Breaking Down: Collapse
Episodes
Daily Episode 140 - Anthropogenic Mass to Overtake Biomass
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Anthropogenic mass is overtaking natural biomass. Such hubris from humanity leads to collapse. In this episode we discuss recent findings in pharmaceu...
Daily Episode 139 - $1B disasters, and the State of the Global Climate Report
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new $1billion disaster in the US unfolds thanks to climate change, and the WMO's report on the State of the Climate goes into detail on the growing ...
Daily Episode 138 - H5N1 Update
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a while since we broached the topic of H5N1. Let's talk about its status, and the ways it effects the world beyond just the fear of impendin...
Daily Episode 137 - A Chaotic Summer to Come
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks heat dome in the US West would be virtually impossible without climate change, according to scientists. What does it mean for the rest of t...
Daily Episode 136 - This Week in Fascism #20
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sources:Red Flag Alert - Anti-Trans Genocide in the USA - #3 | Lemkin InstituteU.S. court allows state bans on gender-affirming care for adults in unp...
Daily Episode 135 - Climate News Around the World
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The rate of climate news and research should be alarming... are you as desensitized to it as I am?US weather to go nuts with blizzard, polar vortex, h...
Daily Episode 134 - "Toxic Atmosphere" for C02 Levels in our Blood
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We talk often of the effects of CO2 on our atmosphere and climate, but what about its effect on our bodies? New research shines the light.Carbon dioxi...
Daily Episode 133 - US Gamble on the Strait of Hormuz
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion on the various effects of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. I feel this is our last year : r/collapseOn the Brink in Hormuz: Iran War ...
Daily Episode 132 - Anti-Intellectualism in the Age of Colapse
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Some anecdotal experiences regarding the increasing anti-intellectualism in the age of collapse. So many Americans minds are completely rotted. : r/co...
Daily Episode 131 - This Week in Fascism #19
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sources:Banning Islam, deporting Muslims discussed at Fort Worth church after primary elections | Fort Worth Report"Political suicide": Idaho Republic...
Daily Episode 130 - Another Day, Another War
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss yet another war, waged by the US and Israel against Iran. The war is destabilizing conditions in the Middle East and threatens econom...
Daily Episode 129 - "Fastest Glacier Collapse Ever Recorded"
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Researchers stumbled upon the discovery of a glacier collapse in East Antarctica, which was determined to be the fastest glacial collapse every record...
Daily Episode 128 - Unexpected and Unknown Effects of Climate Change
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One of the things I fear most about collapse is that there's so much we don't understand, and that inevitably means there will be consequences we can'...
Daily Episode 127 - New research: Marine life more susceptible to global warming than we thought
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Some new research has come out showing that for every .1C rise in temperature, there's a 7.2% loss in marine life.Chronic ocean heating fuels ‘stagg...
Daily Episode 126 - Shrinking Options for Homeowners
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Homeowners are faced with continually less options - and even when new options are presented, they're often trapsHome Foreclosures Surge 38% in a Year...
Daily Episode 125 - More Bad News for Lake Powell and the 25 Million People that Rely on it
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Odds have risen sharply for a breach of the minimum power pool level as soon as July (worst case) and December (most probable) of this year. On top of...
Daily Episode 124 - New Research on Tipping Points
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New research indicates that several tipping points may be officially crossed before we technically hit 1.5C. The paper also researched the impacts of ...
Daily Episode 123 - An Ever Increasing Pressure
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It seems that collapse is a weight, slowing pressing down making life harder for the every-day person. Home owners struggle as insurance premiums rise...
Daily Episode 122 - This Week in Fascism #18
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sources:In an extraordinary and illegal move, Trump says he's transferring 10 billion dollars from the US government to his "Board of Peace," which he...
Daily Episode 121 - Humanity's Response to Collapse
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One area of collapse I find very intriguing is humanity's response. How do regular people react, and what do those in power do? Here are a few example...
Daily Episode 120 - Cold Snaps in All the Wrong Places
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A recent cold snap in Florida did ~$1 billion in damage to agriculture. This is likely just the beginning of many such events, and could lead to wides...
Daily Episode 119 - The Fight Against Privately Funded Geoengineering
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scientists are growing more concerned about the rise of privately funded geoengineering startups. The space is severely underregulated and may just le...
Daily Episode 118 - Kessler Syndrome Update
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Daily Episode 117 - This week in Fascism #17
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 il...
Daily Episode 116 - When is it time to freak out about the economy?
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 economi...
Daily Episode 115 - Is a General Strike the Only Way?
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Daily Episode 114 - The Rapidly Devolving Surveillance Situation
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Meta jumps further into the AI surveillance bandwagon, trying to release facial recognition into their meta glasses under the radar.Meta reportedly wa...
Episode 113 - James Hansen and 2 degrees within a decade
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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'...
Daily Episode 112 - This Week in Fascism #16
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sources:Why the Tulsi Gabbard election raid is scarier than initially thought.GOP fast tracks monster voter suppression bill that could disenfranchise...
Daily Episode 111 - The World on Edge
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ri...
Daily Episode 110 - Homeowners Exodus
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Daily Episode 109 - "Antifa's Leader" and DHS Lists
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Leaked internal memos show the DHS believes they have found "Antifa's Leader", and they are building lists of civilians at protests.Feds Identify Lead...
Daily Episode 108 - Utah's Existential Crisis (Toxic Dust from The Great Salt Lake)
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
Daily Episode 107 - This Week in Fascism #15
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sources:Trump: ‘We should take over the voting’ - Democracy DocketSteve Bannon says ICE will ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on tak...
Daily Episode 106 - New Research on Plastics
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Some interesting new research highlights the dangers of continued plastic production.Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join ou...
Daily Episode 105 - Actuary View of Future Deaths
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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, th...
Daily Episode 104 - Australia Heat Records - 122F/50C
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Daily Episode 103 - New Research on the Compounding Effects of Multiple Covid 19 Infections
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
Daily Episode 102 - This week In Fascism #14
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Here ya go:Documents Prove The Trump Administration Arrested Students for Criticizing Israel – Mother JonesSen Rand Paul: What if a foreign country ...
Daily Episode 101 - Failure of Oceanic Systems
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 W...
Daily Episode 100 - The Death of Research
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wow - 100 daily episodes already! That flew by... Anyway, research is dying.https://www.nature.com/immersive/d41586-026-00088-9/index.htmlPlease join ...
Daily Episode 99 - Declining Albedo
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The earth's albedo is declining and there are several mechanisms accelerating the process. This is perhaps a very under-talked-about tipping point tha...
Daily Episode 98 - My Current Cognitive Dissonance
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This whole thing's got my head spinning...Iran and Greenland: it's absolutely insane how the climate apocalypse is driving international current affai...
Daily Episode 97 - This Week in Fascism #13
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Abolish ICEBrooklyn Park police chief Mark Bruley: "We're hearing people being stopped with no cause & being demanded to show paperwork to determi...
Daily Episode 96 - Australia Fires and New Research on Warming Oceans
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 resear...
Daily Episode 95 - Propagandized Government Reports on Collapse
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
Daily Episode 94 - US Collision Course with Violence
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Aca...
Daily Episode 93 - This Week in Fascism #12
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
See sources below:US justice department has released less than 1% of Epstein files, filing reveals | Jeffrey Epstein | The GuardianJustice Department ...
Daily Episode 92 - Superbugs, Eco-Terrorism, and BOE?
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I discuss 3 different current topics, from NOAA models predicting a 2026 BOE, to eco-terrorism in Germany, to growing concern over fungal infections. ...
Daily Episode 91 - What if US Imperialism Succeeds?
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We frequently hear about the immediate disaster possibilities of the current US Imperialism on display. What happens if the US succeeds and is momenta...
Daily Episode 90 - In Memoriam of Species Lost
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Daily Episode 89 - January rain in the West
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 co...
Daily Episode 88 - This week in Fascism #11
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week in Fascism #11Homan: “President Trump doesn’t have a limitation on his authority to make this country safe. There’s no limitation.” ...
Daily Episode 87 - Ours to Do
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ce...
Daily Episode 86 - Dissecting Episode 8: "Climate Change"
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Daily Episode 85 - Dissecting Episode 7: "Political Turmoil"
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Daily Episode 84 - On the Venezuela Invasion
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Disco...
Daily Episode 83 - Dissecting Episode 6: "The Financial System"
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Daily Episode 82 - Dissecting Episode 5: "Catabolic Collapse"
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Pa...
Daily Episode 81 - Approaching 2026 with Kellan
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. Hos...
Daily Episode 80 - Reflecting on 2025 with Kellan (Part 2)
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Dis...
Daily Episode 79 - Reflecting on 2025 with Kellan (Part 1)
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. Apolo...
Daily Episode 78 - Dissecting Episode 4: "Limits to Growth"
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My insights from episode 4Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Daily Episode 77 - Dissecting Episode 3: "Energy"
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we revisit episode 3, and discuss how it combines perfectly with episode 2 (Complex Society) to highlight vulnerabilities in our syste...
Daily Episode 76 - Dissecting Episode 2: "Complex Society"
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing the exploration of the first 8 episodes, today we dive into episode 2. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our D...
Daily Episode 75 - Dissecting Episode 1: "Introduction"
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we take a look back at the pilot episode of the podcast to talk about inspirations for the podcast, along with some regrets or changes I'd make ...
Daily Episode 74 - Replaying Episode 8: "Climate Change"
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Replaying Episode 8: Climate ChangePlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Daily Episode 73 - Replaying Episode 7: "Political Turmoil"
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Replaying episode 7: Political TurmoilPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Daily Episode 72 - Replaying Episode 6: "The Financial System"
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Replaying episode 6: The Financial SystemPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See a...
Daily Episode 71 - Replaying Episode 5: "Catabolic Collapse"
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Replaying Episode 71: Catabolic CollapsePlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Daily Episode 70 - Replaying Episode 4: "Limits to Growth"
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Replaying Episode 4: Limits to GrowthPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Daily Episode 69 - Replaying Episode 3: "Energy"
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Replaying Episode 3: "Energy"Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
Daily Episode 68 - Replaying Episode 2: "Complex Society"
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing the series started yesterday - replaying the first 8 episodes while I'm on vacation, and will give insights into each episode when I get ba...
Daily Episode 67 - Replaying the Introduction
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'm out on vacation, but thought I'd try something new - we'll be replaying the first 8 episodes of the podcast over the next week, and then I'll go t...
Daily Episode 66 - Solastalgia and 2-4 Billion Dead
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion on Christopher Ketcham's article describing the idea of Solastalgia, as we head towards a world that could lose 2-4 billion people, just ...
Daily Episode 65 - Interview with Abbie (Bonus)
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The first 15 minutes or so of my episode with Abbie, who spoke with me about their decision to move outside of the US with their partner. Join us Patr...
Daily Episode 64 - "The Duty to Scare People" and the Harms of Scientific Reticence
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What responsibilities do scientists have to be blunt about the reality of climate change? Is it better to keep society calm and not explore worst case...
Daily Episode 63 - This Week in Fascism (#10)
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'm out of town this week, so episodes are prerecorded (no episodes Thursday 11th to Wednesday 17th). Enjoy another week of fascism...Former Trump law...
Daily Episode 62 - The US Government is Poisoning You
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The EPA has just signed off on 10 new pesticides, which contain PFAS Forever Chemicals. This, after Trump campaigned on the promise to clamp down on p...
Daily Episode 61 - Say "No" to Frankenstein Algae
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scientists are researching "Natural Geoengineering" - one method of which involves mutating algae en masse to convert and store more carbon. Nothing c...
Daily Episode 60 - Gasping Breaths of a Dying Empire
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Trump administration is on course to overextend use of the military in another messy war. Will he pull the trigger, and what's there to gain? Eith...
Daily Episode 59 - Home Health Crisis in an Aging America
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
America is undergoing a rapid demographic shift, which also happens to be combining with a tumultuous tie in the home health industry. Will we be able...
Daily Episode 58 - AMOC National Security Threat (and a Bird Flu Update)
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Iceland officially declares AMOC collapse a national security threat, and the first human case of a different strain of bird flu in Washington state.A...
Daily Episode 57 - Schrodinger's Economy
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Government data used to be the go-to for measuring the health of the economy. Now that we can't trust that data - where do we go for answers?A Weakeni...
Daily Episode 56 - Deadpool in the Colorado
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Colorado river is on a crash course, as the amount of water being used is much higher than it can sustain. After Winter Year 2026, it's expected t...
Daily Episode 55 - This Week in Fascism (#9)
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Find sources below for the week in fascism:Senate unanimously approves bill to force release of Jeffrey Epstein filesReporter: Mr. President, why wait...
Daily Episode 54 - Day Zero Has Arrived in Tehran
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A follow up on the episode over a month ago regarding the water crisis in Tehran, which hits an unofficial day 0 this week.Tehran taps run dry as wate...
Daily Episode 53 - Southern Ocean Carbon Sink to Carbon Source?
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A quick episode today to explore a video by Paul Beckwith, in which he explains a research paper that highlights the weakness of climate modeling. The...
Daily Episode 52 - The Link Between Catabolic Collapse and Authoritarianism
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catabolic collapse is often a mechanism of choices we make as a society to cut out parts of the system. In authoritarian regimes, this is accelerated,...
Daily Episode 51 - Interview with Kelly (Bonus Content)
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of our Patrons - Kelly - made some dramatic changes in her life to help better align her actions with her beliefs regarding collapse. It was inspi...
Daily Episode 50 - This Week in Fascism #8
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well would you look at that... fascism happened again this week.‘Schumer is no longer effective’: Dems outraged over shutdown deal - POLITICOWhy d...
Daily Episode 49 - Just Leave Space Alone
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The wealthy are continuing to advocate for radical geoengineering measures to "fix climate change". I talk about some new research that makes it less ...
Daily Episode 48 - Personality Traits of the Collapse Aware
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discussion of a recent thread on r/collapse (Reddit) regarding what personality traits makes a person more likely to be collapse aware.On the personal...
Daily Episode 47 - Lines I Don't Want to See Crossed
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every Friday we talk about what the Trump administration has done. Today, let's talk about what I really hope they don't do.Exclusive | House Republic...
Daily Episode 46 - The Catch 22 of AI Investment
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The investment thus far in AI will not be without consequences - it's just a question of whether it will be due to the bubble popping and the economic...
Daily Episode 45 - This Week in Fascism (#7)
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are we winning yet?Trump Administration Defies Court Orders FBI raid of Trump's Mar-a-Lago uncovered Donald Trump Claims It’s ‘Illegal’ for Late...
Daily Episode 44 - Growing Trend of Climate Change Apathy
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is a growing trend of apathy regarding Climate Change. From researchers to the media, from voters to politicians - people are not talking about ...
Daily Episode 43 - First Admission of 1.5 Overshoot
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Antonio Guterrez is perhaps the first relevant leader to admit the world can no longer avoid passing 1.5C. ‘Change course now’: humanity has misse...
Daily Episode 42 - On a Trump 3rd Term
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trump has stated his intent to keep power for a 3rd term. Today we revisit an old prediction Kellan and I made before the election on this very topic....
Daily Episode 41 - The Blind Hypocrisy of COP30
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
COP30 begins in a couple of weeks in Belem, Brazil, and it's off with a bang by causing environmental damage long before it ever started.Will Cop30 in...