Breaking Down: Collapse

Kory & Kellan

Apprehensive about the future? Like many, you likely have a gut feeling that things aren't quite right, but haven’t been able to place your finger on why. That feeling only grows with the increasing political tensions, economic uncertainty, natural disasters, and supply chain disruptions. What do all these challenges mean? And what will be the result of society’s current trajectory? “Breaking Down: Collapse” takes the complex concepts surrounding the ultimate collapse of modern industrial society and simplifies them so they’re easier to learn. The compelling evidence for our inevitable decline is introduced by collapse-aware Kory to his good friend, Kellan, who probably doesn’t realize what he signed up for! Skeptical? Gear up for a paradigm shift!

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February 17 · 14 min
Daily Episode 114 - The Rapidly Devolving Surveillance Situation
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 Verge Palantir CEO defends surveillance tech as US government contracts boost sales | Reuters Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash | The Verge 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.
February 16 · 17 min
Episode 113 - James Hansen and 2 degrees within a decade
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.
February 13 · 33 min
Daily Episode 112 - This Week in Fascism #16
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 Docket Democrats sound alarm about possible voter intimidation in midterms - POLITICO Intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard’s office obtained and tested voting machines in Puerto Rico | CNN Politics Full 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/law Pam Bondi hearing devolves into shouting matches with Democrats over Epstein and DOJ prosecutions Ghislaine Maxwell’s refusal to answer questions before Congress draws criticism: ‘Who is she protecting?’ | Ghislaine Maxwell | The Guardian Less than 14% of those ICE arrested had violent criminal records, data show ICE Ramps Up Targeting of Minneapolis Legal Observers Trump administration declines judge’s request to return college student who was deported over Thanksgiving break - ABC News Elon Musk Will Be Deposed Over What He Did With DOGE | The New Republic Grand jury declines criminal charges against 6 Democrats who urged military to reject illegal orders - CBS News 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.
February 12 · 16 min
Daily Episode 111 - The World on Edge
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 warns 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.
February 11 · 17 min
Daily Episode 110 - Homeowners Exodus
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 Independent Millennials are giving up the thought of ever buying a house and experts estimate fewer will become homeowners | The Independent 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.
February 10 · 16 min
Daily Episode 109 - "Antifa's Leader" and DHS Lists
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 Antifa 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.
February 9 · 16 min
Daily Episode 108 - Utah's Existential Crisis (Toxic Dust from The Great Salt Lake)
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/collapse Toxic Dust Hot Spots – College of Science Confronting Great Salt Lake’s dust dilemmas – Utah Division of Water Resources Tracking the Great Salt Lake Dust exposure Officials concerned by possible dust plumes from exposed lakebed from Great Salt Lake Great Salt Lake Water Level 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.
February 6 · 29 min
Daily Episode 107 - This Week in Fascism #15
Sources: Trump: ‘We should take over the voting’ - Democracy Docket Steve Bannon says ICE will ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections - Democracy Docket Trump Sues IRS, Treasury for $10 Billion Over Tax-Return Leaks - Bloomberg Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Cuba – The White House Kash Patel Sets Off Diplomatic Incident With FBI Operation in Mexico | The New Republic Former CNN anchor Don Lemon appears in court after being arrested over protest at Minnesota church service - CBS News Georgia 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/law ICE Agents Alleged ly 'Stealing' During Arrests After Being Seen Wearing a Detainee's Gold Bracelet | IBTimes UK Texas governor calls for investigation into student-led protests against ICE | KXAN Austin Trump’s New “Prison Camp” Threat Unleashes Fury Even in MAGA Country | The New Republic ICE plans to build mega warehouses for immigration detention spark growing concern LAPD chief McDonnell response to why he will not enforce the law banning ICE agents from wearing masks : r/law This 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/ProgressiveHQ Warrantless entry by ICE agents in West Valley City, UT (1/30/2026) : r/law Trump ‘compromised by Israel’, new Epstein files claim - Canary Rep. 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/law Trump’s ICE occupation of Minneapolis broke the Justice Department | Vox Supreme Court rejects GOP, Trump request to block CA congressional map Judge appears likely to side with Mark Kelly in case challenging Pentagon’s efforts to punish him over ‘illegal orders’ video | CNN Politics Judge quotes Bible and Thomas Jefferson as he orders release of 5-year-old and father detained by ICE | The Independent Chicago Mayor just signed an executive order to hold ICE agents criminally liable for their unlawful behavior in preparation for Spring raids : r/law 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.
February 5 · 17 min
Daily Episode 106 - New Research on Plastics
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.
February 4 · 21 min
Daily Episode 105 - Actuary View of Future Deaths
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.pdf 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.
February 3 · 9 min
Daily Episode 104 - Australia Heat Records - 122F/50C
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/collapse Heat records tumble in Victoria as authorities warn against complacency amid significant blazes | Bushfires | The Guardian Spain’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 Guardian Deadly Chile fires trigger state of catastrophe in Ñuble and Biobío regions 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.
February 2 · 15 min
Daily Episode 103 - New Research on the Compounding Effects of Multiple Covid 19 Infections
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 West 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.
January 30 · 29 min
Daily Episode 102 - This week In Fascism #14
Here ya go: Documents Prove The Trump Administration Arrested Students for Criticizing Israel – Mother Jones Sen 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 control Walz 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." | XCancel Minnesota National Guard arriving in Minneapolis!! : Kash Patel says the FBI is investigating Signal chats of Minnesotans tracking ICE New 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 UK Screaming 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 Unidos Greg Bovino Loses His Job - The Atlantic Minnesota judge summons ICE leader to court, threatens contempt sanctions - POLITICO Liam Conejo Ramos, 5-year-old detained by ICE in viral moment, is now sick and asking for his mom in detention center | The Independent 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.
January 29 · 11 min
Daily Episode 101 - Failure of Oceanic Systems
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 Panama Upwelling Failure | Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Witness in real time the "Commercial extinction" of Red King Crab... : r/collapse Yeah, Trump, whatever happened to GLOBAL WARMING and those pesky little Epstein Files? : r/collapse Reddit - https://preview.redd.it/yeah-trump-whatever-happened-to-global-warming-and-those-v0-jma8jbjyv4fg1.jpeg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0ff0117842d78efcba336de38e2675cd28c803ca 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.
January 28 · 13 min
Daily Episode 100 - The Death of Research
Wow - 100 daily episodes already! That flew by... Anyway, research is dying. https://www.nature.com/immersive/d41586-026-00088-9/index.html 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.
January 27 · 10 min
Daily Episode 99 - Declining Albedo
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/collapse https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jan/19/scientists-seaweed-blooms-expand-worldwide-ocean-pollution 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.
January 26 · 16 min
Daily Episode 98 - My Current Cognitive Dissonance
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/collapse Norwegians told to prepare for wartime property seizures 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.
January 23 · 23 min
Daily Episode 97 - This Week in Fascism #13
Abolish ICE Brooklyn 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/law Memo tells ICE officers they can enter homes without a warrant | AP News Feds Create Drone No Fly Zone That Would Stop People Filming ICE DHS claims its 'illegal' to film ICE agents, federal courts and First Amendment say otherwise - The Mirror US Lawyers allege Dept. of Homeland Security is denying legal counsel to Minnesota detainees - ABC News SCOTUS: “Speaking Spanish” and “Looking Latino” is enough to detain : r/law Judge orders federal agents to stop pepper spraying, retaliating against peaceful Minnesota protesters Trump threatens to use military over Minnesota anti-ICE protests | Reuters No, ICE Agents Do Not Have “Absolute Immunity” From State Prosecution Despite What JD Vance Would Have You Believe Mayes warns Arizona's Stand Your Ground law could clash with masked ICE raids - Axios Phoenix ICE says a man died in a suicide attempt. The medical examiner says it will likely be ruled a homicide - oregonlive.com Lawyers for Md. woman detained 25 days by ICE want case dropped - The Washington Post Top Trump Official Says FBI Won’t Investigate Killing by ICE Agent – Mother Jones A 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/law Assistant Chief Counsel for ICE is a Hitler lover. Not in a “omg literally hitler” sense but has a literal admiration for Hitler. : r/law Trump DOJ Files Bonkers Motion to Keep Epstein Files Sealed WaPo: DOGE employee signed an agreement to share Social Security data with the aim of overturning election results in certain states. : r/law Trump Administration Reportedly Pushing ICC to Exempt Trump From War Crimes Prosecution | Truthout 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.
January 22 · 10 min
Daily Episode 96 - Australia Fires and New Research on Warming Oceans
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 wave Combining Modern and Paleoceanographic Perspectives on Ocean Heat Uptake | Annual Reviews ‘Profound impacts’: record ocean heat is intensifying climate disasters, data shows | Oceans | The Guardian 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.
January 21 · 11 min
Daily Episode 95 - Propagandized Government Reports on Collapse
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 change Department of Energy Releases Report on Evaluating U.S. Grid Reliability and Security | Department of Energy 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.