How the Left was Won

Mike and Jake explore the time between the Italo-Ethiopian war and WWII, seeing exactly how Mussolini's and Hitler's relationship changed in that time.

Jake forgot that he had to write notes for this episode, so Mike and Jake (try to) talk about neo-Confederates and the Lost Cause myth to wrap up the year in our first completely unscripted episode.

Mike and Jake get back to reading Mussolini's book. A mob forms and is quickly placated and a nun gives pretty useless advice to our protagonist.

Mike and Jake finally return to talking about fascism in Italy by talking about Italy's first war after Mussolini's rise to power.

Mike and Jake finally find time in their busy schedules to record an episode. This time, they take a break from talking about Mussolini to examine the Israel-Palestine conflict, the history of Zionism and its negative impacts, as well as how antisemites try to hide their bigotry behind anti-Zionism. They also touch on The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025, their plans to bring about a dictatorship under Trump.

After a hiatus, Mike and Jake return with a recap episode going over what we've covered of Mussolini so far and how it relates to today.

Jake and Mike continue reading Mussolini's book. In this installment, we finally see Emanuel and Don Benizio clash and we get to see how the common people are reacting.

Mike and Jake return after an unexpectedly long break to continue their dive into Mussolini and Italian Fascism. Jake takes the lead this time, giving an overview of the first year of the fascist regime. Also, Mike and Jake experience their first technical difficulties.

Mike and Jake continue reading The Cardinal's Mistress. The titular Cardinal continues to be absent, but Don Benizio decides to attempt to threaten Claudia into getting together with him and then get drunk when that doesn't work.

Mike and Jake continue to delve into the wacky world of Mussolini and the Italian Fascists. Highlights include Mussolini betraying all his principles, arming a private army, destroying the lives of his first wife and his son with her, and the Fascists taking control of the country.