Mar 24, 2025
In this episode, Alyson and Breht welcome Brendan to the show, a
close comrade with a bit more sympathy toward Trotsky in order to
be as fair as possible and get a fresh perspective. Together, we
dive deep into Leon Trotsky’s Fascism: What It Is and How
to Fight It, a sharp and urgent intervention written in the
shadow of the Nazi rise to power. We unpack Trotsky’s class
analysis of fascism, the role of the petite bourgeoisie, his
searing critiques of both sectarian isolationism and liberal class
collaboration, and his insistence on the United Front as the only
viable revolutionary response. Alongside historical context, we
explore in depth whether Trotsky’s framework still applies to
today’s far-right movements, neoliberal authoritarianism, Trump's
Oligarchic second term, and a decaying capitalist order teetering
on the edge. What does fascism look like in 2025—and what must we
do to resist it?
Outro Song: May All The Lower Realms Be Empty by Friends
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