Shows
Refuse FascismA Word From The Folks Calling Trump Fascist Since 2016Friday, 10/25 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET join us for a livestreamed forum with Paul Street, Andy Zee and Sam Goldman, The 2024 Elections: The Future Hangs In the Balance, sponsored by Refuse Fascism and The RNL - Revolution Nothing Less - Show. Follow @RefuseFascism on social media to tune in and send your questions ahead of time to samanthagoldman@refusefascism.org.
This episode is in response to the (very belated) warnings coming from Democratic Party and military leaders that Trump is (in the words of Trump's former top general Mark Milley) "a fascist to the core."
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Audio From A Collapsing State | Jared Yates SextonThe Need for a Popular Front: A Conversation With Wajahat AliI am so grateful for Wajahat Ali. When I began this journey back in 2015 and 2016, I was quick to understand how dangerous the gathering authoritarian movement was and what the implications were for Americans. What I didn’t understand, but would learn quickly, was how a culture of denial and complicity enabled and worsened that crisis. Wajahat understood too, and along with a handful of others, their kindness, solidarity, and clarity steadied and inspired me. We are incredibly, incredibly lucky to have Wajahat in the world fighting the good fight.Wajahat and I sat down to talk on...2024-07-0540 min
Refuse FascismThis American Fascism: A RetrospectiveWe're sharing a round-up of excerpts from interviews over the past four years with 20 experts on fascism. If you want to know "what is US fascism in this century" or "who are the fascists in America" or "where did fascism in the US come from" - this is your crash course (and it's episode 200!).
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...2024-05-061h 32
democracy-ishHow Republicans Will establish their Kingdom!Republicans are organizing their fascist takeover in plain sight. The writing is on the wall: defund public education, turn vulnerable communities into villains, continue to feed the monster of capitalism while denying citizens the ability to meet their basic needs. History is our greatest teacher and yet no one is paying attention to lessons. Jared Yates Sexton, host of Muckrake, and author of the upcoming book The Midnight Kingdom: A History of Power, Paranoia l, and The Coming Crisis joins Danielle and Waj on the latest episode of DemocracyishHosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali...2022-08-1130 min
The Muckrake Political PodcastWajahat Ali On Why Capitalism Makes White Nationalism ProfitableCo-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman welcome to the show Wajahat Ali, author of "Go Back To Where You Came From" and Daily Beast contributor, to discuss a host of issues including the fascist leanings in Texas and Florida, and how the desperation of the conservative movement has led them to undemocratic norms. To access the bonus Weekender episodes on Friday, and participate in live shows and Q&A sessions, become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-03-2251 min
Refuse Fascism2021: The Refuse Fascism Year in ReviewRefuse Fascism exposes, analyzes, and stands against the very real danger and threat of fascism coming to power in this country. Through this show Refuse Fascism has engaged, dialogued, and debated with a broad array of writers, scholars, legal experts, and people from different walks of life on the roots, nature, and trajectory of fascism in this country. Through our engagement and networking with people and social movements, we are forging understanding and relationships aimed at preventing the consolidation of fascism. Here's a sampling of the impressive range of voices that have participated in this show over the past...2021-12-261h 30
The Muckrake Political PodcastWajahat Ali On Where This Country Is GoingCo-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman are pleased to welcome on the show author Wajahat Ali, whose new book "Go Back to Where You Came From: And Other Helpful Recommendations on How to Become American" is available or presale on Amazon now, discusses his experiences growing up as a Muslim in America, plus offers his insights into where the right is going in its bigotry and intolerance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-12-2150 min
The Muckrake Political PodcastThe Right Lives In A FantasylandNick Hauselman and Jared Yates Sexton talk about the Right's violent need to continue living in a fantasy of white supremacy and American exceptionalism and bring on the one and only Wajahat Ali to get to the bottom of their self-immolation. To unlock exclusive content, including the Weekender shows on Friday, become a patron a http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-04-2759 min
The Muckrake Political PodcastIrritable Powell SyndromeJared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss Sidney Powell's conspiracy theory-laden legal adventure, the danger of the Right growing more radicalized, and what it's going to take to get this country back on track. Also, Wajahat Ali comes on the program to discuss his recent op-ed and the dangers of Trump's loyalists. To support the show and unlock exclusive content, become a patron at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast The show's theme is "I've Seen" by Confusions: Listen On Spotify HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-11-241h 01