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9/17/26: End Times Fascism with Naomi Klein, Astra Taylor

September 17, 2026·59 min·5-min readconversationalpolitics
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J.D. Vance’s midterm pitch centers on negative polarization—urging voters to re-elect Republicans not for their achievements, but to avoid Democratic 'extremism.' This strategy reflects Republican desperation amid poor polling, with Democrats holding a consistent 7–13 point lead on the gene

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Naomi Klein

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JD VanceSpeaker JohnsonPete HegsethThomas MassieNaomi KleinAstra Taylor

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End Times Fascism and the Fight for the Living Worldby Naomi Klein, Astra Taylor

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Artificial IntelligenceClimate ChangeCongressForeign PolicyInequalityPolitical NewsUs Politics

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