The Majority Report with Sam Seder

3569 - America Tips Into Fascism; Canada's Largest Union Flexes w/ Garrett Graff & Mark Hancock

Aug 27, 2025
Mark Hancock, National President of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, shares insights on leading a successful strike among Air Canada flight attendants, spotlighting the fight for fair wages and improved working conditions. Historian Garrett Graff delves into the alarming trends towards authoritarianism in America, critiquing the corporate-political alliance and discussing the moral responsibilities tied to current global crises. Their conversation highlights the power of unions in advocating for worker rights amid rising political tensions.
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Israeli MP's Stark Warning

  • Ofer Kassif calls Israel's campaign in Gaza a Holocaust and urges peaceful democratic resistance.
  • He warns that failing to oppose the government makes people complicit and risks further fascist targeting.
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Framing Gaza As Systemic Extermination

  • Emma and Matt emphasize that labeling Gaza a Holocaust reflects systemic targeting, mass starvation, and mass displacement.
  • They argue Western governments must pressure Israel and cut aid to stop the devastation.
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America Has Tipped Into Authoritarianism

  • Garrett Graff argues the U.S. has 'tipped' into an authoritarian moment rather than flipping a single switch.
  • He stresses the change is serious but not irreversible and follows cumulative actions this month.
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