Steven Monacelli, a journalist in Texas focused on politics and extremism, and Dr. Michael Phillips, a historian of racism and eugenics in Texas, team up to explain the apocalyptic religious belief that shapes politics in Texas — and in turn, the nation and world.

Steven Monacelli, a journalist in Texas focused on politics and extremism, and Dr. Michael Phillips, a historian of racism and eugenics in Texas, team up to explain the apocalyptic religious belief that shapes politics in Texas — and in turn, the nation and world.

It Could Happen Here started as an exploration of the possibility of a new civil war. Now a daily show, it's evolved into a chronicle of collapse as it happens, and an exploration of how we might build a better future. Every day Robert Evans, Garrison Davis, Mia Wong, and James Stout take you on a jaunty walk through the burning ruins of the old world and towards a better one that lays just on the horizon.

It Could Happen Here started as an exploration of the possibility of a new civil war. Now a daily show, it's evolved into a chronicle of collapse as it happens, and an exploration of how we might build a better future. Every day Robert Evans, Garrison Davis, Mia Wong, and James Stout take you on a jaunty walk through the burning ruins of the old world and towards a better one that lays just on the horizon.

It Could Happen Here

What’s The Matter With Texas? feat. Steven Monacelli & Dr. Michael Phillips

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Mia discusses the history of general strikes starting with another strike over armed occupiers killing unarmed protesters: the Shanghai general strike of 1925.

Sources:

Shanghai on Strike: The Politics of Chinese Labor: https://libcom.org/article/shanghai-strike-politics-chinese-labor

From War to Nationalism - China’s Turning Point, 1924-1925

Mia discusses the history of general strikes starting with another strike over armed occupiers killing unarmed protesters: the Shanghai general strike of 1925.
Sources:
Shanghai on Strike: The Politics of Chinese Labor:&nbsp;<a href="https://libcom.org/article/shanghai-strike-politics-chinese-labor" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="5bfd45cc-4fe6-4358-a9a0-797157e80a3e">https://libcom.org/article/shanghai-strike-politics-chinese-labor</a> From War to Nationalism - China&rsquo;s Turning Point, 1924-1925

The History of the General Strike: Shanghai 1925, A Chinese Minneapolis

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James is joined by Mick and Georgio to discuss the Sarajevo Safari documentary and establish context for the investigations of people who travelled to Sarajevo to kill people during the siege of the city.

Sources:
https://www.icty.org/x/cases/dragomir_milosevic/trans/en/070222ED.htm?utm_source=copilot.com

https://sarajevotimes.com/prosecution-in-milan-opens-case-against-giuseppe-vegnaduzzo-first-suspect-in-sarajevo-safari-investigation/

James is joined by Mick and Georgio to discuss the Sarajevo Safari documentary and establish context for the investigations of people who travelled to Sarajevo to kill people during the siege of the city.
Sources: <a href="https://www.icty.org/x/cases/dragomir_milosevic/trans/en/070222ED.htm?utm_source=copilot.com">https://www.icty.org/x/cases/dragomir_milosevic/trans/en/070222ED.htm?utm_source=copilot.com</a>
<a href="https://sarajevotimes.com/prosecution-in-milan-opens-case-against-giuseppe-vegnaduzzo-first-suspect-in-sarajevo-safari-investigation/">https://sarajevotimes.com/prosecution-in-milan-opens-case-against-giuseppe-vegnaduzzo-first-suspect-in-sarajevo-safari-investigation/</a>

War Tourism in the Siege of Sarajevo

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Garrison and Lance from The Serfs discuss the online right’s attempt to weaponize the tragedy, misinformation about the shooter’s politics, and how the shooter's online footprint shows a growing obsession with other mass shooters. 

Sources: 


https://www.isdglobal.org/digital-dispatch/terror-without-ideology-the-rise-of-nihilistic-violence-an-isd-investigation/

https://archive.ph/9ACYN 

https://arctic-shift.photon-reddit.com/search?fun=posts_search&author=jesseboy347&limit=10&sort=desc

https://www.adl.org/resources/article/tumbler-ridge-shooter-had-interest-gore-and-guns 

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/world/canada/tumbler-ridge-shooting-suspect-social-media.html 

https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/florida-man-with-ties-to-wisconsin-school-shooter-accused-of-mass-shooting-threats/3603745/?amp=1 

https://www.wisn.com/article/research-details-colorado-teen-shooters-online-idolization-of-madison-school-shooter-others/66130619 

Garrison and Lance from The Serfs discuss the online right&rsquo;s attempt to weaponize the tragedy, misinformation about the shooter&rsquo;s politics, and how the shooter's online footprint shows a growing obsession with other mass shooters.&nbsp;
Sources:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.isdglobal.org/digital-dispatch/terror-without-ideology-the-rise-of-nihilistic-violence-an-isd-investigation/"></a>
<a href="https://www.isdglobal.org/digital-dispatch/terror-without-ideology-the-rise-of-nihilistic-violence-an-isd-investigation/">https://www.isdglobal.org/digital-dispatch/terror-without-ideology-the-rise-of-nihilistic-violence-an-isd-investigation/</a>
<a href="https://archive.ph/9ACYN">https://archive.ph/9ACYN</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://arctic-shift.photon-reddit.com/search?fun=posts_search&amp;author=jesseboy347&amp;limit=10&amp;sort=desc">https://arctic-shift.photon-reddit.com/search?fun=posts_search&amp;author=jesseboy347&amp;limit=10&amp;sort=desc</a>
<a href="https://www.adl.org/resources/article/tumbler-ridge-shooter-had-interest-gore-and-guns">https://www.adl.org/resources/article/tumbler-ridge-shooter-had-interest-gore-and-guns</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/world/canada/tumbler-ridge-shooting-suspect-social-media.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/world/canada/tumbler-ridge-shooting-suspect-social-media.html</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/florida-man-with-ties-to-wisconsin-school-shooter-accused-of-mass-shooting-threats/3603745/?amp=1">https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/florida-man-with-ties-to-wisconsin-school-shooter-accused-of-mass-shooting-threats/3603745/?amp=1</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wisn.com/article/research-details-colorado-teen-shooters-online-idolization-of-madison-school-shooter-others/66130619">https://www.wisn.com/article/research-details-colorado-teen-shooters-online-idolization-of-madison-school-shooter-others/66130619</a>&nbsp;

Canada's Latest School Shooting: What We Know

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What’s The Matter With Texas? feat. Steven Monacelli & Dr. Michael Phillips

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