Margaret reads you the story she figures probably inspired Predator.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you a spooky vampire story that's quite a bit different.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you even more William Morris, but this story has swords in it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you even more William Morris, but this story has swords in itSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you a story about decoration. Really.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Audiobook narrator Jackie Meloche reads Margaret the first chapter of her own upcomin book!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you a classic sci-fi critique of eugenics by a master of satire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you a classic sci-fi tale of a marriage on Mars gone wrong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you a science fiction story about space unions and family ties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you stories about demons and moon maidens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you a story about a boy who could have been king but instead talks to birds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi It Could Happen Here Fans! Take a listen to the trailer of our newest show, Weird Little Guys. About the show: Investigative journalist Molly Conger takes you beyond the headlines to examine some of the worst people on the planet, most of whom you’ve never heard of. These are the weird little guys trying to ruin life as we know it. Listen here and subscribe to Weird Little Guys on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you a story about where personal grief meets climate grief.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you Russian folklore about a cool bird robber guy who lives in a nest that some punks like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you a story about what enormous love it will take to rebuild the world and take back what's ours from the powerful.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These are frightening times, but Robert explains why now is not the time to panic. The situation is not as dire or hopeless as many people want you to believe, and there's a lot of good evidence to back that up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret finishes reading you a reimagining of Hindu mythology by a masterful speculative fiction author.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you a reimagining of Hindu mythology by a masterful speculative fiction author.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret finishes reading Robert Evans a novella about the near future of tech, surveillance, and teenage rebellion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret continues to read Robert Evans a novella about the near future of tech, surveillance, and teenage rebellion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret continues to read Robert Evans a novella about the near future of tech, surveillance, and teenage rebellion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads Robert Evans a novella about the near future of tech, surveillance, and teenage rebellion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you a children's story written by one of the greatest queer icons of history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads a classic anti-anarchist story by HG Wells written before Wells learned what was up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads a piece of folklore about the colonization of Siberia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads three Slavic folk tales about magic women and mean children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi It Could Happen Here Fans! Take a listen to the trailer of our newest show Sixteenth Minute (of Fame) About the show: Sixteenth Minute (of Fame) is a weekly show from Jamie Loftus that takes a closer look at the internet’s main characters – one part reported, one part interviews, and one part Jamie collapsing her permanently internet-damaged brain. Whether it’s an enduring meme or a dreaded Character of the Day distinction, it’s the kind of notoriety that often results in little money, unwarranted attention, and a confusing blurred line of consent. What do you do when you get more attention and judgement than any one person is built to handle? The Sixteenth Minute of Fame is the place where we figure that out, putting people in the context of the moment they've been frozen inside of. Listen here and subscribe to Sixteenth Minute (of Fame) on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two, Margaret reads Danl a story about hackers using drones to disrupt for-profit incarceration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads Danl a story about hackers using drones to disrupt for-profit incarceration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads Gare a classic sci-fi tale about the divine possibility of computers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads Sophie a story of love gone wrong between a magician and an alchemist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads Gare a story about everyday magic, teen angst, and mixtapes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret finishes the first modern vampire, a parable about the dangers of the libertine royalty,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you the first modern vampire, a parable about the dangers of the libertine royalty,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you a story about AI, translation, and love across languages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads Robert a post-apocalyptic story of a woman and her dog surviving in the mountains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads Gare one of her stories, set in the world of Penumbra City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wonder why Google results are getting worse, or why you aren't seeing your friends on Instagram? It's all because of the growth-at-all-costs economy that's swallowed the tech industry, where the user experience takes a back seat to monetizing every interaction with the platforms you used to love. Ed Zitron is joined by Cool Zone Media's Robert Evans to walk you through the economic theory that's destroying the tech industry from within.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi, It Could Happen Here Fans! Take a listen to the trailer from the newest show from Cool Zone Media - Better Offline  About the show: Better Offline is a weekly show exploring the tech industry’s influence and manipulation of society - and interrogating the growth-at-all-costs future that tech’s elite wants to build. Combining narrative-form storytelling, one-on-one interviews and panel-based discussions, Better Offline cuts through the buzzwords and obfuscation of the tech industry, investigating and evaluating the schemes and scams of everyone from cryptocurrency scumbags to the greediest of the venture capital elite. Tech industry veteran Ed Zitron and a dynamic coterie of guests will help listeners understand the who, how and why of how tech’s most powerful players are changing the world - for better or for worse. Listen here and subscribe to Better Offline on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you the second part of a classic feminist horror story about the madness caused by patriarchy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you a classic feminist horror story about the madness caused by patriarchy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads Shereen a story about a time traveler sent to a very strange prison.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James and Shereen discuss how to stay warm in the coldest winter yet and the warmest winter of the rest of our lives, because it will only get worse with Climate Change. Clothing in the cold Overall principles - cotton kills, it gets wet and stays wet and can freeze you - It is not so much about staying dry as making sure you can dry off quickly - Based on Mark Twight’s system , you essentially want to create a warm microclimate around your body which is warmer than the microclimate and will encourage and allow vapour transfer out into the world, not keep vapour around you Base layer Here you’re looking to wick moisture away from the skin and insulate while you’re warm. You want something that fits and allows you to move   Consider that wool can get misshapen and has to be treated with care but it doesn’t small like synthetic and it won’t melt and stick to you. Wool drys slower as well .   Don’t go too thick here, if it heats up or you heat up it really sucks to be locked into a thick warm base layer, I’d rather have a warmer active insulation layer and be able to strip down to a light base layer, for example when xc skiing uphill   Right now I am using a Black Diamond Rhythm which is a blend called Nuyarn, https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/product/m-ls-rhythm-tee/    when things get colder I have a 1/4 zip Artilect base 125gsm layer which I love. https://www.artilect.studio/us/m-boulder-125-1-4-zip-2211121-db-bk-1223#selection.color=6584     If you’re looking for value, I think Helly Hansen synthetic base layers are great, I have some that I got when I was 18. https://www.amazon.com/Helly-Hansen-Lightweight-Breathable-Baselayer/dp/B001N2MLYC/ref=asc_df_B001N2MLYC/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312128224504&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3455986774775180687&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031340&hvtargid=pla-559593705576&psc=1&mcid=c1a5450b28a23d6ba978cf0b812277bb&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI69D566vlgwMViNLCBB1ofw77EAQYAiABEgLFGPD_BwE    For legs I really like the kuiu base layer underwear with side zips and sized tk not overlap with socks https://www.kuiu.com/products/ultra-merino-145-zip-off-bottom-charcoal?variant=40340172701854    Wind layer This takes the bite out of the wind while remaining breathable . It needs to be cut big enough to move around in and go over your active insulation , and possibly your parka for protecting it in camp. For this reason some people advocate for a thing wind shirt which you can wear UNDER layers and a soft-shell which provides abrasion tresistance and is sized to go over layers   I love the mountain hardware kor air shell . The Pertex quantum air fabric is incredible and it’s very small and light https://www.mountainhardwear.com/p/mens-kor-airshell-hoody-1985031.html?dwvar_1985031_color=357    A more robust wind layer that is very well respected is the Arcteryx Gamma, it’s got a higher denier face fabric which will make it much more durable. It stretches well, is warmer,  and is fine for light rain https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/gamma-hoody?cmpid=pm|mult|perf|google|Arc%27teryx_Google-PMAX_S22_Performance_BOF_R:NAM_C:USA_L:EN|All_Products||{ad_id}&utm_source=google&utm_medium=pm|mult|perf&utm_campaign=Arc%27teryx_Google-PMAX_S22_Performance_BOF_R:NAM_C:USA_L:EN&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwa_ByKzlgwMVwBOtBh3cgwz9EAQYASABEgL_ivD_BwE  A budget option is the British surplus smock, but these are a lot heavier and bulkier https://www.militarysurplusworld.com/product-eng-15751-BRITISH-SMOCK-WITH-HOOD-DESERT-MILITARY-SURPLUS-USED.html    Legs In general I would say I like to find pants that allow for venting but also block some of the wind.   I’m a huge fan of the beyond rig light pants because the mesh pockets also act as vents. I also like to have a kneepad pocket, and a built in adjustable bungee cuff on the bottom. https://beyondclothing.com/products/a5-rig-light-backcountry-pant  A slightly less technical pant I enjoy is the prana stretch Zion which I also love to climb in. https://www.prana.com/p/stretch-zion-pant-ii/1969791.html?dwvar_1969791_color=Cacao&dwvar_1969791_size=34&dwvar_1969791_dimension=32&mid=compshop&eid=google&nid=tnt_shopping_br_past_season_lf&oid=mens_bottoms&did=pla-293946777986&gid=6&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrvvqga3lgwMVHQytBh29ogzOEAQYAiABEgJH8vD_BwE   When it’s really cold I’ll use beyond testa soft shell  fleece lined pants https://beyondclothing.com/products/k5-testa-softshell-pant For work stuff, I really lie Truwerk https://truewerk.com/collections/workwear-pants-shorts-bibs?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwMKW-azlgwMVARKtBh0nGw0QEAAYASACEgIjbPD_BwE  Active insulation -The mid layer isn’t a great term, it was invented when people used wool or fleece which weren’t blocking wind very well so needed an outer layer . This is a layer that keeps us warm, but doesn’t make us overheat when we are working hard. We want to look for something with a breathable material and/ or mechanical venting.These layers are great to sleep in if you’re camping.   I really like grid fleece pattern layers for this, down tends to be too hot and doesn’t breathe as well. Beyond has some great ones like the alpha aurora ( https://beyondclothing.com/products/mens-alpha-aura-jacket) or the celeris which I like but they stopped making . I look for Polartec’s alpha (needs backing material) or alpha direct fabric (doesn’t need) , it’s very warm. I particularly like the mammut alpha 60 (donating 60gsm fleece weight) which they don’t make any more, 90gsm is a bit warmer . A great value option here is the U.S. gi waffle top https://militarydepotusa.com/gen-iii-level-ii-underwear-tan-waffle-top-military-issue/  .   The outdoor vitals Vario (or the vents which is lighter) is a bit of an outlier here. It’s a synthetic insulated hoodie. The vents has mesh under arms and a 1/4 zip and it’s incredibly warm and light. I generally don’t like a combo wind / insulation layer but this thing is fantastic https://outdoorvitals.com/products/vario-jacket    Static insulation - This is your big warm jacket, to be thrown on when you stop moving. People tend to lean to down here but consider that lower quality does can compact, and if it’s not treated well it will fail to insulate if it gets wet. Good modern down is treated with DWR so it keeps loft in the wet. It is the warmest/ weight option and it packs well.     You want to look at the fill power of the down, this can go from 400-900 approx higher numbers indicate a better quality jacket. The number comes from a lab test that measures how many cubic inches of loft one ounce of that down fill produces. Higher fill power numbers indicate greater loft and insulating efficiency.   You also want to look at the fill weight, the amount of down used in the pier of gear. A lower fill power jacket with the same fill weight as a higher fill power jacket will be less warm. But a 400 fill power jacket with 60g fill weight will be as warm as a 800 fill power jacket with 30g fill weight , however the former will weigh more and be less packable.  For me I like to go above 100 when it’s below freezing but I get cold a lot   Consider the denier count of the face fabric, it can go from single digits to 70 ish and a more durable face fabric will prevent you tearing it and losing down. I would also not opt for a jacket with tons of baffles as places where there are baffles are uninsulated and every stitch is a hole. a thinner face fabric is going to need babying around camp, or a layer over it   Where synthetic really stands out is that it can stand up to more weather, it’s also cruelty free. It can be heavier and pack a bit less well. Here you don’t get a fill power , but you do get a fill weight. Primaloft is the brand to look for here, as their synthetic insulation’s are very well respected and they have biodegradable and post consumer recycled downs. Right now my main belay parka is a Beyond Anchor Belay Jacket https://beyondclothing.com/collections/jackets/products/mens-anchor-k7-belay-jacket  when it’s really cold I have a Helly Hansen Odin jacket https://www.hellyhansen.com/en_us/odin-lifa-pro-belay-jacket-63108?color=627661  For a down option I can’t find fault in the Decathlon offerings and they are great value and have ethically sourced down.  https://www.decathlon.com/products/forclaz-mt100-hooded-down-puffer-jacket-167571?variant=32494250360894&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsemi-q7lgwMVGR-tBh0isgwkEAQYASABEgKlBvD_BwE  The ultralight subreddit does a great job of ranking full power / weight / price as well     Size up to go over your other layers Waterproof - this is for sustained downpours. Far too many people us gore Tex when a set wind layer would be fine. With water loots you have your laminates , with a waterproof layer, like goretex and PerTex, and your waterproof coatings on an otherwise non waterproof fabric .   With a waterproof you want a three layer , that way the fabric is protected on the inside and doesn’t need a heavy and bulky hanging mesh liner like you get in a 2 layer . I suggest a minimum of a 2.5 layer   Waterproofing is expressed in terms of the height of a water column in mm, or in pounds / square inch. Higher numbers are better if you’re often kneeling in snow or we ground. Another, more useful stat, is mm of rain in 24 hours, a higher number in the 20k range indicates a jacket that won’t wet out on long wet days , gore Tex pro is at 28,000. Breathability is quantified in terms of mvtr, again over 20k is good here   You’ll also want to look for seams that are taped , so water can’t get in, and a good quality waterproof zip and mechanical vents . Hovering around freezing I like a jacket that I can get over my parka   For static waterproofing, consider wax over gore tex. It’s much better for the planet and it’s totally waterproof. I wax my own stuff all the time, and fjallraven has good wax to use for that . Filson (https://www.filson.com/tin-cloth-short-lined-cruiser-jacket.html?source=google&medium=cpc&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlerf5q_lgwMVhQytBh0L9gJ8EAQYASABEgIXG_D_BwE#sku=20232828-fco-000000050 ) , Barbour, you can easily was a carport jacket   I have an emergency jacket with 20-40 denier fabric that packs very easily , it’s my jacket for when I doubt there will be rain , I  like the mountain hardwear minimizer (https://www.mountainhardwear.com/p/mens-minimizer-gore-tex-paclite-plus-jacket-%7C-418-%7C-m-888663704981.html) . This is Goretex Paclite which is cheaper than Goretex pro but acceptable for occasional use   I also have an “it’s going to be wet all day” jacket which I got from forloh, it’s the all clima 3 and I like the mechanical venting and the fact that is quiet . It’s. It cheap but it’s a great piece https://forloh.com/products/allclima-mens-rain-jacket-3l   Always clean and reproof your jackets with nixwak https://www.nikwax.com/en-us/  Extremities You want socks that aren’t too tight, wool tends to be preferred. I really like the Feetures , darn tough and swift wick socks. Alpaca wool socks are very warm , I like paka https://www.pakaapparel.com/ Hats, I like a wool hat unless it’s very wet. I have a nice Velocio wool beanie https://velocio.cc/ , and an icebreaker very thin one https://www.icebreaker.com/en-us/hats-neckwear/cool-lite-merino-flexi-beanie/0A56FMU2.html?dwvar_0A56FMU2_color=001&dwvar_0A56FMU2_US=in_line  Gloves, I have some very thin gore tex infirm gloves that are very warm https://www.gorewear.com/us/en-us/m-gore-tex-infinium-stretch-gloves-100410  , polartec power grid gloves https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/product/midweight-gridtech-fleece-gloves/   are also a go to for me. I like a glove layering system , outdoor research made one for the military but annoyingly it’s not for sale to civilians Finally a scarf or kuffiyeh https://hirbawiusa.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi, It Could Happen Here Fans! Take a listen to the trailer from the new season of Hood Politics with Prop.  About the show: The political landscape can be confusing, but it doesn't have to be. If you've survived junior high, lived in an urban city or understand gang life, you can understand geopolitics. Join rapper and author Propaganda and his friends as they use their hood-knowledge to break down the political scene. This 2024 election year is going to be wild, BUT Prop is going to be right there with you helping you understand all of it. Check out new episodes of Hood Politics every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts. Listen here and subscribe to Hood Politics with Prop on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cool Zone CES crew sit down again, this time to talk about the stuff they saw that didn't suck, including a suicide plane car for billionaires inspired by Harry Potter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads Gare an urban folk horror storySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads Mia a sci-fi story about what people will do for free power and war. And about hacker clowns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you a story about an engineer in a collapsed United States, just trying to make her living selling weapons to rebels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Cool Zone Media Book Club, Margaret reads Gare a story about making fun of rich people in space.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert and Mia discuss a recent Washington Post article arguing that a Gen Z political divide will destroy marriage and take a look at the actual political trends in Gen Z.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Cool Zone Media Book Club, Margaret reads James the story of what happens when a Palestinian orphan runs into conflict with three Greek gods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew and James consider the impacts of Luddism in organizing, the neo Luddite movement, and the costs and benefits of technology for working people today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Cool Zone Media Book Club, Margaret reads "The Lost Roads," a utopian story about a world without cars by author Sim Kern, to Shereen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Cool Zone Media Book Club, Margaret Killjoy reads “Babang Luksa,” a short story by author Nicasio Andres Reed, to Mia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Cool Zone Media Book Club, Margaret Killjoy reads the final two chapters of her folk horror novella the Lamb Will Slaughter the Lion to Robert.  https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-lamb-will-slaughter-the-lion-margaret-killjoy/7104105See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Cool Zone Media Book Club, Margaret Killjoy continues reading the next two chapters of her folk horror novella the Lamb Will Slaughter the Lion to Robert.  https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-lamb-will-slaughter-the-lion-margaret-killjoy/7104105See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Cool Zone Media Book Club, Margaret Killjoy continues reading the next two chapters of her folk horror novella the Lamb Will Slaughter the Lion to Robert.  https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-lamb-will-slaughter-the-lion-margaret-killjoy/7104105See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James looks at the threat posed to the tiny atoll nation by climate change, and how the RMI has centered culture and community in its response.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi, It Could Happen Here Fans! Take a listen to the trailer for Sad Oligarch - an investigative podcast series that looks into the many Russian oligarch deaths of 2022. About the show: Since January 2022, more than a dozen of Russia's wealthiest businessmen have been found dead. One was poisoned with frog venom. One was found hanged on a handrail with his wife and children killed with an axe. Several fell out of high windows. Most of the deaths are suspicious. Russia says most of them were coincidental suicides resulting from depression. We have a theory though that something much darker is afoot.  Sad Oligarch is a modern true crime style investigative podcast series that looks into the many Russian oligarch deaths of 2022, unravelling a dark tale of Kremlin corruption and Russian political influence across the world. Listen here and subscribe to Sad Oligarch on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The entire crew stares into the heart of darkness and looks at the media and familial environment that produced the latest mass shooterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this extra-special Thanksgiving fiction special presentation, Margaret recounts the true origins of the Thanksgiving holiday and then reads a story from her new book, We Won't Be Here Tomorrow, to Sophie. Join Robert Evans, Margaret Killjoy and Sophie Lichterman for a special live episode of Behind the Bastards with Q&A. Upon purchasing your ticket, you’ll be redirected to the show screen where there will be a prompt for you to submit a question to the hosts. Questions are picked at random, but be sure to get yours in as it may be featured in the live episode.  The show will be available for replay for 7 days after the event. Tickets: https://www.moment.co/btb (1 Part)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part 2 of our series about the recent Brazilian election we look at how imperialism, the police, shifts in class composition, and PT collaboration with capitalists doomed the Brazilian working classSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prop, Gare, Robert, and Shereen finish talking about Kanye’s antisemitism and conspiracy theories, while discussing how to cover this topic without falling into media spectacle and exploitation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're once again joined by Margaret Killjoy, host of the new podcast Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff, to look at the syndicalist vs pure anarchist divide that shattered the Japanese anarchist movement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.