102. Fascism 101: How it Rises, and Why It Matters
Summary
Host Allie Roper explores the historical roots of fascism, examining how post-WWI trauma, economic collapse, and political instability in Italy and Germany allowed movements led by Mussolini and Hitler to rise. The episode details how established elites initially supported these extremist groups to combat communism, only to see democratic institutions dismantled from within. By contrasting the specific origins of Italian and German fascism, the show provides a foundational framework for understanding the key components of the ideology and recognizing its warning signs in modern political co…
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