Tarabuster Fridays: Money Talks, and Democracy Walks In American Fascism - featuring Poppy Champlin

Another day in the resistance against Republican fascism.

Poppy Champlin joins to discuss the madness.

Group behind Project 2025 urges FBI to brand ‘transgender extremists’ a domestic terror threat

Judge throws out Trump's $15 billion lawsuit against New York Times

and more!

We discuss the madness

Welcome back to Tarabuster with comedian Tara Devlin—your one-woman fighting for decency, dignity, democracy, and humanity! In this episode, Tara dives deep into the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s de*th, exploring political viol#nce, media hypocrisy, Republican victimhood, and the dangerous erosion of free speech on college campuses.

What’s Covered In This Episode:

Bold analysis of Charlie Kirk’s legacy: unraveling the truth behind his divisive rhetoric, hate speech, and his impact on American political discourse.

The disturbing canonization of Kirk by media and Republicans—straight out of the fascist playbook. "Hoerst Wessel"

Exposing the double standards: political viol#nce, personal responsibility, and the right’s refusal to look in the mirror.

Case study: Texas A&M’s shocking firing of a lecturer for teaching about gender as a construct—what it means for academic freedom and the future of education.

Tara’s unapologetic take on the Trump movement, GOP hypocrisy, g#n culture, and why empathy is essential for a functioning democracy.

Why sticking together and supporting independent media matters NOW more than ever.

Main Takeaways & Viewer Benefits:

Get the real story behind the headlines—no sugarcoating, no billionaire-backed spin.

Empower yourself with facts, sharp wit, and a community fighting back against right-wing hate and misinformation.

Understand the dangers of political viol#nce, rising fascism, and how you can push back—legally, peacefully, unapologetically.

Your Calls to Action:

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