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April 8, 2023 at 4:58 PM

Protests Today & Monday respond to abortion medication block

Late Friday a Trump-appointed fascist judge in TX banned the medication abortion drug Mifepristone which has proven safe and effective for 23 years Friend, From RiseUp4AbortionRights.org: Late Friday a Trump-appointed fascist judge in Texas blocked FDA approval of the medicatio…

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April 4, 2023 at 12:03 PM

The Post-Dobbs Human Rights Emergency

Sam Goldman speaks with Dr. Christine Ryan, Legal Director at Global Justice Center the human rights emergency caused by banning abortion Friend, The Post-Dobbs Human Rights Emergency Episode 151 uploaded April 2: Sam Goldman speaks with Dr. Christine Ryan, Legal Director at Glo…

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April 1, 2023 at 5:38 PM

Trump’s Indictment: A Time for Vigilance, Not Complacency

Trump’s Indictment: A Time for Vigilance, Not Complacency Friend, RefuseFascism.org released this today: Trump’s Indictment: A Time for Vigilance, Not Complacency For the first time in U.S. history, a former president has been indicted. Donald Trump is expected to be arraigne…

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March 28, 2023 at 1:48 PM

Scenes from a Slow Civil War

Sam Goldman speaks with Jeff Sharlet, author of the new The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War Friend, Jeff Sharlet – The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War Episode 150! Thank you for listening and being part of Refusing Fascism in the name of humanity! Thank you for bein…

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March 21, 2023 at 1:05 PM

Your Questions Answered

Sam Goldman speaks with Refuse Fascism Editorial Board members historian Paul Street and contributing editor for RefuseFascism.org, Coco Das, on questions listeners ask Friend, Your Questions Answered Episode 149 Uploaded March 19: Sam Goldman speaks with Refuse Fascism Editoria…

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March 15, 2023 at 1:08 PM

True Aims of the Anti-Trans Movement

Sam Goldman talks with journalist Katelyn Burns about the fascist offensive against trans people Friend, Today, a Trump-appointed federal judge in Texas is poised to issue a national injunction suspending FDA approval of the abortion drug mifepristone. Stay tuned for analysis and…

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March 7, 2023 at 7:25 PM

The Fascist State of Florida & Student Resistance

Friend, The Fascist State of Florida & Student Resistance Episode 147 uploaded March 5: What’s happening in Florida to education under fascist governor Ron DeSantis, and how are students responding and resisting? Sam Goldman interviews Rafael Kadaris, a correspondent on the R…

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February 27, 2023 at 7:44 PM

Looming Decision That Could Ban Abortion Medication

Sam Goldman talks to Dr. Carrie Baker, Professor at Smith College and contributing editor of Ms. magazine about the lawsuit that could be decided in the coming days which would potentially eliminate access to medically induced abortions Friend, Carrie Baker: Looming Decision Tha…

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February 21, 2023 at 1:39 PM

Fascist Judges: Keep Your Hands off Abortion Medication

As early as February 24, a federal judge could revoke the FDA's approval of mifepristone effectively banning its use nationwide Friend. Refuse Fascism received this message from RiseUp4AbortionRights.org: Take Action Friday February 24/Saturday February 25 Fascist Judg…

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February 14, 2023 at 3:09 PM

Defying DeSantis’ Book Bans

Sam Goldman interviews Adam Tritt, teacher and founder of Foundation 451, an organization formed in response to the bans on books in Florida schools Friend, Foundation 451: Defying DeSantis’ Book Bans Sam Goldman interviews Adam Tritt, teacher and founder of Foundation 451, an o…

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February 8, 2023 at 1:30 AM

The Fascist “Freedom” Caucus

Friend, The Fascist “Freedom” Caucus Episode 144 uploaded February 5: Sam Goldman talks with Werner Lange, retired educator and pastor, Chair of the Ohio Peace Council and author of Onward Christian Soldiers: the MAGA March toward a Fascist America about the historical and moder…

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January 31, 2023 at 7:08 PM

The Insurrectionist House of Representatives

Sam Goldman talks with Dr. Thomas Zimmer, historian at Georgetown University Friend, The Insurrectionist House of Representatives Episode 143 uploaded January 28: Back by popular demand!  Sam Goldman talks with Dr. Thomas Zimmer, historian at Georgetown University and co-host of …

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January 24, 2023 at 6:15 PM

Women's right to control our bodies v controlling women

Sam Goldman interviews Julie F. Kay, human rights lawyer for gender equality & religious freedom and architect of the lawsuit which legalized abortion in Ireland Friend, On the 50th Anniversary of Roe Episode 142 of Refuse Fascism uploaded January 22: Coco Das reads the state…

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January 21, 2023 at 7:37 PM

We must fight for legal abortion everywhere

On the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we face the bitter reality that the fundamental, constitutional right to abortion has been brutally stripped away Friend, We are sharing with you the statement we received from Rise Up 4 Abortion Rights on on the 50th Anniversary of Roe V. …

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January 11, 2023 at 1:30 PM

The continuing January 6 Coup

discussion of the the continuing impact of the Trump coup attempt that seemed to culminate with the physical assault on the Capitol on January 6, 2021 Friend, The Continuing January 6 Coup Episode 141 uploaded January 8:  Host Sam Goldman; Paul Street, Editorial Board of RefuseFa…

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December 31, 2022 at 9:49 PM

Courage for 2023

As we look ahead to the New Year our show is committed to helping break people out of the deep freeze that paralyzes those who should be and need to be confronting, clear-eyed, the storms ahead Friend, Today, we’re sharing a year in review bringing together clips of previous inte…

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December 30, 2022 at 4:37 PM

Determined to stop an American fascism

Your donation to Refuse Fascism will help spread our urgent mission to expose, analyze, and stand against the consolidation of American fascism Friend The only force that can actually stop the consolidation of fascism is you, the people, guided and inspired by a love for all huma…

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December 27, 2022 at 7:22 PM

Drag v Fascism

Sam Goldman talks to Gwen Frisbie-Fulton, organizer and writer, about the recent attack on power stations in Moore County, North Carolina, and how the attacks on drag story hours are being used by the larger fascist movement Friend, Drag vs Fascism Episode 139 uploaded December 2…

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December 20, 2022 at 5:16 PM

Proud Boys & a New Era of American Fascism

Friend Before sharing the latest episode of the Refuse Fascism podcast we have to mention that it is a GOOD thing that the January 6 Committee referred Trump for criminal charges yesterday.  It CAN be part of confronting the fascist threat we face - IF the decent people in the U.…

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December 17, 2022 at 12:52 PM

Our latest podcast guest banned from Twitter

​Elon Musk’s says he’s a free speech 'absolutist,' but the only accounts that they’re restoring at all are accounts that are just on the far right Friend, One of the podcast guests from this week's Refuse Fascism Episode 137, Micah Lee, was removed from Twitter Thursday. Micah i…

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December 15, 2022 at 2:31 PM

we break through the noise

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December 13, 2022 at 4:52 PM

Flag, the cross & the little blue bird

Sam Goldman interviews Dr. Phillip Gorski, professor of sociology at Yale & Micah Lee of The Intercept Friend, The Flag and the Cross and the Little Blue Bird Episode 137 Uploaded December 11: Sam Goldman interviews Dr. Phillip Gorski, professor of sociology at Yale, about th…

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December 9, 2022 at 1:33 PM

Christian Dominionism & Fascist Momentum

Dr. Sarah Riccardi-Swartz, assistant professor of religion and anthropology at Northeastern University about Christian Dominionism, rising antisemitism Friend, Christian Dominionism and Fascist Momentum Refuse Fascism Episode 136 uploaded December 4: Sam Goldman speaks with Dr. S…

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December 7, 2022 at 1:27 PM

Pledge your continued determination to stop an American fascism

The only force that can actually stop the consolidation of fascism is you, the people, guided and inspired by a love for all humanity to wrench the future away from these fascists. Dear Friend, This year, we saw a terrible consequence of downplaying and normalizing the fascist …

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December 1, 2022 at 12:41 AM

Tomorrow: Protests 1 year since SCOTUS "debated" Roe

Your contribution to Refuse Fascism helps expose, analyze and mobilize action against the very real threat of fascism coming to power in the US Friend, Thursday, December 1: Join & support nationwide protests on the 1 year anniversary of the Supreme Court argument on overtur…

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November 29, 2022 at 1:48 AM

Show it on your forehead: a gift for you, others, and humanity

Your contribution to Refuse Fascism helps expose, analyze and mobilize action against the very real threat of fascism coming to power in the US Friend, This Giving Tuesday give to help people understand and act to stop the threat of American fascism. Your contribution to Refuse F…

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November 25, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Refusing fascism in today's situation

Sam Goldman chats with fellow RefuseFascism.org co-editors Coco Das and Paul Street about the aftermath of the 2022 midterms Friend, The Aftermath of the Midterms Episode 135 uploaded November 20: Sam Goldman chats with fellow RefuseFascism.org co-editors Coco Das and Paul Stre…

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November 23, 2022 at 3:54 PM

Refusing fascism & the aftermath of the Midterms

Sam Goldman chats with fellow RefuseFascism.org co-editors Coco Das and Paul Street about the aftermath of the 2022 midterms Friend, The Aftermath of the Midterms Episode 135 uploaded November 20: Sam Goldman chats with fellow RefuseFascism.org co-editors Coco Das and Paul Stre…

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November 15, 2022 at 1:40 AM

Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism–and What Comes Next

Sam Goldman speaks with Brad Onishi, a former insider in the Christian nationalist movement Friend, If you haven't caught up on the latest episode of the Refuse Fascism, here is what we have in store for you this week. If you already listened -- be sure to send us your thoughts a…

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November 8, 2022 at 1:01 PM

The GOP’s Christian Supremacy Problem

Sam Goldman interviews writer Sarah Posner about antisemitism, Christian Zionism and increasing anti-trans hysteria in the radicalizing Republican Party Friend, The GOP’s Christian Supremacy Problem Episode 133 unloaded November 6: Sam Goldman interviews writer Sarah Posner abo…

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November 3, 2022 at 11:31 AM

Teddy Wilson: The right learns from each other; we should too

Latest developments including the wave of anti-semitism coming from prominent powers & ground soldiers Friend, Teddy Wilson: Fascist Violence Accelerated Episode 132 uploaded October 30: Sam Goldman interviews writer Teddy Wilson about the latest developments from the fascis…

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November 1, 2022 at 12:24 PM

Teddy Wilson: Fascist Violence Accelerated

Latest developments including the wave of anti-semitism coming from prominent powers & ground soldiers Friend, Teddy Wilson: Fascist Violence Accelerated Episode 132 uploaded October 30: Sam Goldman interviews writer Teddy Wilson about the latest developments from the fascis…

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October 25, 2022 at 12:50 PM

Andrew Seidel: American Crusades & the Supreme Court

Sam Goldman interviews Andrew Seidel, a constitutional and civil rights attorney Friend, American Crusades & the Supreme Court Episode 131: Uploaded October 23  Sam Goldman interviews Andrew Seidel, a constitutional and civil rights attorney and the author of two books: The…

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October 18, 2022 at 10:07 PM

Women, Life, Freedom

The courageous movement in Iran is reaching an incredibly inspiring new stage that needs to be understood, learned from and supported Friend, Women, Life, Freedom Episode 130 uploaded October 17: The courageous movement in Iran is reaching an incredibly inspiring new stage that …

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October 15, 2022 at 12:37 AM

Saturday 3 pm Webinar "Voting is Not Enough" to win legal abortion

Sam Goldman interviews historian of fascism Federico Finchelstein,about the upcoming run-off election in Brazil for incumbent fascist Bolsonaro ...Friend, “Trump of the Tropics” + 100 Days Post-Roe Episode 129 uploaded October 9 Sam Goldman interviews historian of fascism Feder…

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October 12, 2022 at 7:47 PM

"Trump of the Tropics" follows the fascist playbook

Sam Goldman interviews historian of fascism Federico Finchelstein,about the upcoming run-off election in Brazil for incumbent fascist Bolsonaro ...Friend, “Trump of the Tropics” + 100 Days Post-Roe Episode 129 uploaded October 9 Sam Goldman interviews historian of fascism Feder…

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September 29, 2022 at 3:12 PM

It Can, It Has, It Is Happening Here

Sam Goldman talks to Paul Street and Anthony DiMaggio about Trump’s open embrace of the fascist QAnon movement, the kidnapping of Venezuelan migrants by Florida governor DeSantis, media and politicians’ normalization of fascism Friend, It Can, It Has, It Is Happening Here Sam Go…

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September 21, 2022 at 1:13 PM

If One Of Us Is Not Free, None Of Us Are

Sam Goldman interviews Dr. Heather Costello, an emergency room and hospice doctor impact of the Dobbs decision Friend, If One Of Us Is Not Free, None Of Us Are Episode 127 of the Refuse Fascism podcast uploaded September 18: Sunsara Taylor, co-host of The RNL (Revolution - Nothi…

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September 13, 2022 at 12:50 PM

Teddy Wilson on the Metastasizing Fascist Base

Sam Goldman interviews independent journalist and researcher Teddy Wilson about the base for fascism in the US Friend, Teddy Wilson on the Metastasizing Fascist Base Episode 126 uploaded September 11: Sam Goldman interviews independent journalist and researcher Teddy Wilson about…

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September 6, 2022 at 1:00 PM

GOP: Fascist, Nothing Semi- About It

Sam Goldman interviews freelance journalist Laura Jedeed about the recent history of that fascist organization through the lens of CPAC Friend, The GOP: Fascist, Nothing Semi- About It Episode 125 uploaded September 4: On the occasion of our 125th episode, RefuseFascism.org edito…

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September 1, 2022 at 12:35 PM

​Forced Birth in Victorian Times and Now ​

Sam Goldman interviews writer Kate Manning, author of My Notorious Life, a novel about a midwife and abortion provider from the 1800’s based on a true story Friend, Forced Birth in Victorian Times, and Now Episode 124 uploaded August 28: Sam Goldman Sam Goldman interviews writer …

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August 24, 2022 at 6:22 PM

What next from SCOTUS absent resistance?

Sam Goldman interviews Leah Litman, Assistant Professor of Law and University of Michigan and cohost of Strict Scrutiny podcast, discussing the past, present and future of the Trump-appointee dominated SCOTUS ...Friend, Leah Litman: SCOTUS Recap and Forecast Episode 123 uploaded …

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August 17, 2022 at 3:48 PM

In light of escalated talk of "civil war"

​Sam Goldman interviews Dr. Henry Giroux, renowned educator and author Friend, The Nazification of American Education Episode 122 uploaded August 14: Sam Goldman talks about the raid of Trump's Mar-a-Lago (in particular the fascists response) and welcomes Dr. Henry Giroux, renow…

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August 15, 2022 at 4:02 PM

The Nazification of American Education

​Sam Goldman interviews Dr. Henry Giroux, renowned educator and author Friend, The Nazification of American Education Episode 122 uploaded August 14: Sam Goldman talks about the raid of Trump's Mar-a-Lago (in particular the fascists response) and welcomes Dr. Henry Giroux, renow…

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August 10, 2022 at 3:40 PM

Danger & potential in FBI raid on Trump

The FBI raid of Trump's Mar-a-Lago is increasing pressure on Trump. In this situation, there is continuing danger, and positive potential for the people to weaken a fascist leader and movement Friend, While the Refuse Fascism podcast takes its first ever break since beginning in …

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July 26, 2022 at 8:17 PM

Highland Park Mass Shooter Wasn’t A Lone Wolf

Rachael Wachstein witnessed not only this horrific event but recognized Crimo as one of the pro-Trump “Stop the Steal” fascists she had been counter-protesting around Highland Park over the past couple of years Friend, Highland Park Mass Shooter Crimo Wasn’t A Lone Wolf Episode 1…

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July 20, 2022 at 3:23 PM

Post-Roe Reality Check & January 6 Hearing

Host Sam Goldman is interviewed in this week's podcast on the "hellscape" of post-Roe, and revelations in the January 6 hearings Friend, Post-Roe Reality Check & January 6 Hearing Episode 119 posted July 17: Co-Producer Mark Tinkleman interviews host Sam Goldman about specifi…

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July 13, 2022 at 6:27 PM

Christian Theocracy, the Crusades, & Modern-Day America

Sam Goldman interviews Dr. Thomas Lecaque about apocalyptic Christianity, the GOP in 2022 and the medieval roots of support for secular fascists, like Trump, from Christian Nationalists Friend, Christian Theocracy, the Crusades, & Modern-Day America Episode 118 uploaded July …

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July 5, 2022 at 6:53 PM

Overturning Roe: A Watershed Moment for U.S. Fascism

Over the past couple weeks SCOTUS has issued a series of rulings that flag that they are no longer concerned with the appearance of legitimacy: rights no longer need to be read to people arrested by the police, states cannot issue laws restricting who can Friend, Overturning Roe:…

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June 20, 2022 at 8:36 PM

Rally @Supreme Court Tuesday 9am: Let them see our courage

Tomorrow the Supreme Court Could Overturn Roe? Hell No! 9:00 am Rally Supreme Court Friend, We received this from RiseUp4AbortionRights.org: As early as tomorrow, Tuesday June 21, women could be stripped off their right to control their lives, their reproduction, their destinies…

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