David Runciman and Helen Thompson talk to historian Sarah Churchwell about the origins of the idea of American fascism. Does it follow a European model or is it something exceptional? What role do white supremacy and anti-Semitism play in its development? How close has it got to power? And does it make sense to call Trump a fascist?
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