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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 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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11:23

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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10:31

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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16:21

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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Daily Episode 95 - Propagandized Government Reports...

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2026/01/21

The government continues to release concerning data on the climate and infrastructure but gaslight us into what is or isn't causing it. NASA reports record heat but omits reference to climate changeDepartment of Energy Releases Report on Evaluating U.S. Grid Reliability and Security | Department of EnergyPlease 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 94 - US Collision Course with Violence

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2026/01/20

Is escalation inevitable - and where will it lead?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 93 - This Week in Fascism #12

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2026/01/16

See sources below:US justice department has released less than 1% of Epstein files, filing reveals | Jeffrey Epstein | The GuardianJustice Department Opens Criminal Probe Into Jerome Powell — Powell Responds. : r/lawQ: Do you see any checks on your power on the world stage? Is there anything that could stop you? Trump: Yeah there's one thing, my own morality, my own mind. It's the only thing that can stop me. Q: Not international law? Trump: I don't need international law. : r/lawCop Used Flock to

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Daily Episode 92 - Superbugs, Eco-Terrorism, and BOE?

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2026/01/15

I discuss 3 different current topics, from NOAA models predicting a 2026 BOE, to eco-terrorism in Germany, to growing concern over fungal infections. CFSv2 Climate model is forecasting a blue ocean event in September : r/collapseArctic: Sea-Ice Concentration/Extent – Zachary LabeEco-sabotage in Berlin leaves tens of thousands without power : r/collapseThousands in Berlin Go Days Without Power and Cell Service After Cables Are Set on Fire - The New York TimesPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus

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Daily Episode 91 - What if US Imperialism Succeeds?

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2026/01/14

We frequently hear about the immediate disaster possibilities of the current US Imperialism on display. What happens if the US succeeds and is momentarily strengthened through the efforts?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 90 - In Memoriam of Species Lost

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2026/01/13

2025 was marked with epic losses in the UK and worldwide - from dramatic numbers in certain species, to declared extinctions of others. Don't worry though, Donald Trump ensured it was a good year... for white collar criminals. 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 89 - January rain in the West

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2026/01/12

I reflect on the changes in weather since I was a kid, and the potential effects it has on the Western US. I read from a blog detailing some of the complaints of the lower basin states, and a quick update on the drought situation in Iran. Experts shed light on concerning phenomenon impacting half of US: 'Lowest level'January 1, 2026 – Coyote GulchPlease 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 88 - This week in Fascism #11

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2026/01/09

This week in Fascism #11Homan: “President Trump doesn’t have a limitation on his authority to make this country safe. There’s no limitation.” This is exactly how authoritarian regimes justify abuses of power. : r/lawTrump says election should be canceled and warns there will be 'constitutional movement' - The Mirror USWithdrawing the United States from International Organizations, Conventions, and Treaties that Are Contrary to the Interests of the United States – The White HousePentagon to cut Sen

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Daily Episode 87 - Ours to Do

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2026/01/08

Climate "optimism" hasn't worked. We're nowhere near net 0 targets, emissions are growing, and we're barreling towards a world above 2 and 3 degree Celsius. Optimism isn't hoping for the best - it's working towards the best for what's in our control. What is "ours to do"?Was 2025 the year that business retreated from net zero? | Energy industry | The GuardianRecord fossil fuel emissions in 2025 despite renewables buildout, report says : r/collapseThe end of 2025 must be the end of the inane rule of

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Daily Episode 86 - Dissecting Episode 8: "Climate...

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2026/01/07

The final installment of the look-back on the first 8 episodes. It's been fun for me to go back through them, and I hope it was insightful for you as well. Back to normal episodes tomorrow!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 85 - Dissecting Episode 7: "Political...

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2026/01/06

I take a minute to rant about one way in which my views of collapse have changed over time, and then a quick discussion on episode 7.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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