We chat with Andrew Gavin Marshall on part two of his series on fascism. In this interview, we discuss the amorphous nature of fascism, how its adherents don't really have a political history to work off of, why former colonies didn't lean towards fascist tendencies, and finally end with a discussion on how one can attempt, if at all, to help someone who is enamored by fascism.

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Monsters and Machines, Part 2 – The Monster Method: Defining Fascism

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Today we have a lengthy conversation with friend of the show Andrew Gavin Marshall to discuss the first part of his recent series on fascism. We discuss a working definition of fascism, the usage of political language and how it can be invoked in different ways, and how society has been focused on avoiding confronting and learning about fascism and the detriment therein.

Shownotes Monsters and Machines: The Political Language of Fascist Imperialism Part 1

Today we sit down with friend of the show Mark Provost to discuss the larger issues regarding US debt, especially as interest on the debt surpasses defense spending, the bond market, and we delve into how the K-Shaped economy is harming average people.

We sit down today with activist and friend of the show Dr. Derek Ford to discuss activism in Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Liberation Center, and their new podcast Naptown People's Radio.

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Indianapolis Liberation Center

Naptown People's Radio

Today we sit down with Executive Editor of Black Agenda Report, Margaret Kimberley to discuss the biggest stories of 2025. We talk everything from Epstein files, to ICE, to Venezuela.

Today we sit down with independent analyst Mark Provost to discuss AI, it's effects on economy in the immediate, the current economic situation, and how AI is being financed and its concerning environmental toll.

Today we sit down with friend of the show Andrew Gavin Marshall and Chesley G to discuss their friendship, how they began the podcast "In This Mad World," and the recent Israeli attack on Qatar and the larger ramifications, both regionally and regarding US-Israeli relations.

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In This Mad World-Apple Podcasts

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Today we chat with Dr. Joshua Lew McDermott about his most recent article. We discuss what the post-liberal world order means for the US, how multipolarity might look like, the US turning it's economic destruction inward, and the negative social effects of viewing technology as a savior and AI social interactions.

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The Age of Supraliberalism: A Requiem for Neoliberalism Capitalist Democracy and the American Unipolar World

Higher income Americans drive bigger share of consumer spending

My Boyfriend is AI New York Times (Archive Link)

After a long break, we delve back into our series on Stalin with our Labor Issues Chair, Dr. Nick Partyka, to discuss the Soviet Union and Stalin's role in it during World War 2.

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Below you can listen to previous episodes on the 'On Stalin' series.

Part 1: Origins Part 2: Stalin's Rise Part 3: Revolution and Civil War Part 4: Stalin's Rise Part 5: Collectivization Part 6: The Great Purge Part 7: Holodomor

Today we discuss with independent analyst and friend of the show Mark Provost about the economy under the Trump administration. We delve into the economic policies being pursued, how Trump's domestic agenda is negatively impacting the economy, and how the main pillars of Trump's economic vision are stagflationary in nature.