Thom Hartmann: These Three Steps Can Save Democracy and Resist Trump's Fascist Coup!

Feb 23, 2025 | Trump's fascism has to be stopped before it is too late for America. Friend of the show, Nicholas Miller - has three steps you can take right now that could save our Democracy.

Thom Hartmann: How Trump Joined a Global Fascist Network without Any Opposition w/ Michael Tomask

Feb 20, 2025 | If you thought Donald Trump would stop at turning America fascist... you were wrong. America just joined a global fascist network. Michael Tomask joins Thom Hartmann to discuss.

Roger Griffin | This House Believes Trump Is a 21st Century Fascist | Cambridge Union

Feb 16, 2025 | Roger Griffin speaks as the second opposition for the motion in the Debating Chamber on Thursday 6th February 2025.

As the United States grapples with the radical uncertainty of a second Trump administration, the time is ripe for a thorough evaluation of what his second presidency will mean, and of the conduct of the 2024 campaign. The campaign itself was dominated in its closing argument by this label, especially in an article backed by quotes from John Milley, but also led to fears of minimisation of fascism and political polarisation. This debate will discuss whether the label of 21st-century fascist is fitting to Trump or too extreme.

Ayes – 219
Abstain – 118
Noes - 160

Thousands Protest Trump and Musk Fascism

Feb 19, 2025 | Donald Trump is the president, but Elon Musk is the focus for thousands of Democratic activists launching a protest campaign this week to fight the Trump administration’s push to gut federal health, education and human services agencies. Hundreds of protests are scheduled outside congressional offices and Tesla dealerships, with organizers hoping to send a pointed message to members of Congress who are on recess this week.

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Trump’s presidency will end in tears – for Trump! – © Mark Alexander

Why Fascism Is on the Rise Right Now

Feb 16, 2025 | As Donald Trump plays dictator in the US, leaders across Europe are applying their own versions of MAGA at home. Owen Jones sits down with Mehdi Hasan in this episode of ‘Two Outspoken’ to break down the far right’s global rise — from Elon Musk’s DOGE “coup” to the failures of Keir Starmer’s Labour government in the UK.

“It is a complete coup because these people [DOGE] are not elected,” Mehdi says. “They now have control of data. They have control of money… He's [Musk] just sitting on Twitter, just unilaterally chatting to his rightwing fans going ‘What should I cancel next? What should I stop payments to?’ Sorry, who the f*** are you?”

5 Ways to Stop Fascism with Paul Mason

Nov 3, 2021 | Journalist and author Paul Mason breaks down 5 ways we can stop fascism and resist the rise of the far right.

The far right is on the rise across the world. From Modi's India to Bolsonaro's Brazil and Erdogan's Turkey, fascism is not a horror that we have left in the past; it is a recurring nightmare that is happening again - and we need to find a better way to fight it.

In How to Stop Fascism, Paul Mason offers a radical, hopeful blueprint for resisting and defeating the new far right. The book is both a chilling portrait of contemporary fascism, and a compelling history of the fascist phenomenon: its psychological roots, political theories and genocidal logic. Fascism, Mason powerfully argues, is a symptom of capitalist failure, one that has haunted us throughout the twentieth century and into the twenty-first.

History shows us the conditions that breed fascism, and how it can be successfully overcome. But it is up to us in the present to challenge it, and time is running out. From the ashes of Covid-19, we have an opportunity to create a fairer, more equal society. To do so, we must ask ourselves: what kind of world do we want to live in? And what are we going to do about it?


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"Frenzy of Warmongering": Critics of Munich Security Summit Warn of Musk, Rising Fascism in Europe

Feb 14, 2025 | As the annual high-level Munich Security Conference gets underway, the Russia-Ukraine war is dominating the agenda, and we speak to two guests protesting the conference. Economist, progressive leader and former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis says the European project started with a noble goal of promoting peace but finds itself today "cornered" between Russian and NATO militarism. "Europe has been caught in a frenzy of warmongering," says Varoufakis.

We also speak with German lawyer Melanie Schweizer, who was suspended from her job at the German Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs after being doxxed in an article published in the German tabloid _Bild_, owned by media giant Axel Springer SE, for her pro-Palestinian online statements. She is running for German parliament with the progressive party MERA25 in this month's elections and warns the country's political establishment is increasingly adopting the rhetoric and policies of the far right. "We see fascism playing out in real time, and it's getting worse by the day," says Schweizer.


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US: Thousands Protest against Trump, Chant “End Fascism” and “Deport Musk” | Firstpost America

Feb 6, 2025 | Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets across the United States denouncing the Trump administration and the recent policies that had been implemented by President Donald Trump. Calling out the crackdown on immigration, cutting down of transgender rights, and imposing tariffs on allied nations. The protesters also chanted anti-Elon Musk slogans with many even calling for the deportation of the Tesla CEO. The protests were part of a movement led by the Democratic Party called Build the Resistance and 50501, which stands for 50 states, 50 protests and one day. The demonstrations were witnessed in states like California, Michigan, New York, Wisconsin, Texas, New Jersey, Oregon, Washington, Alabama, Ohio and many more.

The Humanist Report: The Eerie Similarities between Trump’s Rhetoric and Hitlerian Fascism

Oct 16, 2025 | Trump’s rhetoric is getting increasingly dark and more explicitly fascistic as we get closer to election day, prompting some pundits (such as Jake Tapper of CNN) to finally use the f-word: fascism. This is long overdue. Trump’s rhetoric eerily echoes the same divide and conquer tactics of Hitler during World War II. In this video we’ll look at the similarities between Trump’s rhetoric and Hitlerian fascism.

Joni Askola: Why Elon Musk Keeps Attacking Wikipedia

n this video, Joni Askola discusses why Elon Musk and the MAGA movement have been targeting Wikipedia and launching repeated attacks against it. Their motivations are interconnected, but simply put, they often claim to support free speech while only tolerating speech that aligns with their views or remains under their control.

Additionally, they see Wikipedia as an extension of the mainstream media, which they seek to discredit to undermine trust and gain greater control over the narrative.

Joni Askola also explores ways to counter this, such as supporting Wikipedia through donations and reducing reliance on X.

MAGA Wants You to Forget about Fascism | The Warning with Steve Schmidt

Jan 27, 2025 | While Donald Trump started his mass deportations and trade wars with Colombia, Elon Musk appeared at a German far-right rally with words about forgiveness and moving on. Steve Schmidt reacts to Musk's comments and explains why it's dangerous to forget about the crimes of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party.

The FASCIST Tech Bro Dictatorship Has Begun

Jan 22, 2025 | Trump's Inauguration was the first moment of a new era. Complete far-right tech bro domination of Western politics.

The Humanist Report: Shocked Germans BEG Americans to Take Fascism Seriously: I “Can’t Believe That’s Really Happening”

Jan 23, 2025 | Germans are stunned by Elon Musk’s fascist salute at Trump’s Inauguration. Furthermore, Germany’s ambassador to the United States, Andreas Michaelis, is confidentially expressing concern that Trump is laying the groundwork to be a dictator by rapidly consolidating power. In this video we’ll share opinions from Germans and explain why their fears about Trump—and the rise of fascism in the United States–are well-founded.

The Rise of the Ultra-right in the US | DW Documentary

Jan 18, 2025 | How has the ultra-right made it to the heart of American politics? By gradually occupying positions of power in politics, the judiciary and the media and steadily expanding its sphere of influence. Adherents have been bolstered by Trump’s 2024 election victory.

The tightening of abortion laws, the 2021 storming of the Capitol, a flare-up in racist violence: The US far-right has never been more powerful and visible than it is today - and that’s not just due to Donald Trump. The ultra-right has managed to gain a foothold at the very heart of US politics. As part of a strategy to win the 2024 election, it was ready to create a social divide similar to that of the secessionist wars, plunge the country into chaos and cause democracy to totter.

The triumph of the radical right is the outcome of a well-thought-out strategy set in motion more than 40 years ago by a conservative minority thirsty for power. And this group has pushed through its agenda under the nose of the world. Today, we can see how successful its strategy was: The ultra-right has gained control of the key centers of power, a process accelerated on all levels by Donald Trump. With his help, the ultra-right now has control of the Supreme Court. Its advance continues unabated, with Trump’s election victory marking an interim high point.

Trump and Meloni: A New Alliance in Europe?

Jan 21, 2025 | Donald Trump is back in the White House, and the world is waiting to see what he brings. As he starts his second term as President, we examine what this means for Europe. Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is poised to become one of Trump's key allies, but not everyone in Europe is on board.

Our guests are…

Jamie Shea, Former NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General;
Gesine Weber, Fellow at the German Marshall Fund;
Steve Gill, Former Presidential Adviser.


Giorgia — sono una donna cristiana — Meloni must surely be just the woman to further Trump’s fascist policies here in Europe. – © Mark Alexander

James O'Brien Reacts to Elon Musk's Salute

Jan 21, 2025 | Elon Musk has defended making an 'awkward hand gesture' at Trump's inauguration that some have likened to a Nazi salute.

Elon Musk and the Hitlergruß

Don Lemon shows us Elon in action.

Musk Exposes Trump's Xenophobia with Apparent Fascist-style Salute

Jan 21, 2025 | Trump declares national emergency at southern border, saying "illegal entry will immediately be halted" as Elon Musk thanks supporters for giving racist mandate with what appeared to be a fascist style salute. Anthony Davis reports.

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THE NEW YORK TIMES:

Trump Moves to End Entry Program for Migrants From 4 Nations: The president sought to end a program that allowed migrants fleeing Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela and Haiti to fly into the United States and remain in the country for up to two years. »

Mehdi Hasan: Elon Musk Is a ‘White Supremacist and Fascist Enabler’

Jan 15, 2025 | “With Musk, I think he has red-pilled himself in plain sight.”

Mehdi Hasan says he’s always found Elon Musk has become a “white supremacist and enabler of fascists”. In conversation with Hugo Rifkind, they discuss the Israel-Hamas war, Trump, and if he has plans to return to the UK.

The Dictators: Mussolini | Full Documentary

Dec 26, 2024 | Power, control, and terror are the hallmarks of dictatorship. This series explores 20th-century tyrants, starting with Benito Mussolini. From his humble beginnings as the son of a blacksmith to becoming Italy's fascist leader, Mussolini's reign was marked by violence and brutality. As the founder of fascism and a key figure in Italy's expansionist policies, he was responsible for up to 1 million deaths and immense suffering. His life and legacy reflect the devastating impact of authoritarian rule and the dark side of political ambition.

Cast: Guy Walters, Lisa Pine
Director: Ben Sempey
Licensed through EM Productions Ltd


With fascism on the rise again, we all need to familiarise ourselves with the dangers that lie ahead. – © Mark Alexander