Best Refuse Fascism Podcasts (2025)

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Intent and Atrocity: Dr. Raz Segal on Gaza, Genocide and the Machinery of Fascism 58:59

1d ago58:59

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Sam provides updates on the Trump regime discussing ending the foundational right to Habeas Corpus, plus the ominous arrest of Newark, NJ Mayor Ras Baraka, and the expanding and intensifying cruelty of Trump’s ICE agents. Then, she talks with Dr. Raz Segal, Program Director, Master of Arts in Holocaust and Genocide Studies & Associate Professor of …

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Refuse, Resist, Ridicule: Anne-christine d'Adesky on using humor to fight fascism (Substack Live) 50:33

2d ago50:33

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In this inaugural live episode of 'Freedom Over Fascism,' host Stephanie Wilson engages in a deep conversation with writer, journalist, and longtime activist Anne-christine d'Adesky. They delve into the critical role humor can play in resistance and opposition to authoritarian regimes. Anne-christine shares anecdotes and effective strategies for no…

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Aviv Russ: Inspiring people to imagine a better future and make it so without talking about politics 34:58

7d ago34:58

34:58

Aviv Russ joins Stephanie on Freedom Over Fascism to discuss the intersection of narrative, strategy, and culture. They delve into widening our perspective in a world fraught with instability, finding joy and creativity in the midst of chaos, and the importance of imagining a future where everyone thrives. Touching upon themes like resilience, the …

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The Danger Is Real. So Is Our Power to Stop It. 51:51

8d ago51:51

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This week we’re sharing some excerpts of remarks from Andy Zee and Sam Goldman from the regional assemblies last week along with Coco Das speaking in Houston on May 1. Salute to everyone across the country in the streets on May 1! Thursday May 15: PROTEST at the US SUPREME COURT Washington DC 9:00 AM HANDS OFF BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP! In the Name of…

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80. Laura Brill, CEO Civics Center. Get 'em young. Keep 'em voting. 47:07

14d ago47:07

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Stephanie speaks with Laura W. Brill, CEO of the Civics Center, which wants every high school to provide voter reg and pre-reg for our newest voters.Four million high schoolers graduate every year, and Laura Brill is on a mission to make sure they’re all registered to vote. Because when young people register, they vote at about 75%. In every genera…

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Academics Speak out Against Fascism 1:14:54

15d ago1:14:54

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Visit RefuseFascism.org for additional resources and links relevant to this episode. It was great to see many listeners of the pod in the streets last week, including in Washington DC where the demand Trump Must Go NOW was brought to the gates of the White House. The fascist Trump regime has universities in their sights and are moving against stude…

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We’re In It Now: Trump Defies the Courts, Targets Us All 1:02:32

22d ago1:02:32

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Shout out to everyone in the streets yesterday saying Trump Must Go NOW! After a short recap from Sam of the terrifying events of the past week (Trump is directly flaunting the Supreme Court ruling that Kilmar Abrego Garcia must be brought home, and threatening to send “homegrown” people to the torture prison / death camp in El Salvador that he’s b…

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79. Kevin M. Levin: Memory, Forgetting, Obscuring: Book Banning to the Erasure of History 38:24

26d ago38:24

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Stephanie talks to Kevin M. Levin, public historian and writer of the substack Civil War Memory about the book ban at the Naval Academy at Annapolis, the scrubbing of websites and museums in the national parks, and the importance of how we tell the story of the past. The way we talk about the past gives us a picture into what we believe in the pres…

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Artists Refusing Fascism 1:14:53

1M ago1:14:53

1:14:53

This week Sam discusses: deporting students for their ideas, Trump locking away hundreds in a torture prison in El Salvador, SCOTUS rubber-stamping use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans, installing concentration camps along the U.S/Mexico border; you know, fascism. Then she interviews artists who are using their talents in the fight agains…

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78. Antonia Scatton, Messaging Expert and Author of Reframing America 46:35

1M ago46:35

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Stephanie talks to Antonia Scatton, author of the podcast Reframing America and protege of George Lakoff who talks about making sure our messaging is on our terms, in our language. She says, "Fact-checking and debunking myths almost always spreads the disinformation we are trying to defeat. They trick us into delivering their messages beyond their …

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77. Conversation with Walter Rhein on Taking Action for Freedom and Building Community 41:08

1M ago41:08

41:08

Stephanie speaks with Walter Rhein of I’d Rather be Writing about building community in person and throughout the country to fight against the fascism this regime is implementing day by day (hour by hour). As we spoke, Cory Booker was in the middle of his 25+ hour speech in the Senate, understanding that he’s catching up to us in the grassroots, an…

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All Out For April 5: Silence = Collaboration 1:33:24

1M ago1:33:24

1:33:24

Listen to reports and excerpts from the protests demanding the release of Mahmoud Khalil and against the the broader fascist repression of the student movement to free Palestine. Sam and Mark discuss the moment we're in and the critical need to mobilize intensely for the upcoming protest on April 5 in DC (with additional gatherings in cities around…

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76. OOPS....Actually Standard Operating Procedure (audio of article) 6:27

2M ago6:27

6:27

Stephanie provides the audio version of her Substack newsletter : "It wasn't a mistake: it was SOP, and ooops, included a reporter by accident."By Stephanie Wilson

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How Young Men are Recruited into Fascism - And How to Stop It With Craig Johnson 55:23

2M ago55:23

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Sam discusses how the Trump regime is taking the attacks on the rule of a law to a whole new level and the alarming leaps towards fascist consolidation from this past week, emphasizing the urgent need for mass resistance to defeat Trump/MAGA fascism. Then she interviews Craig Johnson, author of How to Talk to Your Son About Fascism and host of the …

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Mahmoud Khalil Must Be Freed - Trump Must Go 47:03

2M ago47:03

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Sam and Coco talk about the ominous significance of the kidnapping, ICE detention and plans for deportation of Columbia graduate and activist Mahmoud Khalil (not to mention, green card holder married to a US citizen) and the need to quickly and dramatically step up resistance to the whole Trump MAGA fascist program. "NOW IS THE TIME WHEN WE MUST RI…

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75. Andra Watkins interviews Stephanie: "Talking About Politics Without Talking About Politics." 35:57

2M ago35:57

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Andra Watkins, author of the Substack "For Such a Time as This," interviewed Stephanie on talking about politics without politics. They discussed focusing on values...in our conversations, in our connections, and in our entertainment. This has been lightly edited for clarity and brevity. You can find the video and transcript at www.freedomoverfasci…

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Decorum Vs. Determined Resistance with A.R. Moxon 52:46

2M ago52:46

52:46

Sam recaps this past week including Trump's fascist address to Congress, the regime's progress towards their goals and the protests demanding Trump, Musk and the fascist regime's removal around the country. Then, she talks to author and essayist A.R. Moxon (author of Very Fine People and The Revisionaries). Follow his work at www.armoxon.com and su…

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74. Craig Johnson. How to Talk to Your Son About Fascism 52:22

2M ago52:22

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Stephanie talks to Dr. Craig Johnson, author of the brand new book How to Talk to Your Son About Fascism published by Routledge press. We talk about how easily young men can fall down the internet rabbit hole into fascism, how they're targeted, how to see the signs of this radicalization, and how you can talk with them empathetically if you catch i…

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Stop the War on Women and LGBTQ People 1:01:54

2M ago1:01:54

1:01:54

Mark recaps the latest from the fascist shitstorm... then we share highlights from the live forum this week featuring Sunsara Taylor, Debra Sweet and your questions leading into this week of protests. Watch Sunsara Taylor on The RNL - Revolution Nothing Less - Show every week on Youtube. Mentioned in the episode: Protest Trump Tuesday March 4 outsi…

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Purges in the Military and Growing Resistance in the Streets 1:10:40

3M ago1:10:40

1:10:40

In this episode Sam shares clips from voices of conscience who've spoken up this past week before joining Mark to dissect and analyze the state of the fascist ascent one month in. Topics include CPAC, growing protests, and major moves of the regime this week: their military purge, the terror they're unleashing against immigrants, their expanding cu…

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Unprecedented: Sasha Abramsky & Thomas Zimmer on the Crisis We Face 1:21:38

3M ago1:21:38

1:21:38

Sam shares an excerpt from Refuse Fascism's Virtual Forum "Only The People Can Defeat Fascism" featuring commentary from Paul Street and Sunsara Taylor. You can view the entire forum here. She then interviews Sasha Abramsky, author of Chaos Comes Calling and Western Correspondent for The Nation. In this conversation, Sasha discusses the rapid ascen…

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Singing with the Chorus: Josh Cook on Creating a More Effective Info Ecosystem 50:42

3M ago50:42

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In this conversation, Josh Cook discusses the current landscape of the information war, focusing on the challenges faced by left-leaning influencers and creators. He introduces Chorus, an initiative aimed at providing support and resources to these creators, emphasizing the need for a centralized approach to help them navigate the fragmented media …

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Watering The Seeds of Resistance 1:04:07

3M ago1:04:07

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Sam shares the call from Refuse Fascism to take the streets on Presidents Day (Monday, February 17) and shares some of the developments that marked week 3 of Trump 2.0. She interviews Daniel Hunter, author ofWhat If Trump Wins? and founder of Choose Democracy. They discuss resistance to stop Trump and how we overcome fear and uncertainty. Find out …

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72. Tara McGowan, publisher of Courier Newsroom on Truthful Media 44:52

3M ago44:52

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Stephanie talks with Tara McGowan, publisher of Courier Media on creating a values-based media ecosystem that works and works together. You can find a robust list of media and creators at the Freedom Over Fascism site here.By Stephanie Wilson

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The First Two Weeks: Fascism is a Package Deal 43:57

3M ago43:57

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Sam recaps and analyzes the onslaught of fascist orders and actions as of this morning, February 2, 2025. Then we share snippets from the Patron-only call earlier this week discussing the fascists' agenda and progress towards implementing it including their primary targets (trans people and immigrants) plus their plans for radically changing the US…

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Week One of Trump Regime 2.0 with Chrissy Stroop 1:12:53

4M ago1:12:53

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One week in, Sam talks with Chrissy Stroop, Senior Correspondent for Religion Dispatches, and co-founder of The Fly Trap. Subscribe to Chrissy's Substack: https://www.bugbeardispatch.com/. Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 8PM ET / 5PM PT, join us for a Patron-only Zoom discussion with historian Paul Street & host of the pod Sam Goldman, to discuss Trump's fir…

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Sheriffs As Trump’s Shock Troops w/ Jessica Pishko 59:59

4M ago59:59

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Sam comments on the eve of 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 program here. Then, Sam interviews Jessica Pishko, journalist, lawyer, and author of The Highest Law in the Land: How the Unchecked Power of Sheriffs Threate…

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The Most Dangerous Anti-Immigrant Bill Yet + An Announcement 10:21

4M ago10:21

10:21

Sam recaps the far-reaching and ominous effects of the "Laken Riley" (anti-immigrant) Act on the eve of Trump's return to power. Sign up for the virtual forum on January 15 5pm PT/7pm CT/8pm ET: https://bit.ly/4014smc Offense and Defense: How To Defeat Trump/MAGA Fascism & Defend Those Under Attack On January 20, Trump will re-take the reins of pow…

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Resistance on Hold: The Crisis of Inaction in Perilous Times 1:01:56

4M ago1:01:56

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Sam 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 received. In this conversation, Sam and Mark discuss the current political landscape in the U.S., focusing on the lack of visible resistance against the rising fascism represented by Trump/Re…

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2024: Year in Review 1:43:19

4M ago1:43:19

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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 nonviolent noncooperation, mass nonviolent disobedience. Prepare for the fight ahead in 2025 with some guests from this past year including: Zoltán Grossman Lee McIntyre Sasha Abramsky Jefferson Cowie Ece Temelku…

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How Trump’s Leveraging “Unitary Executive” Theory to Harness Supreme Power 39:44

5M ago39:44

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Sam discusses "The Great Capitulation" and the need for us to come together now to defeat Trump/MAGA fascism through collective action. Then she interviews veteran legal scholar, activist and political analyst, Marjorie Cohn, to discuss the implications of the "unitary executive" theory with Trump returning to power next month. They explore how thi…

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Gender Liberation, Radical Defiance & The Power of Street Art 1:27:44

5M ago1:27:44

1:27:44

Sam recaps some of the fascist developments from this past week and interviews author and activist, Raquel Willis, co-founder of The Gender Liberation Movement (@genderlib). Raquel discusses the current anti-trans landscape, focusing on the implications of the U.S. v. Skrmetti case and the broader cultural backlash against trans rights. Willis high…

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Refusing Trump’s Orders: Military Resistance to Mass Deportation 59:12

5M ago59:12

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Central to Trump's fascist agenda is his pledge to carry out the largest mass deportation effort in the nation's history. Trump has affirmed that efforts will involve a national emergency declaration and the military. To discuss this topic Sam interviews Brittany Ramos DeBarros, an army veteran and Organizer Director of About Face: Veterans Against…

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"Day One" Dictator & Trump's Monstrous Mass Deportation Plans 1:14:16

6M ago1:14:16

1:14:16

Sam gives an update on Trump's new appointments to his Revengers cabinet and their implications, shouts out Evan Greer's disruption of anti-trans bigot Rep. Nancy Mace, and underscores the qualitative changes in governance that fascism represents and calls for collective action against MAGA fascism NOW not waiting until atrocities are underway. Sam…

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Trump’s Opening Salvo, Dems Roll Out The Welcome Mat + Christians Against Christian Nationalism 49:13

6M ago49:13

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Sam discusses what to make of Biden's warm welcome of Trump back to the White House and pledge to "accommodate him," legislation that gives you a preview of how Trump & Co see their strategy kicking off, Trump's cabinet of horrors, and more recent developments. Then, Amanda Tyler (@AmandaTylerBJC) is the executive director of the Baptist Joint Comm…

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No Election Can Legitimize Fascism! We REFUSE to Accept a MAGA Fascist USA 1:00:54

6M ago1:00:54

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Post-election 2024, we're not telling you how to feel, we're just glad you're feeling something. Hang onto your humanity with us and pledge to refuse to accept a fascist America urgently and visibly in the coming weeks. Paul Street and Andy Zee joined Refuse Fascism host Sam Goldman for an online forum informed by listener questions on November 8, …

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What you Need to Know Before the Election For Whatever Comes Next 56:17

6M ago56:17

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With the election in just two days, Sam recaps essential points on refusing fascism in the event of various scenarios that may arise over the next few days and weeks. While there is much that we do not know about what will happen on Tuesday and after, we do know this: fascism is never legitimate. No election, fair or fraudulent, can legitimize a fa…

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LOVE VOTES: Brining Ferocity and Bravery to vote with love. Katie Blair, PFLAG E 73 22:44

6M ago22:44

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In this bonus mini-sode I chat with Katie Blair, the VP of Advocacy at PFLAG, where we talked about being fierce, having brave conversations, and the freedom to live and love honestly and without fear. Also: what you can do before the election. You can find Katie at www.pflag.org. Please subscribe at www.freedomoverfascism.us…

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Trump WILL Try to Steal the Election. How YOU Can Help Stop It. Jonathan Winer, election lawyer. E71 50:55

7M ago50:55

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Stephanie talks with Jonathan Winer, a former attorney to John Kerry, and an election lawyer, about how Trump and the republicans will try to steal the election, the protections put in place with the 2022 Election College Reform Act, how we can anticipate violence and call in the national guard if necessary, and what YOU can do to counter the shena…

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The 2024 Election: The Future Hangs In The Balance 55:45

7M ago55:45

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Paul Street and Andy Zee joined Refuse Fascism host Sam Goldman for an online forum informed by listener questions on October 25, 2024 sponsored by Refuse Fascism and ⁠The RNL - Revolution Nothing Less - Show⁠. We're sharing excerpts from the forum which ⁠can be watched in its entirety on YouTube⁠. Follow Paul Street at ⁠paulstreet.substack.com⁠. B…

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A Word From The Folks Calling Trump Fascist Since 2016 1:45:55

7M ago1:45:55

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Friday, 10/25 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET join us for a livestreamed forum with Paul Street, Andy Zee and Sam Goldman, The 2024 Elections: The Future Hangs In the Balance, sponsored by Refuse Fascism and The RNL - Revolution Nothing Less - Show. Follow @RefuseFascism on social media to tune in and send your questions ahead of time to samanthagoldman@refusef…

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So You Want Help With Your Hurricane? Andra Watkins, Project 2025 Expert, On Politicized Disaster Relief E 70 44:22

7M ago44:22

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Stephanie talks with Andra Watkins, bestselling author and writer of How Project 2025 Will Ruin Your Life, about what FEMA response to natural disasters would look like under Project 2025, and why weather disasters are more likely to occur under a Republican extractive agenda. https://project2025istheocracy.substack.com/ www.freedomoverfascism.us…

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Preparing for a Coup: What’s Changed, What Hasn’t 55:44

7M ago55:44

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One month to go before the election, what's happening? Elon + X going all out to get Trump back in power, mass deportation plans, nakedly Nazi justifications for those horrific plans, voter rolls being purged, multiple climate-change fueled storms pummeling the southeast with storms of disinformation and death threats against meteorologists followi…

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Content Creators vs Cable TV. Content Wins! Tiffany Carlock, “Candidly Tiff” Content Creator and MD Activist. E 69 39:23

7M ago39:23

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Stephanie talks with Tiffany Carlock, aka “Candidly Tiff” a pro-democracy social media influencer and real life activist. She’s doing all the things…social media content on a big platform, DNC delegate, super volunteer for Angela Alsobrooks and Wes Moore (and all the dems downballot). Great discussion on the corporate political media fails and why …

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Lessons of Kristallnacht, “Civil War,” and Mass Deportation 1:08:55

7M ago1:08:55

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As we enter the final month before the November 2024 presidential election, Sam recaps recent developments including Jack Smith's recent court filing detailing the 2020 Trump coup attempt, the fascist disinformation campaign that is actively harming people in need of help and accurate information in the wake of Hurricane Helene while somehow blamin…

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Will Your Vote Count? Kim Allen, Co-founder Power the Vote GA E68 38:08

7M ago38:08

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Kim Allen, Co-Founder of Power the Vote, talks about Dems’ proactive legal strategy for protecting the vote in Georgia, what recent election rules changes might mean for certifying the vote, and what you can do in Georgia or in your state to protect the vote. www.powerthevote.org to volunteer for voter protection activities. www.freedomoverfascism.…

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Late Fascism with Alberto Toscano 1:00:15

8M ago1:00:15

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Sam discusses the cruel and nakedly fascist “mass deportation” plank of both Project 2025 and the official GOP platform. Then, she talks with Dr. Alberto Toscano, author of Late Fascism: Race, Capitalism and the Politics of Crisis. Robin D. G. Kelley writes: "Late Fascism is brilliant, incisive, and right on time. We are living through a moment whe…

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YOU Can and Should Consider Running for Office. Emily Cain, Fmr ED EMILY's List E 67 40:33

8M ago40:33

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Stephanie talks with Emily Cain, Co-Founder Copper Sky, former State Senator, Orono Maine, former Executive Director of EMILY's List, about women leading the way in politics today. She highlights the impact of organizations like EMILY's List in electing Democratic pro-choice women to office. Emily Cain is also a member of New DEAL leaders. https://…

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How Billionaires Created a Culture War and Sold School Vouchers 51:47

8M ago51:47

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Sam recaps recent developments including the escalating impact on the community of Springfield, Ohio from JD Vance’s Hitlerian lies about immigrants there, the Republican Party that is made up of “Black Nazis” like Mark Robinson, the fascist organizing at the level of the Georgia state election board to find ways to throw the election to Trump in N…

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Unrigging Red States. Michele Hornish, ED Every State Blue E 6 42:13

8M ago42:13

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This is the first episode of Freedom Over Fascism’s pivot to conversations with women who power political change for freedom. Stephanie chats with Michele Hornish, ED of Every State Blue about the need to redefine electoral success to mean running and supporting candidates for every level of the ballot. Every State Blue crowdfunds support for State…

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