# #51 - Are We Living Under Fascism? Understanding What It Really Means

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Podcast: [Diplomacy and Discourse Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/diplomacy-and-discourse-podcast-6570019)
Published: 2026-09-21T18:51:28+00:00
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## Resource

Is America a fascist country? This episode dives into what fascism actually is, historical examples from Nazi Germany to Mussolini's Italy, how it differs from other ideologies, and why claims that the United States is fascist are wrong. Part 1 of our Political Ideologies series examines how ordinary people get pulled into fascist movements and how to actually identify fascism in the real world. #politics #fascism #usa #history #politicalideology #education #worldnews #geopolitics #america #government #political #ideology #democracy #authoritarianism #society

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