Aired on March 29, 2026

• Capitalism, Monopolies, Gas Prices

Google defines Fascism as “…Economic Control: While private property often exists, the economy is strictly regimented by the state, often favoring large corporate interests and suppressing labor unions.; Dictatorial Leader: Totalitarian, one-party rule often led by a charismatic dictator (e.g., Mussolini, Hitler) who demands unquestioning loyalty; Suppression of Dissent: Forcible silencing of political opponents, liberals, communists, and socialists, often using secret police and violence.; Militarism: glorification of war and violence as a means to achieve national rejuvenation and territorial expansion.; Subordination of the Individual: Individual interests are disregarded for the perceived “good” of the nation or state.” Listen in and meet our guests:

Born into a blue collar and agricultural clan in rural Pennsylvania, Dr. Jim Crawford was the first in his family to graduate from college. Earning his PhD from the University of North Carolina, he taught US and World History at several universities in the piedmont North Carolina for several decades. He served as chairman of the Chatham County board of commissioners. He is a firm believer in American democracy and trusts that the constitution will hold firm now as it has in past crises despite the broken, distempered electorate.

Michael Joseph Roberto is a musician, historian, writer and retired NCA&T associate professor in contemporary world history. His first book, “The Coming of The American Behemoth: The Origins of Fascism in the United States, 1920-1940” was published in 2018. He is at work on a sequel about the increasing peril of American fascism since Donald Trump won the White House in 2016.

“On The Porch” is hosted by Randolph ”Randy” Voller. He is also the publisher of Chatham County Line. Randy welcomes guests to the show who are from the communities of art, academia, business, and politics for friendly and informative conversations. “On The Porch” airs every Sunday at 6 and 11am, then 6 and 9pm on WCHL-FM 97.9. The show also streams on ChapelBoro.com. Current and previous shows of “On The Porch” are posted as on-demand, ad-free podcasts at ChapelBoro.com, Spotify and Apple Podcasts
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