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Fascist weather and Cable Street
28:02 - 30:56 (02:54)
A discussion on the concept of "leader weather" used by fascists during World War II and the effectiveness of anti-fascist tactics, citing the battle of Cable Street as an example.
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The term "Leader Weather" has been used by authoritarians to describe weather that seems to correspond with the success or approval of their leader.
28:02 - 29:46 (01:43)
Summary
The term "Leader Weather" has been used by authoritarians to describe weather that seems to correspond with the success or approval of their leader.
ChapterFascist weather and Cable Street
EpisodePart Two: Mosley: The British Hitler Who Inspired the Christchurch Shooter
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The battle of Cable Street in 1936 was a pivotal moment in anti-fascist activism and a testimony to the effectiveness of direct action.
29:47 - 30:56 (01:09)
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The battle of Cable Street in 1936 was a pivotal moment in anti-fascist activism and a testimony to the effectiveness of direct action. In an attempt to radicalize Gentiles living near Jewish areas of London's East End, Oswald Mosley and 3,000 of his BUF supporters planned a march that was ultimately stopped by thousands of protestors, mainly local Jewish and Irish residents, who physically blocked the fascist demonstrators from entering the area.