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January 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Week 1 of Trump Regime 2.0

Host ​Sam Goldman​ speaks with Chrissy Stroop, seniot correspondent for Religion Dispatches​ Friend Week One of Trump Regime 2.0 Episode 234 dropped January 26: Host Sam Goldman speaks with Chrissy Stroop, senior correspondent for Religion Dispatches. ‼️ Wednesday, January 29 8:0…

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January 21, 2025 at 3:56 PM

Trump’s Shock Troops

Friend, Sheriffs as Trump's Shock Troops Episode 233 dropped January 19: Host Sam Goldman comments on Trump’s inauguration and shares highlights from our virtual forum “Offense and Defense: How to Defeat Trump/MAGA Fascism & Defend Those Under Attack.” Catch the full progra…

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January 18, 2025 at 2:00 AM

Playing offense now

How you are spreading and acting on the slogan at inauguration protests & MLK celebrations? "In the Name of Humanity, We REFUSE to Accept a Fascist America!" Hello Friend, You've asked for the recording of Wednesday's virtual discussion. Here it is: Offense and Defense: Ho…

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January 15, 2025 at 10:02 PM

Tonight 8 pm ET: Refuse Fascism LIVE

Host Sam Goldman recaps the far-reaching and ominous effects of the “Laken Riley” (anti-immigrant) Act Friend, Refuse Fascism virtual forum: Offense and Defense: How To Defeat Trump/MAGA Fascism & Defend Those Under Attack WEDNESDAY January 15   8:00 pm ET | 7:00 pm CT | …

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January 13, 2025 at 4:06 PM

Most Dangerous Anti-Immigrant Bill Yet

Host Sam Goldman recaps the far-reaching and ominous effects of the “Laken Riley” (anti-immigrant) Act Friend, Special announcement episode dropped January 12: Host Sam Goldman recaps the far-reaching and ominous effects of the “Laken Riley” (anti-immigrant) Act on the eve of Tr…

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January 9, 2025 at 6:13 PM

Register Wed Jan 15 Virtual Forum: How to Defeat Trump/MAGA Fascism

Offense and Defense: How to Defeat Trump/MAGA Fascism & Defend Those Under Attack Friend The Refuse Fascism Podcast presents Offense and Defense: How to Defeat Trump/MAGA Fascism & Defend Those Under Attack VIRTUAL FORUM Wednesday January 15  8:00 pm ET | 7:00 pm CT | 5…

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January 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM

The Crisis of Inaction in Perilous Times

Friend, Resistance on Hold: The Crisis of Inaction in Perilous Times Episode 232 dropped January 5: Host Sam Goldman comments on the fourth anniversary of the January 6th coup attempt. Then, she chats with co-producer of the pod, Mark Tinkleman, exploring questions we’ve receive…

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December 31, 2024 at 7:18 PM

Sam Goldman: In 2025 we need you with us

We have a tool we didn't have before, a vehicle for both fierce unity and fierce struggle: the Refuse Fascism podcast. Hello Friend, Now is the time to defy, disobey, disrupt.  We pledge this, and challenge all decent people to raise and act on the slogan "In the name of humanity…

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December 30, 2024 at 1:15 PM

We find our power together

Prepare for the fight ahead in 2025 with some guests from this past year Friend, 2024: Year in Review Episode 231 dropped December 29: We find our power together, not by finding a way to get by or accommodate to the new horrific normal, but together paving a path for mass nonvio…

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December 23, 2024 at 3:53 PM

How Trump uses 'unitary executive' theory

Sam speaks with legal scholar, activist, and political analyst Marjorie Cohn Friend, How Trump’s Leveraging “Unitary Executive” Theory to Harness Supreme Power Episode 230 dropped December 22: Host Sam Goldman discusses “The Great Capitulation” and the need for us to come togethe…

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December 19, 2024 at 4:04 PM

Friend, help get ready for what's coming

Whether it’s tackling Trump’s fascist Revengers cabinet, exposing the Democratic Party’s enabling and accommodation, or defending the rights of people under attack, we’re here... Hello Friend, How, really, do we get people together to take resist the very real danger and threat o…

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December 16, 2024 at 5:32 PM

Gender Liberation, Radical Defiance

Host Sam Goldman and Raquel Willis of the Gender Liberation Movement on the SCOTUS case Friend, Gender Liberation, Radical Defiance & The Power of Street Art Episode 229 dropped December 15: Host Sam Goldman recaps some of the fascist developments from this past week and inte…

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December 10, 2024 at 4:31 PM

Friend, Fuel determined resistance

Donate today - power mass refusal Hello Friend Next month, with the backing of a fully fascist GOP and immunity-in-advance from the Supreme Court, Trump will return to the White House to unleash revenge on his real and perceived enemies, prepared to carry out a fascist program o…

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December 9, 2024 at 4:47 PM

Military Resistance to Mass Deportation​

Military veteran Brittany Ramos DeBarros on a moral crisis in the U.S. military Friend, Refusing Trump’s Orders: Military Resistance to Mass Deportation Episode 228 dropped December 8:  Central to Trump’s fascist agenda is his pledge to carry out the largest mass deportation eff…

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December 5, 2024 at 9:26 PM

Gear for refusing fascism in time for holidays

New t-shirts in a variety of styles, including women's and hoodies, in multiple colors Hello Friend, Let everyone know where you stand with these shirts. Support Refuse Fascism by gifting them. They're in a variety of styles, including women's and hoodies, in multiple colors. Ord…

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December 2, 2024 at 4:02 PM

power mass refusal of MAGA

This moment demands bold defiance and determined resistance. Friend, Hi. It's Sam Goldman, Host of the Refuse Fascism podcast, in a video I recorded last week. I'm calling on YOU to power mass opposition to Trump/MAGA fascism by donating to Refuse Fascism. Trump & the Repu…

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November 25, 2024 at 4:05 PM

Day One Dictator's Mass Deportation Plans

an update on Trump’s new appointments to his Revengers cabinet and their implications Friend, “Day One” Dictator & Trump’s Monstrous Mass Deportation Plans Episode 227 dropped November 24: Host Sam Goldman gives an update on Trump’s new appointments to his Revengers cabinet a…

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November 18, 2024 at 5:53 PM

Meet Christians Against Christian Nationalism

Trump’s cabinet of horrors, and more recent developments Friend, Trump’s Opening Salvo, Dems Roll Out The Welcome Mat + Christians Against Christian Nationalism Episode 226 dropped November 17: Host Sam Goldman discusses what to make of Biden’s warm welcome of Trump back to the W…

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November 13, 2024 at 4:52 PM

Sam Goldman: Trump won. But the future is unwritten...

What will take root & spread - complacency and accommodation or resistance and refusal? Friend, Hello new subscribers to Refuse Fascism. You've got to hear what Sam Goldman posted on Tiktok & Instagram this week. >> Everyone click the image to hear her post-elect…

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November 11, 2024 at 4:51 PM

No Election Can Legitimize Fascism

Hang onto your humanity with us and pledge to refuse to accept a fascist America urgently and visibly in the coming weeks Friend, No Election Can Legitimize FascismWe REFUSE to Accept a MAGA Fascist USA Episode 225 dropped November 10:  Post-election 2024, we’re not telling you h…

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November 7, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Join Refuse Fascism live FRIDAY 8pm ET

What does it mean for the future that half of the country voted for a white supremacist, misogynist Fascist? What must be done? Friend, No Election Can Legitimize Fascism
 WE REFUSE TO ACCEPT A MAGA FASCIST USA Virtual Forum Friday November 8 8:00 pm ET | 7:00 pm CT | 5:00 pm …

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November 6, 2024 at 5:59 PM

No election can make fascism legit - Join LIVE Friday

Friday we'll discuss what Trump's victory means, why this is happening & what’s needed now from people of conscience.​​​ Friend We share your outrage, your disgust, your profound sadness that this fascist lunatic was elected again; that more than half the voters said yes to f…

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November 4, 2024 at 4:05 PM

What you Need to Know Before the Election For Whatever Comes Next

Host Sam Goldman speaks with Robert P. Jones on the Hidden Roots of White Supremacy Friend, What you Need to Know Before the Election For Whatever Comes Next Episode 224 dropped November 3: With the election in just two days, Sam Goldman recaps essential points on refusing fasc…

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October 28, 2024 at 3:06 PM

The imminent election & larger historical crossroads

Listen to or view last week's forum informed by listener questions Friend, The 2024 Election: The Future Hangs In The Balance Episode 223 dropped October 27: Paul Street and Andy Zee joined Refuse Fascism host Sam Goldman for an online forum informed by listener questions on Oc…

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October 24, 2024 at 3:05 PM

Friday evening - Join Refuse Fascism LIVE

People in this country, as fearful as they might be, do not understand what fascism in America may actually look like Hello Friend, It's so important that you are with us this Friday October 25 9:00 pm ET | 8:00 pm CT | 6:00 pm PT for a virtual forum titled The 2024 Election:…

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October 21, 2024 at 6:01 PM

A Word From The Folks Calling Trump Fascist Since 2016

in response to the (very belated) warnings coming from Democratic Party and military leaders that Trump is (in the words of Trump’s former top general Mark Milley) “a fascist to the core.” Friend, Virtual Forum Friday October 25 The 2024 Elections: The Future Hangs in the Balance…

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October 14, 2024 at 3:05 PM

Preparing for a Coup: What’s changed, What Hasn’t

Sam Goldman speaks with Nick Quested, the filmmaker who embedded himself with the Proud Boys Friend, Preparing for a Coup: What’s changed, What Hasn’t Episode 221 dropped October 13: One month to go before the election, what’s happening? Elon + X going all out to get Trump back i…

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October 7, 2024 at 5:34 PM

Lessons of Kristallnacht, “Civil War,” and Mass Deportation

Host Sam Goldman speaks with professor & author Zoltan Grossman Friend, Lessons of Kristallnacht, “Civil War,” and Mass Deportation Episode 220 uploaded October 6: Host Sam Goldman recaps recent developments including Jack Smith’s recent court filing detailing the 2020 Trump…

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September 30, 2024 at 4:54 PM

Late Fascism with Alberto Toscano

Host Sam Goldman alks with Dr. Alberto Toscano, author of Late Fascism: Race, Capitalism and the Politics of Crisis. Friend, Late Fascism with Alberto Toscano Episode 219 uploaded September 29: Sam Goldman discusses the cruel and nakedly fascist “mass deportation” plank of both P…

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September 24, 2024 at 3:04 PM

The culture war & school vouchers

Host Sam Goldman speaks with Josh Cowen, author of a new book on privatinzing schools Friend, Episode 218 uploaded September 22: Sam recaps recent developments including the escalating impact on the community of Springfield, Ohio from JD Vance’s Hitlerian lies about immigrants th…

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September 16, 2024 at 2:06 PM

Chaos Comes Calling, with Sasha Abramsky

Host Sam Goldman speaks with author of The Battle Against the Far-right Takeover of Small Towns in America Friend, Chaos Comes Calling with Sasha Abramsky Episode 217 uploaded September 15: Sam Goldman recaps recent events including the lynch mob atmosphere being whipped up again…

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September 9, 2024 at 3:32 PM

Dispatch on American Political Dystopia

The GOP's unfolding plans to suppress the vote & intimidate their opposition Friend, Dispatch on American Political Dystopia Episode 216 uploaded September 8: Sam Goldman recaps recent events and then talks with Paul Street about the GOP's unfolding plans to suppress the vot…

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September 4, 2024 at 5:53 PM

To understand GOP today, see the Christian Right

Sam Goldman talks with returning guest Annika Brockschmidt about the ideology that binds Trump’s GOP Friend, Who’s Afraid Of (Talking About) The Christian Right? Episode 215 uploaded September 1: Sam Goldman speaks with returning guest Annika Brockschmidt about the ideology that …

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September 2, 2024 at 4:34 PM

Who’s afraid of (talking about) the Christian Right?

Sam Goldman talks with returning guest Annika Brockschmidt about the ideology that binds Trump’s GOP Friend, Who’s Afraid Of (Talking About) The Christian Right? Episode 215 uploaded September 1: Sam Goldman speaks with returning guest Annika Brockschmidt about the ideology that …

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August 28, 2024 at 2:23 PM

Those DNC Vibes

Sam Goldman discusses the joy fest during the DNC Friend, This week on the Refuse Fascism podcast: Young Person's Illustrated Guide to American Fascism + DNC Vibes Episode 214 uploaded August 25: Sam Goldman discusses the joy fest during the DNC and the growing gulf between th…

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August 26, 2024 at 3:44 PM

Young Persons' Illustrated Guide to American Fascism

Sam Goldman discusses the joy fest during the DNC Friend, This week on the Refuse Fascism podcast: Young Person's Illustrated Guide to American Fascism + DNC Vibes Episode 214 uploaded August 25: Sam Goldman discusses the joy fest during the DNC and the growing gulf between th…

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August 19, 2024 at 6:03 PM

Fascists Riot in UK, Plot in US

Sian Norris back on the show to discuss the fascist riots in the UK that targeted asylum seekers and Muslims Friend, Fascist Riots in the UK; Fascist Plots in the US Episode 213 uploaded August 18: Sam Goldman discusses recent developments including Project 2025 Phase 2, the eff…

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July 29, 2024 at 3:28 PM

The GOP, Netanyahu & Jewish Safety

Sam talks with Graie Hagans, Chief Vision Officer with Bend the Arc: Jewish Action about the roots and origins of antisemitism Friend, The GOP, Netanyahu & Jewish Safety Episode 212 uploaded July 28: Biden’s out of the race and many people are feeling more optimistic about Ka…

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July 22, 2024 at 6:19 PM

Fascist Spectacle @RNC

Sam talks with Karl Folk, a researcher of authoritarianism and radicalization Hello Friend, The Fascist Spectacle at the RNC + Resistance We Need Episode 211 uploaded July 21: Sam Goldman shares commentary on the fascist spectacle that was the RNC along with other recent developm…

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July 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM

War on Women; Genocide in Gaza

Sam Goldman speaks with Aziza Ahmed & Wajahat Ali Friend, War on Women & the Genocide in Gaza Episode 210 uploaded July 14: Sam Goldman discusses recent events and updates from the intensifying situation in the US. Sam discusses the implications of two years without Roe…

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July 10, 2024 at 3:11 PM

Trump plans replace U.S. employees with Trumpers

Schedule F is the mechanism referenced in Project 2025 that will allow the wide-scale replacement of civil servants with Trump loyalists throughout government. Friend, The Fascist Führer Decision + Schedule F Episode 209 uploaded July 7: Sam Goldman discusses the pivotal decision…

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July 8, 2024 at 3:12 PM

The Fascist Führer Decision + Schedule F

Schedule F is the mechanism referenced in Project 2025 that will allow the wide-scale replacement of civil servants with Trump loyalists throughout government. Friend, The Fascist Führer Decision + Schedule F Episode 209 uploaded July 7: Sam Goldman discusses the pivotal decision…

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July 3, 2024 at 3:21 PM

Supreme Court's preservation of Trump

Sam interviews legal scholar and author Aziz Rana Friend, The “Debate,” SCOTUS & the Constitutional Bind Episode 208 uploaded June 30: Sam Goldman recaps the events of this past week including the totally illegitimate “debate” debacle between Trump and Biden, plus the slew of…

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July 1, 2024 at 4:56 PM

The "debate," and SCOTUS despotic rulings

Sam interviews legal scholar and author Aziz Rana Friend, The “Debate,” SCOTUS & the Constitutional Bind Episode 208 uploaded June 30: Sam Goldman recaps the events of this past week including the totally illegitimate “debate” debacle between Trump and Biden, plus the slew of…

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June 26, 2024 at 5:10 PM

SCOTUS basing decisions on time when women had no rights

Madiba Dennie discusses originalism as the underlying theory behind some of the worst recent Supreme Court decisions Friend, The Originalism Trap with Madiba Dennie Episode 207 uploaded June 23: Sam Goldman shares commentary on the second anniversary of the overturn of Roe &…

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June 24, 2024 at 6:58 PM

The originalism trap with Madiba Dennie

Madiba Dennie discusses originalism as the underlying theory behind some of the worst recent Supreme Court decisions Friend, The Originalism Trap with Madiba Dennie Episode 207 uploaded June 23: Sam Goldman shares commentary on the second anniversary of the overturn of Roe &…

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June 17, 2024 at 3:51 PM

MAGA lore on American political violence

Sam Goldman and researcher Teddy Wilson discuss how the MAGA movement is weaving Trump’s conviction &January 6 into a lore of violence and victimization. Friend, Constructing MAGA Lore:Trump’s Convictions, January 6 and American Political Violence Episode 206 uploaded June 16…

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June 10, 2024 at 5:03 PM

Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism’s Unholy War

Friend, Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism’s Unholy War on Democracy Episode 205 uploaded June 9: Sam Goldman interviews filmmaker Stephen Ujlaki about his latest film Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism’s Unholy War on Democracy. This feature-length documentary is available for strea…

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June 3, 2024 at 3:38 PM

The Convicted Felon & “Day One” Dictator

Sam Goldman speaks with contributors to The New Republic Emmanuel Guerisoli and Francisco Goldman Friend, The Convicted Felon & “Day One” Dictator Episode 204 uploaded June 2: Sam Goldman discusses the historic guilty verdict against Trump (34 felonies for falsifying business…

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May 29, 2024 at 6:48 PM

American fascism calls itself "freedom"

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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