Roger Griffin
Oxford Brookes University professor and a leading scholar of fascism, author of works including 'Fascism: A Quick Immersion' and widely cited for his definitional and comparative studies of fascist movements.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 1h 1min
The age of American Fascism? Oxford Professor Explains | The Moynihan Report
Roger Griffin, Oxford Brookes professor and leading scholar of fascism, gives a precise, historical take on what fascism actually means. He contrasts scholarly definitions with casual use. Short, clear discussions cover fascism’s origins, leader-driven mobilization, whether modern politicians fit the model, January 6 as a temptation, and how democracies can resist deliberalization.
Nov 4, 2025 • 38min
Could it happen here? The threat of a British version of MAGA
Prof. Roger Griffin, Emeritus Professor in Modern History at Oxford Brookes University and a leading expert on fascism, dives into the potential rise of a British version of MAGA. He discusses the nuances between American populism and the British far-right, explaining that threats to liberal democracy can emerge without being strictly fascist. Griffin emphasizes the importance of defending democratic values and warns against complacency, urging ordinary citizens to mobilize against rising authoritarianism and engage in democratic processes to resist intolerance.
