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The Language of Fascism

Michael Rosen speaks with Jason Stanley, Jacob Urowsky Professor at Yale University, and author of How Fascism Works. They discuss propaganda, slogans and β€˜vermin terminology’.

Michael Rosen speaks with Jason Stanley, the Jacob Urowsky Professor at Yale University to discuss the language of fascism. They discuss propaganda, slogans and β€˜vermin terminology’ as well as how fascist language changes according to culture, geography and time.
Presented by Michael Rosen and produced for ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Audio in Bristol by Ellie Richold.

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Mon 15 May 2023 23:00

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