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May 30, 2023 at 4:59 PM

Teaching Anti-Fascism

Sam Goldman talks with educator Michael Vavrus, professor emeritus at The Evergreen State College Friend, Teaching Anti-Fascism Episode 158 uploaded May 28: Sam Goldman talks with educator Michael Vavrus, professor emeritus at The Evergreen State College, about his new book Teac…

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May 25, 2023 at 11:28 AM

White nationalism, mainstreamed

Sam Goldman speaks with Wajahat Ali about Tucker Carlson’s white supremacist legacy and anticipated next steps in the aftermath of his firing from FOX News Friend, Tucker Carlson and Stochastic Terrorism Refuse Fascism Episode 157 uploaded May 22: Host Sam Goldman speaks with W…

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May 23, 2023 at 11:50 AM

Tucker Carlson & stochastic terrorism

Sam Goldman speaks with Wajahat Ali about Tucker Carlson’s white supremacist legacy and anticipated next steps in the aftermath of his firing from FOX News Friend, Tucker Carlson and Stochastic Terrorism Refuse Fascism Episode 157 uploaded May 22: Host Sam Goldman speaks with W…

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May 15, 2023 at 12:01 PM

Beyond Fake Opposition and Honeyed Words

Refuse Fascism Episode 156 uploaded May 14: ​Coco Das comments on the Trump Town Hall; Sam Goldman speaks with Akin Olla, National Press Secretary of the Dream Defenders Friend, Coco Das comments on last week's CNN-hosted Trump Town Hall (KKK rally) and Democratic reactions: Bi…

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May 9, 2023 at 11:53 AM

The Intensifying Fascist Attack on Trans People

Sam Goldman speaks with Brynn Tannehill, former naval aviator and author of several books including American Fascism: How the GOP is Subverting Democracy Friend, The Sweeping and Intensifying Fascist Attack on Trans People Sam Goldman speaks with Brynn Tannehill, former naval avi…

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May 2, 2023 at 12:01 PM

The Fantasy of the Reasonable Republican

Sam Goldman interviews Fred Wellman, former executive director of the Lincoln Project Friend, The Fantasy of the Reasonable Republican with Fred Wellman Episode 154 uploaded April 30: Sam Goldman interviews Fred Wellman, veteran and host of the On Democracy podcast, former execut…

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April 25, 2023 at 4:16 PM

Speedbumps on road to Christian Fascism

Sam Goldman & Coco Das catch us up on so many developments in the fight against this particularly American form of fascism Friend, Speedbumps on the Highway to Christian Fascism and the Resistance Still Needed Episode 153 uploaded April 23: Sam Goldman (@SamBGoldman) and Coco…

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April 17, 2023 at 7:42 PM

The Fascist Attack on Medication Abortion

Sam Goldman speaks with Mark Joseph Stern and Elizabeth Newhall M.D. on the mifepristone abortion pill casease Friend, The Fascist Attack on Medication of Abortion Episode 152 uploaded April 15: Sam Goldman speaks with Mark Joseph Stern, Senior Writer at Slate where he wrote The…

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April 10, 2023 at 10:42 PM

Emergency Webinar Tues April 11 on abortion pill block

take part in a special webinar responding to Friday's decision by a Texas federal court judge to withdraw FDA approval on mifepristone Friend, No podcast this week, but we're inviting you to take part in a special webinar responding to Friday's decision by a Texas federal court …

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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

Refuse Fascism, a weekly podcast, features commentary on breaking events, interviews with scholars and activists from a variety of perspectives Friend, Your donation to Refuse Fascism will help spread our urgent mission to expose, analyze, and stand against the consolidation …

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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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