Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor, two leading voices on climate justice and democracy, are joining forces for a Guardian Live event to discuss their powerful new book, End Times Fascism: And the Fight for the Living World. The event will take place on Monday, September 28, 2026, from 7:30 PM to 9 PM BST, both in person at Bristol St Georges and via livestream.
The Rise of a New Kind of Fascism
The far right is surging globally, but it is not the same as past iterations. Today, billionaire tech moguls, ethno-nationalists, and religious fundamentalists are converging around a shared belief in an impending cataclysm. They welcome a future of disaster, convinced they will be among the survivors. Klein and Taylor argue that this apocalyptic worldview is a form of supremacist survivalism, but they insist it is not invincible.
What the Book Reveals
In End Times Fascism, the authors dissect this man-made Armageddon complex. They show how the far right has co-opted survivalist rhetoric to justify inequality, environmental destruction, and authoritarianism. However, they also offer a hopeful counter-narrative: one of interdependence, belonging, and collective action. The book provides a roadmap for building a movement strong enough to resist these forces.
Event Details
The event will be hosted by Nosheen Iqbal, Guardian journalist and host of the Today in Focus podcast. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear Klein and Taylor discuss their work and answer audience-submitted questions. Tickets are available for in-person attendance (£27) or livestream (£15). A recording will be sent to all ticket holders and available for two weeks after the event.
Accessibility and Venue Information
Bristol St Georges is wheelchair accessible. For detailed access information or to request a free companion ticket, email guardianlive.events@theguardian.com.
About the Speakers
Naomi Klein is a Guardian US columnist and contributing writer. She is a professor of climate justice and co-director of the Centre for Climate Justice at the University of British Columbia. Astra Taylor is a writer and documentarian. Her books include the American Book Award winner The People's Platform and Democracy May Not Exist, but We'll Miss It When It's Gone. Her latest film is What Is Democracy?
How to Participate
Book tickets for the in-person event at Bristol St Georges, Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR, or choose the livestream option. The event will be hosted on Vimeo; closed captions will be available. For more information, visit the Guardian Live events page.
