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EPISODE · Nov 25, 2025 · 33 MIN

The Fascists Want You Thin

from Why, America? with Leeja Miller · host Leeja Miller

Thin is in, but is it the fascists' fault? Online discourse has been swirling about Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and Michelle Yeoh making the red carpet rounds for Wicked while looking particularly gaunt. Is this the product of fascism, or is fascism merely capitalizing on a long history of fatphobia that was already within us? Today we're talking about the politics of bodies. Go to https://ground.news/Leeja to stay fully informed on US Politics and see all sides of every story. Subscribe through my link for 40% off for unlimited access on the Vantage plan. 🔗 Sources: https://www.leejamiller.com/episodes/2025/11/24/the-fascists-want-you-thin  👑 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leejamiller 👕 Get your Reagan Ruined Everything t-shirt right here: https://leejamillermerch.com/ 📃Sign up for Why, America? The Newsletter for news insights every Friday: https://leejamiller.substack.com     

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