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The Fascism Barometer

Ejeris Dixon
Fascism
Authoritarianism
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Learning about fascism can feel overwhelming and terrifying. The Fascism Barometer is a podcast and resource hub to answer your questions and explore solutions together. Join our movement meteorologist Ejeris Dixon and a crew of amazing guests to discuss how rising fascism affects our safety, our communities, and how we can stop it.

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In this "Midnight Musing", Ejeris argues that opposing fascism can’t mean simply defending a status quo that is already failing so many people. It also requires looking inward at who progressive movements haven’t reached, who they’ve pushed away. Ej... more

Ejeris sits down with organizer, strategist, and Mijente co-founder Marisa Franco for a layered conversation about Latino communities, rising fascism and authoritarianism, and the political failures that brought us to this moment. Marisa breaks down ... more

Ejeris sits down with organizer, sociologist, and United Vision for Idaho Executive Director Adrienne Evans for a powerful conversation about belonging, authoritarianism, and what it really takes to build a movement that can stop rising fascism. Draw... more

In this bonus episode of Midnight Musings, Ejeris Dixon reflects on the emotional toll of living through escalating war, increasing violence, attacks on immigrant and Trans communities, and the growing repression of activists and organizers.

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Recent Guests

Marisa Franco
Director and Co-founder of Mijente
Mijente
Episode: Beyond Back to Normal with Marisa Franco
Adrienne Evans
Executive Director of United Vision for Idaho, sociologist focusing on democracy and movement building
United Vision for Idaho
Episode: Don’t Cede the Country with Adrienne Evans
Sendolo Diaminah
Co-director of the Carolina Federation, a statewide organization in North Carolina focused on building a new political majority rooted in belonging and governing power
Carolina Federation
Episode: Building Governing Power with Sendolo Diaminah
Linda Burnham
Activist, writer, and strategist focused on women's rights and racial justice
Movement / Fascism Barometer guest
Episode: How We Grow Our Power with Linda Burnham
Alicia Garza
An author, political strategist, organizer, cheeseburger enthusiast. Founder of Black Futures Lab and co-creator of #BlackLivesMatter.
Freedom Together Foundation
Episode: The Recipe for Resistance: Alicia Garza on Scapegoats, Solidarity, and Strategy Pt. 2
Darakshan Raja
Founding executive director of Muslims for Just Futures, advocate for social justice and community empowerment
Muslims for Just Futures
Episode: What the War on Terror Can Teach Us about Fascism with Darakshan Raja
Tarso Luis Ramos
Speaker and movement advisor on authoritarianism and fascism.
Political Research Associates
Episode: What Time Is It on the Clock of Fascism? — Tarso Ramos on the Urgency to Act, Part 1
Erica Woodland
Facilitator, consultant, psychotherapist, and healing justice practitioner with over 20 years of experience.
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network
Episode: Feel Everything to Fight Strategically: Erica Woodland on Emotions, Trauma, Healing, and Resistance
Rachel Herzing
An organizer, activist, and educator with extensive experience in grassroots movements against policing and imprisonment.
Co-author of 'How to Abolish Prisons', Director of the Yarrow Institute
Episode: Disrupting The Frontline of Fascism: Prisons and Policing with Rachel Herzing

Host

Ejeris Dixon
Host and movement meteorologist guiding discussions on fascism, coalition building, and movement strategy.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 113 ratings
  • Let’s learn together!

    Every single episode - incredibly packed with approachable and essential information. The revolution is possible and we need each other, shared language, and folks that can help us SEE it. Thank you for this!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lalalalalla
    United Statesa year ago
  • Very helpful and accessible!

    Really good resource for sharing with folks who aren’t super involved with politics, but still want to do something:

    I was able to share an episode with a younger cousin and they really appreciated how the host breaks down concepts and terms in a way that is easy to understand.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ali "The Yellow Dart" M
    United States2 years ago
  • Grounded information

    Most conversations about fascism seem to only talk about history or make wild claims about the future, but these conversations actually take lessons from history and apply them to assessing the current moment, and the near future impacts on our communities in ways that we can actually organize around and respond to. The language is accessible and the tone is connecting - you can feel the long arc of relationships behind Ejeris and her guests. A great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Unicorns and Dinosaurs
    United States2 years ago
  • Perfect tone, content, and guests

    Just dipping my toe back into media consumption post-election and this podcast is the perfect bridge. The tone, content, and guests are just right. Thank you for this, Ejeris.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MyBikeBetty
    United States2 years ago
  • So needed!!

    Thank you so much for this essential podcast! These learnings and the way in which the information is delivered is so helpful during these very scary and terrifying times. I have learned so much from the host and the guests to help me and my community!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nathan2328
    United States2 years ago

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Chapters and guests are seen as essential, resonating with people seeking practical action and solidarity against fascism.
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#148
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#113
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#224
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#247
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Don’t Cede the Country with Adrienne Evans
Q: On a scale of 1 to 10, how fascist do you think the current moment is, and what does that mean for organizing strategies?
Adrienne argues that the spectrum is imperfect and that the situation is more nuanced than a single scale can capture; the effective approach is to engage with people through listening and relationship-building rather than labeling or stereotyping, recognizing that belonging and invitation can move conversations forward.
Building Governing Power with Sendolo Diaminah
Q: Where do you think we are on the Fascism Barometer and why?
I'd put it around a 7 or 8, driven by the deployment of state power to repress, intimidate, and weaponize the federal apparatus; yet there is potential to turn this around if we mobilize masses and strengthen organizing inside and outside formal institutions.
What the War on Terror Can Teach Us about Fascism with Darakshan Raja
Q: What does the term legitimizing impunity mean in the context of the War on Terror?
Legitimizing impunity refers to the justification of violence against entire communities for the crimes of individuals and the lack of accountability for actions taken under the guise of fighting terrorism.
What the War on Terror Can Teach Us about Fascism with Darakshan Raja
Q: Can you explain what the War on Terror was and how it has affected Muslim communities?
The War on Terror post-9/11 led to widespread violence and oppression against Muslim communities, promoting heavy surveillance and militarized responses rather than focusing on the real perpetrators of terror.
The Recipe for Resistance: Alicia Garza on Scapegoats, Solidarity, and Strategy, Part 1
Q: What do you think are the parts of fascism that are most important for marginalized communities to understand?
Fascism weaponizes white supremacy to create division and scapegoats, which is a tactic to garner support for authoritarian leaders.

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A thoughtful, activist‑driven show that centers anti‑fascism, community organizing, and practical resistance. Episodes frequently feature veteran organizers, researchers, and coalition builders discussing power, solidarity across movements, and concrete strategies to defend rights, mobilize communities, and counter authoritarian trends. The format often blends historical lessons with current policy moves, mental health and healing justice, and actionable steps for 2026 and beyond. A standout trait is the way guests span grassroots organizing, policy advocacy, and scholarly analysis, providing both strategic frameworks and on‑the‑ground tactics for listeners who want to act despite rising fascist pressures.

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1. Marisa Franco
2. Adrienne Evans
3. Sendolo Diaminah
4. Linda Burnham
5. Alicia Garza
6. Darakshan Raja
7. Tarso Luis Ramos
8. Erica Woodland

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