Who poses the greatest threat to democracy? Is it the movement that openly identifies with the symbols, goals and policies of fascist governments? Or is it the median bureaucrat at the Department of Health and Human Services? In 2008, a National Review nepo-baby attempted to answer this vexing question. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IfBo ... Show More
Jan 2023
Michael Joseph Roberto, "The Coming of the American Behemoth: The Origins of Fascism in the United States, 1920-1940" (Monthly Review Press, 2018)
The election of Donald Trump in 2016 shocked and appalled a number of people, forcing a critical reevaluation of what was possible, and what we ought to be vigilant about. A debate soon emerged about whether Trump represented the possibility of fascism in the United States. This ... Show More
1h 29m
Jun 2023
Socialism, Communism, Fascism
<p>What does it really mean when we call someone a socialist, communist, or fascist? Where did these ideologies come from, and why do we have ideologies in the first place?</p><p>Today we speak with Patrick McGovern, professor of political science at <a href="https://politicalsci ... Show More
28m 25s
Jan 2023
Les hommes du fascisme - Frédéric Le Moal
<p>Le fascisme est d'abord un mouvement révolutionnaire, qui vise à faire l'Italie et à faire des Italiens. Fascinés par Mussolini, des hommes venus d'horizons très variés ont adhéré à cette philosophie politique, des intellectuels, des syndicalistes, des monarchistes et des répu ... Show More
43m 13s