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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 136 - This Week in Fascism #20

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2026/03/20

Sources:Red Flag Alert - Anti-Trans Genocide in the USA - #3 | Lemkin InstituteU.S. court allows state bans on gender-affirming care for adults in unprecedented ruling | Advocate.comAnti-ICE protesters accused of being part of antifa found guilty of support for terrorism in Texas | US news | The GuardianICE Accused Of Detaining 14-Year-Old Girl In Massachusetts As 'Bait' To Snare Her Father — Judge Orders Her Immediate Return | IBTimes UKTrump Melts Down at Supreme Court Justices in Unhinged Truth

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Daily Episode 135 - Climate News Around the World

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2026/03/19

The rate of climate news and research should be alarming... are you as desensitized to it as I am?US weather to go nuts with blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome, atmospheric river all at onceThe most extreme March heatwave in US history is coming : r/collapseStripped of life: the deadly South Australian algal bloom is still spreading one year on | Marine life | The GuardianMangrove waters are losing oxygen, putting fish nurseries at risk - Earth.comExperts warn of ‘dramatic development’ as all but two

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Daily Episode 134 - "Toxic Atmosphere" for C02 Levels...

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2026/03/18

We talk often of the effects of CO2 on our atmosphere and climate, but what about its effect on our bodies? New research shines the light.Carbon dioxide overload, detected in human blood, suggests a potentially toxic atmosphere within 50 years | Air Quality, Atmosphere & Health | Springer Nature LinkShort-term exposure to indoor carbon dioxide and cognitive task performance: A systematic review and meta-analysis - ScienceDirectAtmospheric CO2 Getting So High That It's Weakening Human

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18:44

Daily Episode 133 - US Gamble on the Strait of Hormuz

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2026/03/17

A discussion on the various effects of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. I feel this is our last year : r/collapseOn the Brink in Hormuz: Iran War and the Global OrderThe Global Costs of Instability in the Strait of HormuzFertilizer isn't getting through the Straight of Hormuz, which could lead to a global food crisis. | Carnegie Endowment for International Peace‘A big burden for farmers’: Gulf shipping crisis threatens food price shock | Supply chain crisis | The GuardianEnvironmental

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Daily Episode 132 - Anti-Intellectualism in the Age...

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2026/03/16

Some anecdotal experiences regarding the increasing anti-intellectualism in the age of collapse. So many Americans minds are completely rotted. : r/collapseWith how insanely warm and dry this winter has been, have you seen people changing their perspectives on climate change? : 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 131 - This Week in Fascism #19

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2026/03/13

Sources:Banning Islam, deporting Muslims discussed at Fort Worth church after primary elections | Fort Worth Report"Political suicide": Idaho Republicans vote no on overturning same-sex marriage - LGBTQ NationTrump administration threatens eminent domain to seize warehouses for ICE detentionKids Online Safety Act: New Protections and Parental Controls. (119_HR_7757)SAVE Plan Blocked: Student-Loan Borrowers Kicked Off in Court Reversal - Business InsiderKash Patel gutted FBI counterintelligence team

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Daily Episode 130 - Another Day, Another War

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2026/03/12

Today we discuss yet another war, waged by the US and Israel against Iran. The war is destabilizing conditions in the Middle East and threatens economic catastrophe throughout the rest of the world. The latest: Iran’s president says nation 'will not bow' to pressure from US and IsraelTehran indicates Khamenei's son will be named supreme leader as Israel expands Iran strikesIran war's targets widen into civilian infrastructure and Saudi Arabia reports first deathsIran Says Can Fight Intense War For 6

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Daily Episode 129 - "Fastest Glacier Collapse Ever...

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2026/03/11

Researchers stumbled upon the discovery of a glacier collapse in East Antarctica, which was determined to be the fastest glacial collapse every recorded. It spells trouble for other (larger) glaciers in similar situations. Antarctica just saw the fastest glacier collapse ever recorded | ScienceDailyPlease 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 128 - Unexpected and Unknown Effects of...

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2026/03/10

One of the things I fear most about collapse is that there's so much we don't understand, and that inevitably means there will be consequences we can't predict. Today I go through a couple of recent findings that weren't necessarily expected by the scientific community, and therefore not accounted for in climate models.Antarctic warming is altering atmospheric stability: New evidence from the 1950s to the presentVolcanism-induced collapse and recovery of the Atlantic meridional overturning

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Daily Episode 127 - New research: Marine life more...

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2026/03/09

Some new research has come out showing that for every .1C rise in temperature, there's a 7.2% loss in marine life.Chronic ocean heating fuels ‘staggering’ loss of marine life, study finds | Marine life | The GuardianLong-term warming reduces fish biomass, but heatwaves shift it | Nature Ecology & EvolutionClimate ReanalyzerScientists Thought Antarctic Ice Melt Helped Fight Climate Change. It Doesn’tPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on

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Daily Episode 126 - Shrinking Options for Homeowners

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2026/03/05

Homeowners are faced with continually less options - and even when new options are presented, they're often trapsHome Foreclosures Surge 38% in a Year: The U.S. Housing Market on the BrinkWhy This Tiny Apartment is Taking Over American Cities : r/collapseTrump pauses 50-year mortgage plan, drafts 401(k) down payment accessPlease 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 125 - More Bad News for Lake Powell and...

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2026/03/04

Odds have risen sharply for a breach of the minimum power pool level as soon as July (worst case) and December (most probable) of this year. On top of that, it's been revealed that structural limitations to the dam itself might mean that MPP is the lowest level at which any water can be reliably delivered downstream.The coming failure of Glen Canyon Dam - High Country NewsNo deal forces Colorado River crisis to continue | Western Colorado | gjsentinel.comThe Colorado River rift abides - High Country

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Daily Episode 124 - New Research on Tipping Points

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2026/03/03

New research indicates that several tipping points may be officially crossed before we technically hit 1.5C. The paper also researched the impacts of duration above a benchmark vs highest temperature peak.Global warming must peak below 2°C to limit tipping point risks - University of Exeter NewsThe implications of overshooting 1.5 °C on Earth system tipping elements—a review - IOPsciencePlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See

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Daily Episode 123 - An Ever Increasing Pressure

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2026/03/02

It seems that collapse is a weight, slowing pressing down making life harder for the every-day person. Home owners struggle as insurance premiums rise more than 50 per cent in five years - ABC NewsJob Searches Lengthen, Savings Dwindle for Americans - Business InsiderSocial Security trust fund could run dry earlier than expected, analysis finds - CBS NewsCalifornia's Housing Crisis Has Turned RVs Into Rental Properties : r/collapseOil majors profit $467bn since Russia’s Ukraine invasion | Global

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Daily Episode 122 - This Week in Fascism #18

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2026/02/27

Sources:In an extraordinary and illegal move, Trump says he's transferring 10 billion dollars from the US government to his "Board of Peace," which he chairs and can therefore use the funds as he wishes : r/lawTurns Out There Was Voter Fraud in Georgia—by Elon Musk | The New RepublicTrump: "The Supreme Court has given me the unquestioned right to ... destroy foreign countries." Oh? Is that correct? : r/lawCan they actually do this? JD Vance: "We're announcing today that we have decided to

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Daily Episode 121 - Humanity's Response to Collapse

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2026/02/26

One area of collapse I find very intriguing is humanity's response. How do regular people react, and what do those in power do? Here are a few examples from news this week.Activist group Extinction Rebellion says it is under FBI investigation | Climate Crisis News | Al JazeeraSwitzerland Will Vote on 10-Million Population Cap Proposal in June - BloombergMunich Security Conference 2026: Macron says Europe 'must act proudly, not be vilified'Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to

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14:49

Daily Episode 120 - Cold Snaps in All the Wrong Places

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2026/02/25

A recent cold snap in Florida did ~$1 billion in damage to agriculture. This is likely just the beginning of many such events, and could lead to widespread food insecurity and other catabolic collapse consequences.Florida nurseries face millions in losses from devastating freeze damageFlorida suspends farm inspections after freeze and drought losses'It's still early': South Florida farmers assess crop damage after hard freezeDamage to Florida's crops could top $1 billion due to freezePlease join us

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Daily Episode 119 - The Fight Against Privately...

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2026/02/24

Scientists are growing more concerned about the rise of privately funded geoengineering startups. The space is severely underregulated and may just lead us to a "Don't Look Up" situation. Why scientists warn of privately funded geoengineeringPlease 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 118 - Kessler Syndrome Update

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2026/02/23

A quick update on the Kessler Syndrome, based on new research showing how long it would take for a catastrophic collision to occur if communications were cut. Low-Earth orbit is just 2.8 days from disaster | ScienceDailyPlease 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 117 - This week in Fascism #17

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2026/02/20

Sources:Alex Pretti Died Defending an EMT. ICE Wouldn’t Let Her Treat Him. | The New RepublicCourts have ruled 4,400 times that ICE jailed people illegally. It hasn’t stopped. | ReutersKristi Noem Left Humiliated After ICE Director Admits Agents She Defended Lied Under Oath | IBTimes UKWave of Arrests Hits ICE Officers Following Rising Claims of Sexual Abuse, Domestic Violence and Misconduct | IBTimes UKTrump: ‘There will be Voter I.D. for the Midterm Elections, whether approved by Congress or not!’

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