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The Contrarian PodThe Authoritarian Playbook, Drones in Poland & a Gen-Z Revolt in NepalDeploying the military against US citizens, intimidating universities, and bullying the media into silence are just a few of the techniques that Trump and countless other dictators have used to maintain their grip on power.Ruth Ben-Ghiat, one of the foremost experts on authoritarianism and fascism, and Jen Rubin discuss how Trump is normalizing the military’s presence in domestic spaces, why authoritarians strike bargains with our nation’s institutions, and that change is possible.Also, two major international events happened last week but received less coverage than they deserved. First, Russia sent over 19 drones into...
2025-09-1732 min