182: Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Anne Applebaum on Autocracies and Comedian Trae Crowder on JD Vance
The Al Franken Podcast
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The Rise of Illiberal Democracies
This chapter explores the characteristics and implications of illiberal democracies, contrasting them with full autocracies through examples from Hungary, Turkey, and India. It raises alarms about the erosion of democratic norms in the United States, particularly regarding the influence of former President Trump and other political figures. Additionally, the chapter examines the global impact of authoritarian regimes, highlighting the dangers posed by disinformation and the need for a strong U.S. response to protect democratic values.
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