Air Date: 8/21/2018 Today we take a look at some of the reasons behind the rise of right-wing movements around the world but also at some of the various shapes they're taking, strategies they're following and emerging trends that may lend them additional momentum in the future Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991   Episode Sponsors: BetterHelp| Amazon USA| Amazon CA| Amazon UK  Support Best of the Left on Patreon!   SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: Madeleine Albright’s Warning Of Global Fascism - The Diane Rehm Show - Air Date 4-24-18 Madeleine Albright discusses the rise of right-wing authoritarianism around the world and the demagogic nature of Trump. Ch. 2: Elif Shafak on the fragility of democracy - Ideas from CBC - Air Date 3-2-18 Turkish writer Elif Shafak warns of the fragility of democracy, the strategies of populist demagogues and the importance of not belittling those who are fearful but not allowing ourselves to be guided by fear either. Ch. 3: Eliane Glaser on the misguided reaction to a rejection of politics - This is Hell - Air Date 5-8-18 Eliane Glaser breaks down Brexit and the uprising of anti-politics against technocratic policies of the elite. Ch. 4: THE MIDTERMS MINUTE (Primaries) -Support Progressives in Arizona and Florida on 8.28 - Best of the Left Activism Click the title and/or scroll down for quick links and resources from this segment. Ch. 5: Katha Pollitt: Is Trumpism fascism? - Start Making Sense from @TheNation - Air Date 8-1-18 Katha Pollitt on Trump's attacks on democracy which have a lot in common with authoritarian around the world. Austerity, pushed by right-wing parties, creates the economic anxiety that fuels racism and anti-immigrant sentiment. Ch. 6: Branko Milanovic on the economic realities that lead to angry populism - The Good Fight - Air Date 12-16-17 Yascha Mounk and Branko Milanovic discuss why economic causes of populism are often expressed in cultural ways. Ch. 7: Dr. Lukasz Pawlowski on Liberal vs Illiberal Democracy - Ideas from CBC - Air Date 4-10-18 Dr. Lukasz Pawlowski explains that a country being a democracy only tells you how people gain power, it doesn't tell you how that power is used. A critical difference between liberal and illiberal democracy. Ch. 8: Yuval Noah Harari: Why fascism is so tempting and how your data could power it - @TEDTalks - Air Date 6-8-18 Author and historian Yuval Noah Harari explains the important difference between fascism and nationalism -- and what the consolidation of our data means for the future of democracy. Ch. 9: Final comments on the barriers to a united front against fascism in America   THE MIDTERMS MINUTE: Check on candidates endorsed by Justice Democrats | Brand New Congress | DSA | Latino Victory | Our Revolution Phone bank with Justice Democrats “Justice Dialer”  & Brand New Congress GOTV Dialer Check your state registration deadlines and voter ID laws with rockthevote.org For an easy way to donate to candidates, check out DownTicket.com on your mobile browser. “15 Ways to Help a Campaign Win Their Election” (Political Charge) AUGUST 28TH Arizona (Reg. Deadlines: Primaries - July 30th / General - Oct 9) EARLY VOTING: Aug 1st-28th U.S. Senate: Deedra Abboud  U.S. House 2nd District: Mary Matiella  U.S. House 3rd District: Raul Grijalva (incumbent; will likely win primary)  Governor: David Garcia Florida (Reg. Deadlines: Primaries - July 30th / General - Oct 9)  EARLY VOTING: Aug 18th-25th U.S. House 7th District: Chardo Richardson U.S. House 8th District: Sanjay Patel  U.S. House 18th District: Pam Keith U.S. House 26th District: Debbie Mucarsel-Powell  U.S. House 27th District: Michael Hepburn Heads up for Nov. 6th! U.S. Senate: Bill Nelson (incumbent; uncontested in primary; running against Rick Scott in Nov) Governor: Andrew Gillum Researched & Written by BOTL Communications Director Amanda Hoffman    MUSIC:  Opening Theme: Loving Acoustic Instrumental by John Douglas Orr  Filmore (Blue Dot Sessions) Vittoro - Aeronaut (Blue