The global rise of the authoritarian right has confounded classification and led to contentious debates on the left. Do politicians like Modi, Bolsonaro, Orban, and Trump represent an extreme form of right-wing populism? Or are they fascists, as some claim? Historian and scholar of populism and fascism Federico Finchelstein argues that we’re seeing something new … Continued
Capitalism by its nature produces crises and, for the last century, states have responded by imposing austerity measures on the public. Governments claim it’s a bitter but necessary medicine to set economies back on track. But economist Clara Mattei argues that austerity is actually a bludgeon to entrench elite power and repress workers’ aspirations for … Continued
As the environmental crisis worsens, not everyone is drawing the same lessons. On the far right, xenophobic and racist ideas are increasingly dressed up as means of protecting nature. And, as scholar Alexander Menrisky posits, contemporary American culture furnishes a wealth of material for the right, from the ubiquity of apocalyptic and misanthropic ideas to … Continued
An interview with Talia Lavin on her recent book, “Wild Faith: How The Christian Right is Taking Over America”
The far right has been on the march not only in the United States, but in Italy, Hungary, France and elsewhere, united by racist nationalism, authoritarian populist rhetoric, and a call for law and order. Jordan Camp reflects on the work of Antonio Gramsci, who analyzed the rise of fascism while languishing in Mussolini’s prisons, … Continued
In a riveting session on Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D conversed with Dr. Rosa Clemente, an activist and journalist renowned for her insights into political dynamics and grassroots activism. The conversation primarily revolved around the current political climate, the role of third parties in U.S. politics, and the challenges of fostering effective community engagement … Continued
In this episode of Hard Knock, Davey D speaks with Kali Akuno about fascism and the loss of Democracy. Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm @ 4-5 pm Monday-Friday), a community radio station without corporate underwriting, hosted by Davey D and Anita Johnson.
Kalonji Changa speaks with Dhoruba Bin Wahaad about the Supreme Court’s ruling on immunity and fascism. Political commentator Mumia Abu-Jamal explores the US Supreme court’s ruling. Later we speak with Claudia Walker, the author of The ABC’s of HBCU’s. The first ABC book dedicated to historically Black colleges and universities. Hard Knock Radio is a … Continued
An interview with Matthew Lyons and Xtn Alexander about the book they edited, Three Way Fight: Revolutionray Politics and Antifascism (Kersplebedeb and PM Press, 2024)
Our interview with Rey Katula of The Empire Never Ended podcast about Antipolitika journal #3, nationalism in socialist Yugoslavia, history, anarchism, fascism and more
