Episode 316: I Swear I'll Cover Antarctica One of These Days
Summary
Host Dr. Craig Johnson examines the global rise of the radical right, covering US efforts to suppress voting, White House fascist-themed games, and US-Venezuela oil deals. The episode details political shifts in Argentina, the UK, Guinea-Bissau, and Germany’s AfD gains, alongside Spain-Morocco disputes and Israeli genocide proposals. It concludes with a historical profile of Australian fascist Eric Campbell.
Topics discussed
Introduction and global scope of the episode
US midterm election interference and voter suppression plans
Charges against youth involved in San Diego mosque shooting
White House website features fascist-themed arcade games
US-Venezuela oil deal and Argentina's political shifts
Nigel Farage's legal issues and UK political landscape
Guinea-Bissau constitutional changes undermining democracy
Germany: Power plant sabotage concerns and AFD election prospects
Spain and Morocco dispute over migrant crisis in Ceuta
Israeli legislator proposes forced removal of Gaza inhabitants
See You in Hell: History of Australian fascist Eric Campbell
Outro, credits, and social media links
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