The Hands That Crafted the Bomb: The Making of a Lifelong Antifascist
Mar 12, 2024
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Join Josh Fernandez and Breht in a conversation about antifascism, teaching in prison, organizing, parenting, and battling addiction. Explore the evolution of fascist movements, the intersection of music and politics, and the speaker's journey in MMA training and teaching writing in prison.
Discovering the transformative power of physical exertion in controlling addiction leads to sobriety.
Emphasizing humanity over ideology and facing familial backlash for left-leaning politics highlight anti-fascism complexities.
Deep dives
Inspiration from Addiction Recovery to Fatherhood
From struggling with addiction to discovering the transformative power of physical exertion in controlling addiction, the guest shares his journey from chaos to redemption. Through running and cultivating a routine, he found a path to sobriety. His compassionate approach to raising his children, focusing on kindness and creativity, highlights the profound impact fatherhood has had on his life.
Navigating Anti-Fascism and Family Dynamics
Delving into the complexities of anti-fascism, the guest's book explores personal connections and humane representations within this political sphere. Emphasizing humanity over ideology, the author faces familial backlash for his left-leaning politics, exemplifying the challenges of reconciling personal beliefs with family dynamics.
The Power of Writing and Learning Through Contradictions
Through candid reflections on addiction, fatherhood, and anti-fascism, the guest turns introspective, presenting a raw and relatable narrative. Embracing contradictions and flaws, the book invites readers to grapple with complex human experiences and learn from the author's journey of growth and self-discovery.
Josh Fernandez joins the show to discuss his new biography "The Hands That Crafted the Bomb: The Making of a Lifelong Antifascist". Together Josh and Breht have a wide ranging conversation on antifascism, teaching, prison, organizing, parenting, drug and alcohol abuse, and much more.