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THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent

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The Perils of Authoritarian Populism

This chapter examines the failures of authoritarian populism in governance through examples from Hungary, Venezuela, and Turkey, emphasizing the necessity of democratic accountability. It critiques the ideological conflicts within the MAGA movement and the superficiality of national strength displays, while contrasting serious military discussions with entertainment-focused rhetoric.

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