Breaking Down: Collapse

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.

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!’ - Democracy DocketAlmost a billion dollars in pro bono deals between the Trump Administration and these Big Law firms, yet nobody's seen these deals in writing. The word “bribery” has come up several times, so I sent a letter to the Chairs of these law firms, asking them to actually show their work. - Katie Phang : r/lawFBI 'unlawfully withheld' tapes of Tom Homan's 'potentially corrupt actions' after bag of cash probe 'absurdly' ended, lawsuit alleges | Law & CrimeReddit, Meta, and Google Voluntarily Gave DHS Info of Anti-ICE Users, Report SaysFury as it emerges DOJ are tracking search history of lawmakers viewing unredacted Epstein files | Irish StarEpstein was invited to gatherings with a dozen members of Congress years after his initial arrest, documents reveal | The IndependentRo Khanna, on eve of Munich Security Conference, calls on world leaders to hold Epstein associates in their own governments accountable : r/lawSultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem—”Close Personal Friend” Of Epstein— Resigns As CEO Of DP WorldWhite House Scrambles to Rein in Felon Donald Trump’s Presidential PardonsRepublican Joins With Dems on Constitutional Amendment to Give Congress Power to Reject Trump PardonsPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economic doomsday has been preached week in and week out for decades. A broken clock is wrong twice a day - but are we actually on the edge of economic disaster this time?US debt forecast to hit $64T in a decade as Trump policies widen deficit - POLITICOUS job cuts surge to highest January total since 2009 : r/economicCollapseTrump Is Reverse Engineering The Great RecessionPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many say (and I tend to agree) that the only way to stop the current descent into fascism is for an effective general strike. Is it possible to carry such a strike out in the US?Non-participation as a strategy for social change : r/collapseWhat actually happens if everyone just… stops participating? : 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.

Meta jumps further into the AI surveillance bandwagon, trying to release facial recognition into their meta glasses under the radar.Meta reportedly wants to add face recognition to smart glasses while privacy advocates are distracted | The VergePalantir CEO defends surveillance tech as US government contracts boost sales | ReutersRing cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash | The VergePlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Hansen has come out with a new blog highlighting research that shows we'll likely officially hit 2c, in the long term, towards the mid/end 2030's, and in the short term in the early 2030's. We will likely hit 3c in the 2050's or 60's. 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.

Sources:Why the Tulsi Gabbard election raid is scarier than initially thought.GOP fast tracks monster voter suppression bill that could disenfranchise millions by requiring proof of citizenship at polls - Democracy DocketDemocrats sound alarm about possible voter intimidation in midterms - POLITICOIntelligence director Tulsi Gabbard’s office obtained and tested voting machines in Puerto Rico | CNN PoliticsFull video of today when Ro Khanna revealed Epstein associate's names on the floor of the US House of Representatives, protected by the Speech and Debate Clause : r/lawPam Bondi hearing devolves into shouting matches with Democrats over Epstein and DOJ prosecutionsGhislaine Maxwell’s refusal to answer questions before Congress draws criticism: ‘Who is she protecting?’ | Ghislaine Maxwell | The GuardianLess than 14% of those ICE arrested had violent criminal records, data showICE Ramps Up Targeting of Minneapolis Legal ObserversTrump administration declines judge’s request to return college student who was deported over Thanksgiving break - ABC NewsElon Musk Will Be Deposed Over What He Did With DOGE | The New RepublicGrand jury declines criminal charges against 6 Democrats who urged military to reject illegal orders - CBS NewsPlease 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 few updates on geo-politics, including surprising casualty numbers in Russia/Ukraine, and the fate of the UN.260127_Jones_War_Ukraine.pdf (PDF)UN risks 'imminent financial collapse', secretary general warnsPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New studies show that huge numbers of American's want to move, and climate concerns are a huge reason for it.Nearly half of American homeowners want to relocate in 2026 because of extreme weather and other climate concerns | The IndependentMillennials are giving up the thought of ever buying a house and experts estimate fewer will become homeowners | The IndependentPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leaked internal memos show the DHS believes they have found "Antifa's Leader", and they are building lists of civilians at protests.Feds Identify Leader of AntifaPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Great Salt Lake in Utah continues to dry up, it's creating toxic dust clouds that are poisoning nearby communities. Will Utah suffer the same result as Lake Owens?Will the western United States will be totally on fire this summer? : r/collapseToxic Dust Hot Spots – College of ScienceConfronting Great Salt Lake’s dust dilemmas – Utah Division of Water ResourcesTracking the Great Salt Lake Dust exposureOfficials concerned by possible dust plumes from exposed lakebed from Great Salt LakeGreat Salt Lake Water LevelPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sources:Trump: ‘We should take over the voting’ - Democracy DocketSteve Bannon says ICE will ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections - Democracy DocketTrump Sues IRS, Treasury for $10 Billion Over Tax-Return Leaks - BloombergAddressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Cuba – The White HouseKash Patel Sets Off Diplomatic Incident With FBI Operation in Mexico | The New RepublicFormer CNN anchor Don Lemon appears in court after being arrested over protest at Minnesota church service - CBS NewsGeorgia Fort, independent journalist,VP of Minnesota NABJ chapter,was also arrested by federal agents.She filmed her arrest and stated: “I don’t feel like I have my First Amendment right as a member of the press because now federal agents are at my door arresting me for filming the church protest.” : r/lawICE Agents Allegedly 'Stealing' During Arrests After Being Seen Wearing a Detainee's Gold Bracelet | IBTimes UKTexas governor calls for investigation into student-led protests against ICE | KXAN AustinTrump’s New “Prison Camp” Threat Unleashes Fury Even in MAGA Country | The New RepublicICE plans to build mega warehouses for immigration detention spark growing concernLAPD chief McDonnell response to why he will not enforce the law banning ICE agents from wearing masks : r/lawThis is ICE agents coming into a Privately owned building and when a Elected City Council member asks them why they are there & if they have a warrant he says that they don’t need one & to stop wasting his time! He’s basically saying that they can do whatever they want to! : r/ProgressiveHQWarrantless entry by ICE agents in West Valley City, UT (1/30/2026) : r/lawTrump ‘compromised by Israel’, new Epstein files claim - CanaryRep. Lieu says Epstein files have allegations of Trump raping & threatening to kill children and says that Todd Blanche got the law wrong by saying it's not a crime to party with Epstein. DOJ also violated the privacy of the victims by releasing unredacted nude photos of them. : r/lawTrump’s ICE occupation of Minneapolis broke the Justice Department | VoxSupreme Court rejects GOP, Trump request to block CA congressional mapJudge appears likely to side with Mark Kelly in case challenging Pentagon’s efforts to punish him over ‘illegal orders’ video | CNN PoliticsJudge quotes Bible and Thomas Jefferson as he orders release of 5-year-old and father detained by ICE | The IndependentChicago Mayor just signed an executive order to hold ICE agents criminally liable for their unlawful behavior in preparation for Spring raids : r/lawPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some interesting new research highlights the dangers of continued plastic production.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.

In this episode I take a look at an annual assessment done by actuaries on the future death toll of climate change induced collapse (spoiler alert, the number starts with a "B").Joshua trees are flowering in the Calif. desert. That’s bad news.planetary-solvency-finding-our-balance-with-nature.pdfPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 as ashes’: why Patagonia’s wildfires are almost impossible to stop | Argentina | The GuardianDeadly Chile fires trigger state of catastrophe in Ñuble and Biobío regionsPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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 Epstein files we're still waiting on. Go ahead and work on those.”Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer): "What’s happening in Minnesota is appalling—and unacceptable in any American city. Democrats sought common sense reforms in the Department of Homeland Security spending bill, but because of Republicans’ refusal to stand up to President Trump, the DHS bill is woefully inadequate to rein in the abuses of ICE. I will vote no. Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to proceed to the appropriations bill if the DHS funding bill is included." | XCancelMinnesota National Guard arriving in Minneapolis!! :Kash Patel says the FBI is investigating Signal chats of Minnesotans tracking ICENew video of 1/24 ICE shooting shows victim had both hands on the ground when shot ICE Accused of Sexually Torturing Migrants at Former WWII Camp Fort Bliss, Among 80+ Reported Violations | IBTimes UKScreaming and sobbing can be heard from outside the ICE children's detention center in Dilley, TX Leaked footage from an ICE Black Site inside of 31 Hopkins Plaza, Baltimore, MD. More then 50 people in rooms with no beds or bathrooms, people laying on filthy floors, guard beatings and people with legal status being illegally held (1/25/26)He is basically saying if we call ICE names, there will be 'consequences' as we saw yesterday, aka we die, how is this legal?Trump: "With that being said, you can't have guns. You can't walk in with guns. You just can't. You can't walk in with guns. You can't do that. But it's just a very unfortunate incident."ICE agents boxing in and threatening Italian journalists in Minneapolis Agentes de ICE habrían intentado entrar al Consulado de Ecuador en Mineápolis, foco de redadas contra migrantes en Estados UnidosGreg Bovino Loses His Job - The AtlanticMinnesota judge summons ICE leader to court, threatens contempt sanctions - POLITICOLiam Conejo Ramos, 5-year-old detained by ICE in viral moment, is now sick and asking for his mom in detention center | The IndependentPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 - https://preview.redd.it/yeah-trump-whatever-happened-to-global-warming-and-those-v0-jma8jbjyv4fg1.jpeg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0ff0117842d78efcba336de38e2675cd28c803caPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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