The Gray Area with Sean Illing cover image

Best of: Why fascism in America isn't going away

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

NOTE

Democracy produces fascism

Fashism has always and only emerged out of and inside democratic societies. The black radical tradition, which has always informed my work, has continued to help me see that that's what we're facing. I've realized how important that frame is, because oligarchy can lead to facies solutions to national problems. Oligarchy plus racial division will lead to militarized police forces that enforce massed attention on minorities and opponents to preserve the oligarchy.

00:00
Transcript
Play full episode

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner