Breaking Down: Collapse

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.

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 First Amendment say otherwise - The Mirror USLawyers allege Dept. of Homeland Security is denying legal counsel to Minnesota detainees - ABC NewsSCOTUS: “Speaking Spanish” and “Looking Latino” is enough to detain : r/lawJudge orders federal agents to stop pepper spraying, retaliating against peaceful Minnesota protestersTrump threatens to use military over Minnesota anti-ICE protests | ReutersNo, ICE Agents Do Not Have “Absolute Immunity” From State Prosecution Despite What JD Vance Would Have You BelieveMayes warns Arizona's Stand Your Ground law could clash with masked ICE raids - Axios PhoenixICE says a man died in a suicide attempt. The medical examiner says it will likely be ruled a homicide - oregonlive.comLawyers for Md. woman detained 25 days by ICE want case dropped - The Washington PostTop Trump Official Says FBI Won’t Investigate Killing by ICE Agent – Mother JonesA woman left a comment on Facebook criticizing the Mayor of Miami Beach, FL. The Mayor of Miami Beach then sent the cops to her home : r/lawAssistant Chief Counsel for ICE is a Hitler lover. Not in a “omg literally hitler” sense but has a literal admiration for Hitler. : r/lawTrump DOJ Files Bonkers Motion to Keep Epstein Files SealedWaPo: DOGE employee signed an agreement to share Social Security data with the aim of overturning election results in certain states. : r/lawTrump Administration Reportedly Pushing ICC to Exempt Trump From War Crimes Prosecution | TruthoutPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 Wrongfully Accuse a Woman Then Refused to Look at Evidence That Exonerated Her, Body Camera ShowsTop DOJ Officials Resign After Being Cut Off From Renee Good Killing Probe | Common DreamsJD Vance on ICE agent who killed US citizen : “He is protected by absolute immunity. He was doing his job.” : r/lawPlease dissect the legality in this statement : r/lawgov.uscourts.mnd.230268.1.0.pdfAnti-Trump US reporter says she was offered job at ICE after ‘minimal vetting’ | ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement) | The GuardianUS military action in Iran may begin within 24 hours | The Jerusalem PostTrump Orders Top Army Officials to ‘Draw Up Plan’ to Invade Greenland: ReportGreenland and Denmark say Trump set on ‘conquering’ territory after meeting | Donald Trump News | Al JazeeraCourt Rules Trump Can’t Force Citizenship Proof for Mail-In Registrations : r/lawUniversity to Pay $500,000 to Professor It Fired Over Charlie Kirk Post - The New York TimesThe Suicide Pact: What Happens the Moment We Touch Greenland… : r/complaintsPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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. Mark Kelly retirement pay over video: HegsethNervous Trump panics about impeachment if Republicans lose midterms - The Mirror USDepartment of Justice Violates Epstein Files Law By Failing to Inform Congress of Reasons Behind Redactions - MeidasTouch NewsJessica Plichta, a 22-year-old anti-war protester, was arrested live on camera in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on January 3, 2026. She was speaking to a local news outlet about her opposition to U.S. military action related to Venezuela when police detained her while the broadcast was still ongoing. : r/lawAnother angle of ICE shooting woman in MN (1/7/2025) : r/lawHere ICE are telling everyone was ran over and recovering in hospital… : r/lawRo Khanna, one of the first Democrats in Congress to do so, says "That ICE agent needs to be arrested. He needs to be prosecuted. He needs to be put on trial". : r/lawJacob Frey: "To ICE, get the f--- out of Minneapolis. We do not want you here. Your stated reason for being in this city is to create some kind of safety and you're doing exactly the opposite." : r/lawUS discussing options to acquire Greenland including using military - White HouseCubans 'scared and nervous' after U.S. attack on Venezuela | Financial PostPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 climate ‘optimism’ - resiliencePlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

A couple of quick thoughts on the Trump administration's actions in Venezuela.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.

What has changed in the world of our financial system since 2020? I dig in and reflect on that episode here.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.

Today we get back to looking at the first 8 episodes, specifically episode 5 and my thoughts on Catabolic Collapse, 5 years later.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.

Kellan joins to discuss what we might expect to see in 2026.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.

Kellan joined again for Part 2 of reflecting on some of the happenings in 2025. 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.

Kellan joins me on the podcast for the first time in over a year to discuss some of the happenings from 2025. This will be a multi-part episode. Apologies for any audio inconsistencies - getting two people on again mixes things up and I'm still not trying to spend hours editing :p 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.