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How do fascists derail democracy? If you study history (or read Project 2025), it’s almost like there’s a recipe book: goose the economy, abolish unions, privatize what’s public, win the support of tycoons. But at what cost? Mesmerize your base so they don’t care. Blind them with your fear-mongering, lies, and promises. Fascism needs a bold leader…the only one who can fix things…a dictator who has the vision and expects others to follow (including women…whether they like it or not). I believe that history is indeed speaking to us — and those who refuse to learn from it are doomed to repeat it. To learn how fascism hijacked Germany a century ago, just watch this five-minute clip. If you care about our democracy and love our country, it’s hard to stop watching. This is an excerpt from my hourlong public television special “The Story of Fascism in Europe,” which is streaming free (and ad-free) at ricksteves.com/fascism. When I produced it back in 2018, I hoped this day would never come in our country. But November 5th is upon us. Please share this with anyone in your life who might need a reminder that the stakes are high…and this is very real.

“DID WE JUST SEE WHAT WE THINK WE JUST SAW?!” Kevin Harlan nearly FELL OUT OF HIS CHAIR. Dan Bonner and @realStanVG were STUNNED. The crew’s reaction to Furman’s dramatic win over Virginia was incredible.

A little paper work for set day, next up 16 games the next four days. #MidcoSports #tdlife

Great story on Peter Frampton lost black Les Paul Custom

We have all seen the devastating footage from #HurricaneIan but this video from Ft Myers Beach is so powerful...this footage from Max Olson will change the way people perceive the true power and danger of storm surge; youtube.com/watch?v=al8yTiCV…

Take three quick minutes and watch!

“The #PACTAct passed the House, and then it passed the Senate. 84-14! So I want people to understand – The #PACTAct passed with overwhelming Republican support. Toomey hasn’t supported it at all, because I think robots can’t feel.” – @jonstewart on @TheLeadCNN with @jaketapper

The @NWSSiouxFalls says they have issued a combined 187 tornado and severe storm warnings through the end of May this year. There were 12 last year and a grand total of 3 in 2020. #SDwx

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One more on Bob Fishman. CBS's Harold Bryant said Fish “gives of himself to others." I saw that firsthand in 2018 when I went to Final 4 wanting to do a story on him. He asked me, instead, if I would interview new main game camera operator, Janis Murray. It was a better story:

Right up your alley: x.com/cbssports/status/13266…

"If I absolutely had to pick one helmet, this would be my favorite." At @TonyStewart's last race in 2016, @JimmieJohnson won his 7th @NASCAR championship and gave Smoke his winning helmet. Watch @jdouglas4's full convo from Stewart's basement tomorrow on #IMS' YouTube channel.

Wonder what it's like to be an on-ice official? Check out last Friday's first #FrozenFaceoff Semifinal from a referee's eyes! 🦓👀 Special thanks to Nathan Wieler for taking us on the ice with a @GoPro! 🎥

From the basketball court to your TV. 📺 The coolest seats in the house aren’t even in the arena. See where a couple of Midco Sports team members catch all the tournament action before sending it to your TV. gomid.co/ndhdu5 #TourneyHQ x #MidcoSports

All sent for Denver vs South Dakota coming up on Midco Sports at 1pm

My old pal, Scott Lima. I still can’t believe he’s gone. REA put up this plaque near his camera position. Incredibly classy. I think about him often, especially on game days.

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In his speech on the pandemic this morning, President Biden pleaded with Americans to get vaccinated, get boosted and wear a mask indoors when around others. He didn't mention bleach, horse pills or sun lamps.

Watch to the very end! @mike_derman @GregEnkers @Sean_Mhd