Get access to The Backroom Exclusive podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime.In this week's episode of the 1Dime Radio podcast, friend of the show C. Derick Varn (@VarnVlog) returns to discuss whether America under Trump is heading towards fascism and, more importantly, what the differences are between Fascism, Caesarism, and Bonapartism.In The Backroom exclusive segment on Patreon, Varn and I talk about The Politics of Dating, sex dating apps, and what I call "Neoliberal Sexual Politics," Become a Patron at Patreon.com/OneDime if you haven’t already!Timestamps: 00:00 The Backroom Preview03:06 Is America becoming Fascist under Trump?06:15 Defining Fascism and Its Misconceptions 13:36 Fascism's Unique Characteristics25:03 Bonapartism and Caesarism47:12 Fascism's "Socialistic" Component53:02 Fascism as "Neither Left Nor Right"59:52 Conservatism vs Fascism divisions among the right'01:27:11 Conservative shifts in China01:34:03 Historical Comparisons and Critiques01:35:30 The USSR's Changing Position on Fascism01:37:55 Marxism-Leninism vs Fascism01:48:01 The Western Left02:02:45 The Sexual Politics of the Left02:04:11 Transition to The BackroomC. Derick Varn is a theorist, writer, and leftist podcast veteran who runs the show Varn Vlog on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VarnVlogFollow me on X: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial: Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/1dimemanCheck out my main channel videos: https://www.youtube.com/@1DimeeOutro Music by Karl CaseyLeave a like and a comment if you enjoy the show!