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May 27, 2024 at 5:26 PM

The Freedom to Dominate

Sam Goldman speaks with historian Dr. Jefferson Cowie Friend, Episode 203 uploaded May 26: Sam Goldman interviews historian Dr. Jefferson Cowie, author of Freedom’s Dominion: A Saga of White Resistance to Federal Power (winner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize). Jeff serves as the James…

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May 20, 2024 at 3:08 PM

Perspectives: Stopping fascism in 2024

Sam and Coco have a wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Clarence Lusane & Sunsara Taylor Friend, Perspectives on Stopping Fascism in The U.S. in 2024 Episode 202 uploaded May 19: This week Sam Goldman and Coco Das have a wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Clarence Lusane and S…

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May 13, 2024 at 8:22 PM

The Wannabe Fascist

Host Sam Goldman speaks with acclaimed historian and returning guest Dr. Federico Finchelstein Friend, The Wannabe Fascist Episode 201 uploaded May 12: Host Sam Goldman speaks with acclaimed historian and returning guest Dr. Federico Finchelstein to discuss his latest book The Wa…

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May 6, 2024 at 3:48 PM

This American Fascism: A Retrospective

round-up of excerpts from interviews over the past four years with 20 experts on fascism Friend, This American Fascism: A Retrospective Episode 200 uploaded May 5: To mark this 200 episode milestone we’re sharing a round-up of excerpts from interviews over the past four years wi…

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April 30, 2024 at 3:11 PM

Friend, This message is unfortunately necessary

Listeners of the Refuse Fascism podcast tune in every week for our laser-like focus: in depth coverage of the modern fascist American movement, the reasons for its existence and what it will take to stop it. Hello Friend, Simply absorbing the details of political reality in 202…

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April 29, 2024 at 3:10 PM

What is stoking "White rural rage?"

Sam Goldman speaks with Tom Schaller, professor and journalist Friend, “White Rural Rage” with Tom Schaller Episode 199 uploaded April 28:  It’s been one of those weeks… Sam Goldman shares commentary on the wildly fascist logic coming from the Supreme Court this past week; the wa…

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April 25, 2024 at 3:11 PM

Fascist organizing, not just for the White House

Sam Goldman speaks with three experts on widespread local fascist organizing around the country Friend, Constitutional Sheriffs, Militias, and Other Local Fascist Initiatives Episode 198 uploaded April 21: Sam Goldman speaks with three experts on widespread local fascist organizi…

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April 23, 2024 at 3:10 PM

Constitutional Sheriffs, Militias, and Other Local Fascist Initiatives

Sam Goldman speaks with three experts on widespread local fascist organizing around the country Friend, Constitutional Sheriffs, Militias, and Other Local Fascist Initiatives Episode 198 uploaded April 21: Sam Goldman speaks with three experts on widespread local fascist organizi…

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April 15, 2024 at 4:29 PM

Choices: A Post-Roe Abortion Rights Manifesto

Friend, Choices: A Post-Roe Abortion Rights Manifesto Episode 197 uploaded April 13: Sam Goldman speaks with Merle Hoffman, a long-time activist who helped establish one of the first abortion clinics in the U.S., about her new book a memoir chronicling her decades of experience …

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April 1, 2024 at 3:10 PM

Fascism on Trial w Henry Giroux & Anthony DiMaggio

Sam Goldman welcomes back onto the show Anthony DiMaggio and Henry Giroux to discuss their latest book Fascism on Trial: Education and the Possibility of Democracy​ Friend, Fascism On Trial with Anthony DiMaggio and Henry Giroux Episode 196 uploaded March 31: Sam Goldman welcome…

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March 25, 2024 at 9:11 PM

Fascism Isn’t Just a German Problem

Coco Das speaks with Turkish wrtier Ece Temelkurian Friend Fascism Isn’t Just a German Problem Episode 195 uploaded March 24: Host Sam Goldman speaks to the Supreme Court facilitating the further erosion of civil rights & foreboding upcoming elections outside of the U.S. Then…

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March 18, 2024 at 5:35 PM

Genocide in Gaza, Repression in the US

Sam Goldman speaks with activists facing repression Friend, Genocide in Gaza, Repression in the US Episode 194 uploaded March 17: Sam Goldman comments on the downward spiral of the legal cases against Trump and the further consolidation of the RNC and “conservative movement” aro…

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March 11, 2024 at 4:04 PM

The Infernal Triangle + Christian Nationalist Project 2025

Sam speaks with historican Rick Perlstein & journalist Jennifer Cohn Friend, The Infernal Triangle + Christian Nationalist Project 2025 Episode 193 uploaded March 10: Sam Goldman speaks with historian Rick Perlstein, author of multiple books about the US conservative movemen…

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March 4, 2024 at 7:33 PM

The Cataclysm of a Second Trump Term

Sam Goldman speaks with Dr. Clarence Lusane, Director of the International Affairs program at Howard University Friend, The Cataclysm of a Second Trump Term Episode 192 uploaded March 3: Sam Goldman comments on SCOTUS hearing Trump’s presidential immunity claim and Trump and Bide…

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February 28, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Combatting Disinformation

Sam Goldman talks with Dr. Lee McIntyre, philosopher and author Friend, Combatting Disinformation Refuse Fascism Episode 191 uploaded February 25: Sam Goldman talks with Dr. Lee McIntyre, philosopher and author of numerous books including How to Talk to A Science Denier and his l…

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February 19, 2024 at 4:23 PM

The Fascist Fringe + Fascist Mainstream

Sam Goldman speaks with Jared Holt, Senior Research Analyst with the Institute for Strategic Dialogue Friend, The Fascist Fringe + Fascist Mainstream Episode 190 uploaded February 18: Sam Goldman speaks to developments in Trump’s trials, the “pendulum swing” of political power, G…

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February 12, 2024 at 3:12 PM

The institutions Still Won’t Save Us

Sam Goldman talks with Paul Street about the coming year and his take on all the wild things happening Friend, The institutions Still Won’t Save Us Episode 189 uploaded February 11: Sam Goldman talks with historian, activist and RefuseFascism.org editorial board member Paul Stre…

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February 5, 2024 at 3:54 PM

Civil War Historians: Trump is Disqualified

Sam Goldman speaks with Dr. Manisha Sinha, historian of the US Civil War and Reconstruction Friend, Civil War Historians: Trump Is Disqualified +Report from Eagle Pass, TX Episode 188 uploaded February 4: Sam Goldman speaks with Dr. Manisha Sinha, historian of the US Civil War an…

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January 30, 2024 at 3:01 PM

what's the white power movement doing in 2024?

Kathleen Belew, historian and author of Bring the War Home: The White Power Movement and Paramilitary America Friend, The White Power Movement in 2024 Your thoughts, your ideas, your questions are urgently needed to help us shape resources for the Refuse Fascism podcast that mee…

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January 22, 2024 at 7:26 PM

The Year Ahead & New Fascism Syllabus

Sam Goldman speaks with Jennifer Evans & Brian Griffith, co-editors of The New Fascism Syllabus Friend, The Year Ahead & the New Fascism Syllabus Episode 186 uploaded January 21: Sam Goldman speaks with Jennifer Evans and Brian Griffith, co-editors of The New Fascism Syll…

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January 15, 2024 at 5:52 PM

Nightmare Immigrants Face at the Texas Border

An update on what has changed (and what hasn’t) as of January 2024 at the deadly US border Friend, The Nightmare Immigrants Face at the Texas Border Episode 185 uploaded January 14: Sam Goldman speaks with Faisal Al-Juburi from RAICES Texas to get an update on what has changed …

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January 8, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Trump’s Trials + January 6 Anniversary

Sam Goldman speaks with Paul Street on January 6 & Vox commentator Ian Millhiser on Trump's trials Friend Ian Millhiser on Trump’s Trials + Paul Street on Jan 6 Anniversary Episode 184 uploaded January 7: Paul Street, member of the RefuseFascism.org Editorial Board shares ref…

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December 31, 2023 at 5:51 PM

The Year in Review & YOU in 2024

Your end of year donation will help produce & promote the Refuse Fascism podcast for a year where it will be needed most Friend, As we close out 2023 and head into 2024 many of us are feeling a sense of deja vu – but with higher stakes.  Before we head into the new year I ho…

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December 29, 2023 at 4:24 PM

you can help spread this urgent mission

Your end of year gift will help produce & promote the Refuse Fascism podcast for a year where it will be needed most Friend Your donation to Refuse Fascism will help spread our urgent mission to expose, analyze, and stand against the consolidation of American fascism. The …

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December 26, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Help prepare people to confront the stakes

We ask you to give to RefuseFascism today, before it becomes too late, to transform how people understand the threat of fascism coming to power in the U.S. Friend, Now is the time to sound the alarm & prepare for struggle. We are less than a year away from an election where a…

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December 20, 2023 at 4:20 PM

Your thoughts & input, please

needed for our 2023 Year In Review episode & future programming Friend, Your input is needed for our last podcast episode of 2023. Chime in with your thoughts on what episodes and guests you found most meaningful, helpful, or compelling to feed into our Year In Review Epis…

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December 18, 2023 at 4:08 PM

Q&A With Refuse Fascism Editors

members of the RefuseFascism.org Editorial Board answer questions submitted to the RefuseFascism podcast Friend, Q&A With The Refuse Fascism Editorial Board Episode 182 uploaded December 17: As we close out the year and look towards 2024, members of the RefuseFascism.org Edit…

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December 14, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Help sound the alarm

We know you take seriously the threat posed by this vicious, revenge-fueled fascism Friend, Now is the time to sound the alarm & prepare for struggle. We are less than a year away from an election where a thoroughly fascist GOP is facing off against their biggest enablers, a …

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December 12, 2023 at 5:01 PM

The Evangelical Prophets Anointing Trump

Matthew D. Taylor, a Senior Scholar and the Protestant Scholar documents Johnson’​s links to leading voices in the Christian Charismatic movement Friend, The Evangelical Prophets Anointing Trump Episode 181 uploaded December 10: Sam Goldman speaks with Matthew D. Taylor, a Seni…

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December 8, 2023 at 3:31 PM

Now is the time

We ask you to give to Refuse Fascism today​, before it becomes too late, to transform how people understand the threat of fascism coming to power in this country Friend, Now is the time to sound the alarm & prepare for struggle. We are months away from an election where a tho…

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December 4, 2023 at 8:39 PM

Susan Neiman on Universalism v Nationalism

Sam and Dr. Neiman discuss fascism, repression, censorship & blacklisting of critics of Israel’s war Friend, Susan Neiman on Universalism Against Nationalism Sam Goldman interviews Dr. Susan Neiman, Director of the Einstein Forum in Germany. They discuss fascism, repression, …

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November 28, 2023 at 3:01 PM

What will the decent people do?

There is a reality that must be confronted: Fascism can, and is, happening here and it cannot simply be voted away Friend, This #GivingTuesday there is a reality that must be confronted: Fascism can, and is, happening here and it cannot simply be voted away. The question remains;…

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November 21, 2023 at 2:32 PM

Project 2025: Roadmap for Fascist Consolidation

Sam talks with Wendy Via, co-founder & President of The Global Project Against Hate & Extremism Friend, Project 2025: Roadmap for Fascist Consolidation Episode 179 uploaded November 19: Sam Goldman speaks with Wendy Via, President/Co-Founder of the Global Project Agai…

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November 13, 2023 at 10:31 PM

Censored Classrooms & The Freedom to Read

Sam Goldman talks with Kasey Meehan, Freedom to Read Program Director at PEN America. Friend, Censored Classrooms & The Freedom to Read Episode 178 uploaded November 12: Sam Goldman talks with Kasey Meehan, Freedom to Read Program Director at PEN America. Their new report Ame…

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November 6, 2023 at 5:57 PM

​The Nightmare that is the House Speaker Mike Johnson

Sam Goldman talks with writer Sarah Posner about Mike Johnson, the new Christian nationalist Speaker of the House Friend, The Nightmare that is the House Speaker Mike Johnson Sam Goldman talks with writer Sarah Posner about Mike Johnson, the new Speaker of the House, third in lin…

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October 24, 2023 at 2:49 PM

Stop the Genocide in Gaza

Sam Goldman talks with Mark Tinkleman, co-producer of the podcast, about the dangerous unity between imperialist “democracy” and fascism Friend, Stop The Genocide in Gaza Sam Goldman talks with Mark Tinkleman, co-producer of the podcast, about the genocide in Gaza and the danger…

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October 16, 2023 at 11:40 PM

Ruling via courts when they don't have the votes

Dahlia Lithwick on how SCOTUS fits into the growing fascist threat and the stakes of the cases they will decide Friend, Ruling Through The Courts When They Don’t Have The Votes With Dahlia Lithwick Refuse Fascism episode 175 uploaded October 14:  Sam Goldman talks with Dahlia Lit…

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October 10, 2023 at 10:07 PM

The Bloody Promises of Orange Hued Malignancy

!Friend, The Bloody Promises of the Orange-Hued Malignancy Refuse Fascism Episode 174 uploaded October 8: Sam Goldman talks with writer and historian Paul Street (also on the RefuseFascism.org Editorial Board) about recent events including the fascist attempts to shut down the …

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October 3, 2023 at 2:02 PM

What's next for abortion & birth control rights?

Sam Goldman talks with Roxy Szal, Austin-based feminist writer and Digital Editor of Ms. Magazine about the state of emergency for abortion access in many parts of the U.S. Friend, Abortion, Birth Control and What’s Next with Roxy Szal + Commentary From Coco Das Episode 173 uplo…

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September 26, 2023 at 12:00 PM

Fascism in America - Past and Present

Sam Goldman speaks with Gavriel D. Rosenfeld and Janet Ward, the two editors of a new book titled Fascism in America - Past and Present. Friend, Fascism in America - Past and Present Episode 172 uploaded September 24: Sam Goldman speaks with Gavriel D. Rosenfeld and Janet Ward, t…

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September 18, 2023 at 6:45 PM

Stop Cop City with Keyanna Jones

Sam Goldman talks with Keyanna Michelle Jones, an organizer with Community Movement Builders in Atlanta Friend, Stop Cop City Episode 171 uploaded September 17: Sam Goldman talks with Keyanna Michelle Jones, an organizer with Community Movement Builders. They discuss the ominous …

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September 11, 2023 at 6:23 PM

Fascists IN the U.S. military?

Sam Goldman talks with journalist Will Carless on his investigation into the U.S. military's failure to remove white supremacistss Friend, Fascists in the U.S. Military with Will Carless Episode 170 uploaded September 10: Sam Goldman talks with Will Carless, national corresponde…

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September 6, 2023 at 12:00 PM

Teach Truth Not Lies - Dr. Marvin Dunn

Friend, Teach Truth Not Lies with Dr. Marvin Dunn Episode 169 uploaded September 3: Sam Goldman talks with Dr. Marvin Dunn, historian and activist with The Miami Center for Racial Justice about their educational tours of Florida covering sites of lynchings and massacres (prime ex…

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September 1, 2023 at 6:16 PM

Fascism + conspiracy theories = danger

Sam Goldman talks with Mike Rothschild, author of the forthcoming book Jewish Space Lasers: The Rothschilds and 200 Years of Conspiracy Theories Friend, Centuries Old Conspiracy Theories that Fuel Fascism Today Episode 168 uploaded August 27: Sam Goldman talks with Mike Rothschil…

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August 28, 2023 at 5:47 PM

Conspiracy Theories that Fuel Fascism Today

Sam Goldman talks with Mike Rothschild, author of the forthcoming book Jewish Space Lasers: The Rothschilds and 200 Years of Conspiracy Theories Friend, Centuries Old Conspiracy Theories that Fuel Fascism Today Episode 168 uploaded August 27: Sam Goldman talks with Mike Rothschil…

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August 14, 2023 at 5:42 PM

The Court Is Wrong; Color-Blindness Serving White Supremacy

Sam Goldman talks with attorney and writer Madiba Dennie about the SCOTUS ruling from this June which eliminated race conscious education admissions Friend, The Court Is Wrong; Color-Blindness Serving White Supremacy Refuse Fascism Episode 167 uploaded August 13: Sam Goldman t…

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August 7, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Fascist “Operation Lone Star” + TONIGHT Andy Zee on Trump Indictment

Live Zoom 8pm ET with Andy Zee + Sam Goldman speaks with Faisal Al-Juburi of RAICES on Texas attacks on asylum seekers Friend, Fascist “Operation Lone Star” + Trump Indictment Refuse Fascism episode 166 uploaded August 6: Sam Goldman talks with Faisal Al-Juburi from RAICES Texas…

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August 6, 2023 at 12:44 AM

Trump indictment: a time for truth & struggle

If the millions of people who do not want a fascist America were to join together in massive non-violent struggle and resistance, Trump could be stopped Friend, from the Refuse Fascism Editorial Board: Trump Indicted for Attempting to Overturn Results of 2020 Election: A Time …

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August 1, 2023 at 5:33 PM

We Must Name It, In Order to Deal with It

Sam Goldman talks with Dale Anderson, an organizer with Choose Democracy Now on what's happening in Florida Friend, We Must Name It, In Order to Deal with It Episode 165 Refuse Fascism uploaded July 30:  Sam Goldman talks with Dale Anderson, an organizer with Choose Democracy No…

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July 25, 2023 at 6:46 PM

Recent SCOTUS decisions and Trump indictments

reading suggestions from our editors Coco Das and Paul Street Friend, Thanks to all the monthly sustainers who joined the virtual discussion Sunday. We'll be sharing some of the ideas generated, and questions posed, in future Refuse Fascism episodes. There's no new episode this …

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