America is at a crossroads, starring potential autocracy dead in the face. As the election inches closer, we are forced to consider the implications of autocrats and their impact on society. In today's episode Rick is joined by acclaimed author Anne Applebaum to discuss her new book, "Autocracy, Inc. The Dictators Who Want to Run the World." Anne shares insights into the modern autocratic landscape, detailing how today's dictators prioritize power and wealth over ideology and support each other to maintain control. The conversation covers the troubling rise of authoritarianism globally and its implications for the United States, the role of technology in repression and manipulation, and the potential consequences of a second Trump administration on international democracy and alliances.

Anne's book, "Autocracy, Inc. The Dictators Who Want to Run the World," available now.

Timestamps:

(00:01:42) Autocracy Inc.

(00:07:57) Misplaced belief in America

(00:14:33) Strategies against authoritarian movements

(00:19:28) NATO and Trump

(00:28:32) Predictions for a Trump administration

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