The Fascist Fringe + Fascist Mainstream
Sam speaks to developments in Trump's trials, the "pendulum swing" of political power, Gaza and the 2024 election, and more. Then, she talks with Jared Holt, Senior Research Analyst with the Institute for Strategic Dialogue. His writing can be found in various outlets including: The Washington Post, The Daily Beast, Columbia Journalism Review, HuffPost and GEN Magazine and his Substack is postthroughit.substack.com. Read his recent piece Election 2024: A rematch for the fate of US democracy Mentioned in this episode:From “Man Bites Dog” and “Oh My God” to “Dog Bites Man” and “Oh Well” On the Trivialization and Normalization of Fascism and Other EvilsEarth to Media: Try to Get It—Nice, Ordinary People Can Be Fascists by Brynn TannehillProject 2025: How Trump Loyalists and Right-Wing Leaders Are Paving a Fast Road to Fascism Trump and the GOP’s Fascist Rhetoric Has Broad Appeal: Poll by Tim Dickinson Find out more about Refuse Fascism and get involved at RefuseFascism.org. We're still on Twitter (@RefuseFascism) and other social platforms including Threads, Mastodon and Bluesky. Plus, Sam is on TikTok, check out @samgoldmanrf. You can also send your comments to samanthagoldman@refusefascism.org or @SamBGoldman. Record a voice message for the show here. Connect with the movement at RefuseFascism.org and support: · paypal.me/refusefascism · donate.refusefascism.org · patreon.com/refusefascism Music for this episode: Penny the Snitch by Ikebe ShakedownRelated Episodes:The Fantasy of the Reasonable RepublicanProject 2025: Roadmap for Fascist ConsolidationThe White Power Movement in 2024The GOP: Fascist, Nothing Semi- About ItDanielle Moodie: How to Stand Up to Fascist Bullies