Beyond Back to Normal with Marisa Franco

Ejeris sits down with organizer, strategist, and Mijente co-founder Marisa Franco for a layered conversation about Latino communities, rising fascism and authoritarianism, and the political failures that brought us to this moment. Marisa breaks down why the debate over whether to call this fascism may matter less than whether movements can organize people around their needs, real consequences, and the futures they want to fight for. Together, Ejeris and Marisa explore why MAGA and Trump’s “Mar-a-Lago politic” are resonating for some Latinos, the credibility crisis facing the Democratic Party, and shifts in Latino voting patterns. This conversation asks how we resist fascism without pretending “normal” was ever enough, and how we organize toward something people can actually believe in. You can find the tools you need to fight fascism at our Resource Hub. Connect with Ejeris Dixon Donate to the Fascism Barometer, and help us create more episodes and resources And when you feel the pressure, share this pod, and visit fascismbarometer.org Full Transcript is available at fascismbarometer.org.  Podcast production by Phil Surkis