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Episode 120 uploaded July 24: In this episode, we're doing something a bit different. While typically we provide analysis of stories told, today we are sharing a story that hasn't been. We're sharing a story that the media has not covered, one that has been all but covered up. How fascism denialism twisted the investigation and coverage of the Highland Park massacre on July 4, 2022. You'll hear from Rachael Wachstein of Highland Park, Illinois on the massacre, the perpetrator, and both her personal knowledge and public knowledge that you should have seen and heard that this was part of a growing national epidemic of fascist violence.
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Rachael Wachstein: Who would think that two years later an
associate of the same guys who were after me would slaughter seven human
beings at our Fourth of July parade? There are so many people who are
emboldened now because they’ve seen that not only are people not
punished, they’re put on a pedestal. The longer that Trump and all of
the others who were actively involved in the insurrection, until they’re
held accountable, it’s a free-for-all.
Sam Goldman: This is our 120th episode! Thank you for being on this journey with us as we engage, dialogue and debate with a broad array of writers, activists, scholars, legal experts, and people from different walks of life on the roots, nature and trajectory of fascism in this country.
Together, we are working on changing the way people think that prevents them from taking necessary action, helping people to look at uncomfortable truths and act with the daring the times demand. Together we are forging understanding and relationships aimed at preventing the consolidation of fascism.
Over the past 120 shows we are proud to have established with you a strong community of people who care enough about the world to confront the fascist threat head on in this epic juncture.
We want to take a moment to thank you for listening and ask you to
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