On Offense: Conversations with Kris Goldsmith
On Offense: Conversations with Kris Goldsmith
Podcast Description
On Offense: Conversations with Kris Goldsmith features raw, urgent, and unfiltered conversations about the fight against fascism in America. Hosted by Kris Goldsmith — combat veteran, antifascist investigator, and founder of Task Force Butler and Veterans Fighting Fascism — this series brings you behind the scenes of the struggle to defend democracy from the radical right.
These episodes include Substack Live interviews, collaborative deep dives, and audio dispatches that explore domestic extremism, authoritarian threats, and the growing grassroots resistance. You'll also hear voices from the broader antifascist movement, including co-hosts of the Find Out podcast — a sharp, unapologetic roundtable of veteran and activist creators pushing back against disinformation and hate.
Whether you're a veteran, researcher, organizer, or concerned citizen, this feed will give you the context and clarity to join the fight — wherever you are.
Because fighting fascism requires more than silence. onoffense.substack.com
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as domestic extremism, grassroots resistance, and the implications of authoritarianism. Episode examples include discussions on the intersection of veterans and hate groups, exploring how the Trump administration has affected domestic terrorism prevention. Other episodes promote community engagement via antifascist book clubs and organizing local actions, emphasizing real-world strategies for democratic defense.
On Offense: Conversations with Kris Goldsmith features raw, urgent, and unfiltered conversations about the fight against fascism in America. Hosted by Kris Goldsmith — combat veteran, antifascist investigator, and founder of Task Force Butler and Veterans Fighting Fascism — this series brings you behind the scenes of the struggle to defend democracy from the radical right.
These episodes include Substack Live interviews, collaborative deep dives, and audio dispatches that explore domestic extremism, authoritarian threats, and the growing grassroots resistance. You’ll also hear voices from the broader antifascist movement, including co-hosts of the Find Out podcast — a sharp, unapologetic roundtable of veteran and activist creators pushing back against disinformation and hate.
Whether you’re a veteran, researcher, organizer, or concerned citizen, this feed will give you the context and clarity to join the fight — wherever you are.
Because fighting fascism requires more than silence.
The Dangerous Myth of “Unpaid Authenticity” and the Smear Campaign Against Pro-Democracy Creators
I want to talk about what it actually takes to do pro-democracy work in 2025—and why it’s so infuriating to see people smear those of us who are trying to survive while doing it.
This is my full response to the WIRED article by Taylor Lorenz that falsely implies creators in the pro-democracy incubator program Chorus are paid operatives of the DNC. I break down why this framing is dangerous and dishonest—and share my personal story of nearly burning out of the movement entirely. This piece is a defense of creators doing vital work on the frontlines of the fight for democracy, and a call to fund the people taking real risks to stop fascism.If you value what I do, become a paid subscriber on Substack or share this episode with someone who can.
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