What do all these rallies pushing to reopen the economy say about the current state of right-wing populism in America? Today on the show, Allen explores the world of far-right movements with journalist Chip Berlet, who warns not to underestimate the right’s power to mobilize during the pandemic and beyond. Chip Berlet is an investigative […]
Rethinking the Normalization of Fascism with Henry Giroux
For today’s episode, Allen speaks with social critic Henry Giroux about his recent piece “Rethinking the Normalization of Fascism in the Post-Truth Era” and the rise of right-wing populism in American politics. Henry Giroux is a professor in the English and cultural studies department at McMaster University. His research focuses on critical pedagogy, education, neoliberalism, […]
The Rise of Hindu Nationalism
Is the nationalist strain of President Donald Trump unique to the United States? No, says Amitabh Pal, who is writing a book comparing right-wing populisms in the U.S. and in India. In fact, there are parallels between the nationalistic leadership of President Donald Trump and India Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to Pal, both leaders […]
The ascent of the alt-right
How did Donald Trump inspire the rise of the “alt right”? What role will they play in the upcoming Trump presidency? Today’s guest is Chip Berlet, an investigative journalist, research analyst, and activist scholar specializing in the study of extreme right-wing movements in the United States. As a human rights activist, Chip Berlet has spent […]
