Dylan Riley, a sociology professor at UC Berkeley and expert on fascism, dives into the intricacies of Trump’s political style and his impact on democracy. He discusses the alarming Project 2025 and the reactionary gender politics within the MAGA movement. Riley characterizes Trump as a charismatic misfit rather than a conventional fascist. The conversation also touches on the January 6th insurrection, the complexities of loyalty within governance, and parallels with global far-right movements, offering a critical lens on modern political dynamics.