The Supremes, Trump, and Voting—Plus Colson Whitehead’s Harlem The Supremes, Trump, and Voting—Plus Colson Whitehead’s Harlem
David Cole explains the latest court rulings on Trump’s efforts to undermine Democratic voting, and John Powers comments on the new novel “Cool Machine.”
Aug 26, 2026 / Podcast / Jon Wiener
Unpacking Platner Unpacking Platner
On today’s episode of Fighting Fascism, reflections on Graham Platner, the lessons of primary season, debates over “wokeness,” data centers, and what lies ahead in November.
Aug 24, 2026 / Podcast / Jonathan Smucker, Matt DaSilva, and Aaron Regunberg
Israel’s Escalating Conflict With Turkey Israel’s Escalating Conflict With Turkey
The current conflict in the Middle East might escalate on a new front. In recent weeks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjaman Netanyahu has been touting Turkey as a potential threat on p…
Aug 23, 2026 / Podcast
Israel Strikes Syria, Trump Escalates the Economic War on Iran, the US Seems to Move Toward Diplomacy With North Korea Israel Strikes Syria, Trump Escalates the Economic War on Iran, the US Seems to Move Toward Diplomacy With North Korea
Danny and Derek unpack the week’s global news, from Israel, Syria, Gaza, and Iran to Sudan, Ukraine, Korea, US tariffs, and Trump’s military agenda.
Aug 21, 2026 / Podcast / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner
Congressional Candidate Sam Husseini and Talking NBA Over-Unders Congressional Candidate Sam Husseini and Talking NBA Over-Unders
Green Party candidate Sam Husseini joins the show and Arya returns.
Aug 20, 2026 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Tech Fascism Has Come for American Democracy—With Gil Durán Tech Fascism Has Come for American Democracy—With Gil Durán
Paris Marx is joined by Gil Durán to discuss Silicon Valley’s embrace of far-right politics and the tech billionaires seeking to consolidate corporate and political power.
Aug 20, 2026 / Podcast / Paris Marx
American Austerity in the Philippines—Lisandro Claudio American Austerity in the Philippines—Lisandro Claudio
Lisandro Claudio joins Danny and Derek to explore how US colonial austerity shaped the Philippines and continues to influence its economy and politics today.
Aug 19, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
Protecting the Midterms—at the Grassroots and in the Courts Protecting the Midterms—at the Grassroots and in the Courts
Leah Greenberg and Vanita Gupta join the show to discuss preparations to protect voting, ballot counting, and election certification in the midterms.
Aug 19, 2026 / Podcast / Jon Wiener
How to Close a Camp—With John Washington How to Close a Camp—With John Washington
John Washington joins Fighting Fascism to discuss the fight against immigrant detention, the activists working to close camps, and their role in authoritarianism.
Aug 17, 2026 / Podcast / Jonathan Smucker, Matt DaSilva, and Aaron Regunberg
Trump’s Chaotic Foreign Policy Trump’s Chaotic Foreign Policy
David Klion on restrainers, neo-conservatives, and a flaky president.