Is Animal Welfare the Next MAHA? With Astra Taylor Is Animal Welfare the Next MAHA? With Astra Taylor
Astra Taylor joins Fighting Fascism to discuss the right’s growing interest in animal welfare, the politics of animal rights, and what the left risks overlooking.
Aug 3, 2026 / Podcast / Aaron Regunberg, Jonathan Smucker, and Matt DaSilva
The Return of McCarthyism The Return of McCarthyism
Chris Lehmann on why Trump is reviving the Red Scare.
The US-Iran Air War Resumes, the Sudanese Army Secures a Kordofan Highway, Fujimori Takes Office in Peru The US-Iran Air War Resumes, the Sudanese Army Secures a Kordofan Highway, Fujimori Takes Office in Peru
Danny and Derek unpack the week’s global news, from Iran, Gaza, and Yemen to Sudan, Ukraine, China, climate disasters, Latin America, and the International Criminal Court.
Jul 31, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
How Cloud Giants Wield Their Power Against Us All—With Cecilia Rikap How Cloud Giants Wield Their Power Against Us All—With Cecilia Rikap
Paris Marx talks to Cecilia Rikap about how networks of corporate power systematically influence global politics and the economy.
Jul 30, 2026 / Podcast / Paris Marx
Who’s Allowed Self-Determination? With Brad Simpson Who’s Allowed Self-Determination? With Brad Simpson
Brad Simpson joins Danny and Derek to explore the history of self-determination, from decolonization and the Cold War to its enduring significance for conflicts today.
Jul 29, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
Election Protection for the Midterms, Plus “The Odyssey” for Filmgoers Election Protection for the Midterms, Plus “The Odyssey” for Filmgoers
Skye Perryman of Democracy Forward talks about free and fair elections, and John Powers of Fresh Air discusses the new Christopher Nolan film.
Jul 29, 2026 / Podcast / Jon Wiener
The People Versus Big Oil—With Jamie Henn The People Versus Big Oil—With Jamie Henn
Jamie Henn joins Fighting Fascism to discuss holding Big Oil accountable, the politics of climate change, and how to confront the climate crisis with urgency and hope.
Jul 27, 2026 / Podcast / Jonathan Smucker, Matt DaSilva, and Aaron Regunberg
The Iran War Kills US Troops, the US and Saudi Arabia Strike a Nuclear Deal, Zelensky Fires His Top General The Iran War Kills US Troops, the US and Saudi Arabia Strike a Nuclear Deal, Zelensky Fires His Top General
Danny and Derek break down the week’s global headlines, from Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Gaza to Lebanon, Ukraine, the DRC, Trump’s tariffs, and US foreign policy.
Jul 24, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
Librarians Are Helping the Public Ditch AI—With Hannah Cyrus & Alison Macrina Librarians Are Helping the Public Ditch AI—With Hannah Cyrus & Alison Macrina
Paris Marx is joined by Hannah Cyrus and Alison Macrina to discuss the role of library workers in the digital landscape.
Jul 23, 2026 / Podcast / Paris Marx