Democrats Paved the Way for Fascism — Jennifer Welch on MAGA, Socialism, and Political Revolution

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Jennifer Welch, co-host of I’ve Had It and author of Not Today, Fascists, joins Current Affairs editor in chief Nathan J. Robinson to discuss the rise of Christian nationalism, her political evolution from establishment Democrat to outspoken progressive, and why she believes the Democratic Party needs a radical overhaul.

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0:00 Trump and the Megachurch Pastor Mentality

4:08 How Should Progressives Talk About Religion?

6:27 Can Bernie-Style Populism Win in Red States?

8:21 Kamala Harris in 2028?

10:41 Gaza and the Democratic Party’s Moral Failure

13:45 Hakeem Jeffries, Chuck Schumer, and Democratic Leadership

16:46 Jennifer Welch’s Political Radicalization and Kamala’s Liz Cheney Strategy

24:59 Why Democrats Need to Offer a Real Alternative