Ep 219: Late Fascism with Alberto Toscano
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 when the “F” word is no longer taboo and the threat of fascism lurks everywhere. And yet, so mired in debates over definitions, typologies, and analogies that our understanding of fascism remains elusive. Alberto Toscano avoids this trap by turning to anti-fascist thinkers, whose groundings in anti-colonial, anti-racist, and anti-capitalist struggles remind us that liberalism is no enemy of fascism, and fascists flower in the hot house of capitalism.”
Follow Dr. Toscano’s work at sfu.ca and read his articles at inthesetimes.com.
Patrons! This month’s discussion has been rescheduled to October 13 at 3pm ET / 12pm PT. Details are on Patreon.com/RefuseFascism be sure to watch the War Game film ahead of time: wargamefilm.com.
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