It Could Happen Here Weekly 254

This compilation episode covers the week of October 7–14, 2026, with segments on midterm polling, student protests in France, breadfruit as a climate resilience crop, the risk of a limited nuclear incident, and a roundup of breaking news including an ICE shooting in New York.

The IRGC's Letter to the American People

The episode opens with Garrison Davis and Robert Evans discussing a 26-page letter the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps addressed to the American people. The letter argues that Iran won its war with the US, redefines "Death to America" as aimed at the ruling elite rather than the American people, and urges Americans to vote harder. "God will come to the aid of the American people if they decide to change course," the letter states, praising the "No Kings rallies" as evidence of a "national awakening." Evans notes the irony of the IRGC advocating electoral politics in a system that does not exist in Iran.

Midterm Polling Landscape

With the 2026 midterms weeks away, the episode surveys the electoral map. Republicans hold a 218–214 House majority, with Cook Political Report forecasting Democrats will pick up 5–15 seats. Redistricting in multiple states will net Republicans only 2–5 seats at most, a gain likely undone by 2028.