Refuse Fascism

Sam talks to educator Michael Vavrus, professor emeritus at The Evergreen State College, about his new book Teaching Anti-Fascism: A Critical Multicultural Pedagogy for Civic Engagement.

From a review by Noah De Lissovoy (The University of Texas at Austin):

“Teaching Anti-Fascism brilliantly excavates the historical and contemporary sources of fascism in colonialism, anti-Blackness, and monopoly capitalism, and demonstrates that authoritarianism is embedded both in far-right movements and in the institutions of liberal democracy. Crucially challenging the hesitancy in education to confront fascist politics, Vavrus shows that multicultural teaching must take on an anti-fascist commitment in order to be true to its own values and vocation. For all who refuse the illusory consolation of ‘it can’t happen here,’ this book outlines a comprehensive program of critical and engaged civic education that we simply cannot do without.”

Then, Coco Das comments on the official start of the contest between Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump for top dog fascist as well as the fascist persecution of the courageous Indiana abortion doctor Caitlin Bernard. Follow Coco at @Coco_Das.

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Music for this episode: Penny the Snitch by Ikebe Shakedown

Sam talks to Wajahat Ali about Tucker Carlson’s white supremacist legacy and anticipated next steps in the aftermath of his firing from FOX News. If you’re on Twitter you probably already follow Wajahat @WajahatAli. You can also read his latest book Go Back to Where You Came From And Other Helpful Recommendations on How to Become American or listen to the podcast he co-hosts, Democracy-Ish.

Then, Coco Das talks to open source researcher Aric Toler who uncovered the details of the Allen Texas mass shooter’s fascist ideology. Read Tracing the Odnoklassniki Profile of the Texas Mall Shooter on Bellingcat and follow Aric at @AricToler.

Recommended Reading for this week:

What the Debt Limit Fight Is Actually About: It’s not about debt at all. It’s about turning back the political clock 100 years. by Jon Schwarz

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Music for this episode: Penny the Snitch by Ikebe Shakedown

Coco Das comments on the recent CNN-hosted Trump Town Hall (aka Klan rally) and Democratic reactions. Read her commentary here: ⁠Biden’s Camp Cheers on Trump’s CNN Town Hall: An “Opposition” Party that is Worse than Useless.⁠ Follow her on Twitter at ⁠@Coco_Das⁠.

Plus: Sam interviews Akin Olla, National Press Secretary for the Dream Defenders, and contributing opinion writer for The Guardian, about the Dream Defenders' recent mobilization against Florida Governor Ron Desantis. Follow @Dreamdefenders on Twitter and learn more about their work at dreamdefenders.org. Follow Akin on Twitter at @thisisrevshow.

From RiseUp4AbortionRights.org:

Do not wait to see what plays out in the courts, act now!

Monday May 15 – Wednesday May 17  act in bold ways big and small to demand: Fascist Judges: Hands OFF the Abortion Pill

In the Philadelphia area? Join host of the pod Sam Goldman at a Teach-In at Drexel University:
Hands off the Abortion Pill: the Christian Fascist Plan for a Federal Abortion Ban
Wednesday, May 17 6PM

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Music for this episode: Penny the Snitch by Ikebe Shakedown

Sam talks to Brynn Tannehill, former naval aviator and author of several books including American Fascism: How the GOP is Subverting Democracy and her latest, My Child Told Me They're Trans ... What Do I Do?: A Q&A Guide by Parents of Thriving Trans Children.

A wave of legislation targeting trans people is sweeping the country. Read a roundup of some of these laws here (from HRC). Follow Brynn on Twitter at @BrynnTannehill and read her recent article for New Republic, "The End of Trans America Comes Into Focus."

Listen to the previous episode with Andy Campbell, author of We Are Proud Boys: How a Right-Wing Street Gang Ushered in a New Era of American Extremism.

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Music for this episode: Penny the Snitch by Ikebe Shakedown

Sam interviews Fred Wellman, veteran and host of the On Democracy podcast, former executive director of the Lincoln Project about the state of the Republican Party (and its fascist base) and the lessons from recent years of the limitations of “politics as usual.” Follow Fred at @FPWellman and read his writings at fpwellman.substack.com.

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Music for this episode: Penny the Snitch by Ikebe Shakedown

Sam Goldman and Coco Das (@Coco_Das) discuss the latest developments in the plans to institute a full abortion ban (which hit a speedbump on Friday with SCOTUS deciding to maintain the status quo access for mifepristone while the Kacsmaryk ruling works its way through appeals) as well as other developments in the past week.

Recommended reading:

Male Supremacy Is at the Core of the Hard Right’s Agenda

Weekly Roundup of Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation Advancing In States Across the Country

Rise Up 4 Abortion Rights action in Austin Texas April 22

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Music for this episode: Penny the Snitch by Ikebe Shakedown

This week we cover the fascist attack on medication abortion that has now made its way all the way up to the Supreme Court. Sam talks to Mark Joseph Stern, Senior Writer at Slate.com, who recently wrote The Lawless Ruling Against the Abortion Pill Has Already Prompted a Constitutional Crisis. Next, Sam shares an interview with Dr. Elizabeth Newhall, an Obstetrician and Gynecologist who participated in the effort to gain FDA approval of mifepristone. 

Follow Mark on Twitter @mjs_DC

Mentioned in this episode:

It Is Time to Get Real. It Is Time to Fight for Abortion Rights! by Coco Das

American women, let this be your wake-up call: it won’t end with mifepristone by Moira Donegan 

Rise Up 4 Abortion Rights

Listen to this recent episode if you haven’t already:
The Post-Dobbs Human Rights Emergency 

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Music for this episode: Penny the Snitch by Ikebe Shakedown

Sam talks to Dr. Christine Ryan, Legal Director at Global Justice Center about the open letter issued by 200 other human rights organizations to the UN about the human rights emergency that is occurring in the US as abortion is criminalized in many states since Roe was overturned (read here). Follow Dr. Ryan on Twitter at @christinegjc.

Recommended Reading:

Trump’s Indictment: A Time for Vigilance, Not Complacency: https://refusefascism.org/2023/04/01/trumps-indictment-a-time-for-vigilance-not-complacency/

Join a Protest! Find Rise Up 4 Abortion Rights Same Day/Next Day Protests if there is a negative decision in the mifepristone (abortion medication) case pending in Texas: https://riseup4abortionrights.org/find-a-protest/

Listen to these recent episodes if you haven't already:

Jeff Sharlet - The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War

Carrie Baker: Looming Decision That Could Ban Abortion Medication

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Music for this episode: Penny the Snitch by Ikebe Shakedown

Sam talks to Jeff Sharlet, author and journalist (The Family: The Secret Fundamentalism at the Heart of American Power, C Street: The Fundamentalist Threat to American Democracy) and now his new book The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War. It's a must-read for understanding the moment we're in from someone who has closely followed the American fascist movement. Follow Jeff on Twitter at @JeffSharlet and Instagram: jeffsharlet.

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Music for this episode: Penny the Snitch by Ikebe Shakedown

Coco Das (@Coco_Das) and Paul Street (@Streetwriter17) in conversation with Sam Goldman (@SamBGoldman⁠⁠) answer listener questions on fascism and recent events.

Find or organize a protest at Rise Up 4 Abortion Rights: Fascist Judges: Keep Your Hands Off Abortion Medication!

Mentioned in this episode:

Christian Fascist Matthew Kacsmaryk’s Coming Ruling and the Need to Abandon Liberal Surrender and Complicity by Paul Street

⁠Trump Might Face Criminal Charges—But He’s Unlikely to Face Justice⁠ by Elie Mystal

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Music for this episode: Penny the Snitch by Ikebe Shakedown