EP7 Hardcore History On Fire

In this Hardcore History Addendum, Dan Carlin and Daniele Bolelli engage in a cross cast to discuss the evolving understanding of the political spectrum, particularly in the United States, and the attempts to redefine terms like left-wing, right-wing, fascism, and Nazism. They trace the historical origins of the left-right political spectrum to revolutionary France, explore the traditional understanding of extremist philosophies, and critique modern efforts to associate Nazism with left-wing ideologies. They also discuss the role of freedom as a defining force in political ideologies, the dangers of factionalism, and the challenges of having a civil public discourse in an era of social media and contradictory information. The conversation further explores the appeal of authoritarian figures, the unsustainability of the U.S. empire, and the qualities needed in a leader to navigate current political challenges, referencing historical figures like Eisenhower and Theodore Roosevelt.