What the far-right are borrowing from history’s fascism aesthetics
Summary
This episode explores how fascist regimes weaponized art, architecture, and media to shape public perception and enforce bodily control. Guests including Zoe Roth, Avi Maracini, and Mark Antliffe discuss historical examples like Leni Riefenstahl’s films and the Italian Futurists, while examining modern parallels in wellness culture, the far-right’s use of aesthetics, and the political backlash against Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance. The discussion highlights how these sensory regimes numb critical thinking and mobilize impulsive violence, urging listeners to recognize and resist the "an…
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