200: BEST OF: Anne Applebaum on her book Autocracy, Inc.
The Al Franken Podcast
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Venezuela's Leadership Crisis and Global Implications
This chapter examines the detrimental impact of Chavez and Maduro's leadership on Venezuela, resulting in widespread poverty and democratic decay. It also addresses the international support from states like Russia and China that sustain the regime, while highlighting the human rights violations in both Venezuela and Ukraine. Furthermore, the chapter analyzes how autocrats hide their wealth through anonymous companies and real estate investments, alongside discussing solutions to counter the rise of authoritarianism.
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