

Anne Applebaum: What USAID's Absence Looks Like on the Ground
16 snips Aug 7, 2025
Anne Applebaum, a staff writer at The Atlantic known for her insights on autocracy and democracy, joins Tim Miller for a deep dive into the disintegration of Sudan amidst civil war. They discuss the alarming absence of U.S. aid, leaving millions without support. The conversation touches on the intertwining of corporate influences in politics, the ongoing complexities of the Ukraine conflict, and the dangers posed by independent anti-corruption efforts in autocratic regimes. Applebaum’s perspectives offer a critical lens on global humanitarian crises and shifts in power.
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Wildflower Success in Poland
- Anne Applebaum grew a wildflower meadow after three years of effort in the Polish countryside.
- The wildflowers effectively defeated the weeds for the first time this year, bringing beauty and joy.
Personalized Politics Undermines Businesses
- CEOs suck up to political leaders due to personalized politics replacing institutions.
- This erodes free market principles and leads to inefficiency, fear, and autocracy-like dynamics.
Risks of Politicizing Justice
- Politicization of justice leads to political revenge, not real justice.
- Republicans enabling this system risk empowering future opponents to use the same power against them.