I've Had It Fifty Shades of Fascism
Feb 12, 2026
Ana Kasparian, political commentator and co-host of The Young Turks, joins to unpack media, politics, and public anger. She revisits a viral clip and explains why she distinguishes fascism from authoritarianism. Conversations jump from local policy and policing to Epstein files, foreign influence, party disillusionment, and uneasy cross-aisle coalitions.
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Megachurches As Political Enablers
- Mega-church culture can enable political authoritarianism by demanding obedience and deflecting accountability.
- Jennifer Welch argues megachurches provide a permission structure that helps normalize and protect corrupt political actors.
Deconstructing Faith Increased Happiness
- Angie “Pumps” Sullivan shares her personal deconstruction of evangelical Christianity and the relief it brought.
- She says leaving faith removed self-judgment and increased her happiness and agency.
Epstein Files Erode Trust In Institutions
- Recent Epstein file revelations deepen distrust in institutions by showing elite protection and withheld documents.
- Ana Kasparian says this undermines faith in government and accountability across parties.
