Niteshift

Mon, Jan 12, 2026 22:00 PM

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Hosts: Mike Sargent

Topics:

America & Fascism – A discussion of fascism not as a future threat, but as a recurring force in American history, particularly for people of color and marginalized communities. -
Racism, Violence & Impunity – Reflections on racial violence, the normalization of brutality, and the lack of accountability for state and institutional actors, including contemporary parallels to historical abuses. -
Religion, Power & Patriarchy – An examination of how religious ideology has been used to justify social inequality, reinforce patriarchy, and avoid accountability—both historically and in modern political movements in the U.S. and abr -
The 1933 Fascist Coup Attempt – A look at the failed Business Plot exposed by General Smedley Butler, and how mainstream media initially minimized the story—drawing parallels to modern media denial and selective coverage. -
Media, Misinformation & Perception – How traditional news outlets and social media shape public understanding, suppress certain narratives, and influence political behavior. -
USPS Postmark Rule Change – Discussion of recent changes to postal processing rules and their potential impact on mail - in voting, healthcare access, and other time
Geopolitics & Speculative Television – Analysis of geopolitical themes in contemporary television, including how speculative fiction mirrors real - world power struggles and historical patterns.
Aliens, Disclosure & Cultural Fascination – A lighter but revealing discussion on claims of extraterrestrial contact and why such stories persist during periods of political instability. -

Synopsis:

THEME:

Anger, patriarchy, race, and power

America’s Drift Toward Fascism

This episode of NiteShift examines America’s long and ongoing relationship with fascism, racial violence, and authoritarian power—past and present. Through historical case studies, contemporary policy changes, media analysis, and speculative fiction, the conversation explores how racism, religion, capitalism, and state power intersect to shape lived reality in the U.S. The show also looks at how media—both traditional and social—frames public understanding, and how science fiction often reflects truths that mainstream discourse avoids.

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Maria Barbieri -
Joseph Mauceri -

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