To Catch a Fascist, Christopher Mathias
To Catch a Fascist, Christopher Mathias
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To Catch a Fascist
The Fight to Expose the Radical Right

Author: Christopher Mathias

Narrator: Matt Godfrey

Unabridged: 10 hr 50 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/03/2026


Synopsis

“Absorbing.” —THE NEW YORKER, BEST BOOKS OF 2026

A searing, provocative investigation into the rise of white nationalist and neo-Nazi movements in the United States, centered on the anti-fascist groups working to expose and stop these hateful factions.

Demonized as “extremist” by conservatives and liberals alike, “antifa” became a bogeyman during Donald Trump’s first term. But few Americans understood the dangerous work antifa was doing to disrupt and unmask a new generation of white supremacists or listened when antifa sounded the alarm about these white supremacists taking positions of power. Now this underground network of militant anti-fascists is determined to stop the rising tide of fascism in America. No matter the cost.

In the tradition of in-the-room investigative classics such as The Smartest Guys in the Room and Bad Blood, To Catch a Fascist follows different factions of antifascists as they work to unmask hateful extremists before they commit devastating acts of violence. With searing detail and exclusive reporting, To Catch a Fascist paints a vivid picture of the stakes in this ongoing, often unseen war between opposite ends of the political spectrum, highlighting the scrappy resourcefulness and resilience of anti-fascist movements against their increasingly violent adversaries. Utilizing razor-sharp storytelling and eye-opening insight, this timely and necessary book reveals the human cost, moral dilemmas, and unwavering determination involved in fighting white supremacy.

Both a call to action and a pulse-raising look at the powerful work being done to combat today’s gravest threat to democracy, To Catch a Fascist will inspire you to fight for your community.

About Christopher Mathias

Christopher Mathias is a journalist covering the far right. Previously a senior reporter at HuffPost, he’s done work for MSNBC, Zeteo, and WNYC. His reporting chronicled the rapid radicalization of the GOP, and has helped unmask white supremacist cops, soldiers, teachers, and politicians. Mathias was a Deadline Awards finalist for feature writing. He lives in New York and goes by @LetsGoMathias on BlueSky and X.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jackie on November 24, 2025

Two sides -- fascism and antifa – are highlighted in this book. Christopher Mathias provides readers with a backdoor examination of white supremacist organizations and neo-Nazi activists in the US. He also reports how anti-fascists have been diligently working to identify those involved from various......more

Goodreads review by Kat on February 02, 2026

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me this book to review. Really interesting and very timely. This book explores anti-fascist movements and actions in the US, particularly in the post-2016 election era. Specifically, Mathias is telling the story of anti-fascist who have infiltrated......more

Goodreads review by Liz on December 23, 2025

I deeply enjoyed this. This book felt incredibly engaging and exciting while shining a light for audiences onto lesser known stories of individuals who put their safety on the line so that a better future may be attainable. To Catch a Fascist shares with readers the difficult work that is put in eve......more

Goodreads review by Sam on February 08, 2026

I learned so much more from this book than I thought I would. I thought I was pretty well-informed on the rhetoric from the alt-right and "antifa" but turns out I know barely anything of relevance. Mathias presents a history of hate in the United States, culminating in the incredibly fraught politica......more

Goodreads review by Lexi on January 13, 2026

If you live in the PNW, and want to read a history book of why “antifa” became a buzzword, look no further this book ROCKS!! Who doesn’t want to read the POV of someone infiltrating a nazi group in your hometown? The author calls antifa “the modern folk devil” and makes a compelling argument for why......more