The Bulwark Podcast

Ruth Ben-Ghiat: There Is No Alternative

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Apr 4, 2024
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Ruth Ben-Ghiat
Ruth Ben-Ghiat, expert on authoritarianism, discusses the GOP's loyalty to Trump, elite support for him, and his mission to undermine democracy. Topics include Umberto Eco's essay on fascism, Ruth's book 'Strongmen', and the potential for Trump's return to power in 2028.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Assessing the Threat of Authoritarianism in Democracies
02:17 • 4min
3
Authoritarian Trends and Elite Responses
05:54 • 20min
4
Power Dynamics and Moral Collapse in the Republican Party
26:08 • 6min
5
Condemning Capitol Attack and Trump's Response
31:43 • 3min
6
Trump's Potential Future in Politics
34:55 • 5min