2730 - What it Takes To Fight Our Fascist Era w/ Naomi Klein & Astra Taylor
Summary
Sam Seder discusses Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor’s new book, "End Times: Fascism and the Fight for a Living World," which argues that modern fascism is driven by a coalition of religious, tech, and ethno-nationalist elites accelerating toward ecological collapse. The episode also covers a 60 Minutes investigation into the Trump administration’s monetization of the pardon process, highlighting how brokers charge millions for access to the White House.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Smalls Cat Food
Show Intro and Headlines
News: Iran, Trump Pardons, and EPA
CBS 60 Minutes Exposé on Pardon Brokers
Sponsor: Wildgrain Bakery
Sponsor: Zocdoc
Interview Intro: Naomi Klein and Ast Taylor
Defining 21st Century Fascism and Media Denial
Historical Parallels: Liberalism and the Rise of Fascism
The End Times Alliance: Three Prongs of Power
Climate Crisis, AI, and Accelerationism
Tech Oligarchs and the AI Bubble
Hatred for the Natural World and Wealth Hoovering
Data Centers, Energy, and Local Resistance
Contempt for the Masses and Political Strategy
The Epene Class and AI Job Displacement
Building Broad Coalitions Against Tech Power
Israel as a Model for High-Tech Bunkered States
Local Action vs. Global Crises and Religion
Conclusion: Fighting for the Living World
Outro, Technical Issues, and Final Sponsors
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