Naomi Klein & Astra Taylor — End Times Fascism: And the Fight for the Living World - with Wajahat Ali — at Conn Ave
Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor discuss *End Times Fascism: And the Fight for the Living World* with Wajahat Ali. Their conversation examines the apocalyptic beliefs shaping contemporary Christian nationalism, Silicon Valley reactionary culture, and populist survivalism, including messianic prophecy, fears about artificial intelligence, and claims of immigration-driven cultural replacement.
Klein and Taylor argue that these movements share a desire for cleansing catastrophe and a conviction that their supporters will emerge protected or “saved.” Drawing on reporting and analysis, they explore how powerful actors help make the world unlivable before retreating to private islands, Mars, or fortified national bunkers. The discussion also considers the contradictions within this alliance and the possibility of a life-affirming, environmentally grounded politics built around protecting shared existence.
When: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Showtimes: 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Politics and Prose at 5015 Connecticut Avenue NW, 5015 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
Format: In-person conversation with a livestream option
Participants: Naomi Klein, Astra Taylor, and Wajahat Ali
About Naomi Klein: Klein is an award-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker, and the author of *Doppelganger*, *No Logo*, *The Shock Doctrine*, and other books translated into 35 languages. She is an associate professor of geography and codirector of the Centre for Climate Justice at the University of British Columbia, writes for *The Guardian*, and received the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction for *Doppelganger*.
About Astra Taylor: Taylor is a writer, activist, documentarian, and co-founder of the Debt Collective. Her books include *The People’s Platform*, *Democracy May Not Exist, but We’ll Miss It When It’s Gone*, and *The Age of Insecurity*. She has written for *The New Yorker* and *The New York Times*, toured with Neutral Milk Hotel, and delivered the 2023 CBC Massey Lectures.
Moderator: Wajahat Ali is a writer and editor of The Left Hook Substack and a columnist for *The Progressive*. His previous work includes contributing to *The New York Times* and CNN, authoring *The Domestic Crusaders*, and co-hosting “The Stream” on Al Jazeera America.
Tickets: Free
Seating: First come, first served.
Accessibility: To request accommodations or ask accessibility questions, email events@politics-prose.com. The venue recommends making requests about one week before the event, though it will try to accommodate requests made up to the event time.
Related book: *End Times Fascism: And the Fight for the Living World* by Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor is available for preorder in hardcover for $32. The book is scheduled for publication on September 15, 2026.