How do mainstream politicians and pundits contribute to the normalisation of far-right ideas, even as they claim to reject racism and populism? That's one of many vital questions asked by Aaron Winter and Aurelien Mondon in their book Reactionary Democracy.

Following ACFM's recent Trip about Fascism, Keir and Jem speak to Aaron and Aurelien about the making of the "woke conspiracy", how illiberal politics absorbs liberal rhetoric, and why the left has to stop falling for reactionary narratives – and give up "debating" the far-right.

Produced by Matt Huxley.

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ACFM Microdose: Reactionary Democracy w/ Aaron Winter & Aurelien Mondon

Residency show broadcasted live at Radio Tempo Não Pára (06.07.2024)

Artist: @lomadoom

Helter Skelter w/ Loma Doom @ Radio TNP 06.07.2024

Everybody hates a tourist, as Jarvis Cocker once pointed out, and the ACFM gang are no exception in this ACFM Trip exploring the allure of holidays. 

Keir, Jem and Nadia consider all the different ways we avoid work, from holy days and vay-cays to grand tours and gap yahs. Does travel make fools of us all, or is there a smarter, more ethical way to go sightseeing? Is the promise of an annual getaway the only thing keeping the working population docile?

Featuring ideas from John Urry, David Harvey and Arun Saldanha, plus music from Dead Kennedys, Cliff Richard and Madonna.

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ACFM Trip 45: Holidays

Ewald and Fergus made a hypnotic fever dream C90 mixtape on the end tail of the summer. Part of the ongoing Midnight Vultures MV series. Perfect for leisure, sports or even as a soundtrack while answering annoying texts messages, emails and buying stuff online. They came by to celebrate the cassette release with a special radio show and a party at La Perle tonight (24/08/2024).

Midnight Vultures Mixtape Release show w/ Captain Starlight @ Kiosk Radio 24.08.2024

SAGA #19 w/ elyasorin

A month after racist riots engulfed the country, the ACFM crew ask what fascism – and antifascism – look like in Britain today.

Do the riots and counter-protests mark a return to "street politics"? Why didn't the Labour party align itself with opponents of the pogroms? And how popular are extreme rightwing views among Britain's frustrated youth? Jem, Nadia and Keir take a closer look at the make-up of the rioters and the reaction from the public, the media and politicans.

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Produced by Matt Huxley.

ACFM Microdose: The Joy of Fascism

Ryan and Todd explore the classical horror film in terms of the antagonism between life and the beyond, inclusive of death. They focus on the films The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Frankenstein, Invisible Man, Godzilla, and Psycho.

Horror Film

Listen to the other volumes...
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Fasaan Recordings w/ Prins Emanuel, Golden Ivy & Inre Kretsen Grupp [14.09.24.]

Ryan and Todd pay tribute to the recently deceased theorist Fredric Jameson. They note his deep and wide-ranging contributions to a variety of fields and his unique ability to find something valuable in the object of his critique.

ACFM Microdose: Reactionary Democracy w/ Aaron Winter & Aurelien Mondon

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