The Fascism Barometer
Learning about fascism can feel overwhelming and terrifying. The Fascism Barometer is a podcast and resource hub to answer your questions and explore solutions together. Join our movement meteorologist Ejeris Dixon and a crew of amazing guests to discuss how rising fascism affects our safety, our communities, and how we can stop it.
Latest episodes
Nov 25, 2024 • 50min
What Types of Collaborations Can Defeat Fascists? with Isaac Ontiveros
Isaac Ontiveros joins the Fascism Barometer to break down the types of organizational collaborations that are needed in the US to defeat fascism. Isaac and Ejeris discuss coalitions, broad fronts, and united fronts, and what it takes to build and maintain them. Ejeris and Isaac also discuss strategies folks have used to defeat fascist movements and the unlikely partnerships that can happen.You can find the tools you need to fight fascism at our Resource Hub.Connect with Ejeris DixonAnd when you feel the pressure, share this pod, and visit fascismbarometer.orgPodcast production by Phil SurkisIntro Music by Meklit HaderoThe Fascism Barometer Podcast is an Ejerie Labs Project. Thank you for joining the movement.
Nov 11, 2024 • 53min
All About MAGA: Fascists, Authoritarians, and Everyone Else with Tarso Luís Ramos
Tarso Ramos, Executive Director of Political Research Associates, offers a deep dive into the MAGA Coalition and its unsettling alliances. He discusses the alarming rise of fascism in the U.S., particularly the scapegoating of marginalized communities. Listeners learn about the strange bedfellows in the coalition, from Christian nationalists to libertarians, all unified in their goals against democracy. The conversation also stresses the importance of grassroots mobilization and community action to combat these authoritarian trends, urging vigilance post-2024 elections.
Oct 28, 2024 • 39min
What is Fascism? Why should it matter to organizers and activists? with Kelly Hayes
Join longtime activist Kelly Hayes, who hosts Movement Memos and authored "Let This Radicalize You," as she discusses the ominous rise of fascism in the U.S. with Ejeris. They delve into grassroots organizing and the significance of solidarity among marginalized communities. Hayes emphasizes storytelling as a powerful tool for combating fascism, making the subject accessible through relatable narratives. The conversation urges listeners to engage in collective action and stay informed, highlighting the importance of collaboration in these critical times.
Oct 11, 2024 • 49min
The Fascist Emergency Playbook and Electoral Fascism with Ash-lee Woodard
Ash-lee Woodard Henderson, an Afro-Lachian activist and co-executive director of the Highlander Research and Education Center, shares her insights on how fascists exploit emergencies to gain power. She discusses Ejeris's Fascist Emergency Playbook and highlights the dangerous manipulation of elections by these movements. The conversation emphasizes the rise of authoritarianism and the importance of fighting for marginalized rights. Henderson calls for grassroots activism, strategic voting, and mutual aid as essential tools to empower communities against impending threats.
