In a new series on the rise of fascism in Italy and Germany in the 1920s, I make pertinent comparisons to modern American politics and Trumpism. It's time to call MAGA out for what it is without any further hedging. Likenesses can no longer be ignored. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/historical today to get 10% off your first month. Direct all advertising inquiries to [email protected]. Visit www.airwavemedia.com to find other high-quality podcasts! Find a transcript of this episode with source citations and related imagery at www.historicalblindness.com sometime before the release of the next episode. Pledge support on Patreon to get an ad-free feed with exclusive episodes! Check out my novel, Manuscript Found!  And check out the show merch, which make perfect gifts!  Some music on this episode was licensed under a Blue Dot Sessions blanket license at the time of this episodes publication. Tracks include "Black Ballots," "Cicle DR Valga," "Olivia Wraith," "Access Road 442," "Cicle Gerano," "A Pulse of Rain," "Maisie Dreamer," "Cicle Deserrat" and "Winter in Black." Additional music, including "Remedy for Melancholy," "Plague," and "Seeker," are by Kai Engel, licensed under Creative Commons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices