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What does it mean to be 'canceled'? How do we collectively navigate the baffling, complex and contradictory world of an 'always-on' society? In the first part of this week's special two-part interview, Ben, Matt and Noel welcome the legendary writer, actor, playwright and activist, John Cameron Mitchell, creator of Cancellation Island, for a wide-ranging conversation on everything from lizard people to gnosticism, the power of language, Aleister Crowley and everything in between.

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James is joined by Molly to discuss the Trump administration admitting 59 Afrikaner "refugees" and the myth of a "white genocide" in South Africa.

Sources:
https://support.iraplegalinfo.org/hc/en-us/articles/360057039031-What-is-the-U-S-refugee-resettlement-process 

https://welcome.us/explainers/us-refugee-admissions-program-suspended-until-further-notice-welcome-corps-terminated 

https://www.rescue.org/press-release/irc-responds-termination-state-department-grants-refugee-resettlement-program 

https://2021-2025.state.gov/refugee-admissions/ 

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/02/addressing-egregious-actions-of-the-republic-of-south-africa/ 

https://www.nytimes.com/article/afrikaner-refugees-trump-south-africa.html 

https://za.usembassy.gov/refugee-admissions-program-for-south-africans/ 

https://www.episcopalchurch.org/publicaffairs/letter-from-presiding-bishop-sean-rowe-on-episcopal-migration-ministries/ 

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Odds are you've heard of the Dead Sea scrolls -- when the first of these ancient texts were discovered in the 1940s, the scrolls revolutionized our understanding of the past, and, in some cases, gave historians and archaeologists more questions than answers. One scroll, discovered in 1952, remains unique in the collection. It doesn't contain religious information, and it doesn't recount earlier stories from the region. Instead, this scroll (the only one written on copper) appears to be a treasure guide. In tonight's Classic episode, Ben, Matt and Noel ask: What happened to the gold, silver and artifacts catalogued on the scroll? Were these caches discovered thousands of years ago... or are these hidden treasures still somewhere out there today, waiting to be discovered?

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Mia talks with writer and author Victoria Zeller about her new book One of the Boys and the politics of masculinity, being trans, and football.

https://victoria.monster/ 

https://thepointmag.com/criticism/entering-history/ 

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Concerns rise over human relationships with sycophantic chatbots. A town in Türkiye burns confiscated cannabis, prompting controversy. Former US officials the country spent trillions of dollars off the books to create disaster-proof underground cities for the elite. UKR-US mineral deals prompt accusations of quid-pro-quo deals. There may be a genuine MYSTERY PLANET back in play. Shoutout to Nibiru and so much more in this week's strange news segment.

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Robert sits down with Irish author Padraig O Ruairc to discuss the growth of Ireland's far right anti-immigrant movement since COVID, and what can be done to stop it.

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Margaret reads the final two chapters of her book The Barrow Will Send What it May. 

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All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. 

1. Who We Talk About When We Talk About Borders

2. Trans Journalism In the Era of Trump

3. Trump vs. DC: Inside the Takeover You’re Not Hearing About feat. Bridget Todd

4. The Gang Reviews Andor Season 2, Ep. 4-6

5. Executive Disorder: White House Weekly #15

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!

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Sources/Links:

Who We Talk About When We Talk About Borders

https://www.patreon.com/posts/127235976?utm_campaign=postshare_creator

Trans Journalism In the Era of Trump

https://ashevilleblade.com/

https://thefreeradical.org/

https://www.madycast.com/subscribe

Executive Disorder: White House Weekly #15

https://www.reuters.com/world/india/one-killed-seven-injured-militant-attack-indias-kashmir-india-today-tv-says-2025-04-22/

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/05/05/trump-defends-toy-tariffs/83455040007/

https://www.tokyoweekender.com/japan-life/news-and-opinion/us-visa-applications-from-japan-require-disclosing-social-media-history/

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/06/us/politics/trump-libya-migrants.html

https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/press-release/2021/07/libya-horrific-violations-in-detention-highlight-europes-shameful-role-in-forced-returns/

https://www.infomigrants.net/en/post/63406/sudanese-war-refugees-recount-libya-horrors

https://www.infomigrants.net/en/post/62731/scores-of-bodies-uncovered-in-libyan-mass-graves-linked-to-human-trafficking

https://www.context.news/money-power-people/sudans-refugees-face-deadly-game-of-snakes-and-ladders-in-libya

https://www.infomigrants.net/en/post/61979/david-yambio-life-in-libya--living-a-nightmare-part-2

https://www.aclum.org/sites/default/files/field_documents/2025-05-07-105954.pdf

https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2025/05/06/eeuu/inteligencia-ee-uu-venezuela-tren-de-aragua-ley-trump-trax

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/judge-blocks-trump-administration-requiring-proof-citizenship-register/story?id=121134512 

https://www.foxnews.com/us/california-home-suspect-accused-doxing-ice-agents-raided-searched
https://www.axios.com/2025/05/05/israel-gaza-destroy-trump-deal 

https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/israel-is-heading-for-a-full-occupation-of-gazaand-all-the-risks-it-entails-58516d60 

https://www.axios.com/2025/05/04/un-rejects-israel-gaza-aid-plan

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/ship-carrying-activists-aid-gaza-attacked-by-drones-ngo-says-2025-05-02/

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What if the stories and narratives you hear in the average mainstream media reporting aren't the entire truth? What if there's something else going on, a secret war between a shadowy cabal and a small group of brave, outnumbered good guys fighting back against their insidious plans for world domination? This is, according to QAnon proponents, a true story. Join Ben, Matt and Noel as they dive into the origins of this uber-theory, the fact and fiction surrounding it, as well as the implications involved in this week's Classic episode.

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The gang get together to discuss India Pakistan conflict, Israel’s genocidal plan to occupy the Gaza Strip, raids in Los Angeles, the U.S. government sending migrants to Libya, and a tariff update.

Sources:

https://www.reuters.com/world/india/one-killed-seven-injured-militant-attack-indias-kashmir-india-today-tv-says-2025-04-22/

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/05/05/trump-defends-toy-tariffs/83455040007/

https://www.tokyoweekender.com/japan-life/news-and-opinion/us-visa-applications-from-japan-require-disclosing-social-media-history/

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/06/us/politics/trump-libya-migrants.html

https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/press-release/2021/07/libya-horrific-violations-in-detention-highlight-europes-shameful-role-in-forced-returns/

https://www.infomigrants.net/en/post/63406/sudanese-war-refugees-recount-libya-horrors

https://www.infomigrants.net/en/post/62731/scores-of-bodies-uncovered-in-libyan-mass-graves-linked-to-human-trafficking

https://www.context.news/money-power-people/sudans-refugees-face-deadly-game-of-snakes-and-ladders-in-libya

https://www.infomigrants.net/en/post/61979/david-yambio-life-in-libya--living-a-nightmare-part-2

https://www.aclum.org/sites/default/files/field_documents/2025-05-07-105954.pdf

https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2025/05/06/eeuu/inteligencia-ee-uu-venezuela-tren-de-aragua-ley-trump-trax
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/judge-blocks-trump-administration-requiring-proof-citizenship-register/story?id=121134512 

https://www.foxnews.com/us/california-home-suspect-accused-doxing-ice-agents-raided-searched
https://www.axios.com/2025/05/05/israel-gaza-destroy-trump-deal 

https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/israel-is-heading-for-a-full-occupation-of-gazaand-all-the-risks-it-entails-58516d60 

https://www.axios.com/2025/05/04/un-rejects-israel-gaza-aid-plan

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/ship-carrying-activists-aid-gaza-attacked-by-drones-ngo-says-2025-05-02/

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