undefined

Alberto Toscano

Vancouver-based writer and scholar of political theory and fascism, author of Late Fascism and columnist for In These Times, invited to discuss authoritarian aesthetics and repression.

Top 5 podcasts with Alberto Toscano

Ranked by the Snipd community
undefined
23 snips
Sep 22, 2025 • 1h 18min

State of Impunity w/ Alberto Toscano and Stuart Schrader

Alberto Toscano, a philosopher focused on fascism and race, and Stuart Schrader, a historian specializing in policing and immigration, dive deep into the authoritarian practices of the Trump era. They discuss how heightened police and ICE budgets strengthen repressive capacities, creating a future of unchecked state violence. The duo also examines the troubling role of police unions and the aestheticization of repression through media. They highlight grassroots resistance tactics in major cities, juxtaposing local activism with the challenges posed by the courts.
undefined
23 snips
Sep 18, 2025 • 1h 58min

Fascist Police State w/ Alberto Toscano and Stuart Schrader

Alberto Toscano, a scholar of fascism and political theory, pairs with Stuart Schrader, a historian focused on policing and counterinsurgency, to explore the impact of Trump's intensified policing strategies on American society. They discuss the disturbing trend of federal-centralized law enforcement following 9/11 and the politicization of ICE as a tool of repression. The guests also analyze the carceral roots of fascization, connecting historical accounts of policing with contemporary authoritarian practices, revealing a chilling vision of America's governance.
undefined
8 snips
Sep 18, 2025 • 1h 58min

Dig: Fascist Police State w/ Alberto Toscano and Stuart Schrader

Alberto Toscano, a scholar focused on fascism and race, joins Stuart Schrader, a professor specializing in the transnational history of policing, for a riveting discussion on the U.S. escalating authoritarianism. They explore the implications of Trump's federal policing and the politicization of ICE. The conversation dives into the historical ties between policing and U.S. fascist tendencies, revealing how liberal complicity has made Washington D.C. a testing ground for repression. Their insights connect the war on drugs and terror, underscoring the risks of state violence in contemporary society.
undefined
Sep 22, 2025 • 1h 18min

Dig: State of Impunity w/ Alberto Toscano and Stuart Schrader

Alberto Toscano, a political theorist and author focused on fascism, joins Stuart Schrader, a historian specializing in policing and counterinsurgency. They discuss Trump's intensification of police and military repression, revealing insights into the MAGA agenda's authoritarianism. The conversation highlights how police unions amplify state impunity and how media narratives shape public perceptions of crime. They also address the dynamics of resistance and the blending of legal and political tactics against oppressive structures. A thought-provoking exploration of contemporary state violence!
undefined
Oct 17, 2012 • 28min

Sociologists and the financial crisis - Against security

Harvey Molotch, a sociology professor at NYU and author of 'Against Security', critiques the impact of safety measures on public enjoyment and dignity. He and sociologist Alberto Toscano discuss the failures of sociology to foresee the financial crisis and its deep societal inequalities. Molotch highlights how airport security breeds anxiety and dehumanization. Toscano emphasizes the need to rethink collective perspectives on work, challenging traditional economic models that hinder imagination beyond austerity.

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app