Joseph Stanley, a Yale professor and expert on fascism, discusses his move to Canada due to concerns about rising authoritarianism in the U.S. He links contemporary fascist threats to historical patterns of systemic racism and oppression. Stanley highlights the manipulation of narratives to control the past and the dangers this poses for democracy. He also addresses the troubling impacts of government overreach, especially during Trump's second term, and stresses the importance of defending education and historical truth against ongoing political challenges.