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Strongman: Mussolini to the Present
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Ruth Ben-Ghiat's "Strongman" offers a comprehensive analysis of authoritarian leaders from Mussolini to the present day.
The book explores the tactics, strategies, and propaganda techniques employed by these figures to consolidate power and maintain control.
Ben-Ghiat examines the historical context of their rise, the vulnerabilities they exploit, and the lasting impact of their regimes.
The book serves as a crucial resource for understanding the nature of authoritarianism and its enduring threat to democracy.
It provides valuable insights into the patterns and warning signs that can help prevent future instances of authoritarianism.
The book explores the tactics, strategies, and propaganda techniques employed by these figures to consolidate power and maintain control.
Ben-Ghiat examines the historical context of their rise, the vulnerabilities they exploit, and the lasting impact of their regimes.
The book serves as a crucial resource for understanding the nature of authoritarianism and its enduring threat to democracy.
It provides valuable insights into the patterns and warning signs that can help prevent future instances of authoritarianism.
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as her New York Times bestseller.


Ruth Ben-Ghiat

30 snips
Did Mussolini make the trains run on time?
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as the author of the book, and discussed throughout the podcast.


Meghna Chakrabarti

Trump, authoritarianism, and what Americans think makes a good leader
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to describe the collapse of democratic values in the United States.


Michael Meade

Episode 427 - Finding a Place to Stand
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as the author of "Strongman: From Mussolini to the Present."

Ari Melber

SCOTUS Deals Trump New 7-2 Loss
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as the author discussing autocracy and threats to democracy around the world.

Ali Velshi

Nationwide protests loom over Trump’s military parade
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as the author of the book, discussing Trump's election.

Gönül Tol

Rethinking Democracy Ep. 5: Impact of Donald Trump’s Election on American Democracy and the World with Ruth Ben-Ghiat and Larry Diamond
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in the introduction, highlighting 

’s expertise on authoritarianism and propaganda.


Danielle Moodie


Ruth Ben-Ghiat

The Left Will Never Have Its Own Version of Joe Rogan