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  • It Could Happen Here Weekly 221

    It Could Happen Here Weekly 221
    Feb 28 2026
    All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. - Minneapolis' Anti-ICE Rent Strike - Concealed Carry and ICE: The Edge of the Second Amendment - Florida’s Groyper Candidate for Governor - The Cool Zone Response to Trump’s State of the Union - Executive Disorder: Supreme Court Rules Against Trump Tariffs, IVF, Cuts to ICE Training Now You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone Sources/Links: Minneapolis' Anti-ICE Rent Strike https://twincitiestenants.org/ Florida’s Groyper Candidate for Governor https://x.com/j_fishback/status/2010445520595210449?s=20 https://x.com/j_fishback/status/1999836956654555541?s=20 https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/polls/florida-governor-election-polls-2026.html https://x.com/j_fishback/status/2020585607702126836?s=20 https://www.jta.org/2026/02/10/politics/floridas-anti-israel-gop-candidate-james-fishback-is-railing-against-goyslop-what-is-he-talking-about https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/florida-school-gop-james-fishback-sexual-misconduct-allegations-rcna249963 https://floridapolitics.com/archives/768484-woman-says-james-fishback-dated-her-while-she-was-underage-then-harassed-her-after-breakup/ https://www.meteorwriting.com/post/james-fishback-says-florida-is-not-an-economic-zone-can-this-message-take-him-to-the-governor-s-sea https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vtjidiZRTg https://x.com/emmawrightFL/status/2020643537075741085?s=20 https://bsky.app/profile/rightwingwatch.bsky.social/post/3m7q23qzp2c2e https://floridapolitics.com/archives/781214-james-fishback-mingles-with-heil-hitler-influencers-during-miami-campaign-swing/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE5vSbx-UbQ&t=2039s https://x.com/IAPolls2022/status/2026281095826690217?s=20 https://x.com/ByronDonalds/status/2025276128815185977?s=20 The Cool Zone Response to Trump’s State of the Union https://kmph.com/news/local/bakersfield-family-meets-detained-immigrant-behind-crash-that-left-daughter-brain-injured https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/commercial-driver-licenses-cdl/ https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article314830300.html Executive Disorder: Supreme Court Rules Against Trump Tariffs, IVF, Cuts to ICE Training Now eceived_from_dhs_whistleblowers.pdf https://www.hsgac.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026-02-23-DHS-Spotlight-Forum-3-Memorandum-RE-Summary-of-Documents-Newly-Received-from-DHS-Whistleblowers.pdf https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/excerpted_testimony_ryan_schwank.pdf https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/23/world/americas/mexico-violence-el-mencho-videos.html https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.284360/gov.uscourts.dcd.284360.74.0.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OheUzrXsKrY https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/02/no-one-including-our-furry-friends-will-be-safer-rings-surveillance-nightmare-0 https://x.com/SenMarkey/status/2021743552707862805?s=20 https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/ring-cameras-ice-what-to-know/ https://www.404media.co/ice-taps-into-nationwide-ai-enabled-camera-network-data-shows/ https://www.theverge.com/tech/877235/nancy-guthrie-google-nest-cam-video-storage https://www.404media.co/leaked-email-suggests-ring-plans-to-expand-search-party-surveillance-beyond-dogs/ https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/memorandum_summary_of_documents_newly_received_from_dhs_whistleblowers.pdf https://www.hsgac.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026-02-23-DHS-Spotlight-Forum-3-Memorandum-RE-Summary-of-Documents-Newly-Received-from-DHS-Whistleblowers.pdf https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/excerpted_testimony_ryan_schwank.pdf https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/23/world/americas/mexico-violence-el-mencho-videos.html https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.284360/gov.uscourts.dcd.284360.74.0.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OheUzrXsKrY https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/02/no-one-including-our-furry-friends-will-be-safer-rings-surveillance-nightmare-0 https://x.com/SenMarkey/status/2021743552707862805?s=20 https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/ring-cameras-ice-what-to-know/ https://www.404media.co/ice-taps-into-nationwide-ai-enabled-camera-network-data-shows/ https://www.theverge.com/tech/877235/nancy-guthrie-google-nest-cam-video-storage https://www.404media.co/leaked-email-suggests-ring-plans-to-expand-search-party-surveillance-beyond-dogs/ https://www.cnyfertility.com/low-cost-ivf-in-the-united-states/#:~:text=The%20Average%20Cost%20of%20IVF,spend%20$50%2D60%2C000%20on%20treatment%20 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8xkYDBg/https://people.com/donald-trump-nicknames-himself-fertilization-president-womens-history-month-11704347 https://www.nbcnews.com/video/...
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    3 hrs and 18 mins
  • Executive Disorder: Supreme Court Rules Against Trump Tariffs, IVF, Cuts to ICE Training Now

    Executive Disorder: Supreme Court Rules Against Trump Tariffs, IVF, Cuts to ICE Training Now
    Feb 27 2026
    The gang discuss ICE whistleblowers, the Supreme Court striking down Liberation Day tariffs, Trump’s claims about IVF, and Ring canceling its Flock deal after a controversial Super Bowl ad. Sources: https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/memorandum_summary_of_documents_newly_received_from_dhs_whistleblowers.pdf https://www.hsgac.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026-02-23-DHS-Spotlight-Forum-3-Memorandum-RE-Summary-of-Documents-Newly-Received-from-DHS-Whistleblowers.pdf https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/excerpted_testimony_ryan_schwank.pdf https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/23/world/americas/mexico-violence-el-mencho-videos.html https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.284360/gov.uscourts.dcd.284360.74.0.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OheUzrXsKrY https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/02/no-one-including-our-furry-friends-will-be-safer-rings-surveillance-nightmare-0 https://x.com/SenMarkey/status/2021743552707862805?s=20 https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/ring-cameras-ice-what-to-know/ https://www.404media.co/ice-taps-into-nationwide-ai-enabled-camera-network-data-shows/ https://www.theverge.com/tech/877235/nancy-guthrie-google-nest-cam-video-storage https://www.404media.co/leaked-email-suggests-ring-plans-to-expand-search-party-surveillance-beyond-dogs/ https://www.cnyfertility.com/low-cost-ivf-in-the-united-states/#:~:text=The%20Average%20Cost%20of%20IVF,spend%20$50%2D60%2C000%20on%20treatment%20 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8xkYDBg/https://people.com/donald-trump-nicknames-himself-fertilization-president-womens-history-month-11704347 https://www.nbcnews.com/video/trump-ivf-to-be-paid-for-by-government-or-insurance-companies-if-elected-218264645586 https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/10/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-announces-actions-to-lower-costs-and-expand-access-to-in-vitro-fertilization-ivf-and-high-quality-fertility-care/ https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/02/expanding-access-to-in-vitro-fertilization/https://history.state.gov/milestones/1969-1976/nixon-shock https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/COMPS-10384/pdf/COMPS-10384.pdf https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=(title:19%20section:2132%20edition:prelim) https://www.cov.com/-/media/files/corporate/publications/2016/12/law360_the_presidents_long_forgotten_power_to_raise_tariffs.pdf https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/20/politics/supreme-court-tariffs https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/bessent-expects-supreme-court-uphold-legality-trumps-tariffs-eyes-plan-b-2025-09-01/ https://www.cato.org/blog/supreme-court-got-it-right-ieepa-dont-pop-champagne-yet https://www.scotusblog.com/2026/02/a-breakdown-of-the-courts-tariff-decision/ https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/trumps-new-tariffs-shift-focus-balance-payments-economists-see-no-crisis-2026-02-24/ https://www.piie.com/blogs/realtime-economics/2026/what-supreme-courts-tariff-ruling-changes-and-what-it-doesnt https://www.cato.org/commentary/trump-has-many-options-supreme-court-strikes-down-tariffs https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/25/2026-03824/imposing-a-temporary-import-surcharge-to-address-fundamental-international-payments-problems https://www.econlib.org/library/Enc/BalanceofPayments.html https://adamtooze.substack.com/p/chartbook-434-back-to-the-1970s-again https://www.internationalaffairs.org.au/australianoutlook/sri-lanka-from-economic-collapse-to-remarkable-recovery-policy-lessons-and-recommendations/ https://www.investopedia.com/insights/what-is-the-balance-of-payments/ https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/25/politics/supreme-court-ruling-trump-state-of-the-unionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • The Cool Zone Response to Trump’s State of the Union

    The Cool Zone Response to Trump’s State of the Union
    Feb 26 2026

    Robert, James, Sophie, and Garrison break down the medal-filled 2026 State of the Union address, Trump’s waving of the bloody shirt, and the retreat into military pageantry.

    Sources:

    https://kmph.com/news/local/bakersfield-family-meets-detained-immigrant-behind-crash-that-left-daughter-brain-injured

    https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/commercial-driver-licenses-cdl/

    https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article314830300.html

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    40 mins
  • Florida’s Groyper Candidate for Governor

    Florida’s Groyper Candidate for Governor
    Feb 25 2026

    Garrison and James discuss the candidacy of James Fishback, his attempted rise through the New-Right, and how he’s using Nick Fuentes’ groyper fanbase to win the governor's race in Florida.

    Sources:

    https://x.com/j_fishback/status/2010445520595210449?s=20

    https://x.com/j_fishback/status/1999836956654555541?s=20

    https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/polls/florida-governor-election-polls-2026.html

    https://x.com/j_fishback/status/2020585607702126836?s=20

    https://www.jta.org/2026/02/10/politics/floridas-anti-israel-gop-candidate-james-fishback-is-railing-against-goyslop-what-is-he-talking-about

    https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/florida-school-gop-james-fishback-sexual-misconduct-allegations-rcna249963

    https://floridapolitics.com/archives/768484-woman-says-james-fishback-dated-her-while-she-was-underage-then-harassed-her-after-breakup/

    https://www.meteorwriting.com/post/james-fishback-says-florida-is-not-an-economic-zone-can-this-message-take-him-to-the-governor-s-sea

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vtjidiZRTg

    https://x.com/emmawrightFL/status/2020643537075741085?s=20

    https://bsky.app/profile/rightwingwatch.bsky.social/post/3m7q23qzp2c2e

    https://floridapolitics.com/archives/781214-james-fishback-mingles-with-heil-hitler-influencers-during-miami-campaign-swing/

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE5vSbx-UbQ&t=2039s

    https://x.com/IAPolls2022/status/2026281095826690217?s=20

    https://x.com/ByronDonalds/status/2025276128815185977?s=20

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    40 mins
  • Concealed Carry and ICE: The Edge of the Second Amendment

    Concealed Carry and ICE: The Edge of the Second Amendment
    Feb 24 2026

    Robert and Karl Kasarda sit down to talk about ICE, concealed carry, and how the new era of aggressive immigration enforcement makes everyone less safe.

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    28 mins
  • Minneapolis' Anti-ICE Rent Strike

    Minneapolis' Anti-ICE Rent Strike
    Feb 23 2026

    Mia talks with Tara Raghuveer, director of the Tenant Union Federation, about how tenant and labor unions pulled together to begin organizing a rent strike to protect tenants and combat ICE.

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    26 mins
  • CZM Book Club: The Clover Still Grows Wild in Wawanosh, by Kelly Rose Pflug-Back

    CZM Book Club: The Clover Still Grows Wild in Wawanosh, by Kelly Rose Pflug-Back
    Feb 22 2026

    Margaret reads you a lush post-apocalyptic slice of life story by an amazing poet

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    27 mins
  • It Could Happen Here Weekly 220

    It Could Happen Here Weekly 220
    Feb 21 2026
    All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. - Canada's Latest School Shooting: What We Know - War Tourism in the Siege of Sarajevo - The History of the General Strike: Shanghai 1925, A Chinese Minneapolis - Executive Disorder: Do Americans Hate ICE & Trump Now? DHS Shutdown, Shooting in Rhode Island You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone Sources/Links: Canada's Latest School Shooting: What We Know 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 War Tourism in the Siege of Sarajevo 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/ The History of the General Strike: Shanghai 1925, A Chinese Minneapolis Shanghai on Strike: The Politics of Chinese Labor: https://libcom.org/article/shanghai-strike-politics-chinese-laborFrom War to Nationalism - China’s Turning Point, 1924-1925 Executive Disorder: Do Americans Hate ICE & Trump Now? DHS Shutdown, Shooting in Rhode Island https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/moderna-shares-fall-after-fda-refuses-review-new-flu-vaccine-2026-02-11/ https://x.com/atrupar/status/2021953022213902763?s=20 https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/16/mamdani-taps-ex-biden-official-to-audit-nypd-other-agencies-for-sanctuary-law-lapses-00781624 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh7DPSP65JA https://www.instagram.com/p/DU1zLiWjDVx/ https://www.wpri.com/target-12/pawtucket-shooters-gender-identity-tied-to-past-family-disputes-court-records-show/ https://x.com/WCVB/status/2023544634216005773?s=20 https://www.wpri.com/target-12/pawtucket-rink-shooters-son-set-fire-to-black-church-in-north-providence-in-2024/ https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/hutchins-texas-ice-facility-warehouse/287-11ce4a39-65f4-41c5-bb8c-cf5afca83168 https://democraticleader.house.gov/media/press-releases/leaders-jeffries-and-schumer-deliver-urgent-ice-reform-demands-republican https://democraticleader.house.gov/media/press-releases/leaders-jeffries-and-schumer-statement-republican-counter-commonsense https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/noems-use-coast-guard-resources-strains-relationship-military-branch-s-rcna258904 https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/chaos-kristi-noem-homeland-security-f095ac95 https://ohss.dhs.gov/khsm/dhs-repatriations https://ohss.dhs.gov/khsm/ice-detentions https://ohss.dhs.gov/topics/immigration/immigration-enforcement/monthly-tables https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/heinrich_introduces_legislation_to_redirect_excessive_ice_funding_to_new_mexico_law_enforcement.pdf https://democrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2024-Democratic-Party-Platform.pdf See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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