Andruck 31.08.2026: Widerstand gegen Faschismus / Postliberalismus
Summary
Dirk Laabs and Michael Kraske discuss their new book on resisting the rise of neo-fascism, emphasizing active civic engagement over passive neutrality. The episode also covers Robert Misik’s analysis of the mass psychology behind modern fascism and Philipp Ruch’s historical account of the NSDAP’s 1930 electoral breakthrough. Finally, a collection of essays examines the growing influence of post-liberalism in the US and Germany, debating its theoretical validity and political impact.
Topics discussed
Introduction and overview of today's books
Introduction to 'Widersetzt euch' and author Dirk Laabs
Why information alone is no longer enough
Debunking the neutrality obligation in schools
The CDU's 'culture war' bubble and media criticism
CDU populism on migration and EU criticism
Election results and the need for clear boundaries
The missed opportunity for banning the AfD
Legal mechanisms for banning political parties
Contextualizing AfD membership and mobilization
Democratic failures and addressing the racist core
Building a sustainable civil society resistance
Introduction to 'Erziehung zur Grausamkeit'
The psychology of fascist agitation and trauma
Radicalization through normalized rudeness
Conclusion on 'Erziehung zur Grausamkeit'
Introduction to Philipp Ruch's 'Der Rückfall'
The 1930 election and the rise of the NSDAP
Historical parallels and current democratic threats
Overview of Postliberalism and its critics
Critical analysis of the postliberal debate
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