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Christopher Mathias in Conversation with Kim Kelly: To Catch a Fascist

Feb 03, 2026

Acclaimed journalist Christopher Mathias joins us for an urgent, provocative online conversation with labor reporter Kim Kelly on the rise of white nationalist and neo-Nazi movements in the US — and Mathias’ new book, To Catch a Fascist: The Fight to Expose the Radical Right.

A gripping, deeply reported look at the rise of white nationalist and neo-Nazi movements in America, To Catch a Fascist follows the anti-fascist activist networks — often misunderstood and demonized by the right and the left alike — working to expose and disrupt right wing violence before it occurs. Moving inside this largely unseen and often dangerous conflict, Mathias shows how right wing extremist groups organize and gain influence — and why early warnings about their growing power have so often been dismissed.

How do extremist movements embed themselves in public life? What does effective resistance actually look like? And what are the moral and civic stakes of confronting political violence in real time? Join Mathias and Kelly for as they discuss Mathias’ clarifying investigation — a call to civic attention, reminding us that democratic institutions endure only when citizens are willing to identify clear threats and respond with purpose.

This program is part of 92NY Recanati-Kaplan Talks.
Supported by Craig Newmark Philanthropies in association with Take9, a cybersecurity awareness initiative promoting safer online practices to strengthen our nation’s security
An initiative of the 92NY Belfer Center for Innovation and Social Impact.
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