102. Fascism 101: How it Rises, and Why It Matters

What is fascism—and how does it actually take hold?

In this episode, we trace the rise of fascism from post–World War I Italy to Hitler’s Germany, looking at the fear, economic instability, political violence, and national humiliation that helped these movements grow. Then we break down how historians define fascism and the warning signs they look for.

This is a foundational primer designed to help you understand fascism as a real historical phenomenon—not just a political insult—and recognize the patterns that made it so dangerous.

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