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Mentioned in 11 episodes
Liberal fascism
The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning
Book • 2007
In 'Liberal Fascism', Jonah Goldberg presents a controversial argument that fascist movements were and are rooted in left-wing ideologies.
He contends that the original fascists, including Mussolini and Hitler, were on the left and that their policies and principles share similarities with those of modern liberal progressives.
Goldberg explores how fascist elements, such as statism, eugenic racism, and the suppression of individual freedoms, have been present in various forms of liberal and progressive movements throughout history.
The book challenges the mainstream view that fascism is exclusively a far-right ideology and argues that the totalitarian impulse is a common thread among these movements.
He contends that the original fascists, including Mussolini and Hitler, were on the left and that their policies and principles share similarities with those of modern liberal progressives.
Goldberg explores how fascist elements, such as statism, eugenic racism, and the suppression of individual freedoms, have been present in various forms of liberal and progressive movements throughout history.
The book challenges the mainstream view that fascism is exclusively a far-right ideology and argues that the totalitarian impulse is a common thread among these movements.
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Mentioned in 11 episodes
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Jonah Goldberg as being a reason why he gets grief and because people called conservatives Nazis.
Jonah Goldberg as being a reason why he gets grief and because people called conservatives Nazis.
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The New Antisemitism | Roundtable
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Jonah Goldberg while explaining his views on conservatism and its ideological foundations.
Jonah Goldberg while explaining his views on conservatism and its ideological foundations.
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That's Leftism, Folks
Mentioned by Michael Moynihan as a book discussing the historical relationship between liberalism and fascism.
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Guilty, Actually
Mentioned by Jonathan Rauch as the subject of the podcast episode, discussing his intellectual journey and resistance to populism.
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The Goldberg Variations
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Ben Shapiro when discussing the National Recovery Administration during the Great Depression.
Ben Shapiro when discussing the National Recovery Administration during the Great Depression.
Ben Shapiro Book Signing Live Q&A | The Authoritarian Moment
