Episode 317: Folks, It's Coming
Summary
Dr. Craig Johnson critiques US Democrats' triangulation toward Trump voters and highlights political violence in Ohio. He reports on the AfD's electoral gains in Germany, the rise of the far-right in France and the UK, and Brazil's upcoming election against Bolsonaro's son. The episode concludes with a "See You in Hell" segment on the death of Italian fascist Stefano Delle Chiaie and a reminder of the 1973 Chilean coup.
Topics discussed
US Democrats triangulating on trans rights and Trump voters
Trump's illegal $5,000 dividend promise for midterms
Armed attack on Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton
AfD election win in Saxony-Anhalt and German political crisis
Marine Le Pen's rise in France and UK migration protests
Brazil election: Lula vs. Flávio Bolsonaro
See You in Hell: Death of Italian fascist Stefano Della Chia
Reflections on the 1973 Chilean coup and democracy
Outro, credits, and social media links
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