Nicholas Ensley Mitchell
Professor of education and policy at the University of Kansas who researches and writes about the history and usage of political terms like fascism.
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Nov 10, 2025 • 21min
How 'Fascism' became a meme
Nicholas Ensley Mitchell, a professor at the University of Kansas, dives into the evolving role of the term 'fascism' in American culture. He explores how Black Americans historically resisted fascism and connects Jim Crow laws to this concept. The conversation highlights the political implications of labeling figures like Trump as fascist and questions whether the term is losing its meaning. Mitchell also reflects on contemporary threats to democracy and suggests that cultural upheaval may better capture today's climate than the term 'fascism' itself.
