE and the FBI – Mother JonesWhen the government can see everything: How one company – Palantir – is mapping the nation’s dataPalantir’s

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Daily Episode 36 - New Research on Climate Accord...

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2025/10/27

We are already fully aware that we'll blow through 1.5C and 2.0C above the baseline. New research shows the gap between Paris Climate Accord pledges and reality are growing.The Production Gap Report 2025 | SEIThe Rest of the World Is Following America’s Retreat on EVs - WSJ1 in 4 new cars sold in 2025 will be electric, new report says, and China is the undisputed EV leader | CBC NewsPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See

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Daily Episode 35 - This Week in Fascism (#5)

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2025/10/24

Fascism this week in the US (10/17-10/23).Trump: "Don't forget I can use Donald Trump declares he hasJudge tells Homeland SecurityImmigrants with no criminal record now largest group Officials Scrub Data Showing U.S. Citizens Swept Up Republican Governor Orders National Guard DeployedJustice Amy Coney Barrett Admits Supreme Court$300million-100% paid by trump-Military involved Trump says he has final say on paying himself $230m Noem Approves Spending $200 Million to BuyTrump: “Democrats didn’t

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Daily Episode 34 - Is the Clathrate Gun Hypothesis...

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2025/10/23

New discovery in Antarctica shows that methane seeps are increasing - more research is needed (and currently underway) to determine the extent and effects. Scientists discover methane leaking out from beneath the ocean around Antarctica | CNNMassive methane leaks detected in Antarctica, posing potential risks for global warming | Climate | EL PAÍS EnglishLeaking ‘fire ice’ is new threat to the planetPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on

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Daily Episode 33 - Tipping Point Officially Crossed

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2025/10/22

According to new research, we've officially crossed the coral reef death tipping point. Our temperature range above the preindustrial average is now higher than coral reefs can survive in the long term (and effects are already being seen).Planet’s first catastrophic climate tipping point reached, report says, with coral reefs facing ‘widespread dieback’ | Climate crisis | The GuardianCoral die-off marks Earth’s first climate ‘tipping point’, scientists sayGlobal Tipping Points | understanding risks

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Daily Episode 32 - Greg Nelson Interview (Bonus Content)

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2025/10/21

Enjoy an excerpt from my interview with Greg Nelson, as part of our Patreon bonus content. To finish this interview, and hear the others we've been doing with out listeners, please join us on Patreon!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 31 - About that Job Loss from AI...

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2025/10/20

Over the last few years there has been a lot of conversation about AI taking jobs. Is it taking place, and will it be as bad as some say?92 Million Jobs Lost to AI: Who’s Most at Risk?Why Is Job Growth So Slow When GDP Is So Strong? - Apollo AcademyPlease 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 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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