Refuse Fascism, hosted by Sam Goldman, is a weekly all-volunteer political show examining the threat of fascism in the United States, with commentary on elections, civil rights and dissent. It has 308 episodes since June 2020, with episodes typically around 52 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode (estimated). Suggested rate is $40 to $200 per episode.
Engaged civic audience following weekly analysis of US democracy and fascism
- Weekly episodes of about 52 minutes with a consistent 7-day cadence over 300-plus episodes
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 263 ratings signals an invested listener base
- Guests include scholars and public figures such as Ibram X. Kendi and Omer Aziz
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo monologue, panel discussion
- Tone
- serious, urgent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the feed lists no funding links and the website describes a podcast shop only.
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Feed carries an explicit flag (explicit=1) and episode titles reference violence and criminalization, such as 'Prairieland' and 'Stealing Elections, American Style'.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | refusefascism.org/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1522364165 |
| RSS feed | anchor.fm/s/24456d88/podcast/rss |
Benchmark score: 69 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Theocrats, Tech Lords, and the Quest for Absolute Power | 2026-10-11 | 52 min |
| The Rolling Coup to Lock Fascism Into Place: How Do We Stop It? | 2026-10-05 | 1 h 27 min |
| Two Views of Trump/MAGA Fascism. Two Very Different Paths Forward. | 2026-09-28 | 53 min |
| Fascism, Faith and the Cost of Silence with Father David Gierlach | 2026-09-21 | 35 min |
| From Alarm to Action: Confronting Fascist Consolidation | 2026-09-07 | 48 min |
| Defending the Vote—and Defeating Fascism | 2026-08-30 | 52 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
The Refuse Fascism podcast is an independent and all-volunteer show that produces weekly episodes that expose, analyze, and oppose the very real danger and threat of fascism coming to power in the United States. Hosted by Sam Goldman, produced by volunteers with Refuse Fascism.
About Refuse Fascism
Refuse Fascism is a weekly podcast produced by the Refuse Fascism volunteer group and hosted by Sam Goldman. The show examines the threat of fascism in the United States, covering election integrity, civil rights, and political dissent through interviews and solo analysis. Episodes run about 52 minutes on a seven-day cadence, with 308 episodes in the feed since June 2020.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows a 4.7 average rating from 263 ratings. Audience figures are estimates only: the show likely reaches around 2,000 to 8,000 listeners per episode, with an audience skewing older and mostly American. The feed and Apple listing show no named sponsors.
A sponsor could fit a civic, nonfiction or voter-information brand. The estimated rate is $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, based on estimated downloads, not published figures. Sources: the podcast feed, the Refuse Fascism website, and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Refuse Fascism can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Refuse Fascism
How much does Refuse Fascism charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Refuse Fascism's estimated rate is $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing depends on the sponsor and the episode.
What is Refuse Fascism about?
Refuse Fascism is a weekly podcast that examines the threat of fascism in the United States. It covers elections, civil rights, and political dissent through interviews and analysis, hosted by Sam Goldman.
How do I contact Refuse Fascism about sponsoring an episode?
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