Does a Trump Win Mean Fascism? The Socialist View

Does a Trump Win Mean Fascism? The Socialist View

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump appear to be neck and neck in the presidential election, bringing the possibility of a second Trump term closer to reality. But would a Trump victory really bring the end of democracy and the rise of fascism? Brian Becker and Eugene Puryear put election 2024 in its historical context, reviewing key moments to understand this moment such as the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, the rise of Hitler's Germany, and the George Floyd uprisings.


Brian is joined by Eugene Puryear, an author and political organizer, and co-host of The Freedom Side LIVE, a live video show every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern on BreakThrough News.


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The Real Story: Haiti -- Imperialism Meets Resistance!

The Real Story: Haiti -- Imperialism Meets Resistance!

In 1791 and 1804 the oppressed people of Haiti carried out a revolution unlike any other in world history. It ushered in a new era. It was the beginning of the end for chattel slavery in the United St...

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In the News: What Will Happen if Derek Chauvin Walks Free?

In the News: What Will Happen if Derek Chauvin Walks Free?

On today's "In the News" roundtable, Brian Becker, Nicole Roussell, Esther Iverem and Walter Smolarek discuss the trial of Derek Chauvin and other grotesque features of the American police state, pro...

30 Mar 202147min

The Real Story: What North Korea Wants and What the American People Don't Know About the Korean War

The Real Story: What North Korea Wants and What the American People Don't Know About the Korean War

North Korea fires tactical short range missiles in a recent missile test and the American media has proclaimed this to be a major provocation testing the Biden administration. Donald Trump met twice...

25 Mar 202157min

Capitalism in Crisis: The Main Threat to U.S. Capitalism is U.S. Capitalism

Capitalism in Crisis: The Main Threat to U.S. Capitalism is U.S. Capitalism

Brian and Prof. Wolff discuss the Biden administration's new major economic proposal, promising to spend trillions to create huge numbers of jobs and enact policies beneficial to working people. But ...

24 Mar 202133min

In the News: China Tells Secretary of State: The U.S. is Not Our Master

In the News: China Tells Secretary of State: The U.S. is Not Our Master

On today's "In the News" roundtable, Brian Becker, Esther Iverem and Walter Smolarek discuss the tense summit in Alaska between top US and Chinese officials, the significance of the struggle to unio...

23 Mar 202148min

The Real Story: Iraq War Veteran: "War Crimes Fueled Iraqi & GI Resistance"

The Real Story: Iraq War Veteran: "War Crimes Fueled Iraqi & GI Resistance"

March 19 marks the 18th anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. The catastrophic warfare that followed claimed the lives of over a million Iraqis, led to the death or life-altering injury of ten...

18 Mar 20211h 2min

Capitalism in Crisis: When Right Wing Politicians and Economists Sound the Alarm About Inflation, Don’t Believe the Hype

Capitalism in Crisis: When Right Wing Politicians and Economists Sound the Alarm About Inflation, Don’t Believe the Hype

Brian and Prof. Wolff discuss inflation. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen assured the public last weekend that growing fears of rising inflation are misplaced. Is this true? What is inflation? Why does...

17 Mar 202135min

In the News: War Crimes and the Capitalist Warfare State

In the News: War Crimes and the Capitalist Warfare State

On today's "In the News" roundtable, Brian Becker, Esther Iverem and Walter Smolarek discuss the upcoming anniversaries of some of the most infamous crimes of U.S. imperialism, the latest development...

16 Mar 202146min

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