Danny and Derek welcome back Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins, assistant professor in the College of Social Studies at Wesleyan University, to talk about his edited volume Did It Happen Here? Perspectives on Fascism and America. The group explores the utility of the so-called “fascism debate”, its popular resonance since the 2016 election, how Daniel curated the book, analysis of fascism in the Black radical tradition, perceptions of fascism in academia vs. those in organized labor, how social media fuels an otherwise arcane, academic discussion, and more.
Interesting EP. I thought the idea that right wing populism is inherent to Western civilization interesting. Kind of seems like a decent way of reconciling European fascism and American politics.
Although, I'm a little surprised you didn't mention fascist icon Jerry Brown 🤔
isn't fascism also a 20th century version of liberalism? Wouldn't it be correct to put all these phenomena under the umbrella of bonapartist events? They are all failures of the capitalist state in capturing the contradictions trough liberal mechanisms that force the take over by a more authoritarian and reactionary sentiment.
Calling it populism removes the connection with the spirit of the moment that creates the space for authoritarian forces to arise, fascism might not be a perfect descriptor but its more precise than populism, which, like fascism also has a historical moment, and in general cannot be ascribed to the right or the left
Do a part 2 and get in the weeds. Can't get enough
What was the name of that book/piece about the global anti-fascist movment in the 30s again?
Interesting EP. I thought the idea that right wing populism is inherent to Western civilization interesting. Kind of seems like a decent way of reconciling European fascism and American politics.
Although, I'm a little surprised you didn't mention fascist icon Jerry Brown 🤔
As an Adorno head, I have to say I really enjoyed this one. It being very difficult for getting permissions for Adorno feels so Adorno it hurts.
Woa woa. At about 35:00 Huey Long is identified as a Right wing populist? What? I think he is much more in the Left wing populist category.
Boy howdy yes it did happen here.
Excellent, lively conservation, with a mix of scholastic scrutiny and fun-loving digressions. Now I have to get the book. Thanks!
isn't fascism also a 20th century version of liberalism? Wouldn't it be correct to put all these phenomena under the umbrella of bonapartist events? They are all failures of the capitalist state in capturing the contradictions trough liberal mechanisms that force the take over by a more authoritarian and reactionary sentiment.
Calling it populism removes the connection with the spirit of the moment that creates the space for authoritarian forces to arise, fascism might not be a perfect descriptor but its more precise than populism, which, like fascism also has a historical moment, and in general cannot be ascribed to the right or the left