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In this week's episode of the 1Dime Radio podcast, friend of the show C. Derick Varn (@VarnVlog) returns to discuss whether America under Trump is heading towards fascism and, more importantly, what the differences are between Fascism, Caesarism, and Bonapartism.

In The Backroom exclusive segment on Patreon, Varn and I talk about the politics of dating, sex, dating apps, and what I call "Neoliberal Sex Politics."  Become a Patron at ⁠Patreon.com/OneDime⁠ if you haven’t already!

Timestamps: 

00:00 The Backroom Preview

03:06 Is America becoming Fascist under Trump?

06:15 Defining Fascism and Its Misconceptions 13:36 Fascism's Unique Characteristics

25:03 Bonapartism and Caesarism

37:00: Unitary Executive Theory

47:12 Fascism's "Socialistic" Component

53:02 Fascism as "Neither Left Nor Right"

58:00: Fascism as Socialism in Crisis

01:27:11 Conservatism vs Fascism: Divisions among the right

01:34:03 Marxism-Leninism vs Fascism

02:02:45 The Sexual Politics of the Left

02:04:11 Transition to The Backroom

C. Derick Varn is a theorist, writer, and leftist podcast veteran who runs the show Varn Vlog on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VarnVlog

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Outro Music by Karl Casey

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