Aaron Regunberg

AaronRegunberg

Aaron Regunberg is a climate lawyer, a contributing editor at The New Republic, and a former Rhode Island state representative.

Chud of the Rings—With Bret Devereaux

Chud of the Rings—With Bret Devereaux Chud of the Rings—With Bret Devereaux

Historian Bret Devereaux joins Fighting Fascism to examine how the far right distorts history, Western civilization, and Tolkien—and how those narratives can be challenged.

Aug 10, 2026 / Podcast / Matt DaSilva, Jonathan Smucker, and Aaron Regunberg

Democratic Senate primary winner Abdul El-Sayed and Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow on August 5, 2026, in Detroit, Michigan

Will El-Sayed’s Centrist Opponents “Vote Blue No Matter Who”? Will El-Sayed’s Centrist Opponents “Vote Blue No Matter Who”?

It’s time for the Democratic establishment to take its own medicine.

Aug 6, 2026 / Aaron Regunberg

Robert F Kennedy Jr. speaks during an “Eat Real Food” rally in Austin, Texas, on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Is Animal Welfare the Next MAHA? With Astra Taylor Is Animal Welfare the Next MAHA? With Astra Taylor

Astra Taylor joins Fighting Fascism to discuss the right’s growing interest in animal welfare, the politics of animal rights, and what the left risks overlooking.

Aug 3, 2026 / Podcast / Aaron Regunberg, Jonathan Smucker, and Matt DaSilva

Wildfire smoke from Canada shrouds the sun behind the skyline of New York City on July 17, 2026.

The People Versus Big Oil—With Jamie Henn  The People Versus Big Oil—With Jamie Henn 

Jamie Henn joins Fighting Fascism to discuss holding Big Oil accountable, the politics of climate change, and how to confront the climate crisis with urgency and hope.

Jul 27, 2026 / Podcast / Jonathan Smucker, Matt DaSilva, and Aaron Regunberg

President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during the daily morning briefing at Palacio Nacional on July 15, 2026, in Mexico City, Mexico.

Borderlands—With Ken Salazar  Borderlands—With Ken Salazar 

Former Senator Ken Salazar joins Fighting Fascism to discuss immigration, the US-Mexico border, Democratic strategy, and the politics of Mexico under AMLO and Claudia Sheinbaum.

Jul 20, 2026 / Podcast / Aaron Regunberg, Matt DaSilva, and Jonathan Smucker

Pope Leo XIV during a visit at the Maqam Echahid Martyrs' Monument in El Madania, near Algiers, on April 13, 2026.

Dope Popes—With Matt Sitman Dope Popes—With Matt Sitman

Matthew Sitman joins Fighting Fascism to discuss Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, the Catholic critique of Big Tech and inequality, and faith in contemporary politics.

Jul 13, 2026 / Podcast / Matt DaSilva, Jonathan Smucker, and Aaron Regunberg

A copy of the Declaration of Independence hangs at Bull House, a former home of Thomas Paine, on July 4, 2026, in Lewes, England.

Founding Myths—With Tad Stoermer Founding Myths—With Tad Stoermer

On this episode of Fighting Fascism, historian Tad Stoermer revisits the American founding, exploring the Revolution, the fight over the Constitution, and the enduring legacy of d...

Jul 7, 2026 / Podcast / Matt DaSilva, Jonathan Smucker, and Aaron Regunberg

Los Angeles, California: UPS strikers during week of strike.

For the Union Makes Us Strong—With Sara Nelson For the Union Makes Us Strong—With Sara Nelson

Sara Nelson joins Fighting Fascism to discuss the challenges facing unions, organized labor’s fight against fascism, and where the movement goes next.

Jun 30, 2026 / Podcast / Jonathan Smucker, Matt DaSilva, and Aaron Regunberg

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani (C) holds hands with Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) at the end of a campaign rally at Forest Hills Stadium in the Queens borough of New York City on October 26, 2025.

Why Zohran Mamdani Just Made the Case for an AOC Presidential Run Why Zohran Mamdani Just Made the Case for an AOC Presidential Run

All of the mayor’s endorsed candidates won last week. His ability to reshape New York City’s political landscape shows what happens when a socialist takes executive power.

Jun 29, 2026 / Aaron Regunberg

Autonomous robotic dogs fitted with hyper-realistic silicone heads modeled after US entrepreneurs Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos come face to face as part of the interactive art installation.

A Practical Guide to Messing With Big Tech Oligarchs—With Cory Doctorow A Practical Guide to Messing With Big Tech Oligarchs—With Cory Doctorow

On this episode of Fighting Fascism, the man who named enshittification breaks down why AI is the biggest financial scam in history—and how to actually resist it.

Jun 23, 2026 / Podcast / Jonathan Smucker, Aaron Regunberg, and Matt DaSilva

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