Fighting Fascism

Long-time political organizers Aaron Regunberg and Jonathan Smucker, and their normie friend Matt DaSilva, discuss the history of fascist takeovers, the conditions enabling them, and the resistance movements that have defeated them, to find lessons for today’s fights against Trump, MAGA, and the growing threat of modern authoritarianism. Want to piss off fascists? This is the podcast for you.

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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

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

President Donald Trump gestures next to first lady Melania Trump during UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House.

Trumpism Abroad—With “American Prestige” Trumpism Abroad—With “American Prestige”

Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison join us at Fighting Fascism for a wide-ranging crossover on Trumpism, fascism, Iran, Israel, USAID, and the future of Democratic foreign policy.

Jun 16, 2026 / Matt DaSilva, Aaron Regunberg, and Jonathan Smucker

FIFA President Gianni Infantino holds the FIFA World Cup winner's trophy while speaking during the FIFA World Cup 2026 International Broadcast Center Grand Opening ceremony.

An Antifascist Guide to the World Cup—With Alex Shephard  An Antifascist Guide to the World Cup—With Alex Shephard 

It turns out there’s a not-insignificant intersection between the World Cup, democracy, and authoritarianism. 

Jun 9, 2026 / Podcast / Matt DaSilva, Aaron Regunberg, and Jonathan Smucker

Demonstrators participate in a “March on Wall Street” to call for economic justice on August 28, 2025, in New York City.

Monopoly v. Democracy—With Matt Stoller & Zephyr Teachout Monopoly v. Democracy—With Matt Stoller & Zephyr Teachout

Matt Stoller and Zephyr Teachout on how democracy is an economic issue.

Jun 2, 2026 / Podcast / Jonathan Smucker, Aaron Regunberg, and Matt DaSilva

President Donald Trump looks on during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on May 21, 2026, in Washington, DC.

It’s the Corruption, Stupid—With David Sirota It’s the Corruption, Stupid—With David Sirota

David Sirota on how we got here and how we can claw our way out. 

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

Students marching in the “No Kings” rally in Burlington, Vermont.

Building Local Power to Win—With Dan Denvir Building Local Power to Win—With Dan Denvir

Aaron and Jonathan talk to Dan Denvir about his local organizing project, Reclaim RI.

May 19, 2026 / Podcast / Matt DaSilva, Aaron Regunberg, and Jonathan Smucker

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman arrives at court at the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building on April 30, 2026, in Oakland, California.

Down With the AI Overlords—With Sarah Myers West Down With the AI Overlords—With Sarah Myers West

Tech expert Sarah Myers West discusses how AI is concentrating power among a handful of oligarchs—and how its future could be made more democratic.

May 12, 2026 / Podcast / Jonathan Smucker, Aaron Regunberg, and Matt DaSilva

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