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Disney's Victory Lap, Online Privacy, and Guest Ruth Ben-Ghiat

Apr 9, 2024

Ruth Ben-Ghiat, an NYU history professor and author of "Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present," joins the conversation, unpacking lessons from historical autocrats to analyze modern political figures like Donald Trump. The discussion traverses the alarming rise of authoritarianism and its parallels in today's media landscape. They delve into the implications of ongoing legislative efforts on online privacy and reflect on the normalization of political violence and its effects on democracy. It's a fascinating blend of history, politics, and contemporary issues.

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Donald Trump's use of violent imagery normalizes violence in politics and undermines democratic institutions.

Trump's admiration for dictators serves to normalize violence through a reeducation strategy, reframing it as patriotic and morally righteous.

Trump's appeal lies in backlash against social progress, tapping into sentiments of lost privilege and traditional values.

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The Peril of Normalizing Violence in Politics

Donald Trump's sharing of violent imagery depicting Joe Biden as a hostage on Truth Social is alarming due to the normalization of violence in politics. This imagery, showing a scenario where Biden meets a violent end, fuels a dangerous narrative that undermines democratic institutions.

Empowering Women's Rights Through Ballot Resolutions

00:58

Communication Tools in Political Leadership

01:09

CEO Leadership Strategies and Disney's Streaming Profits

04:25

Financial Outcomes, Company Proxy Battle, and Disney's Future Prospects Discussion

05:18

Intro

6min

Travel Insights and Economic Trends

25min

Leadership Dynamics and Online Privacy Legislation

8min

Political Rhetoric and the Strain on Democracy

18min

Echoes of Authoritarianism: Power and Media in Modern Politics

5min

Media Accountability and Streaming Discoveries

5min

Abortion, Attitudes, and Athletic Triumphs

15min

Kara and Scott discuss Meta's stock continuing to rise, California businesses challenging Gov. Gavin Newsom on taxes, and Elon Musk's robotaxi announcement. Then, Disney successfully fended off Nelson Peltz in a proxy battle, but where does the company go from here? Plus, could Congress be getting close to actually passing an online privacy bill? Finally, our friend of Pivot is NYU history professor and author of "Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present," Ruth Ben-Ghiat. Ruth explains what the autocrats of the past can teach us about Donald Trump.

Follow Ruth at @ruthbenghiat

Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or at nymag.com/pivot.

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Pivot

Disney's Victory Lap, Online Privacy, and Guest Ruth Ben-Ghiat

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Peril of Normalizing Violence in Politics

Reeducation Strategy of Modeling Violence and Dictatorships

Appeal to a Backlash Against Progress and Modernization

Mass Manipulation of Emotions Using Masculinity and Victimhood

Tactics of Autocrats and Their Use of Communication Tools for Bonding with Followers

Resonance with Autocratic Rule, Impact on Governance, and the Role of Media Coverage

Empowering Women's Rights Through Ballot Resolutions

Communication Tools in Political Leadership

CEO Leadership Strategies and Disney's Streaming Profits

Financial Outcomes, Company Proxy Battle, and Disney's Future Prospects Discussion

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Disney's Victory Lap, Online Privacy, and Guest Ruth Ben-Ghiat

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Deep dives

The Peril of Normalizing Violence in Politics

Reeducation Strategy of Modeling Violence and Dictatorships

Appeal to a Backlash Against Progress and Modernization

Mass Manipulation of Emotions Using Masculinity and Victimhood

Tactics of Autocrats and Their Use of Communication Tools for Bonding with Followers

Resonance with Autocratic Rule, Impact on Governance, and the Role of Media Coverage

Empowering Women's Rights Through Ballot Resolutions

Communication Tools in Political Leadership

CEO Leadership Strategies and Disney's Streaming Profits

Financial Outcomes, Company Proxy Battle, and Disney's Future Prospects Discussion

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