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December 30, 2021 at 7:42 PM

We pledge to humanity

There can be no reconciliation with fascism except on the terms of the fascists. Fascism must be resolutely opposed. Friend, Since the founding of RefuseFascism.org IN 2016, our stand and resolve have not wavered: We pledge to the people of the world: In the Name of Humanity, We …
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December 28, 2021 at 4:24 PM

2021: Refuse Fascism Year in Review

Podcast guests from 2021 bring warnings and insights into how we're going to stop the consolidation of fascism Friend, Today we're sharing a sampling of the range of voices that have participated in this show over the past year. This is the last episode of 2021, so we're looking …
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December 22, 2021 at 1:06 AM

Male Supremacy: Common Ground for Fascists

Sam Goldman speaks with writer Soraya Chemaly and professor Chelsea Ebin Friend, A note from the Refuse Fascism podcast team: If we have to fight this fascist threat, we are glad to have you with us. Thank you for listening, spreading, joining the conversation on social media, …
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December 17, 2021 at 1:55 PM

Now that we're here with serious people

Host Sam Goldman on what it's going to take to stop the fascist nightmare Friend, Through the RefuseFascism podcast, we engage, dialogue and debate with a broad array of writers, scholars, legal experts and people from different walks of life to educate people on the roots, natur…
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December 14, 2021 at 1:02 PM

No capitulation on abortion rights

Sam Goldman speaks with Editorial Board member Sunsara Taylor and Jessica, an activist in Michigan about how to defeat the fascist assault on abortion rights Friend, >> Your donation to REFUSE FASCISM will help reach millions who critically need this understanding and clari…
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December 8, 2021 at 1:51 PM

Fascism Denial + The Fight for Abortion Rights

Coco Das speaks with a woman who protested threats to abortion rights outside the Supreme Court, and Paul Street on fascism advances and the need for a movement to stop them Friend, >> Your donation to REFUSE FASCISM will help reach millions who critically need this underst…
  Refuse Fascism · [email protected]
November 30, 2021 at 5:29 PM

respond to abortion rights emergency with action

Protests Wednesday December 1 as the Supreme Court fascist majority considers overturning abortion rights Friend, This is an Abortion Rights Emergency On Wednesday December 1, the US Supreme Court will hear Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, where the state of Missis…
  Refuse Fascism · [email protected]
November 29, 2021 at 1:50 PM

Carol Anderson: White Supremacy & the Second Amendment

Sam Goldman speaks with Dr. Carol Anderson, author of The Second: Race and Guns in a Fatally Unequal America Friend, >> Donate $15 or more this #GivingTuesday and get 100 Abortion on Demand Without Apology stickers. More on Wednesday December 1 protests as Supreme Court con…
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November 27, 2021 at 12:00 AM

Join in continued determination to STOP American fascism

There can be no reconciliation with fascism except on the terms of the fascists. Fascism must be resolutely opposed, and Refuse Fascism is. Dear Friend, The Trump/Pence regime is out of power, but 2021 has shown us that Trumpism – a virulent 21st century fascism based on white su…
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November 23, 2021 at 6:08 PM

Educational Gag Orders + White Supremacy in Court

Coco Das interviews Jonathan Friedman of PEN America on the onslaught of legislation restricting public education in the US about race, gender and American history Friend, Educational Gag Orders + Fascist Verdict in Kenosha Uploaded November 21: Coco Das guest hosts coverage of …
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November 20, 2021 at 1:01 PM

The Acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse

The acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse gives a green light and judicial backing to a fanatical movement primed to unleash widespread violence and terror Friend Refuse Fascism Statement on the Acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse: We Need a Beautiful Rising to Stop Rising Fascism – No Fascist…
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November 16, 2021 at 1:02 PM

Rittenhouse trial & the violent reassertion of white supremacy

Sam Goldman and Coco Das discuss the Kyle Rittenhouse trial in the context of the murder of Jacob Blake, last summer's protests for justice, & the violent reassertion of white supremacy Friend, A Beautiful Rising Or Rising Fascism? The Rittenhouse Trial Uploaded November 1…
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November 12, 2021 at 1:02 PM

Two Sides in Rittenhouse Trial: Beautiful Rising or Rising Fascism

Coco Das & Paul Street on the Rittenhouse trial Friend, RefuseFascism.org Editorial Board members Coco Das and Paul lStreet comment on the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse against the background of the developing fascist threats, challenging us to really get into a debate about why …
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November 10, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Elie Honig: The January 6th Insurrection Isn’t Over

Sam Goldman speaks with Elie Honig on DOJ's reluctance to investigate the leaders of the January 6 coup Friend, Two Separate Nations: Developments in the State of Fascism and How That Is Shaping the Political Situation - Andy Zee in Conversation with Paul Street on the RNL Show…
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November 3, 2021 at 11:33 AM

COVID, Public Health & U.S. Mythology

Sam Goldman speaks with epidemiologist Gregg Gonsalves, public health correspondent for The Nation Friend, Refuse Fascism podcast #83: COVID, Public Health & U.S. Mythology Uploaded October 31 Sam Goldman speaks with epidemiologist Gregg Gonsalves on his recent piece for T…
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October 28, 2021 at 11:30 AM

When Is It Time To Break The Law?

Sam Goldman speaks with Dr. Valerie Dixon on her case for civil disobedience in response to the Texas abortion ban Friend, Refuse Fascism podcast #82: When Is It Time To Break The Law? Uploaded October 24: Valerie Elverton Dixon, Ph.D., discusses her recent essay on the Texas ab…
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October 20, 2021 at 5:29 PM

State Censorship in TX Classrooms

Coco Das speaks with Ana Ramon on new Texas laws restricting how public schools can teach history and current events Friend, Refuse Fascism podcast #81: Classroom Censorship in Texas Uploaded October 17: RefuseFascism.org editor Coco Das (@coco_das) interviews Ana Ramón (@ana_ra…
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October 13, 2021 at 12:49 PM

No Laughing Matter with Warren Masterson

Sam Goldman speaks with comedian Walter Masterson. Plus: Andy Zee on the movement against fascism Friend, Just posted on RefuseFascism.org: Refuse Fascism Editorial Board members Coco Das and Paul Street dig into what's happening, and what's behind the relentless advance of the …
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October 6, 2021 at 2:37 PM

Saturday's Marches + Rafia Zakaria on White Feminism

Sam Goldman interviews Rafia Zakaria Friend, Refuse Fascism joined marches around the country last Saturday with this message: No more ceding ground to fascists. No more surrendering the fundamental right to abortion. No more waiting for the courts that are overrun with fascist…
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October 1, 2021 at 1:57 PM

PROTEST Saturday - It's an Abortion Rights Emergency

March Saturday October 2 to stop bans on abortion Friend, Refuse Fascism podcast #78: Town Hall on Abortion Rights Emergency Uploaded September 26: Hosted by Sunsara Taylor, writer for revcom.us, host and producer of We Only Want the World on WBAI and WPFW, and co-host of The RN…
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September 27, 2021 at 1:13 PM

Saturday, Everywhere - Stop the fascist assault on abortion rights

March Saturday October 2 to stop bans on abortion Friend, Now is the time for everyone, everywhere, to get in the streets to stop this fascist assault on abortion rights!... Join RefuseFascism in marching Saturday October 2 See growing list called by the WomensMarch, endorsed b…
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September 23, 2021 at 2:25 PM

Fascist Mobs: 1850 to Today

Ankush Kordari, attorney, and olumnist Tony Norman speak with Sam Goldman on failure to hold Trump accountable, and danger of Texas abortion ban ...Friend Heads up: Saturday, October 2 – March with Refuse Fascism at the Women’s Marches: Everyone! Everywhere! Stop the Fascist Assa…
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September 20, 2021 at 2:34 PM

Tuesday - Town Hall on Abortion Rights Emergency

Join in the streamed town hall; abortion providers, legal experts, activist respond to Texas abortion ban & implications for women across US ...Friend, All urged to join: Town Hall on the Abortion Rights Emergency Tuesday September 21 7:00 - 9:00 pm EST Streamed on WBAI.org …
  Refuse Fascism · [email protected]
September 15, 2021 at 1:01 PM

What We Forget on 9/11 & Year-Round

Sam Goldman interviews Nazia Kazi on Islamophobia and the global aftermath of 9/11 ...Friend, >> Welcome readers & listeners.   If you want to help the show, it’s simple. You can rate and review us on Apple podcast or your listening platform of choice. Leave a comment …
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September 7, 2021 at 8:32 PM

Time to Mess with Texas

Sam Goldman interviews Coco Das and Sunsara Taylor on the implications of the fascist abortion ban that's now in effect in Texas ...Friend, For commentary & actions against the Texas abortion ban follow @RefuseFascism on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Time to Mess with Tex…
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September 2, 2021 at 11:58 AM

Khaled Beydoun: Islamophobia As Ideological Virus

Sam Goldman interviews attorney Khaled Beydoun on the roots of Islamophobia, and Coco Das with a report from Texas Friend, The Texas abortion ban began September 1. We'll have a podcast on the abortion emergency uploaded Monday September 6. Follow @RefuseFascism on social media…
  Refuse Fascism · [email protected]
August 26, 2021 at 10:19 PM

Afghanistan & the End of an Unjust War

Sam Goldman interviews Matthew Hoh, former Marine and State Department official who served in & was the first to resign over the unjust war in Afghanistan in 2009 Friend, Just posted:Genocidal and Deadly Serious: Dan Patrick, Texas Fascist Lunatic Scapegoats Black People for…
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August 18, 2021 at 11:34 AM

Paul Mason: History, Ideology & Resistance to Fascism

Sam Goldman interviews Paul Mason; #TeachTruth Days of Action by educators this month Friend, Calling to your attention: #TeachTruth Days of Action August 27-29 From sponsor Zinn Education Project: Lawmakers in at least 28 states are attempting to pass legislation that would req…
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August 11, 2021 at 1:00 PM

The Death March of White Supremacy

Sam Goldman interviews Wajahat Ali, author of the new book Go Back to Where You Came From Friend, Welcome readers & listeners.   If you want to help the show, it’s simple. You can rate and review us on Apple podcast or your listening platform of choice. Leave a comment via v…
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August 6, 2021 at 4:45 PM

Tim Wise: White Supremacy, the Right and their War on Pluralism

Tim Wise, anti-racism educator on the role of white supremacy in the U.S. now Friend, Welcome readers & listeners.   If you want to help the show, it’s simple. You can rate and review us on Apple podcast or your listening platform of choice. Leave a comment via voicemail at …
  Refuse Fascism · [email protected]
July 28, 2021 at 8:18 PM

Teri Kanefield: Democracy & Oligarchy

Attorney & lawyer Teri Kanefield: Democracy & Oligarchy + Derenda Hancock: Roe v. Wade on the Line Friend, Welcome readers & listeners.   If you want to help the show, it’s simple. You can rate and review us on Apple podcast or your listening platform of choice. Leave…
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July 22, 2021 at 5:13 PM

Mia Bloom: Inside the Mind of Q-Anon

Scholar Mia Bloom speaks on what QAnon adherents think, and how they can be challenged Friend, Welcome readers & listeners.   If you want to help the show, it’s simple. You can rate and review us on Apple podcast or your listening platform of choice. Leave a comment via voice…
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July 13, 2021 at 5:25 PM

What does it mean to refuse fascism now?

Refuse Fascism has updated its mission to expose, analyze, and stand against the very real threat of fascism coming to power in this country. Friend, Refuse Fascism has updated its mission to expose, analyze, and stand against the very real threat of fascism coming to power in …
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July 8, 2021 at 4:35 PM

Doctor, attorney on abortion rights emergency

Jessica Mason Pieklo, attorney & Dr. Warren Hern, abortion doctor on the gravity of the abortion rights emergency Friend, Welcome readers & listeners.   If you want to help the show, it’s simple. You can rate and review us on Apple podcast or your listening platform of ch…
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June 30, 2021 at 3:50 PM

The price of no consequences for Trump

Sam Goldman interviews Dahlia Lithwick, columnist for Slate.com and host of the podcast Amicus about the Supreme Court Friend, Welcome new readers & listeners.   If you want to help the show, it’s simple. You can rate and review us on Apple podcast or your listening platform …
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June 23, 2021 at 11:28 AM

Why are they banning critical race theory?

Samantha Goldman speaks with Dr. Chanelle Wilson on Critical Race Theory and Anti-Racist Education Friend, Chanelle Wilson: Critical Race Theory and Anti-Racist Education Samantha Goldman speaks with Dr. Chanelle Wilson, Associate Professer of Education at Bryn Mawr >…
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June 16, 2021 at 2:36 PM

White evangelical nationalism could up-end democracy

Anthea Butler discussed her new book White Evangelical Racism: Friend, Sam Goldman interviews Anthea Butler, Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, columnist for MSNBC and author of a new book, White Evangelical Racism: …
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June 9, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Texas Spreads the War on Women

Sam Goldman interviews Caroline Duble on the new Texas law outlawing abortion after 6 weeks, including the case of rape or incest Friend, "It’s one of the most extreme anti-abortion bills in the country right now. So it’s gonna be nearly impossible to access abortion. This is…
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June 2, 2021 at 4:45 PM

Walden Bello on the Global Spread of Fascism

Sam Goldman interviews long-time activist and voice of conscience Dr. Walden Bello about Trumpism and the global spread of fascism Friend, "People have this idealized view of fascism. They underestimate the danger of what’s happening. Certainly, Donald Trump is a fascist. And…
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May 27, 2021 at 12:47 PM

How the GOP is Subverting Democracy

Brynn Tannehill on her new book American Fascism: How the GOP is Subverting Democracy Friend, "The Trump base is still devoted, they're still out of touch. They're still angry, they still want vengeance. He's not going away. There's nothing that says that he can't come back and…
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May 19, 2021 at 2:33 PM

Fascism, Imperialism & the Value of Historical Analogies

Coco Das interviews historian on the value of historical analogies Friend, Priya Satia: Fascism, Imperialism & the Value of Historical Analogies >> Listen to or save podcast for later >> Watch & subscribe on Youtube >> If you prefer reading, here's the …
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May 19, 2021 at 2:28 PM

Fascism, Imperialism & the Value of Historical Analogies

Coco Das interviews historian on the value of historical analogies Friend, Priya Satia: Fascism, Imperialism & the Value of Historical Analogies >> Listen to or save podcast for later >> Watch & subscribe on Youtube >> If you prefer reading, here's the …
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May 12, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Getting loud (hilariously) in the face of fascists

Coco Das interviews Steve Hofstetter on getting loud in the face of fascist threats & noise. Friend, Society-wide repudiation of American fascism requires people from every corner of society to speak up and take a stand. Coco Das, Contributing Editor of RefuseFascism.org, in…
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May 5, 2021 at 12:22 PM

The Republi-fascist Tsunami of Anti-Trans Laws

​Sam Goldman interviews Brynn Tannehill (@BrynnTannehill) about the spate of anti-trans laws across the country and the larger fascist agenda it’s a part of. Friend, On this weeks Refuse Fascism podcast, Sam Goldman speaks with Brynn Tannehill, author of American Fascism: How th…
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April 27, 2021 at 4:00 AM

Trump's out. Can't we just move on?

Dr. Ruth Ben-Ghiat: The over 30,000 lies that Trump told primed the audience for January 6. Thousands and thousands of small lies prepared people for the big lie." Friend, On this weeks Refuse Fascism podcast, Sam Goldman speaks with Dr. Ruth Ben-Ghiat, historian of fascism, and…
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April 21, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Implications of the fascist Big Lie

Matthew Rozsa talks to RefuseFascism on Trump's Big Lie and Republican moves to suppress voters Friend, YOU did this. All of you who got in the streets, who demanded #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd, and STAYED in the streets declaring #BlackLivesMatter. Matthew Rozsa: The Parallels Be…
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April 15, 2021 at 2:37 PM

The Fascist Triad of White Supremacy, Misogyny & Xenophobia

Guest Kristin Kobes Du Mez discusses the rise of militant and militaristic patriarchy among Christian fascists as major social forces in this country Friend, A special welcome to all our new subscribers and listeners! On this week's Refuse Fascism podcast: Sunsara Taylor inter…
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April 6, 2021 at 8:10 PM

Strategy for fascist comeback: suppress Black voters

During the trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd, Sam Goldman spoke with Bishop Talbert Swan, longtime fighter for justice about the voter suppression law passed in Georgia Friend, The trial of Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer who murdered George Flo…
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April 1, 2021 at 11:23 PM

The fascist movement endures in U.S.

New podcasts feature mental health professionals on the effects of fascism on people; Andy Zee discusses the relationship between fascism & capitalism-imperialism Friend, The Refuse Fascism podcast, featuring commentary on the latest events and interviews with scholars and a…
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March 31, 2021 at 2:02 PM

Experts on the Trauma of Trumpism

New podcasts feature mental health professionals on the effects of fascism on people; Andy Zee discusses the relationship between fascism & capitalism-imperialism Friend, The Refuse Fascism podcast, featuring commentary on the latest events and interviews with scholars and a…