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Henry Giroux, Chaired Professor of Scholarship in the Public Interest at McMaster University, joins David to discuss neo-liberal fascism and whether fascism…
Fascism no longer announces itself with marching boots or military coups. It now emerges through culture, through the seductive rhythms of social…
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WORT 89.9FM Madison · How to Build Civic Courage with Henry Giroux On today’s show, social critic Henry Giroux discusses what he…
Henry Giroux joins Dick Price and Sharon Kyle of the LA Progressive to discuss the need for a radical democracy. He brings…
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